Saturday 27 July 2013

Great Himalayan National Park Treks


Goshaini – Rolla – Goshaini Trek
This is the smallest trek and takes you to the first trekking hut inside the Park after the entrance gate.

Grade:Easy
Duration– 2 days/ 1 night or longer
Trekking distance:Approx 22 Kms
Maximum Altitude–2100 Mts.
Operation time:Throughout the year

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Goshaini - Shilt Hut – Goshaini Trek
This is extension of Goshaini – Rolla – Goshaini Trek and takes you further into the park.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Duration - 3 days/ 2 nights or longer
Trekking distance: Approx 35 Kms
Maximum Altitude– 3100 Mts.
Operation time: Mid April – June & September - November
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Goshaini - Sainj Valley Trek
Also called the ‘GHNP traverse’, this walk takes you through some of the most beautiful meadows inside the park. The week long trek begins from the Tirthan valley and takes you to Sainj Valley, the transition between the two forming the highlight of the trek. The trek offers panoramic views of snow capped peaks and both the valleys.
Grade: Strenuous
Duration– 7 days/ 6 nights or longer
Trekking distance: Approx 85 Kms
Maximum Altitude– 4100 Mts.
Operation time: Mid May – June & September – October
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Trek to the source of Tirthan River
This trek takes you the vast meadows of Tirath which is the source of Tirthan River. Tirthan River originates at Tirath in the form of a small glacial pond/lake which is revered bythe villagers of the valley.
Grade: Strenuous
Duration– 8 days/ 7 nights or longer
Trekking distance: Approx 78 Kms
Maximum Altitude– 4000 Mts.
Operation time: Mid May – June & September - October
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Goshaini – Khorli Poi – Madraur - Bakhari – Bathad Trek
This trek takes you from Goshaini road head to Bathad road head through stunning meadows and thick forest of the Park with great opportunities for bird watching.
Grade: Moderate
Duration - 6 days/ 5 nights or longer
Trekking distance: Approx 52 Kms
Operation time: May – June & September – Mid November

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