Far away from the worldly tensions and material pulls, people dance away their worries in the beautiful village, Tosh. With its lush green peaceful environment, snow capped mountains and freshwater lakes; Himachal Pradesh has long personified the heaven for nature lovers.
Bored of traversing to the common done-to-death hill stations which are too crowded for you to stay? The whole idea of travelling away from the hullabaloo of the city has changed from spending a generous amount of money on a lavish hotel to spending some peaceful time.
Whenever we think of a village, an image of poverty stricken people comes to mind. However, there is an altogether different side of Indian villages that still remains unappreciated and one such alluring village is Tosh.
Guarded by the mountains on all sides, Tosh is a great place to be away from your office cubicle. With a peculiar hash-like fragrance, this small village is located at the far end of Parvati valley. The nearest most popular tourist spot is Kasol. While tourists flock Kasol almost all around the year, Tosh has always remained a relatively untouched area.
There is a lesser number of hotels in Tosh, as compared to Kasol, as tourism is a new phenomenon here. The most usual tourists here used to be the backpackers from UK, Italy and Israel. During the recent times, desi janta has been increasingly visiting this place.
The best thing to do in Tosh is to explore your route through the enthralling landscapes and getting awestruck by nature at every step. A lesser commercialized, it is sure to take place of Kasol soon.
Unlike Kasol, Tosh is more open and vibrant. When in Tosh, you will find that there is no “sober” place in the hideaway. You will often hear people say “you can’t have the real taste of Tosh unless stoned”. But Tosh is not only about hash and rave parties, it is also about alluring waterfalls and amazing treks.
The desi-ness of this place, despite being visited by a number of firangis, will surely make you want to leave the chaotic city life behind and be in the lap of nature forever!
