Tirthan Valley is a destination with a plethora of delights. Lying nearly 3 km from the entrance of Great Himalayan National Park, this place is abundant in adventurous activities and a paradise for nature lovers. This is a pass that leads you straight to the village of Kullu Sarahan near Rampur. The trail head begins at the last motor able village of Batahad (8 kms from Gushaini) and is a 6 hours climb through lovely green meadows and forests to the pass which is at 3277m. Batahad is a very pretty village with an old world charm.
Tour Itinerary
Our trek starts with a short drive to road head in Gushaini. From here it is 2-3 hour trek to the Entry gate of Great Himalayan National Park. On the way we pass Ropa and Kauncha villages where there are few shops and tea houses present. Most of the trek today is along the Tirthan River.
After breakfast we start our trek along the Tirthan River for about an hour after which trail becomes little steep and enters the forest. You get chance to spot some rare birds around you today. We stop on way to have lunch or we can have it at Shilt hut itself as it takes only 3-4 hours to reach it. Views from Shilt are truly awe inspiring. After camp is setup, we have dinner by the bonfire with stars above us.
Today after a relaxed morning we take an excursion to Chhordwari waterfall & nearby bamboo forest. It is a beautiful spot to visit. By late afternoon we come back to Shilt where we camp for the night.
After an early breakfast we start for Rolla where we have our lunch by the Tirthan River. Post lunch we start for Gushaini which will take 3-4 hours. End of Trek and Departure.
– Gushaini Village which is famous place for trout fishing and authentic traditional style Himalayan Architecture Small streams and waterfalls which can be best explored by a traveler along the trek.
– Biodiversity of GHNP which is endemic to the Western Himalayas i.e. these are not likely to be found in the other sites.
– Rolla base Camp for Himalayan low-altitude temperate forest.
– Shilt hut for its mesmerizing views of Himalayan Glaciers, soaring mountain ranges, 360 Panoramic views.
(1). This is the itinerary for a tour which we run regularly. It can be altered, and we like to discuss plans with clients and can make suggestions about special places to visit depending on our clients’ interests, and available time. The itinerary is planned in such a way that you gain altitude gradually , you get a good and proper time to acclimatise properly while travelling through the Central Himalayas . Every day there is enough free time to make walk / or to relax your own so you could experience the people and culture from much close on the tour.
(2). In case you require accompanying tour escort / local guide with you please tell us and we will be happy to arrange local, knowledgeable guide for your tour, as per your choice.
(3). Please do not hesitate to collect any travel information from us, before working a final tour programme for yourself. We would be glad to provide you all the travel information and hotels details etc. at the time of planning your holidays with us, before you book your tour with Incredible Himachal Holidays. Being local, we can provide you with a wonderful private, personalise, tailor-made holiday tour in India at a cheaper cost than the standard package / group holiday that you might find elsewhere. We believe in delivering the service, more than- promised to our clients.
– Portable Toilets with Toilet Chairs
– Camp fire at Night
– Trek Permits
– Bonfire, Trekking & Camping
– Sleeping bags, Mattresse, Toilet and Camp chairs etc.
– All meals – 4 Breakfast, 3 Dinner & 4 Lunch
– All support staff
– Porters for camping luggage only
– Camping equipment and gears of best quality will be provided.
– Professional diploma holder guide cook and kitchen helper.
– Soft drinks, alcohol etc. personal expenses like tips etc.
– Any Insurance
– Any cost arising out of unforeseen ircumstances like landslides road blocks, bad weather bad weather etc.
– Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
