5 Best Places to Visit in Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh

By - April 12, 2024 - Himachal Pradesh, Places to Visit

Tirthan valley is full of adventures and is well blessed by nature for greenery and scenic sights. This is in Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, and gets its name from the river Tirthan. If you want to have valuable time, with no crowd, completely calm and quiet, you must go to Tirthan Valley.

There are many things to do here for fun like trekking, fishing, discovering new places, or not doing anything, just relaxing and watching the beauty nature has given this valley and the Wildlife. As an offbeat destination, Himachal Pradesh has become quite popular.

And what makes it most unique is the beauty of nature in its raw form. Because these are some less-visited valleys, the trees and flowers and lakes and waterfalls remain untouched by humans. And if we talk about some of the places, you must not forget while visiting Tirthan Valley. Great Himalayan National Park tops the list.

Here are Top 5 Places to Visit in Tirthan Valley:

1. Great Himalayan National Park

This national park is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is one of the most pretty places you could have visited, full of mesmerizing plants and animals, greenery, and the beauty of nature. Moreover, you will also be able to see many birds of different species. And what makes it more unique is its location.

At the junction of Jiwa Nal, Parvati, Tirthan, and Sainj, i.e., four valleys, Great Himalayan National Park is located. Within this park, many villages are there to be explored. You will be able to know about the cultures and traditions of the locals. Read Also: 10 Best Places to Visit in Kullu

Best Time to Visit: May to June and September to November

Location: The national park is at the crossover junction of four valleys with Tirthan in Himachal Pradesh and is open for 24 hours.

Things to Do:

  • Explore the diverse flora and fauna of the park.
  • Trekking and camping in the pristine Himalayan surroundings.
  • Bird watching to spot various Himalayan bird species.

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2. Serolsar Lake

The lake’s clear water, the small herbs and the thick oaks trees surrounding the lake, and the overall exquisite are quite captivating. The water of this Serolsar lake is believed to have medicinal properties.

Having a walk near the lake in the woods of oak, or just doing nothing and sitting near the lake and watching the beautiful water, and the real trees and their image in the water. A temple of Budhi Nagin, the goddess of the forest near the lake, and many people visit the temple. It is only five km away from the Jalori Pass. Read Also: Top 20 places to visit in Himachal Pradesh

Best Time to Visit: April to June and September to November

Location: It is about 5km from Jalori Pass and safe to hike in the summer season.

Things to Do:

  • Trek to the lake through dense forests and scenic trails.
  • Enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the lake.
  • Camping near the lake under the starlit sky.
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3. Jalori Pass

Jalori pass is famously known as Jalori Jot too. It is quite a high place, approximately 10,800 feet above sea level. This is one of the beauties untouched by humans. So, you will find nature in its purest form here. It is the perfect place for trekking and enjoying the artistry of nature.

This place seems no less than a beautiful painting full of numerous coniferous trees, ferns, wild roses, and Iris flowers. This pass is in between the towns of Kullu and Shimla.

Best Time to Visit: May to June and September to November

Location: Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India

Things to Do:

  • Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
  • Trekking and hiking in the nearby areas.
  • Visit the temple of Jalori Mata near the pass.

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4. River Tirthan

The valley Tirthan got its name from the river Tirthan. Through the middle of the forest, this river passes. It is soothing and calming to hear the flowing river’s sound and the splashing water on the small rocks near the bank.

The river is full of fish like Rainbow trouts and brown trouts, and many other fishes, making it a perfect fishing place. If you want to go fishing or play with water or only silently hear the music of rivers and birds chirping and sounds of leaves and winds play, this is heaven for you.

Best Time to Visit: March to June and September to November

Location: Tirthan Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India

Things to Do:

  • Angling and trout fishing in the river.
  • Trekking along the riverbanks.
  • Camping and bonfires by the riverside.

5. Chhoie Waterfall

Also famous as Sai Ropa waterfall, this Chhoie Waterfall is calm, beautiful, and charismatic. The beauty of this place can’t be bound in words. If you admire the natural beauty, you must visit here once will not quench your thirst.

Reaching this waterfall is adventurous in itself as you will have to go through a trekking trail from Gai Dhar village. And this trekking trail will end in such a beautiful sight that you will get wholly captivated. Read Also: 10 Famous Waterfalls in Himachal Pradesh You Must Visit.

Best Time to Visit: July to October

Location: Chhoie waterfall is the last point through the trekking trail from Gai Dhar village.

Things to Do:

  • Trekking to the waterfall through picturesque landscapes.
  • Picnicking and relaxing by the waterfall.
  • Photography to capture the beauty of the waterfall and its surroundings.

Conclusion

More than these, there are many other beauties in this valley to see and fall in love with, like Raghupur Fort, Jibhi, Gaidhar Waterfall, and Shringa Rishi Temple.

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