6 PLACES TO VISIT IN TIRTHAN VALLEY
In India, the months from April – September is a season of summers, and many of you want to escape this scorching heat. Travelling to a hilly station can give yourself a break from this fast modern paced world and also rejuvenate your soul with peaceful relaxation.
Tirthan Valley is one of the untouched and mysterious places of Kullu district, situated around 1600 metres behind the Tirthan River and it is 8kms away from Great Himalayan National Park. Tirthan Valley is a doorway to the UNESCO heritage site of GHNP. A place which is rich in flora & fauna; the gorgeous landscape of this place is simply breath-taking.
The river Tirthan which flows through the valley portrays a heavenly look
BEST TIME TO VISIT TIRTHAN –
Tirthan has got pleasant weather throughout the year, there is a presence of cool breeze due to the flowing of the river. However, it is recommended to visit during the spring season from March to May. You can see the orchards loaded with apples and the beauty of the valley is mesmerizing.
In winters, the temperature falls below the freezing point and snowfall is expected. Moreover, winters are too cold and there is a chance of vulnerability towards wildlife interference. During the snowfall, wild animals like leopards or bears descend towards the valley in search of food. So it is recommended to avoid camping especially during the winters & you need to be extremely careful while walking in the woods.
HOW TO REACH TIRTHAN VALLEY? –
The easiest way to travel to Tirthan Valley is to reach Aut tunnel, which is 40kms from Mandi From Delhi-Manali route. Don’t enter the Jawahar tunnel at Aut rather continue on the right of the road which takes you to the Banjar Valley, However, the distance between Delhi –Tirthan Valley is 511 km. There are almost three ways, which you can choose to travel to Tirthan from Delhi –
- By Air – The nearest airport to Tirthan is Buntar which is 50kms away, so you need to book a cab or travel by bus to reach Tirthan. Moreover, airport connectivity is quite limited as you might get many interruptions and weather fluctuations in Kullu.
- By Train – There are no direct trains to reach Tirthan, you need to take a train from Delhi to Chandigarh. Many trains run in between Chandigarh to Delhi, after that you need to take a cab till Mandi. You have another alternate way, you can take a train till Joginder Nagar Station which is around 120kms away from Tirthan Valley.
- By Bus- The best and easiest way to reach Tirthan Valley is a bus, there are many private buses which run in between Delhi to Manali every day. These buses will make you reach Aut around 6-7 AM in the morning, from Aut you can take a cab to TIrthan.
THINGS TO DO IN TIRTHAN –
Tirthan is a part of Great Himalayan National Park, which is a hub of ecological diversity full of greenery landscape and fresh breeze. Most of the people are not even aware of Tirthan and its beauty, so this southern part of Himachal remains untouched. Tirthan is known to have a plethora of activities which can be done during the spring-summer season. It includes trout fishing, hiking, trekking, camping, river crossing, rock climbing, bird watching, etc. and the list goes on. It is one full package where you can get relaxation along with fun activities.
WHERE TO STAY IN TIRTHAN –
There is a massive increase in tourists every year in Tirthan, so you can get a lot of options to stay. Starting from luxurious resorts to homestays are possible within your budget. Book home stays starts from INR 1000 including breakfast and WiFi. Click here to book homestay in Tirthan Valley.
PLACES TO VISIT IN TIRTHAN VALLEY –
Tirthan is known for its beautiful picturesque views and brown rainbow trouts. There are a lot of villages and hamlets for homestays, where you can find treasure to explore nature. Some might be at the side of the road or some must be hidden inside the mountains.
- GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK – GHNP is enumerated as the World Heritage site by UNESCO in 2014, it is one of the national parks which is located in the district of Kullu. It is located at the altitude of 1500-6000 meters and the scenic beauty is breath-taking. It has got beautiful alpine vegetation and rich in fauna. You can do numerous activities like bird watching or trout fishing. If you are a trekking enthusiast and a nature wanderer than Great Himalayan National Park offers you a wide variety of treks depending upon your level. It has got four different types of treks starting from moderate to difficult – Sainj Valley, Gushaini to Parvati, Sainj To 6 meadows etc.
- JALORI PASS – Jalori Pass has got the highest elevation of mountains of 10,300 ft above the sea level which is situated in the Kullu district. Jalori is the connecting link between Kullu and Shimla district; the unparallel beauty endowed by nature can give unmatched opportunities for trekking. The serene beauty of mighty Himalayas can leaves your soul mesmerized. In addition to trekking, you can also learn more about the unique rural cultural heritage of this place. Jalori is a moderate trek having a lot of twists and turns; giving every travel enthusiast an enthralling experience.
- SEROLSAR LAKE – It is one of the beautiful lake situated in the Kullu district, it is around 5kms away from Jalori Pass. Serolsar Lake is surrounded by dense thick alpine forests & it is one of the best places to enjoy nature’s beauty. You can reach this lake by trekking below the temple of Jalori Pass or Shloja and can be reached in 2 hours. It is advised to visit this lake in summers because in winters you can experience the snowfall of about 5-8 ft. Don’t forget to take eatables and necessary trekking equipment with you, because you might not find any restaurants to eat during the trek.
- CHEHNI KOTHI – Chehni Kothi is an impressive structural tower which is located in the village known as Chehni. This tower is about 1500 years old, it is partially made up of wood and stones are laid between the wood. This tower has withstood the major earthquakes at Himachal Pradesh where around 10,000 people were killed in 1905. You can reach Chehni Kothi by trekking from Banjar to Jibhi, as it is near to Jibhi valley or we can take 45 mins to drive from Gushaini.
CHHOIE WATERFALL – Tirthan Valley has got many waterfalls but out of this the most famous is the Sairopa waterfall which is popularly known as Chhoie waterfall. It usually takes 45 minutes to reach by foot from the main road. This waterfall is considered to be sacred and most people visit to worship; the waterfall is hidden in between the mountains & the view is simply breath-taking.
- JIBHI WATERFALL – Jibhi is one of the stunning villages with cosy riverside cottage which is located on about 8 km away from the Banjar town towards Jalori Pass. The mountains surrounding the Jibhi are lush green pine and it is around 1 km from Great Himalayan Nation park. The waterfalls of Jibhi is hidden by the mountains and it can not be viewed from the roadside. The waterfall is about 1km away from Jibhi and the beauty of this waterfall is simply magical. The water is so clean, just like the mirror.