Things to do in kasol

There are no direct train or flight service for Kasol, Parvati Valley. The best way to travel is either by flying to the nearest airport in Bhuntar, by volvo buses or coming in your own private vehicle.

How to reach Kasol from Delhi.

The journey from Kasol to Delhi is 482 KM long and can be covered by private vehicle, cab or Volvo buses. Volvo buses run every evening from Delhi. The buses run between 06:00 PM to 10:00 PM and the usual Pick up points are RK Ashram Marg, Majnu ka Tilla, Kashmiri Gate and Karnal Bypass.

How To reach Kasol from Chandigarh.

The journey from Kasol to Chandigarh is 250 KM long and can be covered in 6 hrs to 8 hrs. One can reach either by their own private vehicle or the same Volvo buses that are running from Delhi. The pick up point from Chandigarh is on the Chandigarh Zirakpur highway near the Gurudwara.

How to reach Kasol by flight.

One can fly to the Airport in Bhuntar by Chandigarh or Delhi. Distance from Kasol to Bhuntar Airport is Approximately 30 KM. Local cabs are readily available and can drop straight to Parvati Kuteer.

How to reach Kasol from Manali

The journey from Manali to Kasol is 75 KM and can be covered in approximately 3 hours. The national highway is wide and comfortable to ride or drive and enjoys the beautiful vistas along the road. Manali has a Taxi Union from which both small or bigger cabs are readily available.

Consider the following activities when planning for spending a day in Kasol :

1. Riverside walks : You can plan for riverside walks either before going to the cafes or shopping. Usually a good time is in the late morning between 10:00 - 11:00. You can also plan for walking in the late afternoon or early evening. Please take it into consideration that days are smaller in the mountains and most of the paths will have an absence of any kind of light.

2. Cafe Hopping and Culinary experience : Kasol has numerous cafes with serene and soothing views of the mountains and rive. The multi-cuisine cafes have an individualistic vibe to them. One can not miss the food experience of small Momos and Tibetan food restaurants. The small coffee shops with their plum cake and german bakery also add to the charm of Kasol.

3. Hippie shops purchase : kasol is dotted with numerous shops where you can buy hippie themed clothing. One can buy bandanas, cool harem bands or local culture styled hemp clothing.

4. Dread locks or cornrows hair styling : One of the unique experience of Kasol is to get the hippie styled dreadlocks or cornrows made. Kasol has an old culture of travellers specially coming to kasol to get dreadlocks made.

5. Renting a bike : Kasol is dotted with numerous bike rental places. Riding a bike in the mountains is one of the best things to do in kasol. One can get old bullets or new modern bikes like Himalayan or hunter.

After enjoying these activities one can make their experience of Kasol better by enjoy the evening bonfire at Parvati kuteer. Savouring the delicious farm to kitchen multi cuisine food. Indulging in great conversations and enjoying the serenity of the night.

There was a brief period of time when Kasol got associated with Marijuana alone. Now over the period of time there has been a shift in more of nature oriented travellers, family travellers, leisure and peace oriented travellers. Parvati Kuteer welcomes such travellers and offers a secluded property in the mountains and along the Parvati river.

General safety guidelines or considerations :

• River in Parvati valley is not swimmable and one shall be very responsible near the river.
• Nights in the Parvati valley are dark because of the forest cover. Most places do not have any light source in the night. One shall avoid walking in the forest. • It is easy to get lost on treks. It is highly advisable to have a certified guide.

Solo Female travellers : Out of the many places to stay in kasol, Parvati kuteer is a secure place with well mannered staff and a humble family. You will have your own private space and the care taker will be just a call away.

For Families : In general Kasol will have a lot of people smoking up or drinking. Though the better of cafes and properties like Parvati kuteer restrict such behaviours. Though responsible drinking without disturbing others or creating a chaos is welcomed.

For Couples : Parvati Kuteer is one such property which offers a secluded and private space. One can enjoy their own company, sitting around the bonfire in the common grounds, go for private walks and or be anywhere on the ground.


So choosing a property wisely will have a great effect on how your stay and experience in the Parvati Valley will be.

There are numerous cafes with their own vibe. Here is our pick on the top cafes in Kasol :

1. Jim Morrison cafe : The cafe is a little away from the main road and can be accessed by a small 5 min hike. The hike is the beauty of the cafe. Surrounded by dense forest, Jim Morrison teleport travellers into a different universe all together.

2. Off Limits Cafe : Off limits enjoys a beautiful view of the Parvati River. If someone is looking for a riverview cafe then Off Limits is one of the best bets.

3. Panjtara cafe : Panjtara cafe is expansive on sitting and comfort. It is a city styled cafe in the mountains. This cafe usually has a live music session going on.

4. Moon Dance Cafe : Moon Dance cafe is one of the oldest cafe in Kasol. Enjoys a very centric location and one of the best german bakery in Kasol. 5. ATS cafe : ATS is a small riverside cafe. The compactness of the cafe adds to it's charm. It enjoys a great view of the Parvati river.


Parvati Kuteer : If you would prefer enjoying in your own space around a bonfire and soothing music. Sit under an open sky. Then Parvati kuteer is the idle place to stay for you. Parvati Kuteer prepares delicious farm to kitchen food. One of the best pizza's you can have in town is at Parvati Kuteer. Enjoy delicious food, soothing bonfire, great conversations and what the night unfolds.