The Marahni Trek

You'll meet up at Pekhri at around 08:00 hrs in the morning. From here, you'll begin your walk towards Lakcha, a quaint Himalayan village en route to your campsite. There are a few patches that are a bit steep, but just enough to warm up those trekking muscles. You'll stop for a packed lunch, and continue onwards to Rangthar. Here there's a flat ridge with views of the mountains around and the Tirthan Valley below. You'll enjoy a bonfire and a delicious hot dinner, and then retire to your tents for the night.

Overnight in tents.

Your first night of camping is at Rangthar. You'll be provided with tunnel-shaped tents with two rooms and a porch to store equipment, as well as clean sleeping bags with liners, pillows, and an air mattress. Today's package includes a delicious packed lunch of parathas, juice, sweets, and a fruit. For snacks enjoy tea, coffee and soup. For dinner, you'll be given one veg and one non veg item, apart from dal, rice, salad, roti and paneer.

Wake up early to witness the beautiful sunrise over the peaks in the Great Himalayan National Park. After a wholesome breakfast, you'll begin your second day of trekking. You'll climb up a steep trail to Kundri, through golden oak forests, getting closer to the mountains as you climb. If possible, you'll continue onwards to Marahni meadow, from where you'll be able to watch a vivid sunset turning the peaks crimson. Enjoy a bonfire and a hot dinner before bedtime. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

Spend your night in Kundri in your cozy two room tent. Today's package includes a grand breakfast consisting of eggs, cereals, bread butter and jam. Your lunch will once again be packed, followed by evening snacks and concluding in a rich Indian dinner and dessert. All meals henceforth will be in veg.

From your campsite, you'll hike up to Marahni peak. From the height of 12,040 feet high, you'll be able to see the entire Tirthan valley and the surrounding snow-capped mountains on one side, while the lower green Himalayas and the plains of Punjab lie on the other side. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a small wildlife spotting adventure, where you'll see species of eagles, vultures, wild goats, and hopefully even the Himalayan black bear amongst many rare animals. You'll return to the Kundri/Marahni Meadows campsite tonight. Overnight in tents.

Overnight in tents.

Spend your night in Kundri. Today's package includes a vegetarian breakfast, followed by a packed lunch and proceeded with evening tea and soup. Once again, you'll enjoy a veg rich traditional Indian cuisine for dinner that concludes with dessert.

You'll eat a hearty breakfast and say goodbye to the Marahni Peak. The trek for the day is mostly a descent route, and you'll be passing many small villages and meeting locals. You'll stop en route for a packed lunch, and carry on down to the banks of the Tirthan river. After a long day of trekking, you'll be able to pull off your shoes and socks and dip your feet in the cool water. You'll be camping here for the night, and enjoying an evening with the sound of the river beside you and a bonfire. It's the perfect way to spend your last night of camping for this trek.

Overnight in tents.

Spend your night by the Tirthan River, with majestic river views right outside your tent. Today's package includes a filling breakfast, followed by a veg packed lunch, followed by evening tea and soup. For dinner, enjoy the usual traditional meal ending in a delicious lip smacking dessert.

It's your last day of trekking, and you can relax and have a lazy morning by the river. You'll spend the morning paddling in the river, taking photographs, or just enjoying being out in the open. After eating lunch, you'll set off for a short two hour trek to Gushaini. Your trip ends in Gushaini, leaving you free to proceed homewards.

Your trip ends by evening.

Today being your last day, you'll have a relaxed morning at camp, and will have time to explore the riverside. You'll be given breakfast and lunch, and will begin the return trek to Gushaini after that. Trip ends in Gushaini.