The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), a 1,171-sq-km UNESCO World Heritage Site, protects the upper slopes of the Tirthan Valley. As one of North India’s wildest ecosystems, it is home to the Himalayan tahr and snow leopard. Access is only on foot, turning any visit into a guided Tirthan valley trek where accommodation is in campsites, a world away from Tirthan valley hotels.

What makes this place special

A high alpine meadow at 3,100 m reached by a 3-day Tirthan valley trek from Gushaini — shepherd huts, wildflowers, and views of snow ridges. The Tirthan valley temperature here drops sharply at night, even in summer.

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A forested campsite at 2,100 m on the main trek route — thick oak-cedar canopy and chances of spotting Himalayan tahr at dawn. Check Tirthan valley weather before departure, as monsoon trails can turn slippery. Accessible whether travelling to Tirthan valley from Delhi or Chandigarh to Tirthan valley.