Tirthan Valley
Trout Streams at the Gate of the Great Himalayan National Park
A quiet side valley in Kullu's Banjar country, turned off the Chandigarh–Manali highway at Aut, and the main way into the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Homestays line the Tirthan river at Gushaini and Nagini; the river is a trout stream, and the Jalori Pass, with the walk to Serolsar lake, is a drive above Jibhi.
What a day here looks like
The things most people actually do in Tirthan Valley, by time of day.
Morning
- Great Himalayan National Park trail walk from Gushaini5h · strenuous
- Tirthan river trout fishingMar–Oct3h · easy
- Jalori Pass drive and Serolsar lake walkApr–Nov5h · strenuous
Afternoon
- Chhoie waterfall forest hike2h · moderate
- Jibhi village and waterfall walk1h 30m · easy
About 16h 30m of activity in total — the planner spreads this across your days and fits travel time around it.
A plan from our planner, day by day
Generated by the same planner you'd use — not a sample someone wrote once.
- 1🌿 Nature Day3.5h out
- Chhoie waterfall forest hike · afternoon, 2h
- Jibhi village and waterfall walk · afternoon, 1.5h
The journey here is half the experience — arrive, breathe the air, and acclimatise.
- 2🏔️ Adventure Day5h out
- Great Himalayan National Park trail walk from Gushaini · morning, 5h
Adventure activities are clustered here to maximise energy and minimise repeated transit. Start early — conditions are best before noon.
- 3🏔️ Adventure Day5h out
- Jalori Pass drive and Serolsar lake walk · morning, 5h
Final day in Tirthan Valley — this is the active core of your trip — everything today requires some effort and rewards it.
Swap places, change the pace, set your own dates.
Plan my Tirthan Valley tripMust-see highlights
Great Himalayan National Park trails (UNESCO)
Tirthan river trout fishing (licence needed)
Chhoie waterfall forest hike
Jalori Pass and Serolsar lake (5 km walk)
Jibhi village and waterfall
Riverside homestays at Gushaini and Nagini
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On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Chandigarh 270 km · Bhuntar Airport (Kullu) 50 km
Nearest transport
Stay options
In Nov, expect stays around 30% pricier than the base rate.
Best time to visit
March – June, October – November
How to get here
Delhi → Aut
bus · 12h
₹800
approx.
Bhuntar airport → Gushaini
cab · 1.5h
₹2,500
approx.
Nearby attractions
Tirthan Valley questions, answered
What is the best time to visit Tirthan Valley?
The best months are March, April, May. March – June, October – November August scores lowest on weather and conditions.
How many days do you need in Tirthan Valley?
Most people spend 3 days in Tirthan Valley. There are around 5 main things to do, totalling roughly 17 hours of activity.
How do you get to Tirthan Valley?
The nearest railway station is Chandigarh (270 km) and the nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport (Kullu) (50 km). The cheapest common route is Delhi → Aut by bus, about ₹800 per person one way.
How much does a Tirthan Valley trip cost for 2 people?
3 days for two: ₹8,560 budget, ₹19,554 mid-range, ₹42,234 luxury — stay (one room), food, local transport and entry, at typical rates; in November stays run about 30% higher. Travel to Tirthan Valley is extra — from about ₹800 a person by bus from Delhi. Stays start at ₹1,500 a night and food is about ₹400 per person a day; entry is ₹300.
