The distance between Kasol and Dharamkot is approximately 210 km, but both are equally popular tourist spots for people coming to India from Israel. Kasol is popularly known as ‘Mini Israel’, and Dharamkot is famously known as ‘Tel Aviv of the Hills’. Both are beautiful places that feel like heaven on earth.
Why are Dharamkot and Kasol popular among tourists from Israel?
India is a popular destination among Israeli tourists, and annually, more than 80,000 tourists visit India. The majority of tourists from Israel are youngters who complete the mandatory military service of 2 to 3 years. They like the peaceful environment of Dharamkot and Kasol, and they like to relax after years of military discipline.
The natural beauty of Himachal makes it their favourite destination, and it is even one of the most affordable destinations due to the exchange rate. Tourists from Israel can easily stay for months in these villages without worrying about the budget. Many tourists visit Dharamkot for meditation, wellness centres and yoga retreats. Chabad House in Kasol offers Israeli tourists a home away from home, where they gather in the evenings.
How Dharamkot And Kasol Have Adopted For Tourists?
Both places have been favourites among visitors from Israel for the past 30 years. But they rarely mingle with the locals and like to stay in their own groups. Many locals can speak fluent Hebrew to connect with tourists. Cab drivers, shopkeepers and hotel staff can be seen speaking Hebrew.
Restaurants have menus in Hebrew, and even local restaurants serve Israeli delicacies like Falafel, Hummus, Borek, etc. Signboards in Hebrew are common in Dharamkot and Kasol to make tourists comfortable. The local economy of both places relies on tourists from Israel.
Both Dharamkot and Kasol are beautiful places loved by tourists from Israel. Many local people have converted their houses into open cafes or guest houses. The number of tourists from Israel is increasing every year, and nature has bridged the gap between Israel and the Himalayas.
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