Kasol is renowned as a popular destination in India. Kasol is a preferred destination for backpackers, adventurers, and nature enthusiasts. There are numerous trails close to the village for hiking. In this blog post, I will be sharing 2 tranquil hiking routes from Kasol. Not as busy and distant from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sharing my experience of these two less explored treks.
- Grahan Village
- Rasol Village
Grahan Village Trek
- Trek Distance : 9 kms
- Altitude: 7700 ft.
- District: Kullu
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- Best time: -Throughout the year. ( avoid monsoons)
- How to reach: Chandigah-Bhuntar-kasol
About the Place
 Grahan Village is considered a hidden treasure in the Parvati Valley. It is a simple trek suitable for Beginners, offering breathtaking views of the valley upon arrival at the village. Grahan is located 7700ft. above sea level.
The journey begins in Kasol and spans approximately 9 kilometers. There is the possibility of splitting a taxi ride for the initial 6 kilometers. You can choose to either hike the entire 9 kms from Kasol or take a taxi for 6 kms followed by a 3 km trek to reach the village, depending on your schedule. Numerous homestay options can be found in Grahan.
On the first day, we departed Chandigarh (Sector 43 bus stand) at approximately 10 PM and arrived at Bhunter in the early hours. After that, we caught a different bus from Bhuntar to Kasol, arriving in Kasol at approximately 8:30 AM. Following breakfast in Kasol, we embarked on our journey towards Grahan village around 10 AM.
The trail is fantastic, with the Parvati River flowing parallel to it. There were only a small number of individuals on the trail, which made it pleasant to observe the valley without too much crowding. The hike to reach Grahan village typically takes approximately 4-5 hours and is considered easy.
The scenery from the village is absolutely stunning. The journey also extends to the Sar Pass trek. We discovered accommodations for the evening in the village. There are affordable homestay options easily found in Grahan village.
The host of the homestay let us know that we could continue trekking to discover more waterfalls. We stored our bags at the homestay and walked to the waterfall, which is only 1.5 kilometers from here. Reaching the waterfall was a calm moment, taking photos before returning to Grahan Village. The Village have only 50-60 house and around 400 people. The houses are over 200 years old. We remain in the village during the evening. During March, the path to the village is blanketed in snow. To encounter snow, visit from January through March. The owners share tales of local hikes, and we ate dinner before turning in for the night.
Day 2: Greetings from Grahan village this morning. We captured some images in the village. Following breakfast, we made the choice to hike down to Kasol. The villagers are incredible individuals. We began our trek at approximately 11 AM and arrived in Kasol by 3 PM. The trek was incredibly impressive. This trek can be done by anyone. The journey is a viable option to the Kheerganga trek.
Stay Options in Grahan Village
There are many homestays are available in Grahan Village with wifi facilty. You can easily have budgets stay in Grahan Village. We stay in divya homestay. Contact- 7590851080.
Grahan Village Gallery
Rasol Village Trek
- Trek Distance : 8 kms
- Altitude: 10000 ft.
- District: Kullu
- State: Himachal Pradesh
- Best time: april- oct (avoid monsoon)
- How to reach: Chandigah-Bhuntar-kasol
About the Place
Rasol is one of the hidden gems in Parvati Valley. Less crowded trek and amazing views of Parvati Valley from the village. Trek starts from Kasol, crossing the Chalal Bridge. Distance from Kasol is around 8 km.
Day 1 Â We started our journey from Chandigarh bus stand 43 sector around 10 PM and reached Kasol Bhuntar in the early morning, then took another bus to reach Kasol. We reached Kasol around 8 AM.
Me and my cousin started the trek after having breakfast in Parvati Valley. Kasol to Chalaal village is around 1.5 km. Then 6.5 from the Chalaal. The trail was amazing. Some water crossings and dense jungle throughout the trek. We are only trekkers on that day on the trail and a few local people from the village. If you are doing this trek solo, you should hire a guide. Summers are the best to do treks in the Himalayas. Around 5 hours of trekking, we reached the Rasol village. It is amazing, and we are in the hidden gem of Parvati Valley. Village like Malana. Rasol village also follows the same thing. No outsider is allowed to touch their temple, house, and things. Around 100 houses are in this village. We just found a homestay for a stay. Very budget homestays are available in Rasol village.
Stay, and food was good. A basic stay in a village on a budget and amazing views of Parvati Valley.
We just explore the village. There is a beautiful temple there, but it does not allow outsiders to go inside the temple. It was a great time in this village.
Day 2 We woke up in the morning and had breakfast in the morning. Now start the trek back to Kasol. It takes around 2-3 hours to trek down from the Rasol village. When we reached the kasol, suddenly rain started. Do carry raincoats and bag covers in the month of July-Sep. It was an amazing experience of the Rasol Trek, another Parvati Valley beginner-level trek. Anyone can do if they have some physical fitness.
We reached Kasol around 2 PM and took the bus to Chandigarh.
Rasol Village Gallery
Important Instructions before going for trek.
- Start Jogging around 3-4 kms a day before 3 months of the trek.
- Physical and mental fitness are important on treks.
- Start doing shorter hikes before high altitude one.
- Avoid Alcohol and smoke. Consumption of this minimize the stamina during the trek.
- Do some yoga to help control in breathing.
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