Tirthan valley

Chalocha stage is not really mandatory since you can go straight from Rolla to Nada. But it is then a long and quite strenuous day. The classic itinerary involves a stay at Chalocha.
The way to Chalocha is not so obvious since it goes sometime through small bridges, wooden stairs and big rocks in the river bed.
It is better to leave Rolla in the morning to reach Chalocha for lunch time. Rolla is not so interesting compared to Chalocha. It is only a 3 hours hike.

You can spend your afternoon enjoying the riverside campsite of Chalocha. Many monkeys go down to the river to get fresh water from the river. We even have spotted the Common Leopard at Chalocha. Don't worry they do not attack humans. Enjoy your time, and get always ready with your camera for the unpredictable event. Have a comfortable evening with a good bonfire. Chalocha is definitively an awesome forested spot by the riverside.

There will be no transition today. From the river you have to climb a very steep trail winding in a dense forest. What an amazing feeling to get yourself at a higher altitude very fast and make the higher peaks of the GHNP out through the branches of oak and cedar trees. Have your lunch after 2 hours of climb.

It will take you about 3 more hours to reach Nada thach. After having climbed 1000 m you finally reach a more or less flat area, a large high altitude meadow, Nada thach. That is when you can observe the scenery around. The meadow is large, surrounded by beautiful forests and open to the higher part of the valley. You will love it.
The today's camp will be set up here.

Nada Thach is the basecamp for the hike to Kobri (the scenic top above the Tirthan valley) and an important step on the way to Tirth (the sources of Tirthan river). Follows the description of Tirth trek.
For today we have a relatively long but lovely trekking day.
After having climbed so much yesterday you enjoy some nice descent towards the river again. The trail is not easy. Every year it suffers from landslides and it is poorly maintained, so you progress slowly. But what an adventure !

After reaching the Tirthan river again (at a much higher altitude) you continue following the riverbank. The landscape gradually changes. As far as you progress you enter the realm of higher altitude ecosystems. Between two steps, keep your eyes open, the place is very wild and may offers you great opportunities for seeing large mammals.
Majhoni is reached in the afternoon. Spend your evening in this very special environment and feel the excitment of approaching Tirth !

You will be full of energy today as the motivation to reach Tirth is huge !
The natural energy of the valley helps even more ! Do not forget that you are in a part of the Himalayas which is so much respected and venerated for centuries ! This morning you cross the treeline. No more forests but bushes and then high altitude pastures.
Try to reach the Tirth hut for your lunch, so that you have complete freedom in the afternoon.

After your lunch, the best place to go is called "Saketi", a sacred place from where the Tirthan river originates. It is a large swamp covered with wild herbs & flowers and on which the river waves beautifully. The scenery is absolutely magnificent. The peaks around Tirth are all above 5000 m and carry huge hanging glaciers.
The place is also known for its population of blue sheeps, Ibex, Himalayan Tahr and Snow Leopards. Enjoy !
Before the sunset you need to be back at the Tirth hut where the staff has set up the camp and prepared your snacks and diner.

You pack up everyting after breakfast and go back on the same way toward Nada Thach.

You won't have enough time to reach Nada today. Just before the climb to Nada there is a cozy campsite by riverside, Shankha Thach, where you will spend the night.

Today you will have a choice of two different ways to reach Chalocha.
The "normal" way goes via Nada Thach again. This involves a climb before going down again to Chalocha. The other way is a shortcut that remains by the riverside. The logic would tell that the riverside is the best option, but the trail is quite uncertain and have some difficult streches. Not sure about your ability to deal with exposed terrain ? Opt for Nada.
Climb to Nada where you can have you lunch.

You will be 3 times faster reaching Chalocha from Nada compared to the ascent. Camp at Chalocha

This last day will take you directly from Chalocha to Gushaini. In the morning you will reach Rolla where you can have your lunch.

Last descent upto Gushaini. You will be taken to your guesthouse/homestay when you reach.