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| === Other Attractions === | |||
| Attractions of the town are described below: | |||
| * Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara- Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara has such popularity that many Sikh devotees reach here every year. Also, hot spring water is a special feature. All food of gurudwara is boiled in this water kund. | |||
| * Shiv Mandir- This is to say, considering Manikaran a pilgrimage place for both the Sikhs and the Hindus is right. However, the temple is around 500 years old. Likewise, gurudwara here is also a natural hot water source. | |||
| * Parvati River -The calm water of the river and the scenery view of the hills is such a graceful combination. It is the main river of Parvati Valley. Furthermore, Parvati Valley has many beautiful shot points. | |||
| * Kasol Nature Park- It expresses the natural beauty of the area. However, trekking, camping, and bird watching are the activities to enjoy here. The park preserves diverse Flora and Fauna. | |||
| * Katagla- It is a small village with a rich culture. Its distance from Kasol is 3km and it is very close to the Parvati river. Katagla is a very adorable place to visit. | |||
| Malana Nagar, Nakthan, Choj, Grahan, and Pisang are the villages to see. Kasol market and cafes are the hidden gems of Parvati Valley. | |||
| ==== Activities to enjoy ==== | |||
| Tourists used to enjoy the following activities here- | |||
| * Trekking – Trekking in the town is the most picturesque activity. Most importantly, tourists come to trek here. Mainly, tourists enjoy climbing this type of minimal hill. | |||
| * Camping- The area is a hill station where most people want to experience camping. Even if, trekkers want to experience camping and winter carnivals, bonfires in the winter season. | |||
| * Bird Watching- Flora and Fauna are diverse here. Moreover, many bird species are there to see. | |||
| * Rafting- In fact, the water in the river here is crystal clean. The activity of rafting is such an enjoyable thing. | |||
| * Picnic- It becomes a preferred activity by a family to enjoy the view of this outstanding landscape. The place provides a beautiful picnic spot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=thetraveladda |date=2024-12-22 |title=Kasol - Mini Israel of India - |url=https://thetraveladda.com/kasol-mini-israel-of-india/ |access-date=2024-12-28 |language=English}}</ref> | |||
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Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh, India
| Kasol | |
|---|---|
| Hill Station | |
     Kasol Mountain View | |
| Nickname: Mini Israel of India | |
  KasolLocation in Himachal Pradesh, IndiaShow map of Himachal Pradesh KasolKasol (India)Show map of India | |
| Coordinates: 32°00′35″N 77°18′55″E / 32.00972°N 77.31528°E / 32.00972; 77.31528 | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kullu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 km (0.14 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,580 m (5,180 ft) |
| Language | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| • Additional official | Sanskrit |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Telephone code | 01907 |
| Vehicle registration | HP- HP- |
| Nearest city | Kullu |
| Climate | Cool (Köppen) |
| Festivals | Himachal Hills Festival |
Kasol is a hamlet in the Kullu district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is located 30 km (19 mi) from Bhuntar, 3.5 km from Manikaran and 36 km (22 mi) from Kullu town, the district headquarters. Kasol is the Himalayan hotspot for backpackers and acts as a base for nearby treks to Malana and Kheerganga. It is called Mini Israel of India due to a high percentage of Israeli tourists here.
Stunning views of Kasol
Visiting Kasol doesn’t require much money but requires effort to explore. Some of the stunning sites of Kasol are the following:-
- Kheerganga Trek- The length of the trek is around 12 km and its beginning point is Barshaini. Above all, the trekking path is relatively easy and moderate to climb for beginners.
- Chalal villages—The altitude of the Chalal village is around 5366 feet above sea level. With this in mind, the trek to the Chalal village is challenging, as the altitude and steep inclines increase the difficulty of this scenery.
- Tirthan Valley- The Tirthan Valley trek covers around 20km distance. This trek has a moderate difficulty. The referred months are from May to October.
- Tosh Valley- The Tosh Valley trek provides a picturesque view in its 6 km distance. The easy trek of Tosh Valley gives a peaceful and memorable place.
- Rasol Trek- The distance of 8 km of Rasol Trek is one of the most amazing treks of Kasol. The scenery of Parvati Valley, traditional villages, and waterfalls come with this moderately difficult trek.
Nearby airport and railway station
Due to its high altitude, Kasol is only connected to the rest of India by well-developed roads.
