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Sainj Valley: All You Need to Know

2019/09/132019/09/13 Jitaditya Narzary 3 Comments GHNP, Sainj Valley, Shangarh, Shanshar, Upper Neahi

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

2019/09/09 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Deori, GHNP, 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

2019/09/052019/09/05 Jitaditya Narzary 1 Comment GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Jhili Neahi, Pundrik Rishi Lake, Sainj Valley, 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

2019/08/222019/08/23 Jitaditya Narzary 26 Comments GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Kullu, Neuli, Sainj, Shangarh, Shangarh Homestay, Shangchul Devta, Shangchul Mahadev Temple, Shungchul Mahadev

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

2019/08/162019/08/16 Jitaditya Narzary 0 Comments Batahad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Pekhri

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

2018/12/032019/07/03 Jitaditya Narzary 15 Comments Bijli Mahadev, budget stay manali, cheap accomodation manali, dorms in manali, GHNP, hostels in manali, Kaisdhar, Kullu, Lug Valley, Naggar, offbeat experiences in manali, offbeat things to do in manali, unusual things to do in manali

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

2018/05/222019/08/16 Jitaditya Narzary 20 Comments Batahad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Phalachan Valley, Tirthan Valley

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 & Jalori Pass Budget Travel Guide

2017/06/282019/08/12 Jitaditya Narzary 30 Comments accomodation, Bashleo Pass, GHNP, GHNP directions, GHNP ecozone, GHNP hotels, GHNP Map, GHNP Travel Guide, GHNP Trekking, Great Himalayan National Park, homestays, Jalori Pass Travel Guide, Jibhi, Raghupurgarh, Raktisar, Sainj, Serolsar, Shangarh, Shoja, stay, Tirath, Tirthan

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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Bashleo Pass Trek: Towards Summer Snow

2017/06/012018/01/02 Jitaditya Narzary 14 Comments Bashleo Pass, Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Kullu Sarahan

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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Beyond Batahad: Rise of the Machines in the Valley of Gods

2017/05/252019/03/26 Jitaditya Narzary 18 Comments Batahad, Bathad, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Phalachan, Phalachan Valley, Tirthan, UNESCO world heritage site

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

2017/04/272018/05/28 Jitaditya Narzary 9 Comments GHNP, Great Himalayan, Gushaini, National Park, Rolla, Tirthan Valley

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

2013/11/092017/12/20 Jitaditya Narzary 13 Comments Aut, Banjar, GHNP, Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, Himalayas, Larji, Mandi, Neuli, Pandoh, Sainj

To reach the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), smaller roads deviate from Aut. You can get local buses to either Banjar or Sainj.