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Things to do in Kasol
12 sights, walks and activities, 4 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 4
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Kasol
Riverside Swiss-tent camp night
₹2,500–₹3,200 per person1 night, three meals
Representative photo · Sarvesh010 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain-view camp night
₹950–₹1,200 per person1 night, dinner and breakfast
Representative photo · balu · CC BY 4.0
Rasol village walk with a local guide
Price on requestHalf day
Representative photo · Vikrant · CC BY-SA 4.0
Beas river rafting at Pirdi, near Kullu
Price on requestAbout 1 hour on the water · Season Mar–Jun, Oct–Nov
Representative photo · AthulBiju94 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kheerganga day trek from Barshaini (long weekend)
Price on requestFull day, 12–13 km each way
Representative photo · Vishrutpanday · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kasol market and riverside cafés
Free2 hours
Kasol's single strip of shops and cafés selling woollens, trinkets and Israeli and Himachali food.
Photo: Pinakpani · CC BY-SA 4.0
Choj bridge and Choj village
1 hour
A footbridge over the Parvati with the best view up the valley, and a climb to the wooden houses of Choj village.
Chhalal village walk across the river
1.5 hours
A footbridge and forest trail across the Parvati to Chhalal, a small village of wooden houses and orchards.
Katagla's wooden bridge over the Parvati
1 hour
A swaying wooden footbridge over the Parvati, a quick stop on the drive out with views up and down the river.
Photo: Pinakpani · CC BY-SA 4.0
Good to know
- Kheerganga (about 12 km from Barshaini via Nakthan) needs an overnight.
- Malana village has strict local rules: don't touch walls, temples or people, and don't buy anything.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Kasol?
Riverside Swiss-tent camp night; Mountain-view camp night; Rasol village walk with a local guide; Beas river rafting at Pirdi, near Kullu; Kheerganga day trek from Barshaini (long weekend); Manikaran gurudwara, hot springs and langar.
What can you do for free in Kasol?
Manikaran gurudwara, hot springs and langar; Chalal village walk across the Parvati; Grahan village day hike; Kasol market and riverside cafés.
Can you do adventure activities in Kasol?
Yes: Riverside Swiss-tent camp night (₹2,500–₹3,200); Mountain-view camp night (₹950–₹1,200); Beas river rafting at Pirdi, near Kullu (price on request); Kheerganga day trek from Barshaini (long weekend) (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Kasol?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Kasol?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.