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Kasol: Adventurous Mini Israel for the Backpackers in the Himalayas
Kasol: Adventurous Mini Israel for the Backpackers in the Himalayas
With surprising Israelis and the wild but stunning Parvati River, Kasol in Himachal Pradesh stands out from the rest of the hill stations in India. The 2-hour bumpy drive from the Bhuntur airport discloses the charms to behold in the form of Himalayan ranges under snow and the scenic ascent. Nestled at 5,380 feet, this small but alluring Himachali hamlet is occupied by the descendent of former inhabitants who migrated from Ladakh.

Since a few years, the Israeli crowd is being seen in abundance, thus, making the area a hippie town. After a three-year long training for army, the Israelis unhesitatingly enjoy in this haven full of natural wonders. This makes the Parvati Valley full of foreigners rather than the locals, especially the backpacker kind!



Parvati: The Most Valuable Asset of Kasol

Parvati is the name of both river and the valley. While the first look of the valley begins from Bhuntur, the wild running river makes up for a complete picture of the multi-ethnic hill s