Trip overview
This trip pairs Manali's snow and adventure with the slower, riverside pace of Kasol in the Parvati Valley. It is popular with friends and couples who want a mix of sightseeing, cafes and easy walks in the forest.
You start with two nights in Manali for the temples, Old Manali and Solang Valley. On day three, drive about 80 km down the Kullu valley into the Parvati Valley, stopping at the gurudwara and hot springs of Manikaran Sahib. Kasol itself is small, so the last full day is free to walk to Chalal village along the river, visit Tosh, or start the Kheerganga trek if you want a night at the top.
If trekking is your main interest, ask us to turn the Kasol part into a Kheerganga camping trip.
Trip highlights
- Hidimba Devi Temple, Old Manali and Solang Valley
- Manikaran Sahib gurudwara and hot springs
- Riverside walks to Chalal and the village of Tosh
- Option to add the Kheerganga trek
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
Arrive in Manali
Check in and spend the evening in Old Manali or on Mall Road.
- Day 2
Manali sightseeing and Solang Valley
Visit Hidimba Devi Temple, Vashisht and the Tibetan monastery, then spend the afternoon at Solang Valley.
- Day 3
Manali to Kasol via Manikaran
Drive about 3 hours down the Kullu valley into the Parvati Valley. Stop at Manikaran Sahib to see the hot springs and langar, then check in at Kasol.
- Day 4
Kasol and Parvati Valley day
Walk across the bridge to Chalal village, explore Kasol's cafes and riverside, or take a short drive to Tosh at the head of the valley. Trekkers can head to Kheerganga instead.
- Day 5
Check out and depart
After breakfast, drive to Bhuntar or onward to Chandigarh or Delhi.
This is a suggested plan. We adjust the route, pace and stays to your dates, group and the road and weather conditions at the time.
What's included
Included
- Manali and Kasol
- Local Sightseeing
- Valley Experience
- Hotel / Stay
- Transfers
Not included
- Train, flight or bus tickets to the starting point unless added to your plan
- Meals not listed under Included
- Entry tickets, ropeway and monument fees
- Adventure activities such as paragliding, skiing, river rafting and zorbing
- Permits and local union taxis where the route needs them (for example Rohtang Pass)
- Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance
Questions about this trip
Can we add the Kheerganga trek?
Yes. Kheerganga is an easy to moderate trek of about 12 km each way from Barshaini near Kasol. We can replace the Kasol free day with a night at the Kheerganga campsite.
Is Kasol good for families?
Kasol is calm by day and the riverside walks suit all ages. Evenings in peak season can be lively around the cafes, so families often prefer stays a little outside the main market, which we can arrange.
How far is Kasol from Manali?
About 80 km, usually 3 hours by road.
What is the nearest airport?
Bhuntar (Kullu-Manali Airport) is about 30 km from Kasol and 50 km from Manali.
