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TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE

While it mainly focuses on the scenic aspects, it is also about Parvati Valley; the rest go to Kullu-Manali circuit. The
people’s lives in the area – traditional and frequently people who opt for offbeat, a 14 hours drive from Delhi or a
ecological – plus the laid-back atmosphere the land two hours flight with a four hours drive brings an altogether
emanates. different world closer, from the vibrant town of Kasol to the
Originally, Parvati Valley has become popular for Israeli tranquil Tosh, Kheerganga and Malana.
tourists with many coming to India after they complete The areas of Parvati Valley are surrounded by the
their compulsory army service. It has created a very strong amazing villages and among them there is nothing more
cultural relationship bond that has spread throughout the amazing than Malana village. Being a Pong geographical
valley especially in Kasol, refer to as the ‘Mini Israel of area Malana still follows old traditions and uses its unique
India’. language; it has separate constitution and does not allow the
Cooking and food in Israel is a huge part of the valley as cultural difference in this area to be wiped out by floods of
are its trekking trails and the abundance of greens. Hebrew tourists.
inscriptions and signs, together with the Israeli music, the Here, time goes slow, with people in this locality
layout of cafes and some forms of food make up an authentic practising farming, tourism and most notably Malana
and diverse environment that is hardly felt in any other Cream which is a species of marijuana that has received a lot
region of India. of attention internationally.
For this stimulating trip, people mostly set off from Waichin Valley is another pretty valley, situated in a little
Bhuntar; this is a small town which has the advantage of more secluded area and perfect for trekking without
having an airport that introduces visitors to the valley. company of other people. Both places serve as wonderful
Thus, out of all the travelers, only a fifth proceed towards example of the way how the valley has managed to keep

Rampur is best known as a starting point for treks; the most famous of them is
Kheerganga Trek; tourists happily meet hot springs after the climbing to the top.
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