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Rangthar trek

(4 Reviews)
Area

Great Himalayan National Park

Number of days

2

Season

Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov

Max altitude

2860 m

Difficulty

Easy to moderate

The Rangthar trek is one of the most leisurely treks that we offer and allows you to reach a very scenic point in 2 days only. If you have only a weekend for a visit to the GHNP, Rangthar could be the best option for you.

 

It starts from a village recently connected with the road. Hence you do not have too much to climb to reach the campsite at an altitude of about 2900 m above sea level.

And what a campsite! If one dreams of an ideal campsite that blends the rightness of the ground, the beauty of the surrounding environment and the perfect mountains view in the background, Rangthar have them all ! Rangthar is also ideal for stargazing on a clear night.

 

Compared to Rolla, our other 2 days trek, Rangthar requires a bit more of physical effort (ascent of 760 m for Rangthar, 500 m for Rolla) and has no river on the way.

To help you selecting the best 2 day trek, we would say that if you prefer a riverside and forested experience with less view of the peaks, then Rolla is yours, or if you prefer a great camping experience with a great view of the Himalayas then you should go for Rangthar !

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Rangthar trek features

Duration of your trek
Altitudes of your trek
Difficulty of your trek

Duration

Day-min : 2 0
Day-max : 3 0
Average walking time : 3 ½ hrs 0

Altitudes

Min : 2100 m 0
Max : 2860 m 0
Ascent : 760 m 0
Descent : 760 m 0

Difficulty

Stamina : 40 % 0
Technical : 25 % 0
Overall : 33 % 0
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Rangthar trek map

Map of the Rangthar trek in GHNP

Rangthar trek itinerary in short

You need first to hire a jeep (we’ll do that for you) to go up to the village Pekhri. You have a regular and comfortable climb up to an abandoned wooden house where you may have your lunch. Then it is a steep half an hour’s climb to the village Lakcha. From Lakcha you continue on a good trail up to Rangthar.

Rangthar trek elevation profile

Elevation profile of the Rangthar trek in GHNP

Rangthar trek ascent and descent

You start at a relatively high altitude (compared to Rolla and Shilt trek). The path climbs on an average slope (nothing difficult though). From Rangthar it is a comfortable slope up to Barchi top.

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Rangthar trek best time to go

Best time to trek to Rangthar is April, May, June, and then October and November.
You may also consider July and September. March and December might also be possible if you don’t mind a colder weather.

JAN

Avoid

FEB

Avoid

MAR

You may go

APR

Good to go

MAY

Best time to go

JUN

Best time to go

JUL

You may go

AUG

Avoid

SEP

You may go

OCT

Best time to go

NOV

Best time to go

DEC

You may go

Trekking in GHNP

The Great Himalayan National Park, Himachal Pradesh, offers the trekker a wide-ranging experience encompassing stunning vistas, varied terrain, and biodiversity.
Himalayan Ecotourism hosts multiple treks in GHNP. Our treks in the Great Himalayan National Park, a World Heritage Site, are for short and long durations and scale from beginner’s to more challenging treks. Whether you are looking for weekend treks in Himachal, treks in Himachal for beginners, or longer and more challenging treks, you will find it on our curated list of treks.
Each trek page has all the information you may need about the trek along with itineraries that are flexible. For more information on trekking holidays in the Himalayas and upcoming treks in Himachal, contact us.

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