At-a-glance
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Elevation Peak: 3,450 m (Rakhundi Top Ridge)
- Optimal Season: April to June & September to November
- Physical Demand: Moderate (Daily 5–7 hour wilderness hikes with tented wilderness bivouacs)
- Starting/Ending Points: Gushaini / Aut (Kullu Valley)
- Indicative Tariff: Price on request.
Overview
A true deep wilderness traverse through the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage sanctuary protected by strict zero-road and zero-motor prohibitions. Moving from the emerald trout waters of Tirthan over high forest ridges down into the ancient meadows of Shangarh and Sainj, this expedition offers untouched virgin temperate biodiversity.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Gushaini & Ecozone Acclimatization (1,600 m): Arrive at riverside forest cottage in Gushaini; orientation with park guides; permit check.
- Day 2: Gushaini to Rolla Wilderness Camp (9 km / 5 hrs / 2,100 m): Cross park entry gate at Mobile; walk through moss-laden cedar and yew forests along the rushing Tirthan river.
- Day 3: Rolla to Shilt Meadow (6 km / 5 hrs / 3,100 m): Steep ascent through oak and birch woods to the high alpine knoll of Shilt; sweeping views of snow cols; search for Monal and Tragopan pheasants.
- Day 4: Shilt to Rakhundi Top & Descent into Sainj Valley (3,450 m): Cross high forested ridgeline with 360-degree vistas of the Great Himalayan peaks; descent toward the Sainj river headwaters.
- Day 5: Sainj Forest to Shangarh Sacred Meadow (2,100 m): Emerge from deep forest into the rolling green expanse of Shangarh; visit the ancient Sangchul Mahadev wooden pagoda temple.
- Day 6: Shangarh & Manu Temple Cultural Rest: Peaceful village day exploring Kathkuni houses, tasting locally baked wood-oven bread, and resting tired legs.
- Day 7: Departure: Morning descent to Aut junction for onward transit to Chandigarh or Delhi.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included: Official GHNP wilderness permits and conservation fees; certified park guides, camp cook, and porter support; four-season expedition dome tents, sleeping bags, and insulated mats; all meals during trek; 2 nights forest cottage accommodation in Gushaini/Shangarh.
Excluded: Personal daypack and trekking boots; travel insurance; expenses prior to Gushaini arrival; tips for local wilderness crew.
Flexibility / Road conditions
The park is closed to trekkers during peak monsoon (July–August) to protect wildlife breeding. All trekkers must strictly follow Leave-No-Trace principles—no disposable plastics or litter may enter the park boundary.
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