Tirthan Valley & Jalori Pass
Kangra → Mandi → Jibhi → Gushaini → Jalori Pass
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Things to do in Tirthan valley
A quiet river valley of wooden homestays at the edge of the Great Himalayan National Park.
1,600 m
Kullu district
about 230 km from Gaggal Airport
The Tirthan river comes down out of the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the valley along it has stayed small and green. You'll find homestays built in the old Kullu style, apple orchards, and trout in the river.
Over the ridge is the Jibhi valley, and above that Jalori Pass, from where an easy forest walk leads to Serolsar lake.
Things to do in Tirthan Valley
- Great Himalayan National Park: Day walks from Gushaini; longer treks need permits.
- Jalori Pass: About 3,120 m, with big views and a small temple.
- Serolsar lake: An easy 5 km forest walk from Jalori.
- Chhoie waterfall: A short walk near Jibhi.
- Raghupur fort: Ruins and meadows, about 3 km from Jalori in the other direction.
How to reach Tirthan Valley
Turn off the Mandi–Kullu highway at Aut, then go via Banjar. About 220 km from Dharamshala; Bhuntar airport is about 55 km away.
Best time to visit Tirthan Valley
March to June and September to November. Jalori Pass is often snowbound from December to February.
Where to stay
Riverside homestays at Gushaini and Nagini, and cottages at Jibhi.
Tirthan Valley: questions
Tirthan or Jibhi, where should I stay?
Tirthan (Gushaini) for the river and national park walks; Jibhi for forest cottages and easy access to Jalori Pass. They are about 30 minutes apart.
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