Pine forest and river in the Parvati valley near Kasol, Himachal

Kasol, Tosh & Kheerganga
the Parvati valley classic

The Parvati valley classic — Kasol’s cafes, the cliff hamlet of Tosh and the hot-spring trek up to Kheerganga.

5 Days / 4 Nights Kasol · Manikaran · Tosh · Kheerganga Best for Backpackers & young trekkers
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Parvati valley

The Parvati valley classic

The Parvati valley is Himachal’s free-spirited heart — Kasol’s riverside cafes, the holy hot springs of Manikaran, the cliff-perched hamlet of Tosh and the famous trek to the hot spring at Kheerganga.

This five-day journey mixes easy valley days with a guided uphill trek, at a relaxed backpacker pace with handpicked riverside stays.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Route
Kullu · Kasol · Kheerganga
Best time
Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov
Difficulty
Moderate
Ideal for
Backpackers & young trekkers
Highest point
Kheerganga · 2,960 m
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • Kasol’s riverside cafes and Chalal walk
  • The holy hot springs and gurudwara at Manikaran
  • The cliff hamlet of Tosh
  • The guided trek to Kheerganga’s hot spring
  • Pine forest, the Parvati river and starry nights
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Kullu → Kasol

Route: Kullu · Bhuntar · Kasol≈40 km · 1.5 hrs
Morning

Arrive Bhuntar and drive into the Parvati valley to Kasol.

Afternoon

A riverside walk to the hamlet of Chalal.

Evening

Kasol’s famous cafes.

Night stayKasol
MealsDinner
Altitude≈1,640 m
Road & seasonHighway then a hill road.
Food to tryIsraeli & cafe food
Photo spotsThe Parvati river
Good to knowAn easy first day to settle in.
Day 2

Kasol → Manikaran → Tosh

Route: Kasol · Manikaran · Barshaini · Tosh≈20 km + walk · 1.5 hr drive + short walk
Morning

The Manikaran hot springs and gurudwara.

Afternoon

Drive to Barshaini and walk up to the cliff hamlet of Tosh.

Evening

Sunset over the Tosh valley.

Night stayTosh
MealsBreakfast
Altitude≈2,400 m
Road & seasonHill road then a short uphill walk.
Food to tryLocal Himachali food
Photo spotsTosh valley, snow peaks
OptionalVillage walk to the glacier viewpoint
Day 3

Tosh → Kheerganga trek

Route: Barshaini · Rudra Nag · Kheerganga≈12 km trek · 5–6 hrs
Morning

Drive to Barshaini and start the forest trek via Rudra Nag.

Afternoon

Climb through pine and waterfalls to the Kheerganga meadow.

Evening

A soak in the natural hot spring at the top.

Night stayKheerganga — camp
MealsB, D
Altitude2,960 m
Road & seasonA steady forest trail.
Food to tryCamp meals
Photo spotsThe Kheerganga meadow
Good to knowA moderate uphill trek — reasonable fitness helps.
Day 4

Kheerganga → Kasol

Route: Kheerganga · Barshaini · Kasol≈12 km trek + drive · trek 4 hr + drive 1 hr
Morning

A sunrise soak in the hot spring.

Afternoon

Trek down to Barshaini and drive back to Kasol.

Evening

A relaxed Kasol evening.

Night stayKasol
MealsBreakfast
Altitudedescending
Road & seasonTrail then a hill road.
Food to tryCafe fare
Photo spotsThe Parvati falls
OptionalChalal cafe crawl
Day 5

Kasol → Kullu (departure)

Route: Kasol · Bhuntar≈40 km · 1.5 hrs
Morning

A riverside breakfast.

Afternoon

Drive down to Bhuntar.

Evening

Drop at Kullu airport.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
Altitudedescending
Road & seasonHill road then highway.
Food to try
Photo spotsThe Parvati confluence
Good to knowEasy to combine with Manali.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Permits, entry & activity fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Kasol, Tosh Kheerganga FAQs

The best window is Apr–Jun & Sep–Nov. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Kullu (Bhuntar) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 5 Days / 4 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

This is a moderate route with real altitude, so a reasonable fitness level helps. We build in acclimatisation and gentle pacing, use experienced local guides, and handle permits, camps and safety throughout.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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