Tuesday, September 2, 2014

KASOL..A PIECE OF PARADISE ACROSS PARVATI VALLEY

Kasol is like love, you can feel it but not really put it words. Its that childhood drawing you grew up drawing come alive. River erupting from the mountains by the pine trees and some cottages nearby. Much like heaven.
Its an Israeli backpackers heaven which the world tells you, and they are not wrong, as I discovered that Israelis and many European travelers have discovered India way better than we have. Brilliant scenery, live and raw music, some fine art, delicious food and ofcourse the premium cannabis.
I could see and smell weed plants in every possible corner, from the farms to the sewage pits.
I think my words can’t do much justice, thus making a visual tour for anyone who dreams of a little heaven. Though I feel the pictures won’t really justify the reality, but for now this is the treat ;) Here is the picturesque Kasol for you.
That’s the view you sit by and wonder, if it was a lie or did it actually happen.
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Pretty pine trees by the mountains
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I dream, just dream of a house like that. One day, I tell myself.
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The most refreshing tea I have ever had. This mint tea took me back to Pratham cafe by the Parvati Valley. 
The owner plucked these mint leaves from his kitchen farm. 
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Mom told me, hills are risky in the monsoons. Sure mom, they are. But that’s when I get to see them with their necklaces, clouds. :)
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Ya, every corner, literally!!
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Well, Bhuntar to Kasol was like moving in a wonderland. That was out of my bus window.
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You wake up, walk by and sit by this tributary and think how should your day should look like :) Well, brilliant, ofcourse!
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Also, some snow clad peaks peeping out.
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IWalked back half way through this pine forest thinking it was never going to end and I would get lost!
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S   Sigh, how my childhood scenery came alive.
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The bed of fog over the valley, pinch me.
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...and here’s yours truly at her happiest self just sitting by the Parvati Valley!
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Kasol happened like lot of other places which  just happen to me, often. *wink wink* The universe conspires and takes me places mostly :) That’s something you start believing when you find yourself in places like Kasol.

1 comment:

Saket said...

did tou travel solo for this trip?