A place which is known as Backpackers paradise

Returning from Manikaran Sahib, it was pre scheduled to stop at Kasol. A place which is known as Backpackers paradise in Manali region other than old manali.

I had decided to stop for a while there when returning back from Manikaran sahib. a place situated just 20min away from Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara.



 

Its location was in itself which was the reason for giving it a tag of Paradise. Known for its night parties of Backpackers had a large number of foreign tourist, typically in backpacker style roaming there.

A very small town located on the bank of river with all the amenities which a backpacker need. I could see there while roaming around. I had not seen so much of backpackers in my whole trip, the number i saw in just 15min of my stay. something which i found, Kasol is very costly place in every sense. Though if one search well and is good in bargaining will get a good deal. But may be i was new there thats why i felt like this otherwise one wont find enough backpackers there if the place is going to be too costly.



 

Had a nice visit of their just doing some window shopping though the shops were without windows. Tried some bargaining also but in the end didnt buy, as much of the things were not needed by me. But still i would rate this place a nice destination for backpackers, a place to must visit and  if your are a trekking person then this place is an ideal stopover.

         You call it a Ghetto or typical home of hilly regions but this what backpackers delight is. I went in and asked for the tariff card which as expected was not available but they do told me there price list. Room started from Rs 800/day and ended at Rs 1500 , but after some 5 min only and trying my bargaining skill i was able to bring them down to Rs 500, may be if somebody is more better would be able to gain more.

Every place has its own pros and cons so was with Kasol. At one side it was too costly and on other side its reach was wide. One would find food joints in ample amount and that too serving almost all which you wish for whether its an Indian delight or looking for something international. I saw one German Bakery there which had so much of varities bread that at a moment i started reading there ingredients but then i thought its going to take hours, so i left.

If one is a backpacker then do visit Kasol.

If one visits Manali then do visit Kasol.

In any sense it is worth to take out time for this place. Just loved my 15 minutes.

Lets see when again.