Kasol Travel Guide: Everything to Plan Your Trip
Where Kasol is, how many days you need, and links to every Kasol guide.
Kasol in a few lines
Kasol is a small village on the bank of the Parvati river in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its pine forests, riverside cafes, easy village walks and treks like Kheerganga. People come here to relax by the river and explore the quiet villages around it.
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Our Kasol guides
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Best time to visit Kasol
March to June and September to November are best. Avoid July and August because of heavy rain.
Month-by-month weather →Things to do in Kasol
River walks, cafes, Chalal, Manikaran, Tosh, Kalga and Malana, from easy to hard.
See all 12 things to do →Kheerganga trek
A 12 km trek from Barshaini to a hilltop hot spring. It is now a day trek, as night camping is not allowed.
Route, time and cost →How to reach Kasol
Take an overnight bus or a flight to Bhuntar, then a local bus or taxi for the last 30 km.
Bus, flight, car and train →Kasol tour package
Want hotels, a cab and a ready plan? Our Kasol package covers Chalal, Manikaran and Tosh, with Kheerganga as an add-on.
See package and prices →Places around Kasol at a glance
Quiet village across the hanging bridge.
Gurudwara, Shiva temple and hot springs.
Last road point and start of the Kheerganga trek.
Wooden villages with snow mountain views.
Hilltop hot spring, a day trek from Barshaini.
Good to know before you go
- Carry cash, as ATMs often run out in the busy season.
- Keep a warm jacket, as nights are cold even in summer.
- Do not go into the Parvati river. It is cold and fast.
- Mobile signal is weak after Kasol, so save bookings offline.
- Respect the rules in Malana and do not touch anything there.
- Book hotels early for May, June and New Year.
Kasol: quick questions
Where is Kasol?
Kasol is a small village in the Parvati valley of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It is about 30 km from Bhuntar and 75 km from Manali.
How many days are enough for Kasol?
Two to three days are enough. Add one more day if you want to do the Kheerganga trek.
Is Kasol good for families?
Yes. River walks, Manikaran Sahib, the short walk to Chalal and the drive to Tosh are all easy for families.
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