Kasol

Summer Hills Festival
This is the most mind-blowing party which takes place at the end of June every year. It's time to bid a goodbye to hot summers and embrace the serenity of cool breeze in Kasol. The Summer Hill festival is always ready to stun you with its amazing arrangements that are made in the laps of nature. Partying in a valley full of lush green trees and a river flowing beside is perplexing. The Festival is stretched on a map of 2 days. The music festival is the way of nature to enliven one's soul. Its aura is full of music so great, environment so poise, social gatherings so lively and food so captivating. The nights are spent dancing beneath the sky full of twinkling stars within the surroundings so exuberant. You are even provided with personal tents for your resting periods. Interactive group activities such as group discussions, face paintings, bonfire, cleanliness drive, etc take place. This helps people to get involved in a cultural interaction with each other. A day pass costs you INR 1000 whereas two days pass cost you a sum of INR 1500 per person. Spot entry is also available.

Indrasan Festival
It happens around the last week of May. Crazy fans of Psytrance flood this music festival. The festival has been ruling the Valley since the year 2009. The platform is to set you free. Use of any audio or video equipment is strictly prohibited in the part premises. The festival with energetic vibes also serves a social cause by promoting afforestation. It celebrates collective love for a period of 5 days and 4 nights. Many famous names of the music genre, come together to make this festival a success.

The hotel prices vary between INR 500 to INR 15000 and above per night. Choosing a good low budget hotel will cost you around INR 600 per night. Coming to the food, you can get food at way too cheaper prices. A meal for 2 will cost you INR 300 at local cafes. Next, local cabs and jeeps will cost you INR 600 as a group. Also, if on a small budget then try choosing local buses which will take you to nearby places at minimal prices. In a nutshell, you need to have a sum of INR 7000 for one person if you choose budget hotels and are wishing to spend a week over here.

Kasol, a hill station located in Northern part of India serves North India cuisine in many eating joints. However, being a hub of a large number of Israelis, this remote area with its jazzy cafes and liquor vends blends the Indian and non-Indian culture with perfection. Shakshouka is one of the mouthwatering dishes of the place consisting of poached eggs dipped in tangy tomato curry served with hummus and pita bread.

Near the bridge is Shambhu Momo Stall which undoubtedly serves the most delicious momos in the valley. You need to try his fried momos.
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Day 1 - Reach Kasol, preferably by noon and take some rest. In the evening, you can go to the main market for a stroll, especially where you can buy precious curios and souvenirs that you can take home for your families.
Day 2 - The 2nd day should be the ideal time for starting your trip through Kasol. You can start with some blessings and sightseeing at the Manikaran Gurudwara. Thereon, you can proceed to trek at Kheer Ganga.
Day 3 - This day can be reserved for a visit to the beautiful Parvati River, of if you prefer, proceed towards the trekking hotspots like Tosh.

A paradise for adventurers and nature lovers in Himachal.

Difficult to access as not directly connected by flights and trains. Avoidable after Autumn due to the extreme cold.

Ideal for both nature devotees and fearless, bold backpackers. Also suitable for tourists touring nearby sites like Shimla, Palampur, Kullu, Manali etc.

October to June is the best time to visit Kasol. Although Kasol experiences good weather throughout the year, the ideal time to explore the wilderness of the place is from March to May. At this time of the year, the weather is pleasant with the temperature ranging from 15 - 22 degrees Celsius. However, if you are fond of strolling in chilly nights and cool evening winds, winters, i.e. from October to February is the right season for you. The temperature during the season usually varies from 3 to 10 degrees Celsius and the roads leading to Kasol might be blocked because of snow.
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Kasol, a hill station located in Northern part of India serves North India cuisine in many eating joints. However, being a hub of a large number of Israelis, this remote area with its jazzy cafes and liquor vends blends the Indian and non-Indian culture with perfection. Shakshouka is one of the mouthwatering dishes of the place consisting of poached eggs dipped in tangy tomato curry served with hummus and pita bread.

Near the bridge is Shambhu Momo Stall which undoubtedly serves the most delicious momos in the valley. You need to try his fried momos.
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Owing to the high altitude, Kasol is well connected to the rest of India only by well-connected roadways. Regular bus services ply to and fro the city of Kasol; buses being operated both by private and government owners. There is no direct flight or rail connectivity to Kasol. 31 km away is the Bhuntar airport near Kullu, which is the nearest airport that connects Kasol to the rest of India. The nearest railway station to Kasol is in Joginder Nagar, which is 145 km away from Kasol, in terms of narrow gauge. Broad gauge wise, Pathankot is the nearest railway station available.
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