The Parvati Valley is the hotspot of scenic landscape and leisure. Also known as the Amsterdam of India, this valley is definitely worth a visit.
As per the legends, Lord Shiva meditated in this valley for around 3000 odd years.
Origin of Parvati River

Parvati River –
It is a river in the Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh. It flows into the Beas river in Bhuntar.
The river rises from the ManTalai Glacier below pin Parvati pass and flows from north – northwest to south-southwest.The length of this river is 80 Km.The Parvati river is crossed on Pandu Pul, which marks the route that the Pandava brothers took at an earlier age.
Places to visit
Kasol

Spread out along the lovely Parvati River and with mountain views to the northeast, Kasol is the main traveler hangout in the Valley, known for its lush green forest and picturesque beauty.
It is a small village in the state of Himachal Pradesh also known as “Amsterdam of India” and Mini – Israel because of huge Israeli crowd.
Manikaran

With steam continually rising from its enormous riverside temple, Manikaran is famous for its hot springs and is an important place of pilgrimage for Sikhs and Hindus.
The name means “Jewel from the Ear” – according to local legend, a gaint snake stole earings from the goddess Parvati while she was bathing, then snorted them out into the ground, which released the hot springs.
The water emerging from the ground is hot enough to boil rice (as high as 94° C) and it has to be cooled with river water for bathing. Locals claim it can cure many diseases.
Rasol
Kheerganga
Chalal
Katagla
Tosh
Malana
Rudranag
Naina Devi Temple
Kalga
Pulga
Activities
Trekking
Pin Parvati Valley Trek
Strenuous but rewarding six to nine day wilderness trek crosses the snow- bound Pin – Parvati Pass(5319m ) to the Pin Valley in Spiti.
The trail starts Pulga, across the river barshani and accessible by bus or taxi
Hiking
Trail to villages
Camping
Accommodation
Alpine Guest House
Taji Place
Panchali Holiday Home
The Evergreen
Old and New Kasol have loads of traveller restaurants serving cakes and identical traveller fare – Moon Dance Cafe, German Bakery and Bhoj Restaurant.
Offbeat Places
Kulta Village in Tosh
Grahan Village in Kasol