Slow valleys: Tirthan and the Parvati

6 days, 5 nights: Tirthan & Jibhi (3N), Kasol & Parvati Valley (2N). Best time to go: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov.

Day 1: Arrive in Tirthan & Jibhi

Tirthan & Jibhi

Chehni Kothi tower village walk · 2.5 h. A tall stone-and-timber tower temple above Banjar; respect signs about where outsiders may go.
Jibhi waterfall and mini Thailand pool · 1.5 h

Local tip: A tall stone-and-timber tower temple above Banjar; respect signs about where outsiders may go.

Tirthan & Jibhi

Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake hike · 5 h. From the 3,120 m pass a forest trail of about 5 km leads to a small sacred lake; snow blocks the pass in winter.

Local tip: From the 3,120 m pass a forest trail of about 5 km leads to a small sacred lake; snow blocks the pass in winter.

Tirthan & Jibhi

Riverside afternoon and trout lunch · 2 h. Fishing on the Tirthan needs a permit from the fisheries department; most visitors simply eat the farmed trout at riverside cottages.

Local tip: Fishing on the Tirthan needs a permit from the fisheries department; most visitors simply eat the farmed trout at riverside cottages.

Kasol & Parvati Valley · Tirthan & Jibhi to Kasol & Parvati Valley, Car ~2h via Aut

Manikaran Sahib gurdwara and hot springs · 2 h. The gurdwara cooks its langar in boiling springs; cover your head and remove shoes. Free meals for all visitors.
Chalal village walk along the Parvati · 2 h

Local tip: The gurdwara cooks its langar in boiling springs; cover your head and remove shoes. Free meals for all visitors.

Kasol & Parvati Valley

Kasol & Parvati Valley

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.

Tirthan & Jibhi (3 nights): Riverside cottages along the Tirthan. Wooden cottages right on the river with fishing-lodge charm.
Kasol & Parvati Valley (2 nights): Riverside cottages between Kasol and Manikaran. Wood cottages by the Parvati with heating and parking.