Parvati Valley - New year in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh is the favoured holiday destination of youngsters, and Parvati Vally is undoubtedly the hotbed of this recreational immigration.

Branded as India’s answer to Amsterdam, the valley has a well-deserved reputation for its wild and cultivated crops of charas (hashish), but do you know that apart from being the rave capital of India, Parvati Valley is ripe with myths and folklore of God's visiting and staying back.

Prashar Lake trek (2,730m), which happily takes people to the lake which is completely frozen in the winter and a dazzling beauty otherwise, is considered to be an important trek in Himachal Pradesh. It has in day: 13°C to 18°C, in Night: 0°C to 7°C and maximum altitude 8,956 ft.

The picture-perfect blue water lake is surrounded by the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges in Kullu Valley and it is always kept as a secret in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

Day 1: Evening Departure From Delhi To Kasol.

• Arrival at Bhuntar by 11:00 AM. Reach by Lunch to your stay. Relax yourself with the beautiful view of Bijl Mahadev.

• Reach Kasol by morning.
• Soak in the peace & beauty of Parvati Valley.
• You can explore the Kasol market, and try different cuisines at the local Hippie Cafe’s, or just relax by the gushing Parvati River.
• In the evening, go for a hike to Chalal village and capture some beautiful views of Parvati Valley.
• Chill at the cafe’s in Kasol and return to the stay by night.

• Wake up early morning fresh up head for Prashar Lake
• Reach Panarsa.
• Panarsa is 60 km from Mandi towards Kasol.
• Check-in into our HomeStay- Breakfast + Transfer to Jwalapur village on Shared Cabs (25 Km) Trek to Prashar Lake is around 8 Kms
• Packed lunch can be done near the WaterfallMost part of the trek is through lush green forests, along a stream with numerous waterfalls en routeAs you reach the top you see Alpine meadows and the magnificent lake on your Left
• Visit the Prashar Rishi Temple, take blessings & make new wishes to the deitySpend some time at the lake & Capture the Himalayan Silhouette during sunset
• There are a couple of local dhabba's n Shops around Lake where you can grab hot Tea or a quickSnacks
• Dinner (Bonfire if possible / if Allowed) Camping under the Stars at Prashar Lake (outside of the Fence)

• Sunrise Photography with 360 panaromic view of the mighty Himalayas
• Form these hills you can have clear shots of the Himalayan RangesSnow covered Dhauladhar Ranges + Bada Bhangal on the WestGreat Himalayan National Park + Deo Tibba in the East
• Breakfast at the Lake + Trek back to Jwalapur Village (~8km) Taxis will be available at Jwalapur for Transfer to Panarsa(25 Km)
• Lunch will be served at Panarsa Home Stay
• More Photography at Panarsa as you walk along the river side. Collect Luggage
• Headback to Homestay. Dinner and relax for the day.

• Its last day of the year. It’s the day we celebrate and bid goodbye to 2020 forever.
• It’s a relax day. Explore the beautiful Malana village.
• Dinner, Bonfire and Party to welcome the new year.

• Post breakfast, Drive to reach to Barsheni.
• Hike to Tosh village
• Hike through the village to reach the Guest House
• Dinner and Bonfire under a billion stars.

• Post breakfast go for a hike to the nearby waterfall
• Sit, relax and take in the beauty of the majestic Himalaya
• Start trekking down to reach to Kasol
• By evening, depart back

• Entire travel as per the itinerary.
• Accommodation for 4 nights in a hotel/homestay in Parvati valley, 1 night in camps/homestay at Prashar, 1 night in hotel/guest house at Tosh on triple/quad sharing basis.
• Breakfast and Dinner on all days, Lunch on Day 1, Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5.
• Experienced trip captain throughout the trip.
• Driver night charges, toll tax, ad parking charges.

• Authentic Government ID Card
• Comfortable warm clothing like woolen socks, cap, fleece jackets or warmers, down jacket, toiletries.
• Sunscreen & lip balm, Good U/V protection sunglasses
• Personal Medicines (if any) & few medicines for altitude sickness (a must)

• A rucksack bag and a day pack
• 3-litre water bladder or water bottle

• A sun cap and a woolen cap
• UV protected sunglasses
• One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
• 1 fleece jacket
• 1 heavy Thick jacket/down jacket
• 1 pair of gloves
• At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
• 4 sets of undergarments
• 2 pair of socks
• A small towel
• A rain jacket or a poncho

• Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
• Flip flops/sandals

• One strip of Diamox
• Glucose powder
• Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion and altitude sickness
• Dettol
• Bandages
• Cotton

• Toothpaste, toothbrush
• Paper soap, or sanitizer
• Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
• Body spray
• LED torch light