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The Tirthan entry is the most popular way into the Great Himalayan National Park, starting from the village of Gushaini in the Tirthan valley, a short drive from Jibhi and Banjar. Past Gushaini the road ends and a footpath follows the Tirthan river through the Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary and the park's eco zone, with orchards, wooden villages and trout streams along the way.
Short day walks from Gushaini give a taste of the forest and birdlife, while longer guided treks continue upstream toward Rolla and the high meadows inside the national park. Overnight treks need a park permit and a registered guide, which local operators in Gushaini and Jibhi can arrange. Many travellers stay in Jibhi, Banjar or the homestays around Gushaini and add a day in the valley to a Jalori Pass trip.
- Address: Tirthan Valley trailheads near Gushaini / Jibhi, Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh 175123
- How to Reach: Gushaini is about 20 km from Jibhi via Banjar. From Kullu or Bhuntar airport, drive south to Aut and take the Banjar road into the Tirthan valley.
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