Traveling is good
In Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh, flows the beautiful River Parvati, on the banks of which lie the village of Kasol and Manikaran. Pristine hills, low population and a great climate all through the year are characteristic of this valley. Kasol is the base for trekking to Sar Pass, Yanker Pass, Pin Parbati Pass and Khirganga. It is an angler’s delight too as trout fishing is popular here.
Located 45 km from Kullu at a high altitude is Manikaran, a famous Hindu and Sikh pilgrimage destination. There are many temples and gurudwaras in Manikaran.The main attraction here is the Hot Springs among the snowy peaks which are believed to possess tremendous healing properties.
Best time to visit: March to July, October to February
Languages spoken: Hindi, Pahari
Climate: Pleasant summers and cold winters
Holy Places: Lord Ramchandra Temple, Temple of Lord Shiva, Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib, Hot Springs, Kulanth Pith
Nature’s Bounty: Harinder Mountain, Parvati river
I decided to plan a solo trip to Kasol and Tosh. As this was my first solo trip, there was a hesitation. But then after some homework, I found out a Travel consultant, who was taking a group of 20-25 people to the same place, so I finally decided to give it a shot & finally booked my trip. It was the Christmas weekend last year & the winters were quite nippy. For Kasol, if you are opting for public conveyance,
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As heat in Delhi became unbearable, as we gave up on staying alive in the huge bar-be-que that seemed to follow us wherever one would go, and finally as our frustration psyched us out since we could not find an appropriate, worthy, exciting place for our holiday – along came Kasol. To make the deal more lucrative, it came across that Gurudwara Manikaran Saheb was close-by, hence a visit was warranted.
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