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Description
Explore the four ecological zones bordered by the Great Himalayan National Park, encompassing an enormous range of wildlife species. Visit the remotest villages, dramatic and beautiful landscapes and much more on this 6-day trek to Shangarh! Catch spellbinding views of the surrounding areas and enjoy bonfires and dinners in camps. With incredible luck, you might also get to see the elusive Western Tragopan bird while birdwatching!
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Day 1: Aut - Sainj - Neuli - Chengah expand_more
- Early morning arrival at Aut tunnel in Volvo.
- Transfer to Sainj Rest House for freshening up and pre-trek preparations.
- Onwards trek to Chengah camp Site in the Sainj Valley Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Bird watching trail.
- Evening bonfire dinner and stay at Chengah in tents.
Distance:
Aut to Sainj: 1 and a half hour
Sainj to Neuli: 1 hour
Neuli to Chengah: 3 hours (8 km)
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Day 2: Shakti expand_more
- On the first long day, you have a moderate ascent to Shakti, which acclimatizes the trekkers for the trek.
- Cover a distance of almost 14 Kms going along the Sainj Nala on to Shakti at 2100 meters.
Overnight stay at Shakti in Trekkers hut.
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Day 3: Humkhani expand_more
- Shakti Village to Lapah campsite (2800 meters) at lower meadow bridge in Humkhani forest. This forest is home to the endangered king of the birds the Western Tragopan (Jujurana).
Overnight stay in camps.
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Day 4: Lapah to Shangrah Campsite expand_more
- Climb uphill through a thick forest to the magnificent Shangarh Thatch. The thatch is a beautiful high and wide meadow. There are great mountain vistas and opportunities for observing wildlife.
- The trek halts here for a rest day to explore the wildlife and the surroundings.
Overnight stay in camp.
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Day 5: Shangarh to Neuli expand_more
Shangarh Village visit and onwards to Neuli for catching a cab to Sai Ropa Tourist Center. Our day hikes would be spent on decent through dense forest, walnut trees, medicinal herbs, etc.
Visit the Jogni (outdoor prayer site) to have a magnificent view of the peaks of the GHNP.
Once back at Neuli, catch the cabs onwards to Sairopa Forest Rest House where we relax, have a presentation on GHNP, meet with the Director of the Park and chill out over a Nati dance performed by the Kala Jatha.
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Day 6: Biodiversity Trail, Rest & Departure expand_more
In the morning, visit the Biodiversity trail.
Take the rest of the day to explore the Tirthan Valley.
Evening departure by Volvo Bus to Delhi.
One can also stay overnight and leave for the airport in the morning.
What's Included
Trekking guide
Trekkers' hut accommodations
Meals
What's Excluded
Transportation
What to bring
- Comfortable trekking shoes
Know before you go
In the villages close to GHNP, the local name of Western Tragopan is Jujurana ("Juju" means "bird" and "Rana" means "king") i.e. the king of the birds. There is a local legend that the Lord created this pheasant and all the birds in the universe donated a feather each to give it colour and unparalleled beauty. The male is one of the world's most spectacular birds: black on the head, a deep crimson on face and mantle and orange on the breast, the black belly and dark wings are spangled with star-like white specks. The female is a dull brown. Though rare, with luck we might see them.
Bounded to the East by the Himalayan Mountains, the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) forms part of the boundary between four ecological zones: (1) the dry deserts of interior Asia and the well-watered lowlands of the Indian plains, (2) the Oriental and Palearctic faunal realms, (3) the high plateau of Tibet and the jumbled Himalayan peaks, and (4) the catchments of the Beas and Sutlej Rivers, both mighty tributaries of the Indus. Because of its complex geography and its great variations in altitude, the limited area of the Park encompasses an enormous range of species, which span the subtropical to the alpine and include those characteristics of the south-east Asian forests as well as those found across Siberia and the Asian steppes. Few ecological sanctuaries present such a variety of wildlife habitat and biological diversity in such a small area.
Described aptly as a trek for beginners, this particular trek takes you across remotest villages ( still without electricity), dramatic landscapes and beautiful villages. The walk is mild and has been described by the past first time trekkers as just the right mix of culture, adventure, and trekking.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Per person | |
| 1 To 6 | INR 18000 Per Person |
| 7 To 10 | INR 16000 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |