My first journey to Kasol and the Parvati Valley was a leap into the unknown, but with a touch of nervous excitement. After much research, I picked up the phone and called North Deodar Camps & Resort, hoping for some guidance. The person on the other end introduced himself as Ashish, the Managing Director, whose warmth and local insight instantly put me at ease. Instead of a rehearsed pitch, Ashish patiently listened to my excitement (and inexperience) and suggested a detailed 4-day itinerary...