At-a-glance
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Elevation: 1,600m–2,100m
- Optimal Season: March to June & September to November
- Pace: Active Walking / Leisure
- Starting/Ending Points: Aut / Chandigarh
- Indicative Tariff: Price on request.
Overview
A 5-day nature-focused journey across Tirthan and Sainj valleys, bordering the UNESCO Great Himalayan National Park. Immerse yourself in pristine deodar forests, traditional Kath-Kuni wood-and-stone hamlets, and crystalline trout waters.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1: Aut Tunnel pickup to Gushaini (35 km / 1.5 hrs): Riverside check-in, orientation along the Tirthan river.
- Day 2: Great Himalayan National Park Buffer Day Hike (6–8 km walk): Forest trail to Rolla gate, waterfalls, birdwatching (Western Tragopan habitat).
- Day 3: Transit from Tirthan to Sainj Valley & Shangarh (45 km / 2 hrs): Arrival at the expansive Shangarh alpine meadow.
- Day 4: Shangarh Sacred Meadow & Hidden Hamlets (Day walk): Explore the multi-tiered pagoda of Sangchul Mahadev Temple; forest walk to Barshangarh waterfall.
- Day 5: Shangarh to Aut / Chandigarh Departure: Morning debrief and departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included: Local nature guide for GHNP trail, homestay accommodation, national park entry permits, regional transfers.
Excluded: Details available on request.
Flexibility / Travel considerations
Eco-Zone Travel Directive: Obey the sacred rules of the Shangarh meadow (no footwear on inner sanctum turf, strict prohibition of alcohol and littering).
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