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.
What You Can Expect :
Shilt locates inside the Great Himalayan National Park which is most renowned destination for wildlife worldwide.This trek is mainly for wildlife spotting, nature lover. One can spott many of the birds like westeren tregopan, four different species of pheasants found inside and by surrounding of the park, most often is to be spotted that is Monal a generous bird in the higher forests. Raptors are commonly spotted in the park area are as himalayan griffons, bulters and golden eagles. An ample different varieties of birds around 210 species are found in the Great Himalayan National Park. Trek will start from the Gushaini village market. Pleasant trek by the bank of the Tirthan river and dense forests on first day of trip and from second day trek will go upwards to the moderate to streneous gradient till Shilt.
Tour Itinerary
On first day of trek trail will lead very soft and easy through the dense forests, by the bank of the Tirthan river and some of small villages on the way till the first day halt base camp at Rollah.
Second day of trek after breakfast and pack lunch will continue towards Shilt. At times we will have to scramble up slopes & slide under trees during our walk to Shilt. During this accent if you are lucky you might be able to see some wild life as well. Once at Shilt hut you get beautiful views of the surrounding valleys and adjacent mountains. We spend some time at the top and take in the beautiful views of the Great Himalayan National Park and later descend to Rolla. Trail leads moderate upto shilt and through the dense forests and enjoy the spotting of birds on the go. By evening will get back to basecamp at Rollah. Overnight in tents-forest hut at Rolla.
In the morning, after a deluxe breakfast, the camp will be dismantled and cleaned. You may spend some time exploring the surroundings. Then it will be 3 hours hike back to Gushaini, enjoy the downhill trek, and return back gradually to the civilization again. 8 Km on Foot and 32 kms drive back. During winter you may have snowfall, which is going to be a different experience. Have good pair of shoes and warm clothes. After lunch we trek down to Gushaini and from here drive to camp/ home stay. After evening tea we get ready to leave for Aut. This journey will take us one hour but at certain times due to narrow roads the traffic jam makes the drive a bit longer. Trip ends at Aut.
(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.
– Pick & Drop with Brand new Vehicles.
– All accommodation on double sharing using hotels with modern amenities as per your choice and budget.
– Welcome drinks on arrival at all Hotels.
– Well Appointed room in front row & upper floor. {No Back side Room, No Group Floor}
– Meal Plan: – Breakfast & Dinner at all Hotels.
– Tea/Coffee makers in The Room.
– Free upgrade to Higher room Category without any extra charges, If rooms available.
– Vehicle is sanitized & our Driver fully vaccinated.
– All sightseeing as per the tour itinerary
– All Taxes, Toll Taxes, Interstate Taxes, Parking Fuel, Driver Allowance.
{We do not use any 02* hotels / Highway hotels, are not safe for any guests.}
– Lunch.
– 4X4 Jeeps due to heavy snowfall to reach Hotel OR Sight Seeing Point.
– Rohtang Pass (need NGT permission 24 hrs before)
– Tips and porter charges.
– Any additional expenses & Any Entry tickets cost.
– Heater Charges (300 –500/- per Night direct paid to hotel if required)
– Cost of any excursions.
– Early check-in and late check-out at the hotel.
– Item of personal nature viz, tips, laundry, room service, telephone, alcoholic or non-alcoholic
– Any other services not specified above.
– Additional Costs due to Flight Cancellations, Roadblocks, and natural calamities.