About Great Himalayan National Park Package

A UNESCO Heritage Nature park ( Exceptional Natural Beauty Catagory): Overview

In June 2014, UNESCO  Doha Convention awarded World Heritage site status to Great Himalayan National park located  in Tirthan Valley'Banjar region of Kullu' Himachal Pradesh. The Great Himalayan National Park is also called GHNP has an approx area of 1152sq' mile with more there 1000 species of wild life flora, fauna, etc in other world enrich with Bio-diversity. The Unesco World Heritage Site Committee granted the status to the park under the criteria of "exceptional natural beauty and conservation of biological diversity". The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), is one of India's national parks, is located in Kullu region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The park was built in 1984 and is spread over an area of 1,171 km2 at an altitude of between 1500 to 6000m. The Great Himalayan National Park is a habitat to numerous flora and more than 375 fauna species that comprises approximately 31 mammals, 181 birds, 3 reptiles, 9 amphibians, 11 annelids, 17 mollusks and 127 insects. They are protected under the strict guidelines of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972; hence any sort of hunting is not permitted.

Great Himalayan National Park offer some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. It is largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh India carved out of the splendid mountain terrain, rich coniferous forests, alpine meadows carpeted with flowers, snow-capped peaks and glaciers. The secluded Sainj and Tirthan valleys harbour a variety of animals common to this area - wild mountain goats like the bharal, goral, and serow, the brown bear and predators like the leopard and the rarely seen snow leopard. 

Top Highlights of The Tour

• Visit Great Himalayan National Park 

• Trekking Tour to Tirthan Valley, Khirganga and Parvati Valley.

• Enjoy to Visit Rohla  and all sightseeing.

Things to Do- Great Himalayan National Park:

• Trekking through the Park to Rakte Sar,Tirath - the origin of the Sainj River, brings in the added pleasure of seeing wildlife in this spectacular natural environment.

• The entry to the Park through the Tirthan Valley and trek to Pin Parvati Pass.

• Pilgrims visit the hot springs at Khirganga, the source of the Raktinala and the source of the Parvati River at Mantalai.

Great Himalayan National Park ( UNESCO HERITAGE PARK) Trek - Tirthan River Origin Trek: Overview

This famous trek takes you to the Origin of the Tirthan River in Tirthan Valley, This place is known as Tirath. leading into the vast meadow of Tirath Offering views of magnificent mountain panoramas. Tirath, the origin of Tirthan river has a glacial lake which is sacred to the villagers of Tirthan valley.This trip is “strenuous”, and land based cultural trekking adventure, with travel inside the Great Himalayan National Park, the newest national park in Himachal Pradesh - India. The trek takes from from 1500Meters to above 4000meters at Tirath Glaciar.

• Trek Starts from Great Himalayan National Park.

• Great Himalayan National ParkTrek - Approach To Tirathan Glaciar-Sourc Of Tirthan

• Great Himalayan National Park Trek -Blue Sheep

Package Inclusions:

• All Accommodations in hotels and lodges, Camps in GhNP Camps

• All Trek logistic support: porters, cooks, personal porter (to carry client’s main clothing and gear pack of each trekker).

• All meals during trek and as mentioned

• All taxes ( service tax , VAT etc)

• All ground transport in deluxe a/c Qualis Jeeps.

• Services of Trip Leader and local guides

• All entrance fees to monuments in Delhi, all Great Himalayan National Park admission fees and Park Video & Camera Fees.

• A list of required and suggested gear needed by trekkers will be provided to participants.

• Please send the complete medical form and the liability waiver.

Package Exclusion:

• International round-trip flight tickets from abroad to Delhi.

• Changes in programs or flight schedules due to reasons like climate and geographical hazards

• Tips to porters and trekking staff & any items not mentioned above

• Any meals not specified after each itinerary day, airport departure taxes

• Optional tipping or gratuities to leaders or staff

• Additional hotel nights that may be necessitated by airline schedule changes or other factors

• Pre-trip expenses of medical immunizations (if any)

• Travel and flight insurance, emergency medical repatriation charges.

• Expenses of personal nature including: liquor/drinks, telephone calls, shopping, etc.

Some Other Great Treks in GHNP - India

Sainj Valley Trek

A five day trek crossing through the Sainj river valley.

