TREK TO KHEER GANGA KASOL,KULLU

KASOL Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River,on th...

KASOL

Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River,on the way between Bhuntar to Manikaran. It is located 42 km east of Kullu at the height of 1640 meters.

It is popular with tourists many of whom also visit nearby village of Tosh.Trek to Kheer Ganga.

THINGS TO DO

Trek to Kheer Ganga:-

It is a nine kilometer, four hour steep climb on narrow and tricky trails. As far as treks go, this is probably one of the easiest to do from Kasol.Those not in the prime of their health still might find the hike to Kheer Ganga rather more than challenging. But when you finally reach the lush green meadow, you will find the geo-thermal spring as the answer to all your prayers. Just the thing you need when everything around you is chilling. Lie in the hot bath for a wonderfully soothing experience.It is tranquility united with breathtaking beauty. It is better to say that the night at Kheer Ganga as to and fro trekking can be taxing and might hamper your enjoyment a little.The nearby hamlets provide plenty of cheap accommodation and excellent food.

Visit Manikaran Sahib:-

Manikaran is just about 6 kms from Kasol so you can take a hike or hitch a ride, whatever suits you. Manikaran Sahib is a huge Gurudwara tucked between imposing hills and a fierce Beas. The high point of the Manikaran Sahib is the hot spring located within the premise of the Gurudwara. The devout take a dip here to wash their sins and illnesses away as the spring water is believed to have healing properties.The ‘Langar’ is delicious and wholesome. It is a fact that the rice is cooked in the hot water from the spring. You have to take off your footwear and cover your head in respect before entering the holy Gurudwara. It would be wise to carry a convenient piece of clothing to cover your head. Inside the shrine,you can see pictures of Hindu Gods, alongside Jesus and Sikh Guru’s. The messages couldn’t have been clearer; everyone is welcome and all faiths are respected.

Walk by the Parvati River:-

Nothing like a nice stroll down a cackling, churning and frothing Parvati river on one side and looming pine trees on the other.Clean white sand and smooth boulders separate the lush green grass from the tumbling blue-green water of the river. Every bend in the river opens up to an exciting vista of pine trees, cliffs and waterfalls. All this is framed with snow capped peaks piercing the happy blue sky at the horizon.A great site to take those pictures you could show off on your wall. The river has a steep gradient and a greater mass of water, so it rages down in noisy torrents.It is inadvisable to cross the fierce river on foot. There is a rickety old wooden bridge for that. For a supremely pleasant leisure afternoon stretch out on one of the smooth boulders beside the river with your feet in the cold water. It could be an eternity in an hour or an hour stretching into a lifetime.