Rolla Trek is the shortest and easiest trek going inside the GHNP. In case you have only two days for trekking Rolla is actually the only option with Rangthar. Please check also the Trek to Rangthar in the Great Himalayan National Park to know which one you would prefer.
Rolla is also a good trek for first-timers to trekking, though you may consider to go up to Shilt hut if you have one more day.
The trek begins at the road-head Gushaini. From there, you hike through the ecozone of the park along the Tirthan river to the reach the park gate where the national park begins.
Rolla is located 30 to 45 minutes walking distance from the Park Gate. You wish to go further ? Then you need to add at least one day to your trek :-).
Rolla Trek
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Rolla Trek features
Altitudes of your trek
Min : Minimum altitude of your trek.
Max : Maximum altitude of your trek.
Ascent : The difference of altitude between the trek starting point and the highest point of the trek.
Descent : The difference of altitude between the highest point of the trek and the trek ending point.
Difficulty of your trek
Stamina : The physical effort involved during your trek. Rated from 0 (easiest) to 100 (most strenuous). If you have an average fitness you can consider all the treks up to 50. See here for more details
Technical : Difficulty of your trek in terms of exposure to danger and required experience.
0 to 20 : No difficulties,
20 to 40 : Walk on good mountain trails,
40 to 60 : Some walks on difficult mountain trails (steep slope, rocks, etc.),
60 to 80: You are exposed to some dangers (void, snow, falling rocks, etc.),
80 to 100 : Experience required (please inquire).
Overall : Average between Stamina and Technical rating.
Rolla trek map
Rolla Trek itinerary summary
A very good mountain trail following the Tirthan river takes you up to the village Ropa. Then it continues upto the Park gate gradually taking you in a wilder environment. After the gate you remain very close to the river up to Rolla.
Rolla Trek elevation profile
Rolla Trek ascent and descent
Nothing very steep on this trek. The path goes up and down toward the Park gate through some nice forests. From the Gate to Rolla you are with the chanting river in the wilderness of the GHNP.
Best time to trek to Rolla
Best time to trek to Rolla is March, April, May, June, and then October and November.
You can also consider July, September and December. We even had trekkers to Rolla in Jan and Feb !
You can also consider July, September and December. We even had trekkers to Rolla in Jan and Feb !
Rolla trek itinerary
More photos of the Rolla trek
The Tirthan river
The Tirthan river will be your companion during the entire trek.
The famous Hippo
The rock shape in the middle of the stream reminds a bathing hippo !
Fairy tale atmosphere
After the gate you have to cross this beautiful Himalayan bridge
The trek trail
Enjoy the nature and its biodiversity on the way to Rolla.
Ropa village
After about one hour you cross the traditional village of Ropa. Have a chai break !
Rolla campsite
Rolla campsite has a couple of huts on the campsite.
Videos
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Recognition of Himalayan Ecotourism
Our awards
Himalayan Ecotourism is the Overall Winner of the Indian Responsible Tourism Award 2019. We are also the Gold winner in the Best Adventure Operator category.
On the international scene, we have been declared winner of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2019 by Skal International and Biosphere.
Our cooperative-based model of social enterprise and our efforts to protect the Himalayas are the main reasons for winning these awards.
Thank you to all our cooperative members, our customers, our friends and well-wishers !
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