
Detailed Route
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
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
Enter the buffer zone. A gorgeous, flat walk right alongside the rushing blue waters of the Tirthan river.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Enter the core zone. The trail pitches aggressively upwards through terrifyingly dense forests until it breaks onto the panoramic ridge of Shilt Hut.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Wake up early for wildlife tracking and mountain photography. Descend rapidly back down to the river.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Follow the river out of the park and take your taxi back to the Kullu-Manali highway.
Key Landmarks
Don't stop at Shilt Hut. Keep pushing all the way to the glacial source of the Tirthan river at Hanskund.
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