An unforgettable 8-day Himalayan adventure through the Great Himalayan National Park, featuring alpine meadows, dense forests, rugged landscapes, and the sacred Tirath Glacial Lake.
The Tirath Trek is an exciting 8-day Himalayan adventure through the Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh. Covering around 80 km and reaching 3,800 m (12,467 ft), this moderate trek takes you through dense pine and oak forests, river valleys, alpine meadows, and rugged high-altitude landscapes.
Starting from Bhuntar, the trail leads to Rolla, Nada Meadow, and Majhoni, with the highlight being an excursion to the sacred Tirath Glacial Lake. After a rest and acclimatization day at Nada Meadow, the route descends through peaceful forests and meadows back to Rolla before concluding at Bhuntar.
Duration: 8 Days | Distance: ~80 km | Max Altitude: 3,800 m | Difficulty: Moderate | Region: Great Himalayan National Park | Temperature: 0°C–18°C
Highlights
- ⛰️ Great Himalayan National Park adventure – Trek through one of India’s most pristine Himalayan wilderness regions
- 🏞️ Beautiful alpine meadows – Explore the stunning Nada & Majhoni high-altitude grasslands surrounded by snow peaks
- 🛕 Sacred Tirath glacial lake – Visit the holy Tirath lake nestled deep inside the Himalayas
- 🌲 Dense forest trails – Walk through lush pine, oak & deodar forests rich in Himalayan biodiversity
- 🏕️ Scenic wilderness camping – Camp beside rivers, meadows and remote mountain landscapes
- ❄️ Glacier & snowfield views – Experience rugged Himalayan terrain with glaciers and rocky ridges near Tirath
- 🌊 River valley trekking – Follow beautiful streams and mountain rivers across untouched valleys
- 🐾 Himalayan wildlife – Chance to spot Himalayan birds, blue sheep, monal pheasant & mountain wildlife
- 📸 Photography paradise – Incredible opportunities for landscape, forest & alpine photography
- 🌌 Crystal-clear night skies – Enjoy peaceful Himalayan stargazing from remote campsites
- 🚶 Moderate Himalayan trekking experience – Ideal combination of adventure, nature and mountain exploration
- 🔥 Remote Himalayan wilderness – Experience isolated valleys untouched by mass tourism
Scenic drive through Kullu Valley followed by an easy forest trek to Rolla campsite inside Great Himalayan National Park.
Gradual ascent through dense pine & oak forests with beautiful river valley views and alpine meadows.
Trek through high-altitude grasslands and rocky terrain towards the scenic Majhoni campsite.
Visit the sacred Tirath glacial lake and return to Majhoni camp with stunning Himalayan views.
Descend through alpine landscapes and peaceful meadows back to Nada campsite.
Relaxation, short acclimatization walks and exploration of nearby alpine surroundings.
Descend through forests and river trails back to Rolla camp.
Trek back to roadhead and drive towards Delhi marking the end of the trek.
