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Women Special Weekend Tour to the Tirthan valley
Embark on a Women Special Trek along with your dearest female friends in the Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, led by the local women of the Tirthan valley in the Himachal Pradesh.
Himalayan Ecotourism is announcing ‘Women Special Weekend Tours’ to the Tirthan valley. These tours are operational from April to June and October to November. Tirthan valley is a hidden gem of the Himalayas, it’s safe and easily accessible making it a great option for women groups and solo woman travelers.
Our package is an all-inclusive package including a 02 day trek to the Rolla campsite, in the Great Himalayan National Park which is ideal for beginners and those short on time. We also provide an all-inclusive package with the camping at Rolla for those who are interested in comfortable tour experience.
Our women trek leaders are well equipped in terms of knowledge and practical expertise to make your trek experience memorable. We train local women to become trek leaders, empower them with leadership skills and opportunities.
Women Special tour map
MAP OF THE ITINERARY
With the location of the night stays and some of the major activities.
Women Special Tour – a detailed itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in the Tirthan Valley
Today, you will arrive in the village Bhiyar of the Tirthan valley. Enjoy beautiful views of the Great Himalayan National Park and freshen up.
We can go and hike to Chehni Kothi, the tallest tower of Himachal and a marvelous example of Kath-Khuni architecture. The duration of the hike should be around 2-3 hours.
Back at the homestay, spend a relaxing evening with your friends. Dinner will be served.
Spend overnight in the homestay.
Chehni Kothi
A gentle hike leading to the tallest tower in Himachal
40 mins
Homestay
Altitude max: 2100 m
Altitude night: 2000 m
Day 2
Trek to Rolla campsite
After breakfast, you will leave for the trek. The jeep reaches till Ropa village. After meeting your trek staff, you follow the path giving way to the remote villages of the ecozone.
After around 2 hours of trail hike you reach Mobile point, where you may consider having your lunch overlooking snowy peaks. From here, Park gate is only an hour away. As you cross the park gate you are in the realm of Nature.
On your way to Rolla, you will only come across one old wood house where lives the last inhabitant of the Park, Nanni, an old lady who refused to leave the place. Ahead of Nanni’s house the path gets narrower and forest will become denser. You can enjoy the diversity of plants and tree species. After hiking for half-an hour from the park gate you will reach the Rolla huts and campsite.
Once the tents are pitched you will receive your evening tea & snacks, and enjoy the riverside location of the camp. During the evening time, at the river bank you may encounter wildlife coming to drink water from the river. It is common to see Goral (A Himalayan sheep), monkeys and langurs, but even leopards have been spotted ! Overnight will be spent under the tents.
On the way to the park gate
Get closer the wilderness of the National Park
Travel time : 01 Hour
Under Tents
Altitude max: 2100 m
Altitude night: 2100 m
Day 3
Trek ends
Wake up with the sound of the Tirthan river. After breakfast everything is packed and you have time to enjoy the place. No hurry, you can have packed lunch on your way back. Spend a refreshing time by the Tirthan river. You go down via the same way and reach Ropa village in about 2 hours. At Ropa, you may have tea and snacks. Trek ends.
You may end your tour here and we will arrange your transport to Banjar.
If you wish to extend your tour, you will be taken to your riverside homestay to spend a night with bonfire.
Rolla campsite
An amazing riverside campsite
Travel time : 30 mins
Homestay
Altitude max : 1500 m
Altitude night : 1500 m
Day 4
Departure
Today, have your breakfast early and get ready for check-out.
We will take you to Jalori Pass – a high mountain pass offering 360 degree view of the Himalayas. If possible, you can do a short 2-3 hour hike to either Serolsar lake or Raghupur fort. After spending time at Jalori Pass, have your lunch in Jibhi.
Then, we drop you to Banjar, which marks an end to your memorable tour.
Jalori Pass
Enjoy breathtaking view
Travel time : 01 Hour
No stay
Altitude max : 3290 m
Altitude night : 0 m
Best time to go on a Women Special Tour
JAN
Avoid
FEB
Avoid
MAR
You may go
APR
Good to go
MAY
Best time to go
JUN
Best time to go
JUL
You may go
AUG
Avoid
SEP
You may go
OCT
Best time to go
NOV
Best time to go
DEC
You may go
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We are excellent at taking you in the Himalayan wilderness in a responsible way
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Photos of our Women's Special Trek
Itinerary
Arrival in Tirthan Valley - Chehni Kothi Hike
- Meet and Greet in Banjar
- Hike to Chehni Kothi
- Evening relax and unwind
Trek to Rolla campsite
- Trail hike begins
- Packed lunch at Mobile point
- Spend evening at Rolla campsite
Trek ends
- Start descend
- Enjoy tea and snacks at Ropa
- Either depart to Banjar or Relax at your riverside homestay
Jalori Pass - Departure
- Breakfast and checkout
- Jalori pass
- Enjoy lunch at Jibhi and drop at Banjar
Optional Tour Itinerary (without camping)
Day 1 : Arrival in the Tirthan valley - Chehni Kothi Hike
Today, you will arrive in the village Bhiyar. As soon as you have freshen up, you can go for a hike to Chehni Kothi, the tallest tower in Himachal Pradesh and a great example of Kath-Khuni architecture.You can relax in the evening and have dinner. Overnight at homestay.
