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The starting point for any trekking or visit to GHNP is the Kullu Valley region in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This region is best accessible by road and air. A pre-trek meeting at GHNP headquarters in Shamshi (near Kullu) is recommended.

From Delhi: Approximately 500 kms by road (14+ hour trip). General route: Delhi to Chandigarh by National Highway 1, then to Aut in Mandi district by NH 21. The towns of Chandigarh and Swarghtat can be targeted to stay for staging the trip. Road journey in the mountain terrain of Himachal provides good views of Gobindsagar Lake near Bilaspur, followed by lush and wide Balh Valley. The drive continues through the outskirts of Mandi which leads into the Pandoh gorge. After Pandoh comes the small town of Aut from where a link road goes across the bridge over Beas River into the Banjar valley, where the Park is located. This trip can be made by private vehicle. Private and state run buses to the region are also available. Check with tour guides and books for details from major Indian cities to Bhuntar and Kullu.Airline service is available from Delhi and Chandigarh to Bhuntar.Approximate distances from GHNP:Air Port : Bhuntar (Kullu), 50 kms.Railhead : Joginder Nagar (Mandi), 100 kms.Town : Kullu (District HQ), 60 kms.

- No firearms, weapons, bows, arrows and fire crackers.- No pets allowed inside.- No kindling fires (except cooking fires) nor smoking.- No shouting, teasing, or chasing wild animals.- No molesting or feeding animals- No electronic radios, tape-recorders, CD players (unless confined to personal earphones) or musical instruments (except within a rest house and that only at a low pitch).

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GETTING TO GHNP

By Road

ABSOLUTE PROHIBITIONS WITHIN GHNP

Treks in the Great Himalayan National Park

A three day trek traversing mountain trails and the villages of Shangarh and Lapah. Includes a visit to a GHNP nursery where medicinal plants and trees are cultivated. Distance: 24 Km

One- to two-day trek visiting a 200 year old Hindu temple with intricate wood carving. Moderate to steep elevation to the temple. Distance: 12 Km. (round trip). An additional side trip of 4 Km takes you to a tower-like monument at Talyara village, built about 250 years ago.

One or two days trek from Gushaini to Tinder village which offers an insight into the village life, its cultural aspects and a walk through forests up to Kharongcha. Distance: 12 kms.

Pashi Villages: One- or two-days treks in Sainj river valley which includes steep climb to the ancient villages of Saran and Pashi villages with very old houses, and distinct local architecture. Ghat Seri has a 6 hectare (appoxi 12 acres) sacred grove and is an example of local biological diversity conserved in the forest area. Distance: 10 kms.

Some of the following GHNP routes have been trekked by Park staff with foreign visitors. Other routes may be explored but visitors must check with Park officials for entry and route permits for obvious safety reasons.

A five day trek crossing through the Sainj river valley. General route: Day 1: Neuli (1500 m altitude) to Shakti (2100 m altitude); Moderate ascent; Distance: 22 Km. Day 2: Shakti to campsite at Lower Meadow Bridge in Homkhani Forest (2800 m). 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.

1. Ecozone TreksNeuli-Shangarh Loop:

Neuli- Manu Temple:

Gushaini-Tinder Village:

Siund-Saran-Ghat Seri

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Jiwa Nala to Parvarti River Valley

Up To Tirath in Tirthan Valley

Raktisar in Sainj Valley

Easy to Moderate three day hike from Ecozone into Park.Day 1: Gushaini (1500 m) to Rolla (2100 m). 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 (round trip): 30 kms.

A seven-day, very strenuous, dramatic hike crossing the mountain passes at Kandi Galu (3627m), and Phangchi Galu (4636m). Day 1: Neuli (1650m) - Bhagi Kashahri (2600m). Morning visit to Manu (2200 m) Temple. 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. Day 3. Subli to Dwada (3150m). Relatively easy hike Distance 6 kms. Day 4: Rest Day at Dwada. Day 5: Rest Day Dwada: Day hike up to Surtu Glacial Pond in Khandedhar Distance: 20 kms. round trip. Day 6: Dwada to Chippi (3550m): Very strenuous day. 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.

Day 1: Gushaini (1500m) to Rolla (2100m): Gentle gradient. Distance: 10 kms.Day 2: Rolla to Nada (3300m) Thach: Moderate to strenuous climb. Distance: 12 kms.Day 3: Nada Thach to Majhoni (3800m): Gradual to steep decent through forests. Distance: 12 kms. Day 4: Majhoni to Tirath (4000m) and back Majhoni: Moderate gradient Distance: 8 kms. Day 5: Trek from Majhoni to Nada Thach. Distance: 12 kms.Day 6: Rest day at Nada. Bird watching. Days 7: Nada Thatch to Rolla- descent. Distance: 12 km. Day 8: Rolla to Gushaini. Distance: 10 km.

Day 1: Neuli (1500 m) to Shakti (2100 m) village. Moderate ascent. Distance: 22 KmDay 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. Distance: 14 kms. Day 4: Trek from Rakti Sar to Parkachi thatch. Strenuous descent. Distance: 14 kms. Day 5: Rest day at Parkachi. 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.

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