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“HAVING A STRONG ISRAELI CONNECTION, A MAGICAL GEOGRAPHY, AND
BEING ONE OF THE PLACES THAT PRODUCES SOME OF THE FINEST QUALITY
CANNABIS KNOWN TO MAN, MANY FROM ACROSS THE WORLD HAVE PUT
PARVATI VALLEY ON THE MAP AS A CULT TOURIST DESTINATION.”

Hindus. Tourists can take a bath in these hot gushing water networks, particularly in the rural areas such as Tosh and
streams believed to have healing powers to ailments, but Kheerganga, travellers are advised to download maps and
this is not all, visitors are able to enjoy the rituals associated plan their travel before setting off.
with this site. From the hectic café life to the special Israeli touch and
The most favoured time of the year to visit Parvati Valley over to scenic beauty and thrilling hikes this little-known
is from March to June and from October to November when gem in the Himalayas will not disappoint. Whether it’s a
the climate is excellent for trekking and enjoying the search for inner space, an adventurous getaway or a simply
outdoor. The winter season is very extreme relative to other looking for some time off the busy life, the Parvati Valley is
seasons as the weather is biting cold most of the time and there to embrace travellers with its pristine beauty as well
travelling and trekking is really very difficult for the as wide options to engage in.
common man. Picture yourself taking chai overlooking a river, sitting in
Those planning to explore the valleys should ensure that a small café surrounded by mountains and forests,
they have all the necessary features of trekking such as blanketed with snow. At this time, one will understand that,
strong shoes for the terrain, warm cloth and light bags amidst its scenic beauty, Parvati Valley is as much a
respectively. Due to the erratic nature of mobile telephone geographical location as it is a mindset.

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