Kasol - Kheer ganga trek

Kasol 2N-3D

Day-1:  Delhi → Bhuntar → Kasol (585 km, 12hrs drive)

Whatever be your commuting means, you should try to reach Kasol by 11 am. Kasol is a lush green Himachal district with humongous pine trees and a furiously flowing Parvati river.

Things to do on your day 1:

• Do some local shopping.
• Visit ManiKaran Sahib Gurudwara (Langar highly recommended).
• Try kasol cafes and bakeries.
• Spend your evening on the banks of River Parvati.

Day -2: Kasol → Barsheni → Kheer Ganga

Leave for your trek by 10 am. It’s a one hr drive to Barsheni, the starting point of your trek.

What to carry along:

• A jacket
• A water bottle.
• Lots of chocolates
• Some Energy Drink

The trek is demanding but every bit mesmerizing. The only noise you will hear throughout the trek will be of River Parvati flowing parallel to your trek path. I have never seen a more “WHITE” river in my life.

After around 5hrs and 13kms, you will reach the camping destination. Enjoy the ultimate tranquility of the place. A bath in the natural hot spring will surely take away all your tiredness.

NOTE: Pre-Book camps from Kasol as they are mostly filled during trekking seasons.

Day-3: Kheer Ganga → Kasol → Delhi

Trek down and leave Kasol by 4 pm. Volvos to Delhi leave Bhuntar from 6 pm. By now you have walked around 28kms and your body(in most cases) won’t have any energy to do any thing else. So Doze Off in your bus and reach Delhi in the morning.

Kasol FAQs:

• Is it a family destination? NO :)
• Do I need to be a professional trekker for Kheerganga trek? NO :)
• Should NON SMOKERS, NON DRINKERS visit Kasol? YES :)

Commuting Recommendations:

• Volvo is probably the most convenient way of traveling to Kasol. Volvo’s leave Delhi in the evening around 7 pm and reach bhuntar(Himachal Pradesh) by 7am. You can take a local bus to Kasol from there.
• By Car: Roads are good, but make sure you have prior hill-driving experience as Bhuntar to Kasol is a pretty risky drive.

Where to Stay ????

• Kasol camps (though I did not stay there), looked the most promising place to stay in Kasol. As it is right beside the River and pretty close to the market.

What and Where to Hog ????

Kasol has gained tremendous popularity for its cafes and bakeries. So I decided to try all popular ones.

• Evergreen Café: Super interiors, awesome food, and decent service.
• Bhoj Café: More for Hukka-Daaru-lovers. The food was decent.
• Shambhu’s momos were super-good.
• The little Italy: Highly recommended for Italian food. Tried trout fish and it was to die for.
• Try Apple pies, mango pies, and cakes at German bakers.

Keep Traveling,

Jaideep Singh

Happy to help on you travel queries: jaideep248@gmail.com