Activity
Things to do in Tirthan Valley
12 sights, walks and activities, 5 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 5
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun
- Ideal stay
- 2 nights
Things to do in Tirthan Valley
Great Himalayan National Park day hike from Gushaini
Price on request4–6 hours
Representative photo · Samir Azad · CC BY-SA 4.0
Trout fishing on the Tirthan
Price on requestHalf day · Season Mar–Oct
Representative photo · Vishrutpanday · CC BY-SA 4.0
Serolsar Lake trek from Jalori Pass
₹625–₹800 per person7 hours, 8 am–3 pm, from Jibhi · Season Mar–Dec
Representative photo · Skp098 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chehni Kothi tower village with a local guide
Price on requestHalf day
A tall tower of interlocked stone and timber above Bagi, built in the old Himalayan kath-kuni style.
Representative photo · Sukhjiwan Singh · CC BY-SA 4.0
Jibhi waterfall
Free1 hour
A small waterfall dropping into a pool in the deodar forest past Jibhi village, reached by a short path.
Photo: Rohan Pinto · CC BY-SA 4.0
Shringa Rishi Temple at Bagi
Free1 hour
The temple of Shringa Rishi, the valley's presiding deity, built of wood and stone below Chehni Kothi.
Great Himalayan National Park overnight trek with a guide
Price on request2 days
Representative photo · Samir Azad · CC BY-SA 4.0
River crossing and rappelling session
Price on request2 hours
Representative photo · Vishrutpanday · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chooie waterfall walk from Nagini
2.5 hours
A forest walk up from Nagini village to Chooie waterfall, through fields and deodar woods.
Good to know
- Entering GHNP's core needs a permit from the Sai Ropa or Shamshi offices and a registered guide.
- Fishing needs a licence from the Fisheries department and is catch-and-release only in parts of the river.
- Free sights can still charge for parking, shoes or a camera.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Tirthan Valley?
Great Himalayan National Park day hike from Gushaini; Trout fishing on the Tirthan; Serolsar Lake trek from Jalori Pass; Chehni Kothi tower village with a local guide; Jalori Pass viewpoint; Raghupur Fort hike from Jalori Pass.
What can you do for free in Tirthan Valley?
Jalori Pass viewpoint; Raghupur Fort hike from Jalori Pass; Jibhi waterfall; Shringa Rishi Temple at Bagi; Tirthan riverside walk at Gushaini.
Can you do adventure activities in Tirthan Valley?
Yes: Great Himalayan National Park day hike from Gushaini (price on request); Serolsar Lake trek from Jalori Pass (₹625–₹800); Great Himalayan National Park overnight trek with a guide (price on request); River crossing and rappelling session (price on request).
What is the best time to visit Tirthan Valley?
Oct–Nov, Mar–Jun. Avoid Jul–Aug.
How many days do you need in Tirthan Valley?
2 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend or a Friday-to-Sunday trip.