Malana Trek: A Democratic “High”
Trek to the Malana Village near Parvati valley known for its secluded culture and ancient democratic traditions. Trek routes from Kasol, taxi rates & other info.
Trek to the Malana Village near Parvati valley known for its secluded culture and ancient democratic traditions. Trek routes from Kasol, taxi rates & other info.
All tents, huts, and cafes have been removed from Kheerganga as per court orders. Trekkers can still go to Kheerganga. But the comforts of readymade beds and food won’t be waiting for you up there. Using Kalga as the base is the best alternative.
Bunbuni is a glacier and pass on way to Kheerganga. People usually take the other routes to Kheerganga that are easier. Take Bunbuni route for serious adventure and less crowd.
From Israeli cuisine to German bakeries, Kasol is a paradise for foodies, a pretty affordable one at that.
Pulga was a far more densely populated village compared to Kalga. It actually felt perilously close to Tosh but the rear end of Pulga was spacious and peaceful.
Malana village has recently banned the guesthouses and homestays from hosting tourists. Here is a first-hand account of it, as well as an effort to analyze and explain the same.
All you need to know about backpacking, trekking, transportation, and accommodation around Parvati Valley region around Kasol, Malana, Mozik, Kalga, Pulga, Kheerganga, Grahan, Tosh, Rashol, Chalal and Manikaran.
Kalga is a beautiful village on the Kheerganga trek where people can halt at night and avail delightfully cheap accommodations.
All the food for pilgrims here are cooked using the geothermal energy of the hot spring without the use of any polluting fuel. Manikaran can surely be proud of their carbon footprint or the lack of it.
With blooming rhododendrons and apricots, Rashol trek offered good spectacles although it was steeper than what we imagined.
Chalal is a small village near Kasol. A walk to it offer great views along the Parvati Valley and in the spring apricot blossoms wash it with surreal pink hues.