Day 1: Neuli (1500 m altitude) to Shakti (2100 m altitude).
Night at Shakti Trekkers’ Camp. Moderate ascent. Distance: 22 km
Day 2: Shakti to campsite at Lower Meadow Bridge in Homkhani Forest (2800 m). Moderate through dense forest, walnut trees, medicinal herbs, etc.
Distance: 6 kms.
Day 3: Rest Day at lower Meadow. Day excursions.
Day 4: Return to Shakti.
Day 5: Return to Neuli.
Total Distance: 56 km (round trip).
To Dhel (3737 m)- heavy moderate through dense forest up to beautiful high and wide meadow. Great vistas and opportunities for observing wildlife.
Distance: Neuli to Dhel round-trip: 66 kms.
 

Sainj Valley to Tirthan Valleys Trek

A eight-day trek crossing two valleys. Moderate to strenuous. Experience the transitions between two magnificent valleys.

Day 1: Neuli (1500 m) to Shakti (2100 m) - Distance: 22 km
Night at Park accommodation. Moderate ascent. 
Day 2: Shakti to Dhel (3737 m)-Distance: 11 kms.
Heavy-moderate ascent through dense forest, walnut trees, medicinal herbs, etc.
Day 3 and 4: Rest days at Dehl. Day hikes to Jogni (outdoor prayer sites)-Distance: 4 to 6 kms.
Fabulous sunrises and sunsets. Early morning hikes with opportunities to observe wildlife (Red Fox, Himalayan Tahrs)
Day 5: Dehl to Guntrao (3500 m): Distance: 15 kms.
Strenuous. Moving to higher elevations (4120 meters). Difficult trail for more than one hour through very narrow path with sheer drops of 200 meters. Good chance of seeing Himalayan Tahr. A long day on the trail. Must be in very good shape, but worth the effort. 
Day 6: Rest Day at Guntrao: Early morning opportunities for observing Himalayan Tahr and Musk deer.
Day 7: Guntrao to Shilt (3100 m). Moderate up and down - Distance: 16 kms.
Lush bamboo forests, streams and waterfalls. Shilt campsite offers opportunities for evening wildlife.
Day 8: Shilt to Gushaini.-Distance from Neuli to Gushaini: About 85 kms.
Steep descent through dense forests. Exiting GHNP into Ecozone. Distance: 15 kms. Note: A reverse route of the above trek is also popular.

Gushaini to Shilt Hut Trek

Easy to Moderate three day hike from Ecozone into Park.

Day 1: Gushaini (1500 m) to Rolla (2100 m). Entry into Park. Easy day.Distance: 9 kms.
Day 2: Rolla to Shilt Hut (3100 m): side trip to Chhordwari waterfall and bamboo forest. Distance: 7 kms.
Day 3: Shilt to Gushaini: Return. Total Distance: 30 kms.

Jiwa Nala to Parvati River Valley Trek

A seven-day, very strenuous, dramatic hike crossing the mountain passes at Kandi Galu (3627m), and Phangchi Galu (4636m). Incredible vistas. Must be in excellent physical condition as very demanding with elevation ascent of 2000 meters and 1500 meters descent in one day (total up-down, 3,500 m in one day!).

Day 1: Neuli (1650m) to Bhagi Kashahri (2600m). Morning visit to Manu Temple (2200 m). Evening at village school site. Moderate ascent. Distance: 23 kms.
Day 2: Bhagi Kashahri to Subli (3300m). Strenuous ascent in early morning (3600 m). Pass through Kandi Galu notch (3627m). Distance 17 kms.
Crossing the glacier 
Click to view larger photo of Crossing the glacier ahead of the ‘Galu’
Day 3: Subli to Dwada (3150m). Relatively easy hike passing through birch forests and meadows. Distance 6 kms.
Day 4: Rest Day at Dwada: Beautiful meadow surrounded by steep mountain valleys and flowing Jiwanal River. Peaceful and good place to rest after long hike from Subli.
Day 5: Rest Day Dwada: Day hike up to Surtu Glacial Pond in Khandedhar with dramatic mountain backdrops. Opportunities for wildlife observation including Brown Bear, Snow Leopard, etc. Distance: 20 kms. round trip.
Day 6: Dwada to Chippi (3550m): Very strenuous day. Crossing Phangchi Galu Pass (4636 m) below Khandedhar into Parvarti Valley. Continuous steep ascent over rock scree, boulders, and very narrow paths into high alpine meadows, then higher lichen environments. Can be cold and windy. Descent from Phangchi Galu can have deep snow pack and should be done with great care as steep drops and potentially very dangerous. Sublime peace at the higher elevations. Stressful on knees coming down! Distance: 23 kms.
Day 7: Chippi to Pulga: Easier descent back into forests and meadows, ending at village of Pulga. Distance: 18 kms. Total Distance: 110 kms.

Tirath, the origin of the Tirthan River Trek - a pilgrimage site for the local community. Moderate to strenuous.

