Great Himalayan National Park
UNESCO World Heritage. India's most biodiverse Himalayan park — and almost nobody goes.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh · 5 days · Groups of 6–10
Highlights
- →GHNP core zone — restricted access, zero tourism, maximum wilderness
- →Western Himalayan tahr, snow leopard territory, Himalayan monal
- →Tirthan River inside the park — crystal clear, cold, perfect
- →Shilt Hut campsite — only accessible with authorized guide permit
- →UNESCO World Heritage — one of Asia's last intact Himalayan ecosystems
- →Stars with zero light pollution — inside the buffer zone
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Bhuntar → Gushaini
Entry village to GHNP. Orientation, permit check.
Gushaini → Rolla (buffer zone)
Enter park buffer. Tirthan River walk. First wildlife spotting.
Rolla → Shilt Hut (core zone)
Core zone entry with authorized guide. High forest trail. Shilt Hut camp.
Shilt Hut: wildlife observation + alpine meadow
Full day in the core zone. Early morning wildlife observation. Afternoon alpine meadow walk.
Descend → Drive: Gushaini → Bhuntar
Exit the park. Drive back.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear + GHNP authorized permits
- ✓Certified GHNP nature guide (mandatory for core zone)
- ✓Transport: Bhuntar to park entry and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Bhuntar
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is there a guarantee of seeing wildlife?
No — this is a wild, undisturbed ecosystem, not a safari park. But the Himalayan monal (pheasant) and various raptors are very commonly seen. Larger mammals are possible.
Logistics
Meeting point
Bhuntar Airport / Kullu Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Bhuntar Airport / Kullu Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
16 years
Fitness required
Moderate — some elevation in core zone
Starting from
₹16,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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