Kasol
कसोल
A backpacker town on the Parvati River, with pine forests, riverbanks and Israeli-style cafés. It is nicknamed Little Israel.
Kasol lies in the Parvati Valley, about 4 km from Manikaran. Many Israeli backpackers gather here, and Hebrew signs are everywhere, which earned the town its nickname, Little Israel. The town stretches along the river and has cafés, bakeries and outdoor-gear shops. You can walk along the river to the village of Chalal on the opposite bank, or set out from here on treks to mountain villages such as Kheerganga and Tosh. Local authorities enforce strict controls on drugs, so stay well clear of them. Kasol is about 3 hours by car from Manali and suits a stay of 1–2 nights.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manikaran
- Naggar Castle
- Nicholas Roerich Estate & Art Gallery
- Bijli Mahadev Temple
- Kullu Town: Raghunath Temple & Dhalpur
- Beas River Rafting
- Sethan
- Hampta Pass Trek