Day 1: Gushaini (1500m) to Rolla (2100m): Walk through Ecozone of GHNP. Gentle gradient at the beginning of trek. Distance: 10 kms.
Day 2: Rolla to Nada (3300m) Thach: Moderate to strenuous climb through oak and conifer forests. A prominent tree god near Chalocha (2450 m) from where the climb starts. Possible sightings of Himalayan Tahr or Black Bear. Nada thatch (meadow) very good for bird watching. Distance: 12 kms.
Day 3: Nada Thach to Majhoni (3800m): Gradual to steep descent through forests. Distance: 12 kms.
Day 4: Majhoni to Tirath (4000m) and back Majhoni: Moderate gradient leading into the vast meadow of Tirath Offering views of magnificent mountain panoramas. Tirath, the origin of Tirthan river has a glacial lake which is sacred to the villagers of Tirthan valley. Vegetation is stunted showing influence of extreme cold temperatures. Distance: 8 kms.
Day 5: Trek from Majhoni to Nada Thach. Distance: 12 kms. Day 6: Rest day at Nada. Bird watching.
Day 7: Nada Thatch to Rolla-descent. Distance: 12 km.
Day 8: Rolla to Gushaini. Distance: 10 km. Total Distance: 76 kms.

Raktisar in Sainj Valley Trek - A trek to the source of the Parvati River

Moderate to strenuous.

Day 1: Neuli (1500 m) to Shakti (2100 m) village. Night at Park accommodation. Moderate ascent. Distance: 22 Km
Day 2: Shakti to Parkachi (3000m) thach. Trek along the Sainj river. Gradual ascent. Distance: 10 kms.
Day 3: Parkachi thatch to Rakti Sar (4500 m): Along the river, quite a strenuous ascent through rocky portions. Crossing of streams along the route is tricky. Distance: 14 kms.
Day 4: Trek from Rakti Sar to Parkachi thatch. Strenuous descent. Distance: 14 kms.
Day 5: Rest day at Parkachi. Bird watching. Medicinal herbs.
Day 6: Parkachi thatch to Shakti village. Gradual descent. Distance: 10 kms.
Day 7: Shakti village to Neuli. Distance: 22 kms. Total Distance: 92 kms.

Crossing the Pin Parvati Pass Trek (5319 meters altitude) 

One of the most spectacular treks in the Park crossing a high pass into Spiti. Moderate to strenuous. Must be in good shape and have a local guide for crossing the Pass. Main attractions: Village house architecture; tree deities; old Forest Rest House at Pulga; panoramic views; alpine and sub-alpine pastures; huge glacial structures at Man-Talai onwards; about 7 to 8 kms. long stretch of snow fields on the Pass; changing vegetation and distinct bird, mammal, butterfly life.

Day 1: Shamshi (1100 m) to Barsheni (2150 m): by road Trek from Barsheni to Khirganga (2960 m) Distance: 10 kms. A busy trekking route. The sulfur springs at Khirganga are very famous in the area. A number of Sadhus (holy men, hermits) can be seen camping in the vicinity of the springs.
Day 2: Khirganga-Tunda Bhuj (3285 m) to Thakur Kuan: Trek is less disturbed, goes through conifer forests, open meadows and birch forests. The journey may be broken in two days, up to Tunda Bhuj (area with high altitude birch forests) in one day and then from there to Thakur Kuan, the next day. Distance: 19 kms
Day 3: Thakur Kuan to Pandupul (3700 m) to Mantalai (4200 m): This part of trek is above tree line in high altitude meadows full of medicinal herbs, alpine grasses, bees and butterflies during summer season. It should be done in two days: up to Pandupul in one day and next day to Mantalai. Distance: 20 kms.
Day 4: Mantalai to Pin Parvati Pass (5319 m) to base of the snow field in Pin Valley (4075 m): This is the most strenuous part of the Pin Parvati Pass trek. It involves a steep ascent from Mantalai to the Pass and then a descent into the Pin valley. About six to seven kms trek is on snow fields filled with potentially dangerous crevices. Weather may change any time at the Pass. Distance: 14 kms
Day 5: Rest day at the base of Pass in Pin Valley.
Day 6: Base of the snow field in Pin Valley to Tariya or near Mud: Trek through arid zone of the cold desert in Pin Valley. The arduous part of the trek is over, but watch out for crossing of streams on the way. This part of trek can be done in two days with a stopover in between. Distance: 11 kms.
Day 7: Tariya/Mud to Maling road head onwards by road to Kaza (3600 m): Mud is the first village to come by. The trekker may hire a pony or one of the famous Chamurti bred Tibe

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