A Budget Trip to Kasol

“If traveling was free, you’d never see me again!” You must have heard of this phrase very often, but unfortunately, as we all know, traveling cost you a bit. Who doesn’t love to travel but we all want something which gives us joy and does not break our bank too?

When traveling comes to our mind, we always look for a place that gives us tranquillity and happiness. Kasol is a place that is away from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, we can easily plan a trip to Kasol. It lies adjacent to the gurgling Parvati River where you can experience peaceful nature. Walking down the rustic village lanes, sipping a hot cup of cocoa from one of their exotic cafes, taking a stroll on the beautiful footbridge over river Parvati, these are some of the different ways in which you can enjoy the beauty of Kasol. You will witness the beaming river waters, pleasing landscapes, and pristine valleys that make this place heavenly and breath-taking.

Enjoy this beautiful trip by engaging in never-ending conversations with your friends, while mother nature is rejuvenating you. This trip will be a treat to your eyes.

So, keeping your budget in mind, here are some suggestions for optimizing your trip in a budget to make sure that you extract your best experience so far for your buck.

1) Go Public

Prefer for public transport, you can opt either for a train or a bus.

By Train: The nearby railway station to Kasol is Joginder Nagar railway station. The average cost for a 3-AC is INR 800 (starting from Delhi). On reaching the railway station you can hire a shared cab to reach Kasol and this will cost you around INR 200.

By Bus: The cost of an ordinary bus ticket from Delhi is around INR 750.

This will help you in saving a lot.

2) Sleep under the stars

If you are heading to Kasol during pleasant weather, you might be better off opting to set up camp under the stars instead. It’s a growing trend among many nowadays. But for this, make sure you are decked up with all the essential supplies like a sleeping bag, food, medical supplies, clean water, a tent obviously and some other items which you will need as per your requirement.

3) Food for thought

Try finding a food point in a local market as this will help you save a lot of money. A swanky restaurant is no match for the fare on offer at a hustling-bustling street-food joint, imbued with the zing and spice of the local culture, and above all, it will be immensely cheap.

4) Look for not so busy months

The best month to travel is March, as during this time of the year the crowd is less and also the peace is more. During high peak months, everything becomes expensive.

5) Book on spot

If you are going during an off-season then, booking hotels on the spot will help you in getting your bookings done at a very low price. You can bargain on the spot and get your things done easily. Whereas if you are traveling during a high season time then I would recommend you a prior booking.

6) Travel in groups

Traveling in groups not only saves your cost but also enhances your travel experience. You will get to do so many group activities like trekking, camping, hiking, and much more.

7) Be wise with the location of accommodation

If you will look for a place that is situated in the center of the Kasol, then it will be easy for you to travel around the place as everything will be nearby and the traveling cost will reduce for sure.

8) Planning

Trust me planning everything better can save a lot of your time as well as money. Plan out what al places you want to visit in Kasol. Some of the famous points in Kasol are KheerGanga, Manikaran, Tosh Village, Nature Park, and many more.

If you’ll plan your trip in this way, you will end up covering it under a budget of INR 5000 for sure. Be savvy and have fun too!