Kasol is a beautiful holiday destination located on the banks of Parvati River in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Tourists coming to Kasol will be mesmerized by the picturesque location of this valley town. Easily available “Charas” is another attraction for the tourists. The place is a delight for those interested in adventure sports since it offers a range of activities including trekking and paragliding.

Kasol lies adjacent to the Parvati River in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It is just 4 km from Manikaran, a place known for hot springs. The whole valley is bifurcated into two parts such as Old Kasol and New Kasol by the Parvati River. Lush green vegetation surrounding the area further adds to the beauty of this hill resort.

History of Kasol                             

The inhabitants of Kasol are believed to be the descendants of the Greeks who visited the valley under the Alexander the Great. Hence you can see the confluence of Indian and Western culture in this part of the hill resort.

Tourism in Kasol

Kasol has a number of tourist attractions that attract holidaymakers from India and abroad throughout the year. Some of the places to visit in Kasol include Hot Springs at Kasol, Khirganga and Manikaran. There is also a Sikh temple in Manikaran that is worthy to visit. Khirganga is the place where Lord Siva meditated for 2,000 years.

The visitors who are on a trip to Kasol can also travel to the other exciting places like Bhuntar and Manikaran. Kasol has been a frequent-to-visit place for the foreigners because of its world class charas (ice), which is available in the market from January to March. A nearby village named Rasol is also a prime source for this narcotic product. Malana cream charas is another craze among the smokers that is found in a village called Malana. The place is about 5 km from Kasol.

Recently, Kasol has been transformed into a crowded place for its chain of restaurants, food joints, bars and travel companies. Most of the tourists here are Israelis who find it a tourists’ paradise. The popularity can even be gauged by the presence of the boards and banners written in Hebrew language.  The city gets more tourists during the first half of each year, when large-scale parties are organized throughout the region.

Holidaying in Kasol is a nice experience here as many holidaymakers are seen spending up to six months due to its fantastic climate and many options for adventure sports. The hill resort provides ample opportunities for trekking and para gliding on the spots like Chandarkhani Pass, Sar Pass, Yanker Pass, Pin Parbati Pass and Khiriganga. River crossing, rock climbimng, rappling, zorbing are some of the other activities you can experience in Kasol.

So if you are on a package tour to Himachal Pradesh, then Kasol vacation will be a lifelong experience for you!