Places to visit in Tirthan Valley

What to see in Tirthan Valley - The natural beauty and peace of the valley is what the majority of the people come looking for. There is no denying the fact that some of the most visited tourist destinations of our country like Shimla, Manali, and Mussorie are now also the most crowded ones. The number of people visiting increases by each passing year which is also making a trip here a bit expensive. Due to this, places closer to these destinations have now started to receive a lot of tourists as well. The same is the case with Tirthan Valley. With Manali getting crowded each year now, a lot of people avoid traveling there and would rather spend some time in nearby areas like Tirthan Valley or Sainj Valley. The very fact that Tirthan is still considered an offbeat place and has not turned into a touristy, commercial destination is probably the biggest attraction of the Valley. Places to Visit in Tirthan Valley:- With that being said, there are definitely some places that are worthy of note. Mentioned below is a list of tourist attractions in Tirthan Valley and the areas nearby. I will first list down the places and then provide a little information on each one of them. After places, I will then move on to list down some of the fun activities that you can enjoy during your trip to the valley. Great Himalayan National Park Jalori Pass Seruvalsar Lake (Sirolsar lake) Budhi Nagin Temple Raghupur Fort Chehni Kothi Shringa Rishi Temple Confluence of Tirthan and Flachan rivers Confluence of Sainj and Tirthan rivers Gaidhar Waterfall Chhoie waterfall / Sai Ropa Waterfall Unnamed Waterfalls near Jibhi Great Himalayan National Park The four valleys of Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, and Parvati region come together to form this amazingly scenic location called The Great Himalayan National Park which is now also a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. Spread over an area of 754 square kilometers and at an average altitude of around 1500 to 6000 meters, this park was established in 1984 and is home to more than 375 species of fauna, 31 species of mammals, and 181 species of birds. There are numerous villages inside the park and a trip here will not only give you a taste of natural beauty and wildlife but also the local culture of the people of remote Himachal. The park is a true delight for anyone with even slightest of interest in photography, wildlife, bird watching, trekking or camping.