Great Himalayan National Park
About
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.
Highlights
What makes this place special
Shilt Meadow
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.
Rolla Forest Camp
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.
Things to Know
- •Entry permits from Sai Ropa office
- •Guides mandatory beyond the buffer zone
- •Bring a sleeping bag and warm clothes
- •No network coverage inside the park
- •Best for serious trekkers and birders
- •Carry cash — no ATM in Gushaini
