Kasol & Hidden Parvati Valley Villages

Trip Overview

Highlights

Experience the hippie culture of Kasol
Trek to Kheerganga hot springs
Explore hidden villages of Tosh, Kalga, and Pulga
Camp under the stars in Parvati Valley
Enjoy local Himachali cuisine

Travel Details

Start: Delhi (overnight bus to Bhuntar)

End: Delhi

Transport: Bus, local taxis, trekking

Accommodation: Hostels, homestays, camping

Weather & Packing

Temperature: 15-25°C (day), 5-10°C (night)

Essentials: Trekking shoes, warm layers, rain jacket

Altitude: 1,580 m (Kasol) to 2,960 m (Kheerganga)

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi to Kasol

Evening: Overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Bhuntar (12-14 hrs)

Notes: Pack light, bring neck pillow for comfortable journey

Day 2

Arrive in Kasol

Morning: Reach Bhuntar, take local taxi to Kasol (1 hr)

Afternoon: Check-in at hostel, explore Kasol market

Evening: Welcome dinner, trip briefing

Day 3

Chalal Trek & Manikaran

Morning: Easy trek to Chalal village (2 km)

Afternoon: Visit Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara & hot springs

Evening: Riverside bonfire, music jam

Day 4

Tosh Village

Morning: Drive to Tosh village (20 km)

Afternoon: Explore village, panoramic mountain views

Evening: Stay in Tosh, traditional Himachali dinner

Day 5

Kalga & Pulga Villages

Morning: Trek to Kalga village (1 hr)

Afternoon: Continue to Pulga, explore apple orchards

Evening: Overnight in Pulga homestay

Day 6

Kheerganga Trek & Hot Springs

Morning: Drive to Barshaini, start 12 km trek (~5-6 hrs)

Afternoon: Reach Kheerganga (9,712 ft), relax in hot springs

Evening: Camping under stars, mountain views

Day 7

Return to Delhi

Morning: Trek down to Barshaini (3-4 hrs)

Afternoon: Drive to Bhuntar, board evening bus to Delhi

Evening: Overnight journey back to Delhi

Budget Breakdown

Total estimated cost: ₹15,000 per person

Transport

₹5,000

Delhi-Bhuntar-Delhi bus: ₹3,000
Local taxis & shared cabs: ₹2,000

Accommodation

₹4,500

Hostels (3 nights): ₹1,800
Homestays (2 nights): ₹1,600
Camping (1 night): ₹1,100

Food & Drinks

₹3,500

Meals: ₹2,800
Snacks & drinks: ₹700

Activities & Misc

₹2,000

Trek guides: ₹1,000
Miscellaneous: ₹1,000

7-Day Itinerary: Kasol & Hidden Parvati Valley Villages