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Grahan Trek

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Easy2 daysBest Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Carved wooden temple and old wooden houses in Grahan village, with snow peaks of the Parvati valley behind2,347 mhighest point3 Photos
Max altitude
2,347 m
Days
2 days
Distance
18 km
Difficulty
Easy

Best months Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

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A marked forest trail along the Grahan Nala with no technical sections and a top below 2,400 m, but it climbs about 770 m over 8-10 km and the last 1-1.5 km into the village is a steep zig-zag.

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On the trail

Carved wooden temple and old wooden houses in Grahan village, with snow peaks of the Parvati valley behind
Carved wooden temple and old wooden houses in Grahan village, with snow peaks of the Parvati valley behindPhoto: Gshashidhar125 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1 · highest point

    Kasol → Grahan

    9 km · 5 h · Homestay

    1,580 m → 2,347 m

  2. Day 2

    Grahan → Kasol

    9 km · 4 h · No overnight

    2,347 m → 1,580 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

1,0001,5002,0002,5003,000Kasol: 1,580 m, 0 kmGrahan: 2,347 m, 9 kmKasol: 1,580 m, 18 km
Metres above sea level · distance 18 km

Where it is

Map

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Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.

Weather

Next 5 days on the trail

Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.

Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h

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Plan the trip

How to reach

Trailhead
Kasol
Nearest railway
Chandigarh is the usual railhead (about 250 km to Kasol); Joginder Nagar narrow-gauge station is closer but has few trains
Nearest airport
Kullu-Manali Airport, Bhuntar, about 31 km from Kasol
By road
Delhi (about 520 km): overnight bus towards Manali or Kasol, changing at Bhuntar if needed; Bhuntar to Kasol, about 31 km by local bus or taxi
Drive
About 12 h from Delhi

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Permits and fees

We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.

Plan the trip

Cost

Self-guided

₹800–2,500

With an operator

₹1,250–6,850

Per person, ex-Kasol. Guided prices published October 2026: Himtrek ₹1,199 + 5% GST (2 days) and ₹2,100 + 5% GST (3 days), both reporting at Kasol; Treks and Trails India (treksandtrails.org, not affiliated with this site) ₹6,500 + 5% GST for a 4-day Kasol-Grahan-Tosh trip with Kasol hostel and Tosh homestay nights. Self-guided is an estimate: a Grahan homestay (Travel Coffee reports ₹300-600 per room per night), home-cooked meals and snacks, and an optional local guide from Kasol.

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Monsoon months (Jun, Sep): pack everything in plastic or a dry bag and wear shoes with good grip.

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What to wear
Pack and gear
Sleeping

Many trek operators provide tents and sleeping bags. Ask before you buy.

Safety
Water and food
Documents and money
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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Network in Kasol; no mobile signal (Jio or Airtel) in Grahan or on most of the trail, so tell someone your plan before you leave.
Last ATM
Kasol; there is no ATM or card machine in Grahan, so carry cash
Nearest hospital
Health centre at Manikaran, a short drive up the valley from Kasol, for first care; Regional Hospital Kullu for serious cases
Water
The trail follows the Grahan Nala with small streams; seasonal dhabas in the first 1.5 hours only. Carry 2 litres and snacks, and treat stream water.

Highlights

  • Grahan, an old village of wooden houses on a slope high above Kasol, with no road to it
  • Pine and deodar forest beside the Grahan Nala, with small bridges and stream crossings
  • Clear night skies for star-gazing and sunrise over the Parvati valley peaks from the village fields
  • A short walk from the village to the Grahan waterfall; Grahan is also the first night stop on the Sar Pass trek

Risks

  • July-August monsoon brings landslides, cloudbursts (Kullu valley saw cloudbursts in June 2025) and slippery trail; operators advise checking conditions or avoiding these months.
  • The trail has forks, one of which leads towards Thunja rather than Grahan; confirm the route in Kasol and follow the red arrow markers.
  • The last 1-1.5 km is a steep zig-zag climb; start early, because the markers are hard to see after dark.
  • There is no mobile network for help in an emergency; solo walkers and first-timers should take a local guide.
  • In winter (December-February) snow or ice can lie on the upper trail; go only with warm gear, microspikes and preferably a guide.

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Questions

Can you drive to Grahan village?

No. Grahan is reached only on foot; no vehicle road goes to the village (The Hosteller and Travel Coffee, 2026). The walk starts near the bridge in Kasol and follows the Grahan Nala uphill.

How long is the Grahan trek from Kasol?

Operators and guides give 8-10 km one way, about 16-20 km up and back. The climb takes 4-6 hours and the descent 3-5 hours. Most people stay one night in a Grahan homestay.

Can the Grahan trek be done in one day?

Fit walkers who start very early can go up and down in a day, Travel Coffee says, but an overnight stay is recommended for the village, the night sky and the sunrise.

When is the best time for the Grahan trek?

March-June and September-November give the most reliable trail and weather. Himtrek runs it April-December. Avoid July-August monsoon unless conditions are checked; winter is possible with care and warm gear.

Is there mobile network and an ATM in Grahan?

No. There is no mobile signal in Grahan and no ATM or card machine, so carry cash from Kasol. The village has electricity.

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District: KulluHimachal Pradesh

Nearest hospital
Health centre at Manikaran, a short drive up the valley from Kasol, for first care; Regional Hospital Kullu for serious cases
Last ATM
Kasol; there is no ATM or card machine in Grahan, so carry cash
Phone network
Network in Kasol; no mobile signal (Jio or Airtel) in Grahan or on most of the trail, so tell someone your plan before you leave.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Grahan Trek Kasol – Stunning 2-Day Parvati Valley Trek — Himtrek
  2. Grahan Village Trek from Kasol 2026: Route, Stay, Difficulty & Local Guide — Travel Coffee
  3. All about the Grahan trek - Parvati Valley's little secret — The Hosteller
  4. Kasol Grahan Tosh Trek | Treks and Trails India — Treks and Trails India

Photos: Gshashidhar125, CC BY-SA 4.0; Gshashidhar125, CC BY-SA 4.0; Kappiri, CC BY-SA 4.0

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