Travel Day
Kasol Local
Kasol
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About this circuit
Morning to explore Malana's unique culture (respectfully and with your guide's guidance). The village temple of Jamlu Devta is the centre of a democratic self-governance system that predates modern democracy by centuries. Descend from Malana through the Malana Valley to the road head at Jari in the Parvati Valley. The trail drops through cannabis fields (Malana's other claim to fame) and thick forest to the Malana Nala. Drive from Jari back to Manali (1.5 hours). Arrive to hot showers and a celebration dinner. This trek is a remarkable combination of high-altitude passes, ancient trade routes, and one of the most culturally unique villages in the world.
Top sightseeing on this day
- Parvati Valley
- Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara
- Manikaran Gurudwara
- Sar Pass
- Kullu Valley
- Kasol
- Local Cafes
- Nature'S Park
- Kheerganga Summit Meadow
- Kasol Riverside Trail
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Explore Kasol
Arrive at the meeting point and meet fellow travelers. Ice-breaker games and introductions over chai. Check into the hostel/camp near Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara & hot springs. Evening jamming session with snacks and bonfire under the stars.
Sightseeing: Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara
Farewell — New Friends Forever
Morning group photo session at Parvati Valley from Chalal trail. Breakfast together. Exchange contacts and farewell. Transfer to departure point. The trip ends but the travel fam continues.
Sightseeing: Parvati Valley
Kasol to Grahan
Arrive in Kasol (1,640m), the backpacker capital of the Parvati Valley. Drive to Grahan village trailhead and begin the trek through a dense forest of oak, walnut, and horse chestnut. The trail to Grahan (2,500m) is steep but beautiful — you gain 800m in just 5 km. Grahan is a magical village: wooden houses with slate roofs cluster around an ancient temple, apple orchards terrace the hillside, and the villagers are some of the friendliest in Himachal. The village has maintained its traditional character despite being on a popular trekking route. Camp at the village edge with views down the Parvati Valley to the snow peaks beyond.
Sightseeing: Grahan Village Trailhead, Parvati Valley
Nagaru to Sar Pass
Cross Sar Pass (4,220m) early morning. The approach is a moderate snow slope that requires crampons or microspikes — steeper than it looks from camp. The pass itself is a broad snow saddle with mesmerizing views — the entire Kullu Valley opens up on the far side, a patchwork of green fields, forests, and tiny villages. The descent from the pass is the trek's signature moment: a 700-metre snow slide down a smooth slope to the valley below. Sit on a plastic sheet and slide — it's exhilarating, terrifying, and over in about 90 seconds. Trek down through Biskeri Thatch meadow to camp at the tree line.
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