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Tirthan Valley Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 4-day immersive expedition traversing diverse Himalayan landscapes and alpine altitudes.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
4 Days
Total Distance
31 KM
Max Altitude
11,000 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Forest office in Sai Ropa
Documents
Aadhar Card / Passport
Foreign Nationals
Significantly higher permit fee for foreign passport holders.
Foreigner Process
Mandatory passport check at Sai Ropa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
6,900 ft
Day Gain
+3,900 ft
Drive to Gushaini & Trek to Rolla Camp
Enter the buffer zone. A gorgeous, flat walk right alongside the rushing blue waters of the Tirthan river.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The vehicle route ends, transitioning into a dense, forested river valley.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
11,000 ft
Day Gain
+4,100 ft
Today's Objective
🔭 Reach Shilt Hut
Enter the core zone. The trail pitches aggressively upwards through dense forests until it breaks onto the panoramic ridge of Shilt Hut.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
6,900 ft
Day Gain
-4,100 ft
Explore Shilt Hut & Return to Rolla
Wake up early for wildlife tracking and mountain photography. Descend rapidly back down to the river.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
3,000 ft
Day Gain
-3,900 ft
Trek to Gushaini & Drive to Aut
Follow the river out of the park and take your taxi back to the Kullu-Manali highway.
Key Landmarks
The forest valley transitions back into a settlement and major highway.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Tirth Source Push
+3 DaysDon't stop at Shilt Hut. Keep pushing all the way to the glacial source of the Tirthan river at Hanskund.
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