How many Kms to Great Himalayan National Park?

National Park is a very big conserved area including forested land and secluded villages. It’s approximately 1171 square kms in size and a part of Western Himalayas.

What one can easily do is a trek to national park gate and come back the same day. It’s approximately 9kms and rougly 5 hours back and forth.

One has to walk along the riverbed and cross few villages and streams. It’s a beautiful trek with river always in your sight. Highly recommended.

Upon arrival you see a cemented gate with the National park board and that’s about it. There is a beautiful waterfall, Hippo falls, close to the gate that one can enjoy too. There is no wildlife that you surely encounter during this trek. Its just the gate that marks one of the many entry/ exit points to the National Park.

What’s the difficulty level

Its 9 kms to the gate and back with couple of villages and shops on the way. Takes roughly 4-5 hrs.

Is there a car facility to go in

No. It’s a trek that starts from Gushaini village

Can we see animals

It’s a national park and not a zoo. And till the National Park gate – it’s very rare to see any animals.

Can we go alone

Till the gate, yes. Beyond that one needs permission from forest office at SAIROPA and a qualified guide.