Rashol Trekking
An Overview
Rashol (3,048 m ) is a small village high up in the mountains of Parvati Valley which makes for an extremely rejuvenating trek in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The best time to do the Rashol trek is in the months of April to December. Chalal is the nearest village from the base camp and the lenght of the trek is 8 km one way. With a mesmerising view that accomanies you throughout the trek, if you are looking for a village to find some peace, awesome views and a village feel, then Rashol is the right place for you. It is away from the crowd and an unexplored destination in Parvati Valley. The trek to Rashol starts from village Chalal and takes about 4-5 hours to reach the top. The trail is steep with magnificent views and to breathe in the fresh air and walk through the alpine jungles and small streams as an experience in itself. You will pass through red and pink rhododendron trees as you hike up, the state flower of Himachal Pradesh. Once you reach Rashol you will see old wooden houses and a beautiful temple in the middle of village. Soak in the beauty and witness the magnificent Parvati valley in all its glory. In Rashol people worship "Goddess Renuka" (mother of Rishi Parshuram and wife of Rishi Jamdagni) and no outsider is allowed to touch their temples, much like other places like Tosh and Malana. Rasol is a beautiful village with its own culture and history. Here you can see the amazing view of Sar Pass and Khali Pass. Rashol is a parallel universe in the splendid morning light, helping you connect with yourself with the sound of silence.
Route
Kasol-Chalal-Rashol-Kasol
Altitude
3,048 m /10,000 feet
Trek Length
8 km (one way)
Duration
2 Nights/3 Days
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Best Season
April to December
Quick Facts About Rashol Trek
- In Rashol people worship "Goddess Renuka "(mother of Rishi Parshuram and wife of Rishi Jamdagni) is worshiped by the locals. And no outsider is allowed to touch their temples same as that of other places like Tosh, Malana.
- Rashol has a Hippie and Shanti vibe experience.
- From Rashol one can witness beautiful Parvati valley and the magnificent view of Sar pass and Khali Pass.
- Rashol is also famous for charas which is produced by the women of the village.
- Men of this village believe to enjoy life and they love to play cards.
- Rashol has about 75 small wooden homes and roughly 200 people population.
Rasol Trek Itinerary
Day 1
On the first day, we arrive in Kasol in our comfortable AC Volvo buses from Delhi and hike towards Chalal. The trail starts from Kasol town, passing via an old iron bridge over the ferocious Parvati River. About 20 minutes into the walk you enter a beautiful Alpine forest popularly known as the Mystic Forest, in the village of Chalal. Here, we end the day with a bonfire and retire to our comfy beds.
Day 2
After morning refreshments and breakfast we begin our trek further. From Chalal, the trail gradually ascends going to Rasol. The narrow winding trail of this hike is lined with Rhododendron trees that bear the famous flaming red rhododendron flowers commonly known as buransh in the local language. At Rasol, we unwind with a piping hot dinner before retiring for the night.
Day 3
After breakfast, we spend the morning exploring the village, witnessing a breath taking sunrise, and interacting with the villagers. Later, we proceed back and hike downhill to Kasol. In the evening, board the Volvo bus back to Delhi and have a comfortable journey back with happy memories from the trip.
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