A thrilling journey into the wild heart of GHNP, combining alpine landscapes, remote forests and the rare opportunity to explore the habitat of the Himalayan Brown Bear.
The GHNP Trek – In Search of Himalayan Brown Bear is an exciting wildlife and high-altitude adventure into the remote wilderness of the Great Himalayan National Park. Over 8 days, the trail follows the beautiful Tirthan River through dense Himalayan forests before climbing towards the alpine meadows of Nada Thach and Majhoni, where trekkers enter the remote habitat of the elusive Himalayan Brown Bear.
The journey combines scenic forest trails, high-altitude meadows, dramatic mountain landscapes and opportunities for wildlife observation and bird watching. A dedicated exploration day around Tirath and Majhoni provides time to quietly explore the bear habitat and surrounding wilderness while allowing for acclimatization.
Reaching an altitude of approximately 4,000 metres, the trek covers around 72 km and involves a challenging combination of steep ascents, alpine terrain and long forest descents. The route is rated Moderate–Difficult and is ideal for trekkers seeking an immersive Himalayan wildlife experience away from the more crowded trekking routes.
Trek at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | 8 Days |
| Maximum Altitude | 4,000 m / 16,207 ft |
| Distance | ~72 km |
| Region | Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal |
| Difficulty | Moderate to Difficult |
| Altitude Range | 2,700 m – 4,000 m |
| Temperature | -10°C to 18°C |
| Trek Type | High-Altitude Himalayan Trek |
| Major Highlights | Himalayan Brown Bear Habitat |
| Landscape | Dense Forests, Alpine Meadows & High-Altitude Valleys |
| Accommodation | Tented Camps & Trekker Huts |
Highlights
- 🐻 Himalayan Brown Bear habitat (Majhoni–Tirath)
- 🌲 Dense forest trails of Tirthan Valley
- 🌼 Alpine meadows (Nada Thach)
- 🏔️ High altitude ridge views
- 🦅 Rich birdlife – Monal, Tragopan
Itinerary
Forest trail along Tirthan River
Steep ascent to alpine meadow
Enter high altitude wildlife zone
Exploration & bear habitat
Descent
Bird watching & acclimatization
Forest descent
Exit trek
