Bashleo Pass Trek: Towards Summer Snow
Trek to Bashleo Pass, a low altitude pass at 3300 mts located in the ecozone of the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), connecting Bathad and Kullu Sarahan.
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Sainj Valley: All You Need to Know
Sainj Valley is the lesser-known cousin of Tirthan Valley and both constitute the Great Himalayan National Park, an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh. There is much to do here including treks, cultural experiences, majestic meadows, tower temples, and village homestays.
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Deori & Manyashi: Unexpected Village Hikes in Sainj Valley
Deori or Dehuri or Deohari is one of the major villages deep inside in Sainj Valley. It can act as a gateway to Pundrik Lake as well as numerous other villages higher up.
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Pundrik Rishi Lake, Sainj: Trek from Jhili to Upper Neahi
Pundrik Rishi Lake is a sacred lake deep inside the Sainj Valley in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) near Upper Neahi Village. It takes a short hike to reach it.
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Shungchul Mahadev of Shangarh: Celestial Meadows, Resurrected Citadel
The lush green alpine meadows of Shangarh village in Sainj Valley of the Great Himalayan Park ecozone is a sight to behold along with the Shangchul Mahadev Temple.
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Pekhri Village: The Other Route from Gushaini
Pekhri near Gushaini is another village in Tirthan Valley that can be an attraction on its own and can also act as a base camp for many treks in the Great Himalayan National Park.
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Manali Beyond Clichés: How Backpackers Can Salvage the Manali Trip
Best offbeat things to do around Kullu and Manali including INR 250 hostels to eclectic hikes such as Lambadug, Bijli Mahadev, Kaisdhar, Lug Valley, & More.
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Tirthan Valley: Gushaini Travel & Trekking Guide
Tirthan Valley centred around Gushaini is a part of the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Many short and long treks can be done through the valley. Angling, ecotourism, and cultural escapades in the villages are other attractions. Jibhi and Jalori Pass are nearby attractions.
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The Great Himalayan National Park Travel Guide
A comprehensive guide to the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), the villages and treks around it. Accommodation, permits, guides, costs, and all other practical information to explore Sainj and Tirthan Valleys for budget backpackers.
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Beyond Batahad: Rise of the Machines in the Valley of Gods
A short walk in the GHNP ecozone to one of the interior villages beyond Batahad (Bathad), in the Tirthan Valley.
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Gushaini to Rolla: Trek to the Beginning
It is basically an 8 KM long trek from Gushaini to the official entry point of GHNP near Rolla. It is probably the only place where even reaching the entry point can be considered a trek in itself.
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On eating Persimmon, shooting blurry rivers and reaching GHNP
To reach the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), smaller roads deviate from Aut. You can get local buses to either Banjar or Sainj.
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