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Ecotourism, also known as
ecological tourism, is a
form of tourism that
appeals to ecologically
and socially conscious
individuals. Generally
speaking, ecotourism
focuses on volunteering,
personal growth, and
learning new ways to live
on the planet. It
typically involves travel
to destinations where
flora, fauna, and cultural
heritage are the primary
attractions.
Responsible ecotourism
includes programs that
minimize the negative
aspects of conventional
tourism on the environment
and enhance the cultural
integrity of local people.
Therefore, in addition to
evaluating environmental
and cultural factors, an
integral part of
ecotourism is the
promotion of recycling,
energy efficiency, water
conservation, and creation
of economic opportunities
for the local communities.
Eco
Tours to Great Himalayan
National Park
Five
Day Sainj Valley Trek
Day 1: Neuli
(1500 m altitude) - Shakti
(2100 m altitude). Night
at Shakti Trekkers' Camp.
Moderate ascent. Distance:
22 Kms.
Day 2: Shakti
to campsite at Lower
Meadow Bridge in Homkhani
Forest (2800 m). Moderate
through dense forest,
walnut trees, medicinal
herbs, etc. Distance: 6
Kms.
Day 3: Rest Day
at lower Meadow. Day
excursion.
Day 4: Return
to Shakti.
Day 5: Return
to Neuli.
Total
Distance: 56 km (round
trip).
De-Tour:
Neuli To Dhel (3737 m) -
Heavy moderate through
dense forest up to
beautiful high and wide
meadow. Great vistas and
opportunities for
observing wildlife.
Distance:
Neuli to Dhel round-trip:
66 kms.
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Tirthan Valley Trek
Day 1: Gushaini
(1500m) to Rolla (2100m):
Walk through Ecozone of
GHNP. Gentle gradient at
the beginning of trek.
Distance: 10 kms.
Day 2: Rolla to
Nada (3300m) Thach:
Moderate to strenuous
climb through oak and
conifer forests. A
prominent tree god near
Chalocha (2450 m) from
where the climb starts.
Possible sightings of
Himalayan Tahr or Black
Bear. Nada thatch (meadow)
very good for bird
watching. Distance: 12
kms.
Day 3: Nada
Thach to Majhoni (3800m):
Gradual to steep descent
through forests. Distance:
12 kms.
Day 4: Majhoni
to Tirath (4000m) and back
Majhoni: Moderate gradient
leading into the vast
meadow of Tirath Offering
views of magnificent
mountain panoramas. Tirath,
the origin of Tirthan
River has a glacial lake
which is sacred to the
villagers of Tirthan
valley. Vegetation is
stunted showing influence
of extreme cold
temperatures. Distance: 8
kms.
Day 5: Trek
from Majhoni to Nada Thach.
Distance: 12 kms.
Day 6: Rest day
at Nada go for Bird
watching.
Day 7: Nada
Thatch to Rolla-descent.
Distance: 12 km.
Day 8: Rolla to
Gushaini. Distance: 10 km.
Total
Distance: 76 kms.
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Sainj-Tirthan Valley Trek
A
eight-day trek crossing
two valleys. Moderate to
strenuous. Experience the
transitions between two
magnificent valleys.
Day 1: Neuli
(1500 m) to Shakti (2100
m). Night at Park
accommodation. Moderate
ascent. Distance: 22 km
Day 2: Shakti
to Dhel (3737 m)
Heavy-moderate ascent
through dense forest,
walnut trees, medicinal
herbs, etc. Distance: 11
kms.
Day 3 and 4:
Rest days at Dehl. Day
hikes to Jogni (outdoor
prayer sites). Fabulous
sunrises and sunsets.
Early morning hikes with
opportunities to observe
wildlife (Red Fox,
Himalayan Tahrs) Distance:
4 to 6 kms.
Day 5: Dehl to
Guntrao (3500 m):
Strenuous. Moving to
higher elevations (4120
meters). Difficult trail
for more than one hour
through very narrow path
with sheer drops of 200
meters. Good chance of
seeing Himalayan Tahr. A
long day on the trail.
Must be in very good
shape, but worth the
effort. Distance: 15 kms.
Day 6: Rest Day
at Guntrao: Early morning
opportunities for
observing Himalayan Tahr
and Musk deer.
Day 7: Guntrao
to Shilt (3100 m).
Moderate up and down. Lush
bamboo forests, streams
and waterfalls. Shilt
campsite offers
opportunities for evening
wildlife. Distance: 16
kms.
Day 8: Shilt to
Gushaini. Steep descent
through dense forests.
Exiting GHNP into Ecozone.
Distance: 15 kms.
Note: A
reverse route of the above
trek is also popular.
Distance
from Neuli to Gushaini:
About 85 kms.
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Gushaini / Shilt Hut Trek
Easy to
Moderate three day hike
from Ecozone
into Park.
Day 1: Gushaini
(1500 m) to Rolla (2100
m). Entry into Park. Easy
day. Distance: 9 kms.
Day 2: Rolla to
Shilt Hut (3100 m): side
trip to Chhordwari
waterfall and bamboo
forest. Distance: 7 kms.
Day 3: Shilt to
Gushaini: Return.
Total
Distance: 30 kms.
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