Kasol is a small town on the Parvati river in Himachal Pradesh. The pine forest comes down to the water, and the cafes along the road serve the travellers who have made the town their base. The valley runs east from here toward Manikaran, with its gurudwara and hot springs. Beyond that is Barshaini, where the road ends and the Kheerganga trek begins. A Kasol trip from Delhi is usually about that trail as much as the town, and three days fit both.
goGANG is goSTOPS’ fixed-date group trip format. You book a spot on a departure rather than a room on a date, and you travel with everyone who booked the same one. The goGANG Kasol trip, Kasol Himalayan Journey with Kheerganga Trek, runs three days and two nights from Delhi. Day one covers Manikaran Sahib and Chalal Village. Day two is the Kheerganga trek, with a night camping in tents at the top. Day three is the trek back and an afternoon in Kasol. A night at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road and the round-trip AC bus are included.
Key takeaways
- The goGANG Kasol trip is three days and two nights from Delhi, with an overnight AC bus each way and a trip captain on the ground.
- Night one is in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, and night two is camping in tents at the Kheerganga campsite.
- Day one covers Manikaran Sahib, the langar and the hot springs, the suspension bridge to Chalal Village and an Artist Night. Day two is the guided Kheerganga trek.
- Breakfast and dinner are included on all three days, with local transfers and sightseeing as listed on the trip page.
How does a Kasol trip from Delhi work with goGANG?
The group meets at the boarding point in Delhi in the evening and travels overnight by AC bus into the Parvati Valley. It arrives in Kasol on the morning of day one, and from there the trip captain runs the itinerary on the ground. Day one is in and around Kasol. Day two is the trek and the night at the top. Day three is the walk back down and an afternoon in town before the overnight bus home, which arrives in Delhi early the following morning.
The trip is open to anyone aged 18 or over, solo or with friends, and the group travels together from the first briefing to the return. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability, and a booking can be transferred to someone else with advance notice.
What does day one in the Parvati Valley cover?
The morning starts with check-in and breakfast at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, and then the group heads up the valley to Manikaran Sahib. The gurudwara is one of Himachal Pradesh’s most sacred pilgrimage sites. The visit takes in the langar, the free community meal served to everyone who comes, and the natural hot springs beside it. Food at the springs is traditionally cooked using the heat from the ground.
From Manikaran the day turns to the river. The walk to Chalal Village crosses the suspension bridge over the Parvati and follows the bank through pine forest. The afternoon is for the riverside cafes along the way. The evening is back at the property for the Artist Night and karaoke, the first of the hosted community events on the trip.
Good to know: the Kasol trip is one of two goGANG departures from Delhi that include a trek and a night camping in tents. The other is McLeodganj, with the Triund trek. The rest of the Delhi trips spend every night at a goSTOPS property.
What is the Kheerganga trek like on the goGANG Kasol trip?
Day two starts early. After breakfast the group drives to Barshaini, where the road ends and the Kheerganga trek begins. The trail climbs through pine forest, over wooden bridges and past waterfalls, mountain villages and apple orchards. The Parvati Valley opens up below as you go. The trek is guided and the group goes up together.
At the top are the Kheerganga hot springs, where the afternoon is spent, and then the sunset over the Himalayan peaks. The night is spent camping in tents at the Kheerganga campsite, with dinner, a bonfire and stargazing. The bonfire depends on the weather and local rules on the day.
Tip: pack for two different nights. Night one at the property is a dorm bed with a geyser. Night two is a tent at altitude, so a warm layer belongs in the bag alongside the walking shoes and water bottle on the trip’s packing list.
What happens on day three?
Day three begins with the sunrise over the valley and a last dip in the hot springs before the walk back down to Barshaini after breakfast. The descent follows the same trail through the forest and past the waterfalls, and the group is back in Kasol with the afternoon free. That time is for the market, the cafes along the main road, or simply resting before the bus. In the evening the group boards the bus for the overnight journey back to Delhi, arriving early the following morning.
Why the goGANG Kasol trip: three days and two nights from Delhi, with the round-trip AC bus, a night in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, a night camping in tents at Kheerganga, the guided trek, Manikaran Sahib and Chalal Village, breakfast and dinner each day, hosted community events, and a trip captain on the ground.
What is included on a Kasol trip from Delhi with goGANG?
The trip covers the round-trip AC bus between Delhi and Kasol. It includes one night in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, and one night at the Kheerganga campsite with dinner. Breakfast and dinner are included on each of the three days. The guided Kheerganga trek, the visits to Manikaran Sahib and Chalal Village, and all local transfers and sightseeing on the itinerary are part of the package. So are the hosted community events, the Artist Night and bonfire, and a trip captain on the ground for the days in the valley.
Departure dates and timings are fixed, and the itinerary is followed as listed, with changes only in exceptional cases. Groups larger than 10 can ask about customisation, and for everyone else the trip runs as planned. Cancellation is free more than 45 days before departure and charged on a sliding scale after that. Rescheduling is free up to seven days before the trip starts.
Who is the goGANG Kasol trip for?
The goGANG Kasol trip suits anyone who wants the Kheerganga trek without organising the bus, the stay, the guide and the campsite themselves. It suits the solo traveller who would rather walk up with a group than alone. It suits friends who want the three days planned so that nobody has to be the planner. The trek is guided and beginner-friendly, so it suits a first Himalayan trek as well as a familiar one.
It also suits anyone for whom Kasol is the draw rather than the trek. Day one and the afternoon of day three are in the valley. The trek in between turns two days in a cafe town into three days in the mountains.
Three days in the valley
A Kasol trip from Delhi with goGANG takes in the gurudwara and hot springs at Manikaran and the bridge walk to Chalal. Then comes the Kheerganga trek, with a night camping in tents at the top. It ends with a last afternoon in Kasol. The stay is a night at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, with the overnight bus each way. The group books the same departure and the trip captain runs the days in between.
Departure dates and the full itinerary are on the goGANG Kasol trip page. More about the format is at goGANG, and more about the valley is at goSTOPS Kasol.
FAQ
How long is the goGANG Kasol trip from Delhi?
Three days and two nights in the valley, plus the overnight bus each way. The group leaves Delhi in the evening. Day one is in Kasol and Manikaran. Day two is the Kheerganga trek with a night camping in tents, and day three is the walk back and Kasol before the overnight return.
Where does the group stay on the Kasol trip?
Night one is in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS Kasol PLUS, Manikaran Road, where the Artist Night and the hosted community events happen. Night two is camping in tents at the Kheerganga campsite, with dinner and, weather permitting, a bonfire.
Do I need trekking experience for the Kheerganga trek?
No. The Kheerganga trek is guided and the activities on goGANG trips are planned as beginner-friendly. The trail runs from Barshaini up through forest, past waterfalls and villages, to the hot springs at the top, and the group walks it together both ways.
What meals are included on the Kasol trip?
Breakfast and dinner on all three days, including dinner at the Kheerganga campsite on day two. The langar at Manikaran Sahib on day one is the free community meal served to everyone who visits the gurudwara.
Can I join the goGANG Kasol trip on my own?
Yes. goGANG trips are open to anyone aged 18 or over, solo or with friends, and the group travels together from the boarding point in Delhi. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability.
What should I bring for the Kasol trip?
The trip’s packing list is comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a water bottle, a power bank, personal medication and a valid government photo ID. The walking shoes and water bottle are for the Kheerganga trek, and the night in a tent at the top is colder than the night at the property.
