Tosh is the last village with a road in the upper Parvati Valley. It sits at around 2,400 m on a sunny terrace above the Tosh stream, a few kilometres beyond Barshaini, looking straight up a side valley to a wall of glaciated peaks.
The old village is a knot of wooden houses around a temple; above and around it are dozens of guesthouses and cafés with terraces facing the view. It is cooler, higher and quieter than Kasol, and in winter it is usually the easiest place in the valley to find snow.
Top things to do in Tosh
Sit with the view
The main activity in Tosh is doing very little on a terrace with tea and the mountains in front of you. Choose a guesthouse at the upper end of the village for the widest outlook.
Walk to the waterfall
A path of 20–30 minutes beyond the village leads to a waterfall and a few seasonal cafés. It is an easy leg-stretch on arrival day.
Hike to Kutla
Continue up the valley for another hour or two to the meadows and scattered huts of Kutla, with closer views of the peaks. The trail goes on towards Buddhaban for those with a guide and more time.
Combine with Kheerganga
Barshaini, the start of the Kheerganga trek, is below Tosh. Many people spend a night in Tosh before or after the trek.
See the old village respectfully
The temple in the village centre is not open to outsiders — do not touch it or cross its boundary. Ask before taking photographs of people.
How to get to Tosh
- By bus: local buses from Bhuntar and Kasol run to Barshaini, about 16 km and an hour beyond Kasol. The last buses up leave in the late afternoon — check times at the Kasol stand.
- From Barshaini: Tosh is 3–4 km further. Walk the road in about an hour, or take a shared taxi when the road is open.
- By taxi: taxis from Kasol go directly to Tosh; the last stretch is narrow and rough.
Insider tips
- Nights are cold from October to April. Check that your room has enough blankets and ask about hot water.
- After snowfall the road above Barshaini may close and you walk the last section.
- There is no ATM beyond Kasol and Manikaran. Bring enough cash.
- Mobile data is weak; some guesthouses have Wi-Fi that works in good weather.
Tours that include Tosh
These guided trips cover Tosh or combine easily with a visit:
Small-group trip Delhi: 3-Day Kasol & Tosh Hidden-Trail Himalayan Escape
A small-group long weekend from Delhi built around two bases, Kasol and Tosh, with guided hikes on lesser-used trails, time in the Israeli-style cafés and a bonfire evening. A good fit if you want the valley’s atmosphere without organising buses and beds yourself.
- Kasol’s café culture and quieter trails away from the main street
- Tosh, the highest road-end village in the valley
- An evening bonfire with a Himachali dessert
Private multi-day trek 4-Day Kheerganga Trek & Kasol Riverside Tour
The only Kheerganga trek currently listed on GetYourGuide under Kasol itself: four days that pair the valley’s best-known trail — forest, waterfalls, the hot-spring pool and a night camping in the mountains — with riverside time in Kasol. It runs as a private group with pickup available and meals included.
- The 12 km forest trail from Barshaini to Kheerganga
- Hot springs at the top and a night in mountain camps
- Time by the Parvati river in Kasol, with meals included
