Village · Parvati Valley · Kullu · 2,550 m

Rasol — the complete village guide

Rasol sits on a ridge above Chalal, a steep 3-4 hour climb from Kasol. Small (30-40 homes), quiet, and rarely visited compared to Tosh or Kalga. The trek itself is the reward — the view from Rasol covers the entire lower Parvati valley.

"Small, insular. Not tourist-oriented, so few cafés."

Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Nearest road-head
Chalal / Kasol (5 km)
Mobile network
BSNL/JIO weak.
Stays
Sanju Guest House, Little Israel. ₹500–1,200 with meals.

How to reach Rasol

Nearest road-head: Chalal / Kasol (5 km). From there: 5 km steep trek (3-4 hrs). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (4 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol4 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu32 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali40 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi79 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Dharamshala148 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Shimla161 km5 hrs2,7003,4004,200Route
Chandigarh237 km7 hrs4,0005,0006,200Route
Delhi590 km18 hrs10,50013,10016,300Route

Things to do in Rasol

  • Panoramic valley view from the ridge
  • Traditional wooden homes
  • Trek passes through pine forest
  • Very few Indian tourists reach here
  • Sar Pass alternate trail

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions