Kasol

Kullu , Himachal Pradesh

Kasol in Himachal Pradesh is the quintessential Himalayan village. Need we say more. A village that is surrounded by the Himalayas yet being in the valley experiences some of the best weather conditions, this is the perfect place for the discerning tourist. The great part of the village is that it is so visitor friendly that it welcomes all and has become a hub for backpackers all over the country. Kasol is today one of the most popular destinations in the Himalayas and it makes you be a part of the growing modern culture there. Kasol is the favoured pit stop of many people who have szome here for the taste of the Great Himalayas. The Parvati river flows through this village and this place is located in the Parvati Valley. Kasol is partitioned into Old Kasol and New Kasol on the either side of the bridge. There is a small school and every other amenity is from Kullu. The people here grow and sell vegetables. If not for the massive tourist crowd, this is a small and peaceful village which is beautiful for its natural splendour and its simplicity. There are shops here which cater to the tourist culture with many western clothes. There are also restaurants all over the place which serve cuisine from all over the world. All in all a very modern place for a village in India. It is highly influenced by the culture of the incoming people to this area. Kasol is the absolutely magical land for the trekkers. This is where all of it fall beautifully into place and make you realise why you truly wanted to visit the Himalayas. Simpley because there is no place which can compare to it.