Dump The Mundane, Here Are 5 Most Exciting & Offbeat Things To Do When In Kasol

Picture Credits: Parvati Peaking Festival

If you're planning to go to Kasol and want to do things differently this time, here are some things *think trout fishing and attending awesome sauce festivals* that you should definitely check off your bucket list! 

1. Trout Fishing

Fishing for a variety of species in the sparkling freshwaters of the Parvati river is an ideal activity for all the fishing enthusiasts out there! Parvati Valley is actually quite popular amongst people who love to fish and so is popularly known as the Trout Valley. The weather here make this activity all the more fun and exciting, so indulge in some fishing the next time you’re here!

Where | Parvati Valley 

2. Try Alcohol Free Rice Beer

Have you ever heard or tried an alcohol free rice beer?! If not, then you gotta try Kasol’s famous rice beer prepared with millet or rice, buckwheat and dried sorghum flowers. It  looks and tastes the same but is devoid of any alcohol content and hence, makes for a unique healthy beverage *NAICE*! You can try it at Evergreen Cafe.

3. Rent A Bike And Explore The Unknown

The mystery of the hills will never fail to charm you! Places in and around Kasol are divided into numerous bits and pieces that you probably won't ever get enough of. So rent a bike with your friends and explore the magical and mystical valleys, water springs & unexplored villages like Rasol, Tosh and Malana found near Kasol. 

4. Attend A Rave Party 

Don't miss out on the craziness that Kasol offers! Think psychedelic lights, electronic music, people raving and and lots more! The best part is that these raves are protected by the district administration and they might be the only rave you can attend in India without getting into any trouble *YAY*! P.S. - The short trail from Kasol to Chalal (1-2 Kms) is said to host the best psytrance parties so don’t miss them!

5. Parvati Peaking Festival 

Picture Credits: Parvati Peaking Festival

If your calendars are marked for the month of May to visit the mini Israel of India, you’ve got to attend the crazy Parvati Peaking Festival! It's one the biggest and most exciting trance parties in Kasol and you'll find people from all over the world come and attend it! Other festivals that take place from Feb-May are Indrasen, Shiva Squad and Himalayan Musical Festival that you'll totally dig!

When | February - May

So make sure you check these things off your list!