This is by far the most popular destination in the entire Parvati Valley. Kasol is right on the road and is a small town located around 30 kms from Bhuntar. The road to Parvati Valley bifurcates at Bhuntar, which is located on the Delhi-Manali highway. Kasol has excellent infrastructure in terms of hotels, restaurants, cafes and guest houses and has modern amenities, such as internet, too.

After crossing Jari, the road winds down along the rushing Parvati river to reach Kasol that is only 4 km from the popular gurudwara site of Manikaran. Kasol is a pleasant village surrounded by forests and a pleasant hum of the river and has grown in popularity.

There are many Israelis in Kasol, who came and never left. Kasol is affectionately called ‘Little Israel’ because almost all restaurants and cafes in Kasol specialise in Israeli food and dishes such as shakshuka, falafal, hummus etc.

Accommodation options in Kasol range from basic rooms in village homes, camping tents, simple guesthouses to plush Hotels located just beyond Kasol. There are many cafés in Kasol and most are cheap and plentiful. Evergreen is the most popular restaurant in Kasol and is the preferred choice for most travellers, and is not to be missed. There is an ATM in Kasol (one of the very few in Parvati Valley).

Tip: To reach Kasol, take a Delhi-Manali volvo, get down at Bhuntar and then either a cab or local bus to Kasol.