Tirthan Valley

Top 10 Drives from Tirthan

  • Sharchi Village
  • Jalori Pass
  • Shangarh Meadows
  • Parashar Lake
  • Bahu Village
  • Panjain Thachi Village
  • Naddar Village
  • Shojha Village
  • Bathad Village
  • Chaini Kothi Village

Top 10 Shopping Products from Tirthan

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  • Pattu shawls, hand-embroidered t-shirts, and borders
  • Rhododendron juice, fresh lychee juice, and wild raspberry juice
  • Homemade jams: apple, plum, apricot
  • Tirthan organic honey
  • Wooden masks and bamboo products
  • Handmade brassware
  • Hemp shoes and hammocks
  • Organic Tirthan tea

Top 10 Local Cuisine

  • Poppy Seed Stuffed Siddu
  • Kullu Dham
  • Rhododendron Chutney
  • Stinging Nettle Soup
  • Lingri Sabji
  • Stuffed Bhaturu
  • Chilada (local pancake)
  • Sushi Trout
  • Trout with Sarson

Top 10 Local Places to Stay

  • Sunshine Himalayan Cottage
  • Raju Bharti’s Guest House
  • Himalayan Stream Spirit Homestay
  • River Side Resort
  • SaiRopa Forest Rest House
  • Khem Bharti’s Homestay
  • Trishla Guest House
  • Prabhat Homestay
  • Naddar Cheer Pheasant Homestay
  • Usha Guest House

Top 10 Things to Do in Tirthan

  • Trek to the Great Himalayan National Park
  • Visit waterfalls
  • Explore Jalori Pass
  • Spend time at SaiRopa Interpretation Centre
  • Visit Shringa Rishi and Chaini Kothi temples
  • Explore Bandal Village
  • Walk in Shangarh Meadows
  • Camp at Dev Kanda Ridge
  • Stay in a local homestay
  • Volunteer with local NGOs

10 Best Activities at Tirthan

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  • Hiking
  • Meditation
  • Mountain biking
  • Angling
  • Village visits
  • Birdwatching
  • Rock climbing and bouldering
  • Camping
  • Visit the trout farm
  • River crossing and tubing

10 Offbeat Activities to Learn

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  • Organic farming
  • Pottery
  • Bird photography
  • Zip-lining
  • Kayaking
  • Making hammocks
  • Learning mountaineering

Top 10 Treks from Tirthan Valley

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  • Source of Tirthan River
  • Shilt Thatch Loop
  • Khorli Poi Trek
  • Tirthan to Ghyagi Trek
  • Tirthan to Sainj Trek
  • Rakhundi Peak Trek
  • Bashleo Pass Trek
  • Tirthan to Shangarh Trek
  • Jalori to Bashleo Pass Trek
  • Tirthan to Panjain Thachi Trek

Tirthan Valley Green Initiatives

  • Save the Tirthan campaign
  • Women Credit Groups
  • Healing Himalayan Herbs
  • Public-Private Initiatives
  • Bird conservation programs

Top 10 Volunteering Activities

  • Manage campsites
  • Teach in schools
  • Work on organic farms
  • Develop local products
  • Set up computer centers
  • Teach English
  • Assist in healthcare
  • Work with Himalayan homestays