About the Sainj Valley:
Imagine yourself surrounded by charming cottages, flourishing fields, and the soothing melodies of singing birds in the tranquil Sainj Valley. At an altitude of 6890 feet, this trek is perfect for thrill-seekers seeking a moderate challenge. As you walk along the path, you'll come across snow-capped pine trees, sprawling grasslands, and stunning clearings that offer various landscapes to explore. The Shangarh meadows, the Great Himalayan National Park, the Sainj village's virgin picturesque beauty, the divine Pundrik Rishi Lake, and the stunning Kullu Valley waterfalls will leave you enchanted for life. Book the Sainj Valley trek package and have an unforgettable adventure!
About the Sainj Valley Trek:
By Car: You can drive your personal vehicle up to Sainj if you stay in Delhi. Via NH 44 it will only take 10 hours to cover a distance of 480 kilometers. You may break your journey at Shimla or Chandigarh by staying overnight at a B&B.
By Bus: Board a bus to reach Aut that lies on the Delhi-Manali route and further reach Sainj by taxi.
By Air: Take a flight from Delhi or any other major airport to reach Kullu Manali then hop on to a local taxi to reach Sainj Valley.
The total Sainj Valley Trek distance is around 56 kilometers. You carry on your trek through wide and high meadows, dense forests, and great vistas.
The Sainj Valley Trek temperature in January is 3 degrees Celsius, four degrees in February, 10 degrees in March and 18 degrees in April.
If you are coming from Delhi then you first reach Aut via road, and then continue your journey up to Shangarh to begin your Sainj Valley Trek. From here you hike up to Tindadhar campsite passing the Dalogi and Lower Nai villages.
Once you reach the campsite you keep trekking uphill into the Sainj Valley and further to Pundrik Lake. The trek ends after you head to Ropa and drive back to Aut.
The difficulty level of Sainj Valley Trek ranges between easy to moderate as the altitude of 3200- 6900 feet calls for gradual ascent and descent.
YES, a beginner can go trekking at the Sainj Valley. You can opt for a winter trek during the months of January or February. The trek is easy to moderate and doesn’t require any prior experience.
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