GRAHAN Village - Hidden gem of Parvati Valley • Offbeat trek from Kasol

We took a bus from Delhi to Kasol. On reaching Kasol we straight away embarked on a trek to Grahan village. According to the locals whom we met on the way, it was an easy trek. But it seemed a little arduous because my backpack was quite heavy compared to the ones that my other two friends were carrying. Somehow as we moved ahead, the weather turned cloudy. So we thought of taking a cab to our destination. No it wasn't any Uber or Ola cab but a local one which covers this elevated stretch nearly 10 times a day leaving its shock absorber in a very poor state.

The cab dropped us after a 5 km long ride. After a brief halt we resumed our trek. And guess what, it began to rain. Being in the midst of the jungle, there was no shed anywhere around so we put on our raincoats and marched ahead.

All drenched, we reached our homestay. There we sipped some hot ginger lemon honey tea while soaking in the beautiful scenery and then went on for a tour of the village.

A quick summary of this trip:

1. How to reach Grahan village?
If you are coming from Delhi, then the best option is to take an overnight bus to Kasol. From Kasol you have to undertake an easy trek to reach Grahan. For beginners it might take 5-6 hours to complete the trek.

2. When is the best time to visit Grahan village?
You can visit it anytime between April till December. But the May to July window is considered the best during this time. The weather is very pleasant. You can drop by for a workcation to escape the city heat during summer.

3. Things to bring on trek
The most important thing for any trek is shoes so you need to carry as proper one which prevents you from skidding on the sloppy terrain. The second important thing is a rain cover as rains are very unpredictable. Next you should pack a jacket and an extra pair of clothes. Don't forget to carry some light snacks and a water bottle to recharge yourselves. Another most important thing that you must carry is cash because there aren't any ATM up there.

4. Where to stay in Grahan village?
The residents of Grahan village are very welcoming and there are quite a few homestays over there. So you can directly reach and book your stay. Talking about the rent, the general range is between Rs 300 to 400. Our's one was for Re. 300 per day.

5. What to do in grahan village?
It is a beautiful village with lovely people so go on a tour across the village, strike up a conversation with the locals and be ready to be mesmerized by their stories. You can also visit a stunning waterfall located at an hour's distance.

6. How much it will cost?
The to and fro bus journey between Delhi and Kasol will cost you Rs. 2000. A two days long stay at Grahan Village will cost around Rs. 1000. Food and refreshment will cost around 1500. Hence the total comes to nearly 4500 rupees. By being mindful towards your expenditures, you can curtail the total expense to Rs. 3000.

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