4-Day Great Himalayan National Park Trek from Kasol via Grahan

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trek through the buffer and core zones of Great Himalayan National Park
• 02 Spot Himalayan wildlife such as brown bears, musk deer, monals, and griffons
• 03 Explore Grahan village and experience its mysterious traditions
• 04 Camp at Padri Meadows in the heart of the national park
• 05 Visit Manikaran pilgrimage site and gurudwara near Kasol

Visit the Great Himalayan National Park on a 4-day trek from Kasol. Explore this national park, which is home to animals such as Himalayan brown bears, musk deer, monals, Himalayan griffons, and various other wildlife. Visit villages in the buffer zone and experience a way of life that still follows ancient traditions. This trek is well suited for travellers who love wildlife and nature.

Trek 9 km for about 6 hours through the buffer zone of the Great Himalayan National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Chandigarh, Delhi, Great Himalayan National Park, Manikaran, Kasol

Languages Bengali, English, Hindi

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Kasol and Manikaran Exploration

• Reach Kasol, check in, and freshen up.
• Explore the hippie village of Kasol.
• Visit the Manikaran pilgrimage site and gurudwara.
• Indulge in the chilled-out vibes of Kasol's famous cafes at night. Overnight stay in Kasol.

2

Day 02

Trek from Kasol to Grahan

• After breakfast, begin the trek from Kasol to the first camp at Grahan.
• Trek 9 km for about 6 hours through the buffer zone of the Great Himalayan National Park.
• Enjoy a bird-watching session, then reach Grahan and explore the mysterious village and its traditions.
• Spend the evening stargazing and enjoying a bonfire session. Overnight stay here.

3

Day 03

Trek to Padri Camp in the Core Park Area

• After breakfast, move to the Padri campsite.
• Trek for 6 hours through the core area of the national park. Trace bears and other animals depending on the situation and the travellers' interest.
• Camp for the night at Padri Meadows in the core area of the Great Himalayan National Park. Overnight stay here.

4

Day 04

Optional Padri Glacier Visit and Return to Kasol

• Before breakfast, visit Padri Glacier (optional).
• After breakfast, return to Kasol and descend through the Great Himalayan National Park for 8 hours.
• Reach Kasol by 3 p.m. The trek ends here.
• Travellers can then return to Delhi or Chandigarh.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Stay in a homestay in Kasol for one night.
• Dinner and breakfast.
• Stay in camps in Pulgi and Padri.
• Snacks, lunch, dinner, and breakfast.
• Vegetarian nutritious meals throughout.
• Unlimited tea and soup.
• Trek equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, and mats.
• Food utensils and cooking equipment charges.
• Trek guide charges.
• Porter charges for trek equipment.
• Great Himalayan National Park permit charges.

What's Not Included

• Any personal expenses.
• Anything not mentioned in the inclusions above.
• Transportation from Delhi to Kasol and back can be arranged by us at an extra ticket cost.

What to bring

• A rucksack.
• Good hiking shoes.
• Clothes suitable for snow and a cold climate.

Know before you go

• This is a beginner-to-moderate hiking trip. Travellers must be fit and willing to handle the challenges of walking in the mountains.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kasol, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tour start

Kasol, Himachal Pradesh, India

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.