Day 2 : Jalori Pass
Post breakfast, we will take you to Jalori Pass – a high mountain pass which offers 360 degree view. From here, you can choose to go for a short hike either to Raghupur Fort or Serolsar Lake. Post hike, you will have lunch on the way in Jibhi. Relax at the homestay in the evening and have dinner. Overnight at Homestay.
Day 03 : The Park Gate Hike
Post breakfast, today you will check out from your homestay. And, we will take you for a day hike to the Great Himalayan National Park Gate. It is approx 06-07 hours hike. You will have packed lunch on the way at Mobile point overlooking the beautiful Tirthan valley and snowy peaks. After trek, you will check into your riverside homestay for the night. Relax and have dinner. Overnight at Riverside homestay.
Day 04 : Chhoie waterfall Hike
Today, have breakfast and then we take you to Chhoie waterfall hike. It is a short and easy trail leading to a beautiful waterfall. Spend some refreshing time in the pond. Return back to your homestay and check out. We will drop you at Banjar. Tour ends.
Gallery
Photos of our Women's Special Trek
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Fixed departures
Our 2024-2025 Women Special Tours can be arranged every weekend as per below :- Autumn Tours are operational from October 5th to November 23rd 2024
- Summer Tours are operational from April 5th to June 24th 2025
| Autumn 2024 | |
|---|---|
| Trip No | Dates |
| A1 | 5 Oct to 8 Oct |
| A2 | 12 Oct to 15 Oct |
| A3 | 19 Oct to 22 Oct |
| A4 | 26 Oct to 29 Oct |
| A5 | 2 Nov to 5 Nov |
| A6 | 9 Nov to 12 Nov |
| A7 | 16 Nov to 19 Nov |
| A8 | 23 Nov to 26 Nov |
| Summer 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Trip No | Dates |
| S1 | 5 Apr to 8 Apr |
| S2 | 12 Apr to 15 Apr |
| S3 | 19 Apr to 22 Apr |
| S4 | 26 Apr to 29 Apr |
| S5 | 3 May to 6 May |
| S6 | 10 May to 13 May |
| S7 | 17 May to 20 May |
| S8 | 24 May to 27 May |
| S9 | 31 May to 3 Jun |
| S10 | 7 Jun to 10 Jun |
| S11 | 14 Jun to 17 Jun |
| S12 | 21 Jun to 24 Jun |
Women Tour in the Tirthan Valley - Package price
- The price of the 4 day (with camping) package is 16,990 INR per person.
- The price of the 3 day (with camping) package is 12,650 INR per person.
- The price of the 4 day (without camping) package is 10,000 INR per person.
- The price of the 3 day (without camping) package is 6,500 INR per person.
Inclusions
- All night stays in home-stay on twin sharing basis
- Lunch on first day to lunch on last day
- Local road transportations and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
- Camping at Rolla with permit, high quality equipment and the support of our experienced women guides (only for the package with camping)
- GST
Does not include
- Any travel cost to & fro Banjar
- Additional activities other than what is included
- Travel/Medical insurance
- Any costs arising from natural calamities, unexpected weather conditions, administrative decisions (such as temporary closures of national parks), or any other unforeseen events beyond our control.
- Tips to our staff
Camille
This Women trek was a great experience for everyone. The trek is relatively easy, and the scenery in the Tirthan valley is absolutely magical. Going along the Tirthan river, we arrived at our camp by the end of the afternoon. Our women guides set up the entire camp and cooked for us. The best food I’ve ever had in India! They always made sure we had everything we needed, and I felt like a guest staying at their home. We also had a lot of time to share with them and we were able to talk about lots of things. This experience wasn’t just a trek in the Great Himalayan National Park, but an unforgettable human adventure. I’d recommend it to any woman willing to discover the Great Himalayan National Park in a safe and comfortable way !
June 10, 2024 at 11:22 am
Shubha Tiwari
What a fun, safe and empowering experience to trek with all women group of guides. It felt like a family picnic with lots and lots of tasty food and such homely experience along with beautiful nature.
June 25, 2024 at 4:31 pm
Khushboo Bansal
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It was a very fun and refreshing experience. Felt very comfortable around th group of women guides. Their jolly nature never created a dull moment. The food was delicious! Would love to come back and go on more treks with them.
June 26, 2024 at 11:34 am