The Beauty Of Mountains

When I walked around in Kasol the first day, I couldn’t make much sense of the things around me.

If its your first Kasol travel trip, you would feel overwhelmed by the roaring Parvati that will constantly keep you company, the signboards stuck to the windows of tour companies inviting you to the many treks around Kasol, the hippies rushing about in the rain, the various cafes in Kasol that blast electronic noise pollution, and the souvenir shops that seem to offer the world from a distance but can only give so much.

So take your time and shield yourself from the chaos of Kasol by staying at peaceful homestays, eating local Himachal food, and thinking about the places to visit in Kasol.

While you are walking around Kasol wondering what the rush is all about, I would suggest you go towards the riverside and walk along the shore.

You would find many cafes, camps, and restaurants at the river bank. I went to one such camping site and took a table right next to the river after contemplating for a while as I could see groups of Indian men drinking in the restaurant there. With a loudspeaker at the top of the table, these groups seemed to have a good time.

Whatever I might say, a cup of chai along with the frothy Parvati that crushed the unwanted music was one of the best choices I made that day.

You might have a similar experience. If not, cross the bridge and walk to Chalal. My nirvana on my first days in Kasol was a walk to the Chalal village that sits on the opposite side on the Parvati banks. The walk goes through pine forests, and while stepping onto the dry pine leaves, you would feel as if you have time traveled.