4-Day Pakhadi Trek in Great Himalayan National Park with Stargazing

4 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Brace yourself for a 4-day hike to Pakhadi, an offbeat trek in the valley of Great Himalayan National Park. Explore the eco-zone villages of Ropa, spot many exq...

Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Tirthan Valley, Great Himalayan National Park · Languages: English

Know before you go: Absolute prohibitions within GHNP.; No firearms, weapons, bows and arrows, or firecrackers.; No kindling fires (except cooking fires) or smoking.; No shouting, teasing, or chasing wild animals.; No molesting or feeding animals.; No electronic radios, tape recorders, or speakers (except within a rest house and only at a low pitch).; No parties.; No fishing or hunting.; No damaging or removal of any wildlife, tree, display signs, or the boundary marks of the park/sanctuary.

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What's Included

Porters and cooks.
Breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner on all days.
4-man dome tents.
Sleeping bags with liner (sanitized).
Sleeping foam mats.
Power banks.
Toilet tent with toiletries.
Bluetooth speaker.
Binoculars and telescope.
Rain jackets.
Water purifier.
Other necessary trekking and camping equipment.
Travel kit by Bamboo India.
Restroom and breakfast on arrival.
Personal and tent permit fee.

Not Included

Other transportation (flight/train/bus/taxi) costs are not included.
Lodging outside GHNP.
Dinner on the last day of the trek is not included.
Tips for any staff.
Other expenses are not covered in the inclusions mentioned above.

Itinerary

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Day 01

Ropa to Scorcha through Eco-Zone Villages

Walk through the eco-zone villages of Ropa, with a gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek. Walk through the eco-zone villages of Ropa, with a gentle gradient at the beginning of the trek. Eat lunch en route to Scorcha, along with fresh local fruits and chocolates. Eat lunch en route to Scorcha, along with fresh local fruits and chocolates. Savour high tea on reaching Scorcha: tea/coffee and biscuits. Savour high tea on reaching Scorcha: tea/coffee and biscuits. Light a bonfire for all. Light a bonfire for all. Enjoy vibrant interaction with the team by listening to vivid experiences or witnessing pleasant local 'Natti' dance performances that fill the heart with joy. Enjoy vibrant interaction with the team by listening to vivid experiences or witnessing pleasant local 'Natti' dance performances that fill the heart with joy. Sit down for dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish. Sit down for dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.
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Day 02

Scorcha to Pakhadi Meadow Trek

Wake up and eat breakfast: paratha, bread, jam-butter, tea/coffee/milk, and fresh fruits/eggs. Wake up and eat breakfast: paratha, bread, jam-butter, tea/coffee/milk, and fresh fruits/eggs. Begin hiking. It is better to leave Scorcha in the morning to reach Pakhadi by lunchtime. It is a 3-4 hour hike, and bird lovers can spot many exquisite species of birds. Begin hiking. It is better to leave Scorcha in the morning to reach Pakhadi by lunchtime. It is a 3-4 hour hike, and bird lovers can spot many exquisite species of birds. Stop and eat your packed lunch of roti-sabzi, pickle, and salad on reaching Pakhadi, where the forest gives way to a large meadow. Without the trees, the view becomes clear and lets you discover the Tirthan Valley and some very beautiful peaks of more than 4000 m in height. Another interesting fact about the area is that shepherds use it as pastureland for their cattle. Stop and eat your packed lunch of roti-sabzi, pickle, and salad on reaching Pakhadi, where the forest gives way to a large meadow. Without the trees, the view becomes clear and lets you discover the Tirthan Valley and some very beautiful peaks of more than 4000 m in height. Another interesting fact about the area is that shepherds use it as pastureland for their cattle. Relish high tea on reaching Pakhadi: snacks, tea/coffee and biscuits. Relish high tea on reaching Pakhadi: snacks, tea/coffee and biscuits. Light up a bonfire for all and enjoy stargazing through our telescope. Light up a bonfire for all and enjoy stargazing through our telescope. Eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish. Eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.
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Day 03

Sunrise at Pakhadi and Descent to Scorcha

Eat breakfast at the campsite. Eat breakfast at the campsite. Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn't miss. Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn't miss. Start descending to Scorcha today and eat your packed lunch en route to Scorcha. Start descending to Scorcha today and eat your packed lunch en route to Scorcha. Savour high tea on reaching the campsite: snacks, tea/coffee and biscuits. Savour high tea on reaching the campsite: snacks, tea/coffee and biscuits. Enjoy playing cards and board games that we carry while sitting around a bonfire. Enjoy playing cards and board games that we carry while sitting around a bonfire. Sit and eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish. Sit and eat dinner around a bonfire with starters, a main course, and a sweet dish.
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Day 04

Scorcha to Gushaini via Ropa

Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn't miss. Observe a beautiful sunrise over the GHNP peaks. Observe the birds early in the morning. The changing colours of the sky are another treat you shouldn't miss. Eat breakfast, and then the camp is packed. Eat breakfast, and then the camp is packed. Go down to Ropa, where you have your warm lunch by the riverside. The trek ends. Go down to Ropa, where you have your warm lunch by the riverside. The trek ends.