Kasol & Kheerganga

Kasol is the backpacker base of the Parvati Valley: a pine-lined river, Israeli cafés and easy walks to Chalal and Tosh. Above Barshaini, a 12 km trail climbs past waterfalls to Kheerganga, where a natural hot spring waits at the meadow.

Places we love here

• Nature

  Chalal riverside walk

  A 30-minute flat walk from Kasol across the bridge and along the Parvati river to Chalal village.

• Lesser-known · lesser-known

  Kalga apple orchards

  A short climb from Barshaini to a quiet hamlet among apple trees — a gentle alternative if you skip the full trek.

• Food

  Kasol riverside cafés

  Shakshuka, falafel and wood-fired pizza by the river. Budget about ₹350 a meal.

• Nature

  Kheerganga meadow & hot spring

  A 12 km climb from Barshaini through Nakthan village to a meadow with a natural hot-water pool. Stay the night in a camp.

• Culture

  Manikaran Sahib

  A gurdwara and temples around steaming hot springs. Have the free langar lunch.

• Viewpoints · lesser-known

  Tosh village

  The last village up the valley, with wooden houses and a glacier view. Great for an unhurried afternoon.