Oh Fish!!!  Trout Fishing In Tirthan Valley 

Oh Fish!!!  Trout Fishing In Tirthan Valley 

trout fishing In tirthan valley

Being a Bengali, my love for fishes comes naturally to me. But never had I tried fishing before. Frankly, I thought, such patience wasn’t my cup of tea. However the agile Tirthan river and the picturesque locales of Gushiani simply lured me to pick up the fishing rod for the first time and boy, didn’t I just love it!

There are a couple of things to do here by the way and GNHP trek ranks at the top. We had already done that on the second day, so now it was time to try the second most popular thing – Trout fishing.

The Retreat For Rainbow Trouts 

Tirthan river in Gushiani is one of the few places in India where rainbow trouts are found in abundance. No wonder it has become the favorite pastime of the travelers here too. Since there wasn’t much to do around, so I thought I might as well give it a try. 

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Jibhi – The Secret Little Hamlet Of Himachal

If you are a fan of the unexplored, this tiny Himalayan hamlet of Jibhi is meant just for you. Nestled in the Banjar Valley, with ribbon-like Beas river flowing at its heart, Jibhi is a paradise for the travelers, who want to wind off and just relax. Just like me as you can see below:)

jibhi 

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A Breathtaking Trek to Serolsar Lake from Jalori Pass: The Lake That’s Cleaned By Birds

jalori pass to serolsar lake trek

If you’ve been following us, you would know that we are on a 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. After spending 4 days in Gushiani and staring at the prettiest Tirthan river, we decided to proceed towards our next destination-Jalori Pass and Serolsar Lake.

Serosar Lake & Jalori Pass- The Hidden Gems of Himachal

If you are on a quest of unexplored places Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake might just be those hidden gems you are looking for. While these destinations are awesome I would say- the road to these destinations is equally picturesque. But what won us about the site was the interesting folklore about the place. It is said that the lake is cleaned by the birds here. Read on to find more.

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Trek to the Great Tower of Chehni Kothi in Tirthan Valley

If you have been following us, you would know we have been on our 7 day trip to Tirthan Valley. For quite a while Tirthan was in our bucket list and thankfully we made it to the places. Our itinerary was jam-packed and Chehni Kothi was our next destination.  

The Legend of Chehni Kothi 

Chehni Kothi or Chaini Kothi is a ten-story tower temple in the Himalayan hamlet of Chehni.  There are many interesting folklores surrounding this place. According to locales, these 17th-century structures were built by medieval Kullu kings who used it mainly to fortify their kingdoms. The wooden towers were especially used to garrison the troops. Unfortunately, the tower lost some stories in the 1905 earthquake. 

chehni kothi

How to reach Chehni Kothi

Actually no motor-able road takes you here. And this makes the hike to this place even more fascinating.  From Banjar bus station you can take a taxi to Shringa Rishi temple and then the trails take you to Chehni Kothi.


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The Jungle Book Adventure at Chhoie Waterfall

Tirthan Valley is known for its gurgling streams, apple orchards, and majestic mountains. We had planned a 7 day trip to the place and next on our list was Chhoie or Choi Waterfall. We had already visited GNHP National Park and in the land full of streams visiting this local tourist spot was a must.  

chhoie waterfall

The Choi or Chhoie Waterfall

Choi or Chhoie waterfall is a major attraction in the Tirthan Valley. The waterfall lies Great Himalayan National Park and calls for a steep trek to the place. Mind you, what may seem to be just a waterfall for us, is in fact place of worship for the locals. So one must avoid littering at these places. Continue reading The Jungle Book Adventure at Chhoie Waterfall

Trek to Great Himalayan National Park in Tirthan Valley

Lazing in the lap of nature, chucking all the office chores, and shutting out the toxic pollution, our escape to Tirthan valley was coming out to be more than just fine. 

We had parked ourselves at Gushiani, at a homestay by the breathtaking Tirthan river. While there were lots of things to do in our bucket list, the first one obviously was the trek to Great Himalayan National Park.

The site is declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Situated in the Kullu region, it is one of the most scenic national parks of the world boasting rich alpine flora and fauna. Both Abhishek and I have over the past switched to active lifestyles so we’re quite confident about concluding the long treks. 

starting point great Himalayan National Park trek

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Chail – Road Trip to Summer Capital of Patiala Prince

The sleepy, verdant town in the Shivaliks has an interesting history behind its birth. After a tiff with Lord Kitchener, Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala was denied entry into Shimla, the Summer capital of the British, he set up his very own Summer capital now known as Chail. After the royal palace was built, the village around it soon came into existence. 

Chail

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Mashobra – The Serene Shimla

Wrapped in the mist, the verdant mountains of Mashobra have a charm of their own. Mashobra is a quaint town a few kilometers away from Shimla, connected through the historian Tibet Road built-in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie.

Dotted with pine, oak and cedar trees, covered in green foliage and adorned with wildflowers, the Himalayan town is in stark contrast to the busy city of Shimla. Blissfully devoid of any hustle and bustle, the quietude and sereneness of the place cast a spell on you. Continue reading Mashobra – The Serene Shimla