Kullu-Manali Airport(IATA: KUU, ICAO: VIBR) in Bhuntar is about 31 km away and is the closest airport to the village.It connects cities like Delhi, Shimla, Kolkata and more. Joginder Nagar is the nearest railway station and is about 144 km away.
Also, Chandigarh Airport (IXC) is 260 km from Kasol.
Climate
Kasol has good weather for several months of the year and receives a fair amount of snowfall from late December to February. Köppen-Geiger climate classification system classifies its climate as humid subtropical (Cwa).
Other Attractions
Attractions of the town are described below:
- Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara- Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara has such popularity that many Sikh devotees reach here every year. Also, hot spring water is a special feature. All food of gurudwara is boiled in this water kund.
- Shiv Mandir- This is to say, considering Manikaran a pilgrimage place for both the Sikhs and the Hindus is right. However, the temple is around 500 years old. Likewise, gurudwara here is also a natural hot water source.
- Parvati River -The calm water of the river and the scenery view of the hills is such a graceful combination. It is the main river of Parvati Valley. Furthermore, Parvati Valley has many beautiful shot points.
- Kasol Nature Park- It expresses the natural beauty of the area. However, trekking, camping, and bird watching are the activities to enjoy here. The park preserves diverse Flora and Fauna.
- Katagla- It is a small village with a rich culture. Its distance from Kasol is 3km and it is very close to the Parvati river. Katagla is a very adorable place to visit.
Malana Nagar, Nakthan, Choj, Grahan, and Pisang are the villages to see. Kasol market and cafes are the hidden gems of Parvati Valley.
Activities to enjoy
Tourists used to enjoy the following activities here-
- Trekking – Trekking in the town is the most picturesque activity. Most importantly, tourists come to trek here. Mainly, tourists enjoy climbing this type of minimal hill.
- Camping- The area is a hill station where most people want to experience camping. Even if, trekkers want to experience camping and winter carnivals, bonfires in the winter season.
- Bird Watching- Flora and Fauna are diverse here. Moreover, many bird species are there to see.
- Rafting- In fact, the water in the river here is crystal clean. The activity of rafting is such an enjoyable thing.
- Picnic- It becomes a preferred activity by a family to enjoy the view of this outstanding landscape. The place provides a beautiful picnic spot.
| Climate data for Kasol, Himachal Pradesh | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 11.6 (52.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
18.8 (65.8) |
24 (75) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.3 (84.7) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25 (77) |
24.6 (76.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
18.3 (64.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
21.4 (70.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
9.7 (49.5) |
14 (57) |
18.7 (65.7) |
22.9 (73.2) |
24.3 (75.7) |
22.3 (72.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
13.3 (55.9) |
9.7 (49.5) |
16.8 (62.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 3.2 (37.8) |
5.2 (41.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
13.4 (56.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.4 (65.1) |
16.7 (62.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
8.4 (47.1) |
5.3 (41.5) |
12.4 (54.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 111 (4.4) |
108 (4.3) |
155 (6.1) |
103 (4.1) |
100 (3.9) |
93 (3.7) |
324 (12.8) |
276 (10.9) |
160 (6.3) |
70 (2.8) |
27 (1.1) |
55 (2.2) |
1,582 (62.6) |
| Source: Climate-Data.org (altitude: 1582m) | |||||||||||||
Festivals
Kasol Music Festival happens in Kasol on New Year's Eve. People from around the world gather for this festival.
External links
Media related to Kasol at Wikimedia Commons.
References
- "Report of the Commissioner for linguistic minorities: 52nd report (July 2014 to June 2015)" (PDF). Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. pp. 33–34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- Pratibha Chauhan (17 February 2019). "Bill to make Sanskrit second official language of HP passed". The Tribune. Shimla. Archived from the original on 18 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- Abram, David (2003). The Rough Guide to India. Rough Guides. ISBN 9781843530893.
- "Kasol for adventure seekers". Times of India. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
- "Why Israeli tourists in Kasol, called mini-Israel, are euphoric about Modi's visit". India Today. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- thetraveladda (22 December 2024). "Kasol - Mini Israel of India -". Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- "10 Best Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh". Himtimes.com.
- "How to Reach Kasol". Euttaranchal.com.
- ^ "Kasol – Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- thetraveladda (22 December 2024). "Kasol - Mini Israel of India -". Retrieved 28 December 2024.
- "Make New Year vacation memorable: Plan a quick getaway to Kasol, Dandeli or Malshej". The Economic Times. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2020.