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A Note on Responsible Travel in Tirthan
As a traveler, you can assist with the sustainable development of the GHNP ecozone and can help alleviate poverty by supporting community-based tourism. Here are five things that you can do to help out while traveling in Tirthan Valley
1. Eat Local food – Purchasing fresh foods in the market and eating local dishes ensures that your money stays local and supports farmers.
2. Purchase local crafts - Purchasing handicrafts in markets or villages directly supports local artisans and their traditional crafts.
3. Use local guides – Taking a village guide and/or a local guide from town will make your trip more enjoyable and will help employ local people. Inquire about packaged tours that include local guides, local food and local accommodation.
4. Stay overnight in villages – Staying overnight in a village as part of an organized tour provides a genuine experience with Himalayan culture and Seraji people. Remember to compensate villagers for accommodation and for food and to visit villages with a local guide.
5. Visit National Protected Areas – Visiting the GHNP area can help generate income and awareness to support the protection of threatened wildlife and forest ecosystems.
In addition, we recommend that you click on the Do’s and Don’ts to learn about what you can do to minimize negative impacts on Tirthan culture and the environment.
SEASONS
Tourists mainly come to GHNP in the spring and fall months. Other seasonal aspects of visitation and use are outlined in the table below.
Dec-May Trekking in villages and lower areas of the park possible. Wildlife in low altitudes. Several local festivals. March-May Treks to various parts of the GHNP Possible. This is the most ideal season to visit the Tirthan Valley . Plenty of activities and everything possible . Check out the activity Chart . Mushroom collection season. Pheasant mating/egg-laying. Beginning of hot season in plains; school holidays and hence school groups are most welcome. May-June Trekking to alpine areas possible. Warm and Hot, clear weather. June-Oct Commercial plant collection. Migratory livestock herds in high altitudes. Jul-Aug Monsoon season limits visibility. Alpine areas and high passes accessible, although there is increased trail danger from intense rainfall. Sept-Nov Best season overall. Trekking to park interior, alpine areas and over high passes possible. Clear skies, mild temperatures. Good fishing.
Entry Permits to the GHNP in the Tirthan
Requirement of entry permits. These are issued at the range office in Larji (for Jivan Nala), in Sainj (for the upper Sainj Valley) and in Sai Ropa (for the Tirthan Valley). A nominal fee (IR 30/Indian/day, IR 200/foreigners/day) is charged. Additional fees are levied for the use of still and video cameras. Tourists are also required to indicate on the permit the reason(s) for their excursion.
As a traveler, you can assist with the sustainable development of the GHNP ecozone and can help alleviate poverty by supporting community-based tourism. Here are five things that you can do to help out while traveling in Tirthan Valley
1. Eat Local food – Purchasing fresh foods in the market and eating local dishes ensures that your money stays local and supports farmers.
2. Purchase local crafts - Purchasing handicrafts in markets or villages directly supports local artisans and their traditional crafts.
3. Use local guides – Taking a village guide and/or a local guide from town will make your trip more enjoyable and will help employ local people. Inquire about packaged tours that include local guides, local food and local accommodation.
4. Stay overnight in villages – Staying overnight in a village as part of an organized tour provides a genuine experience with Himalayan culture and Seraji people. Remember to compensate villagers for accommodation and for food and to visit villages with a local guide.
5. Visit National Protected Areas – Visiting the GHNP area can help generate income and awareness to support the protection of threatened wildlife and forest ecosystems.
In addition, we recommend that you click on the Do’s and Don’ts to learn about what you can do to minimize negative impacts on Tirthan culture and the environment.
SEASONS
Tourists mainly come to GHNP in the spring and fall months. Other seasonal aspects of visitation and use are outlined in the table below.
Dec-May Trekking in villages and lower areas of the park possible. Wildlife in low altitudes. Several local festivals. March-May Treks to various parts of the GHNP Possible. This is the most ideal season to visit the Tirthan Valley . Plenty of activities and everything possible . Check out the activity Chart . Mushroom collection season. Pheasant mating/egg-laying. Beginning of hot season in plains; school holidays and hence school groups are most welcome. May-June Trekking to alpine areas possible. Warm and Hot, clear weather. June-Oct Commercial plant collection. Migratory livestock herds in high altitudes. Jul-Aug Monsoon season limits visibility. Alpine areas and high passes accessible, although there is increased trail danger from intense rainfall. Sept-Nov Best season overall. Trekking to park interior, alpine areas and over high passes possible. Clear skies, mild temperatures. Good fishing.
Entry Permits to the GHNP in the Tirthan
Requirement of entry permits. These are issued at the range office in Larji (for Jivan Nala), in Sainj (for the upper Sainj Valley) and in Sai Ropa (for the Tirthan Valley). A nominal fee (IR 30/Indian/day, IR 200/foreigners/day) is charged. Additional fees are levied for the use of still and video cameras. Tourists are also required to indicate on the permit the reason(s) for their excursion.
