All about The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), A UNESCO World Heritage Site #TrekwithTek

Introduction

The Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) protects more than 1,100 sq. km. of Himachal Pradesh’s alpine, glacial, temperate, and subtropical forests.In this immersive destination, the real luxury is in living and breathing inside the jungle. Every inch is waiting to be discovered. Here, you’ll encounter iconic four globally threatened mammals- Snow leopard, Serow, Himalayan Tahr, Musk Deer, three globally threatened birds- Western Tragopan, Koklas, cheer pheasants and 10% of the world’s known plant species. It’s a pristine environment where nature thrives in its rawest form.

In June 2014, the Great Himalayan National Park was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Committee granted the status to the park under the criteria of "outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation".

Tirthan Valley

It's a hidden gem of Himalayas. It's a jungle with life, I mean wildlife. There are great chances to observe wildlife along with great vistas when you trek towards Tirath, the source of Tirthan River. There are various other treks both in the Ecozone and core of this valley that can be experienced. It has something for everyone, be it any age or interest. Rolla Trek, Shilt Hut Trek-Rakhundi Top Trek, Nada Thach-Kobri Top Trek, Tirath Trek are some really good treks to experience the wilderness inside GHNP. Ecozone treks to Rangthar, Barchi Top, Kundri Top, Marhani also offer great vistas.

Rakhundi Top is a place from where almost 60% of the Park's area is visible.

Sainj Valley

Sainj is a must visit for people who want to love experiencing scenic beauty. It's a treat for the eyes to be here. It's a small yet beautiful valley, treks to Dhel, Lapah are really good. Rakhtisar trek is also a really good trek if you have a week’s time to dedicate. Sainj valley houses one of the most unique temples in Himachal, these are known as tower temples, constructed using locally available materials like wood and stone, these structures still stand strong after hundreds of years. Shangarh Village here is a must visit location in Sainj valley for its meadows and scenic beauty.

Jiwa Nal Valley

It's one of the least explored areas of GHNP and Himachal Pradesh. This valley lies alongside the Sainj Valley with Jiwa Nal river being the source of life here. The river is fed by a small pond, Sartoo, which in turn is recharged with glacial and snowmelt water. The river flows Westward to the village of Siund, where it joins the River Beas. Trekking in Jiwa Nal Valley begins at Siund, around 35 kms from Aut. Only people who have prior experience of trekking are advised to opt for it.

Parvati Valley

It's quite explored part of the GHNP and is famous among travelers and adventurers for its scenic beauty and treks. Parvati valley tour usually begins from Bhuntar and leads to Kasol, this is where the trek begins and can include destinations like Rashol, Grahan, Kheerganga, Malana, Tosh and Chalal.

There are more than 20 treks that one can experience in GHNP based on one's comfort, convenience, experience and interests. The duration of all GHNP treks varies from 2–3 days to 10-12 days.

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For detailed information on GHNP, please refer to the official website of GHNP.

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