Tirthan Valley & Jalori Pass tour package

4 days · 3 nights Hills & valleysCouples Up to 3,120 m Private tour

Wooden homestays by a trout river, the edge of the Great Himalayan National Park, and a forest walk from Jalori Pass to a quiet lake.

Duration
4D / 3N
Highest point
3,120 m
Distance
About 460 km
Best time
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

About this trip

The Tirthan and Jibhi valleys sit in the Banjar area of Kullu district, a turn off the Manali highway that most traffic never takes. Here you'll find old wooden houses with slate roofs, apple orchards, and the clear Tirthan river.

Upstream is the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can walk the lower trails from Gushaini without a long expedition. Above Jibhi the road climbs to Jalori Pass at about 3,120 metres, where an easy 5 km forest trail leads to Serolsar lake and its small temple.

This is a slow trip for people who want quiet: homestays rather than hotels, river sounds at night, and short walks rather than long drives once you arrive.

Highlights

  • Riverside homestays at Gushaini and Jibhi
  • Great Himalayan National Park trails
  • Jalori Pass and the Serolsar lake walk
  • Chhoie waterfall near Jibhi
  • Old Kullu-style wooden architecture

Altitude on the route

m 0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 733 Kangra 760 Mandi 1,600 Gushaini 1,900 Jibhi 3,120 Jalori Pass
Kangra 733 m, Mandi 760 m, Gushaini 1,600 m, Jibhi 1,900 m, Jalori Pass 3,120 m

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Kangra to Tirthan

    Drive via Mandi and the Aut tunnel, then turn off to Banjar and the Tirthan valley (6–7 hours).

  2. Day 2

    Tirthan and the national park

    A gentle walk along the river towards the GHNP gate, trout farms and village paths around Gushaini.

  3. Day 3

    Jalori Pass and Serolsar lake

    Drive up to Jalori Pass and walk about 5 km through oak forest to Serolsar lake. Back to Jibhi for the night, with a stop at Chhoie waterfall.

  4. Day 4

    Back to Kangra

    Drive back via Banjar and Mandi to Kangra, Dharamshala or Gaggal.

Included

  • 3 nights in homestays or cottages, twin sharing
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Private cab for the full trip
  • Tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

  • National park entry and guide fees
  • Lunch
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Jalori in winter

Jalori Pass usually gets snow from December to February and the road can close. We swap in other walks in those months.

Narrow roads

The road from Banjar to Jibhi and Jalori is narrow and steep. We send small SUVs or sedans with drivers who know it.

Stay, pickup and who it suits

Where you stay
Family-run homestays and wooden cottages by the river.
Pickup points
Kangra, Gaggal Airport, Dharamshala, Palampur or Bhuntar airport
Best for
Couples, writers, birdwatchers and families who want calm over sightseeing.

Tirthan Valley & Jalori Pass: questions

How far is Tirthan valley from Dharamshala?

About 220 km by road via Mandi and the Aut tunnel, roughly 6–7 hours.

Is Jalori Pass open in winter?

Often not. Snow usually closes Jalori Pass for periods between December and February.

Do I need a permit for the Great Himalayan National Park?

Short walks near the park gates need only an entry ticket. Longer treks inside the park need permits and a registered guide, which we can arrange.

Getting there by taxi

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