Tosh
About Tosh
Far From City: 0 kms from city center
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About Tosh
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Time Required:5 - 6 hrs
Best time to visit Tosh
The best time to visit Tosh is from April to October, though it has a pleasant weather throughout the year. The period from November to February sees the whole village covered in snow and can be a good time to visit if you want to experience the freezing cold.
How to Reach Tosh
The best way to reach Tosh is to take the bus from Delhi and get down atBhuntar. Since no buses travel from Delhi to Bhuntar directly, you can take the bus going to Manali as Bhuntar is located 50 km before Manali. From Bhuntar, you will find HRTC buses going to Barshaini. Once you reach Barshaini, you can trek your way to Tosh. You can also take a shared cab for the 5 km long route at the cost of INR 100.
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Getting Around Tosh
Since the village of Tosh is located at a high terrain, there are no motorable roads. However, the village is quite small and can be easily explored by walking around.
Where to Stay
Since tourism is growing at a fast pace in Tosh, many guesthouses and hotels are coming up. There is budget accommodation available in the village. Most of these guesthouses have a tandoor in each room to keep it warm and a common bathroom. Some of the few stay options available include Pink Floyd, Ashwin Cafe and hotel Hilltop. There are also some homestay options available here, though they are few in number.
Activities in Tosh
There are not a lot of activities to do in Tosh. It is a do-nothing vacation spot where people come to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and have a laid back holiday. You can take a walk through the village passing through the apple orchards and green pastures. Since Tosh is a hub for backpackers, many psychedelic and trance parties are organised here.
In the centre of the village, there is a temple of Jamdagni Rishi. It is opened only once a year during January or February. The temple has a long verandah which provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding snow-capped Himalayan ranges. You can also undertake various treks in the nearby areas with Kheerganga being the most popular.
Tosh's Cuisine
The cafes in Tosh mainly serves Indian, Italian and European food. The food available here is a little expensive as it is a lot of effort to bring all the raw materials up to the village. There are some cafes serving pizza and sandwiches. There is a limited choice of food available in Tosh. Like all other hill stations in Himachal, Tosh also has vendors at various places serving Maggi with a cup of tea. There is something about having Maggi at high altitude in the chilly weather.
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