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2 unusual facts about Parvati Valley


Ahirwada

Ahirwada is a historic town located between the Parvati and Betwa rivers in Central India or modern Madhya Pradesh.

Parvati Valley

The -precipitous valley road climbs past a side valley leading to the village of Malana and through the backpackers’ heaven of Kasol where Western travellers congregate to sample the local “charas” or hashish which is ubiquitous throughout the valley.


Charas

Although charas can be found in several places around India, its manufacturing can be traced only to specific locations in India such as, Parvati Valley, (Kasol, Rashol, Malana ("Malana cream"), Kashmir as well as several other places in the northern India.


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