Thrilling Grahan Trek, Kasol
About the trek:
The Grahan hike begins at the Kasol Bridge, which connects Old and New Kasol. It follows the real left bank of Grahan Nallah (stream), which is one of the trek's highlights. The route has a gentle incline, and you hike up surrounded by nature's splendor and tall pine trees.
The trip includes crossing a couple of wooden bridges, the second of which marks the halfway point to Grahan. You cross the Nallah via a bridge halfway through the walk, and the rest of the route is uphill. Houses may be seen after a difficult ascent of nearly an hour, bringing you to Grahan Village.
Start Point/End Point: Kasol Bus Stand
Start Time: 10:00 AM on day 1
End Time: 01:00 PM on day 2
Quick Facts About Grahan Trek:
Grahan Trek distance: 18 km
Maximum Altitude: 7,700 Feet
Trekking gradient: Easy to moderate
Electricity: The availability of electricity in Grahan is limited.
ATM: There are only a couple of ATMs in the region, however, they are mostly non-operational. So carry sufficient cash with you.
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Tour Description
Grahan Trek Inclusions:
- Stay: Cottage Stay on double/triple sharing basis
- Meals: Lunch, dinner on day 1, and breakfast on day 2
- Guide
- Activities: Trekking & Camping
How to Reach?
Kasol lies at a distance of 530 Km from Delhi and around 280 Km from Chandigarh. You can either reach by your own car or by using public transport such as train, bus or air. The best option to reach Kasol from Delhi is to catch the overnight Volvo. There are other private operators as well that run buses between Delhi and Kasol in the evening.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Trek to Grahan Village
Description:
- You would be arriving in Kasol on your own to get to the starting point of the trek, which falls right before the last bridge on the way to the Kasol bus stand
- Start the 9 km long guided Grahan trek that will take you about 4 to 5 hours to complete
- You will be following the waymarked by red arrows as they will lead you to Grahan Village. The constant companion on the way to your destination will be the serene Parvati River and your guide
- After crossing two bridges, and hiking for a little longer, you would reach a point from where you can see a few houses. That's when you know that you have reached your destination
- Take a walk in the village, enjoy and talk with the locals before enjoying your dinner around a bonfire
- Overnight at tents/homestay in Grahan
Day 2 - Return
Description:
After breakfast, this morning, pack up your gear and retrace your steps back to the starting point to bring the trek to an end.
Highlights
- Embark on this trek to the Grahan and explore the village and beautiful surroundings
- Soak in the stunning views of Parvati Valley & mountain ranges from the height of 7,700 ft
- Enjoy an overnight cottage stay in the village with your companions
- A friendly guide will be accompany you throughout the tour
Know Before You Go ➡️
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package. Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are to be considered an exclusion in the deal.
- The management reserves all the right to modify the trek during any emergencies or natural calamities.
- All Pictures of camps shown on the web page are for reference only & should be considered illustrative. It may not represent the camp that you will be allotted in actual.
- Any mishaps, provoking fights, barging in other guest's privacy is strictly prohibited in the premises.
- Guests are earnestly requested to maintain the decorum of the campsite.
- For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
- Any meals or transfers not mentioned in the itinerary are not included in the package cost
- Children below 5 years of age can be accompanied by their parents or guardians without any extra cost.
- For children above 5 years of age, adult cost will be applicable.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- Any breakage or damage of any items will be charged at actuals.
- All international and domestic airfare, visa fees, airport tax, or any kind of insurance cover is not a part of the package.
- If in case any traveler wants to or decides to leave the activity in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveler. Neither the operator nor Liwana will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government are to be followed. Social distancing to be maintained. Frequent hand sanitization and use of mask recommended.
- Any kind of drink (alcoholic, aerated, or mineral water) is not included in the package cost.
- Because of any reason, natural or personal, if the tour or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- AC does not work in the Hilly Areas.
Things to Carry
- Warm clothes
- Toilet paper & wipes
- Day pack (20-30l)
Payment Term Policy
100.0% of total tour cost will have to be paid 7 days prior to date of travel.
Confirmation Policy
- As soon as you pay, you will receive a confirmation email from Liwana.
- The remaining amount needs to be paid before the date of travel.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancellation are made 30 days before the date of travel then 25.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel then 50.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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If cancellation are made 0 days to 15 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Refund Policy
The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.