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Kasol

Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh

A laid-back riverside village in the Parvati Valley, popular for backpacking, cafes, and treks to Kheerganga.

  • Kheerganga trek
  • Parvati river
  • Manikaran Gurudwara
Altitude
~1,580 m
Worth staying
2 – 3 days (often paired with Manali)
Go between
March – June & September – November

The year

When Kasol is worth it

Known for backpacker cafes and the kheerganga trailhead.

Conditions through the year in Kasol.

Dec – FebGood conditions
Cold and quiet; some cafes close for winter, but clear mountain views on sunny days
Mar – JunBest time to visit
Lush greenery and comfortable temperatures — the best window for the Kheerganga trek
Jul – SepHarsh weather
Monsoon makes trails slippery and the Parvati river runs high — trekking is riskier
Oct – NovBest time to visit
Crisp air and clear valley views — a favourite window for trekkers
Kasol — photograph 1