India · Trekking

4-Day Pakhadi Trek in Great Himalayan National Park with Stargazing

4 Days Round trip from Ropa Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Indulge in a one-time stargazing experience through a telescope
  • 02 Enjoy amazing views of lofty snow-capped peaks
  • 03 Experience a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks
  • 04 Witness a pleasant local 'Natti' dance

Brace yourself for a 4-day hike to Pakhadi, an offbeat trek in the valley of Great Himalayan National Park. Explore the eco-zone villages of Ropa, spot many exquisite species of birds, and discover sweeping views of the Tirthan Valley and lofty snow-capped peaks. Along the way, witness pleasant local 'Natti' dance performances, enjoy high tea at camp, and spend your evenings around a bonfire with stargazing at night.

Along the way, witness pleasant local 'Natti' dance performances, enjoy high tea at camp, and spend your evenings around a bonfire with stargazing at night.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Tirthan Valley, Great Himalayan National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Ropa to Scorcha through Eco-Zone Villages

  • Walk through the eco-zone villages of Ropa, with a gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek.

  • Eat lunch en route to Scorcha, along with fresh local fruits and chocolates.

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

  • Light a bonfire for all.

  • Enjoy vibrant interaction with the team by listening to vivid experiences or witnessing pleasant local 'Natti' dance performances that fill the heart with joy.

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

2
Day 02

Scorcha to Pakhadi Meadow Trek

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

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

  • Stop and eat your packed lunch of roti-sabzi, pickle, and salad on reaching Pakhadi, where the forest gives way to a large meadow. Without the trees, the view becomes 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 and biscuits.

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

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

3
Day 03

Sunrise at Pakhadi and Descent to Scorcha

  • Eat breakfast at the campsite.

  • Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the 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 and biscuits.

  • Enjoy playing cards and board games that we carry while sitting around a bonfire.

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

4
Day 04

Scorcha to Gushaini via Ropa

  • Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the 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. The trek ends.

Pakhadi Meadow, Tirthan Valley panoramas, Scorcha campfires

Where this trip takes you

Pakhadi Meadow, Tirthan Valley panoramas, Scorcha campfires

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ropa 2 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Porters and 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 and telescope.

  • Rain jackets.

  • Water purifier.

  • Other necessary trekking and camping equipment.

  • Travel kit by Bamboo India.

  • Restroom and breakfast on arrival.

  • Personal and tent permit fee.

What's Not Included

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

  • Lodging outside GHNP.

  • Dinner on 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ropa, Himachal Pradesh, India
Tour start
Ropa, Himachal Pradesh 172110, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 days finish where they began, in Ropa.

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