{"id":396704,"date":"2021-10-25T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-25T06:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=396704"},"modified":"2023-05-24T12:33:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T07:03:33","slug":"tirthan-valley-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/tirthan-valley-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Tirthan Valley Trek: A Complete Guide For Budding Trekkers"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Himachal Pradesh is home to a vast collection of scintillating hill stations, some, over the past few years, have emerged as favorites for travellers with a wanderlust for the hills. As some hill stations become more popular, they also become more crowded. In fact, some well known hill stations have turned into the hilly replicas of metropolitan cities we routinely try to escape. Trekking paths are lined with tourists and littered with garbage. If you\u2019re looking to avoid such an experience and really explore the awesome feeling of scaling a mountain in solitude, we\u2019ve got the perfect destination for you- the Tirthan Valley Trek<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n


<\/em>In this guide, you will find everything you need to know about this little explored before paying it a visit. But before that, if the promise of solitude hasn\u2019t convinced you to visit Tirthan Valley, here are a few other reasons that might:<\/em><\/p>\n

Why Visit Tirthan Valley<\/h2>\n
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To begin with, despite being an offbeat destination, Tirthan Valley is a well-populated areas within Himachal Pradesh. Getting to Tirthan Valley, and subsequently, getting around within the valley will never be a challenge. In other words, Tirthan Valley boasts everything you could need as a tourist visiting the area, sans the hoards of crowds that flock to the mountains every year.<\/p>\n

Next, trekking in Tirthan Valley is big. The valley acts as a base for a number of treks including (but not limited to) Serolsar Lake trek, Jalori Pass Trek, and the numerous hikes and treks within the Great Himalayan National Park<\/a> (GHNP).<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right, one of the most special things about Tirthan Valley is that it is the gateway of the Great Himalayan National Park, which in itself, is a whole other destination you can explore.<\/p>\n

Additional Info:<\/strong> Tirthan Valley, as you may have guessed, gets its name thanks to the Tirthan River that flows through the valley. Experienced mountaineers can trek to the source of the river known as the Hanskund Peak or \u201cTirath\u201d, which is at a height of 13,780 ft. The trek is roughly a 7-day affair and takes the adventurers through the GHNP.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> 17 Stunning Lakes In Himachal Pradesh That Are Absolute Natural Wonders<\/a><\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit<\/h2>\n
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Like most places rich with natural beauty, Tirthan Valley offers a delightful experience to visitors throughout the year. Different seasons simply bring different charms and unlock different activities within the valley.<\/p>\n

For instance, the April to June is the best time to go for trekking in Tirthan Valley. The days are moderately warm and the nights are pleasantly cool, with low chances of rainfall.<\/p>\n

With that said, if you are a seasoned trekker, and love a good challenge as much as you love snow, Tirthan Valley should definitely be on your winter-trek bucket list.<\/p>\n

Spring and Autumn colours are also extremely prevalent in the relevant months. Although, it is worth noting that these months attract light showers which can potentially mess with your plans of undertaking adventure activities such as trekking.<\/p>\n

Additional Info:<\/strong> Just like the rest of the hilly Himachal Pradesh, traveling to Tirthan Valley is a bit unsafe during the monsoon months. The valley attracts heavy rainfall which is sometimes so intense that it becomes the cause for a landslide.<\/p>\n

Best Hiking And Trekking In Tirthan Valley<\/h2>\n

Depending on the amount of days you can afford to stay in Tirthan Valley, there are a number of treks and hikes you can undertake. From day-long hikes to quaint mountain villages to challenging treks that stretch over days, Tirthan Valley has something for every kind of adventure enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

Some of the most notable treks originating from Tirthan Valley are:<\/p>\n

1. Jalori Pass-Serolsar Lake Hike<\/h3>\n
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Serolsar Lake is a beautiful mountain lake surrounded by some very interesting folklore. The lake is close to the temple of Buddhi Nagin Mata. The lake is surrounded by towering trees but the folklore says that whenever a leave lands on the surface of the lake, it is picked up by one of the two birds that protect the lake.<\/p>\n

The hike to Serolsar lake is an easy one and can be completed in under three hours. The starting point of the hike is Jalori Pass, which is about a 90 minute drive from Gushaini village in Tirthan Valley. The trail has a couple of campsites which are happy to provide a warm stay in the hills to the visitors.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong> Himachal Pradesh In May: 16 Places To Escape The Busy Life In Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

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