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Undertake The Pakhadi Trek In Great Himalayan National Park In 4 Days

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Trekking, Camping, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Brace yourself for a hike up to Pakhadi, an offbeat trek in the valley of Great Himalayan National Park, in 4 Days. Explore the old villages of Dhingcha, spotting many exquisite species of birds and discovering the Tirthan Valley. Enjoy morning walks at the eco-zone villages of Ropa, witness pleasant local ‘Natti’ dance performances, relish brewing tea on reaching Pakhadi and get a fantastic view of lofty snow-capped peaks, and end your day with star gazing at night. 

Highlights
  • Indulge in a one-time experience of star gazing telescope  
  • Enjoy amazing views of lofty snow-capped peaks
  • Experience beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks
  • Witness a pleasant local ‘Natti’ dance
  • Day 1: Ropa (1700 M) To Scorcha (2200M) expand_more

    • Walkthrough eco-zone villages of Ropa. The gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek.

    • Eat lunch en route to Scorcha. Fresh local fruits and chocolates.

    • Savour high tea on reaching Scorcha: tea/coffee & biscuits.

    • Light a bonfire for all.

    • Enjoy vibrant interaction with the team from listening to vivid experiences or witnessing pleasant local ‘Natti’ dance performances filling the heart with joy.

    • Sit down for dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.

  • Day 2: Scorcha TO Pakhadi (3100M) expand_more

    • Wake up and eat breakfast: paratha, bread jam-butter, tea/coffee/milk, fresh fruits/eggs. 

    • Begin hiking. It is better to leave Scorcha in the morning to reach Pakhadi for lunchtime. It is a 3-4 hour hike bird lovers can spot many exquisite species of birds.

    • Stop and eat your packed lunch: roti-sabzi, pickle, and salad as you are at Pakhadi; the forest gives way to a large meadow. Without the trees, the view gets clear and lets you discover the Tirthan Valley and some very beautiful peaks of more than 4000 m in height. Another interesting fact about the area is that shepherds use it as pastureland for their cattle.

    • Relish high tea on reaching Pakhadi: snacks, tea/coffee & biscuits.

    • Light up a bonfire for all & enjoy stargazing through our telescope.

    • Eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.

  • Day 3: Pakhadi (3100 M) TO Scorcha (2200M) expand_more

    • Eat breakfast at the campsite.

    • Observe beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn’t miss.

    • Start descending to Scorcha today and eat your packed lunch en route to Scorcha.

    • Savour high tea on reaching the campsite: snacks, tea/coffee & biscuits.

    • Enjoy playing cards & board games that we carry, sitting around a bonfire.

    • Sit and eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.

  • Day 4: Scorcha (2200M) TO Gushaini (1500 M) expand_more

    • Observe beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn’t miss.

    • Eat breakfast, and then the camp is packed.

    • Go down to Ropa, where you have your warm lunch by the riverside. Trek ends.

What's Included
  • Porters & cooks

  • Breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner on all days.

  • 4-man dome tents

  • Sleeping bags with liner (sanitized)

  • Sleeping foam mats

  • Power-banks

  • Toilet tent with toiletries.

  • Bluetooth speaker

  • Binoculars & telescope

  • Rain jackets

  • Water purifier

  • Other necessary trekking & camping equipment.

  • Travel kit by Bamboo India.

  • Restroom & breakfast on arrival

  • Personal & tent permit fee

What's Excluded

  • Other transportation(flight/train/bus/taxi) costs are not included.

  • Lodging outside GHNP.

  • Dinner for the last day of the trek is not included.

  • Tips for any staff.

  • Other expenses are not covered in the inclusions mentioned above.

Know before you go
  • Absolute prohibitions within GHNP
  • No firearms, weapons, bows and arrows, or firecrackers.
  • No kindling fires (except cooking fires) or smoking.
  • No shouting, teasing or chasing wild animals.
  • No molesting or feeding animals.
  • No electronic radios, tape recorders, or speakers (except within a rest house and only at a low pitch).
  • No parties.
  • No fishing or hunting.
  • No damaging or removal of any wildlife tree, display signs or the boundary marks of the park/sanctuary.
Meeting Point

Ropa, Himachal Pradesh, India

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adults
1 To 10 INR 16500 Per Person

This is a private tour
Starting From

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USD 204 / person