Rolla trek
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 also check the trek to Rangthar in the Great Himalayan National Park to know which one you prefer.
Rolla is also a good trek for first-timers to trekking, though you may consider going up to Shilt hut if you have one more day.
The trek begins at the roadhead Gushaini. From there, you hike through the ecozone of the park along the Tirthan River to reach the park gate where the national park begins.
Rolla is located 30 to 45 minutes walking distance from the Park Gate. Do you wish to go further ? Then you need to add at least one day to your trek 🙂
Rolla trek features
Duration of your trek
Day-min : The minimum number of days required for the trek
Day-max : The maximum number of days you can spend on this trek. Prolonged itineraries can be discussed with our team.
Average walking time : Average walking time per day (<3 : easy, 3 to 5 : moderate, >5 : strenuous)
Altitudes of your trek
Min : Minimum altitude of your trek.
Max : Maximum altitude of your trek.
Ascent : An estimate of the total climb during your trek.
Descent : An estimate of the total descent during your trek.
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.
Duration
Altitudes
Difficulty
Rolla trek map
Trek itinerary in short
A small road following the Tirthan river takes you up to the village Ropa. Then the trail continues up to the Park gate gradually taking you into 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.
Rolla trek best time to go
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 !
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
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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.
Other treks by Himalayan Ecotourism
From our gallery
Photos of the Rolla trek
Itinerary
Day One : Rolla
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning | The trek starts from the village Gushaini where we have our office. After being introduced to your trekking staff you follow the path giving way to the remote villages of the ecozone. After about one hour you reach the village Ropa where you may consider having your lunch if it is the right time. |
| Afternoon | As your trek is in progress the human population decreases and nature turns into natural wilderness. You go through the village of Ropa and then the tiny Kauncha. After walking for 3 hours along with the Tirthan River you reach the park entrance gate. As you cross the park gate you are in the realm of Nature. On your way to Rolla, you will only come across one old wood house where lives the last inhabitant of the Park, Nanni, an old lady who refused to leave the place. Ahead of Nanni's house the path gets narrower and forest will become denser. You can enjoy the diversity of plants and tree species. After hiking for half-an hour from the park gate you will reach the Rolla huts and campsite. Once the tents are pitched you will receive a delicious snack, and enjoy the riverside location of the camp. During evening at the river bank you may encounter wildlife coming to drink water from the river. It is commom to see monkeys and langurs, but even leopards have been spotted ! |
Day Two : Gushaini
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning | Wake up with the sound of the Tirthan river. After a copious breakfast everything is packed and you have time to enjoy the place. No hurry you can even have your lunch at Rolla before going back to Gushaini. |
| Afternoon | You go down via the same way to the Gushaini where you are welcome for a tea at our office. |
Chalocha trek itinerary
Day 1 : Rolla
Chalocha is 2 hours ahead of Rolla inside the national park. You will need one more day to do this trek.
The day 1 is the same as the Rolla trek.
Day 2 : Chalocha
Leave Rolla in the morning after your breakfast. This allows you to go deeper into the park and enjoy a less frequented, more natural campsite. You remain by the riverside, but of course, as you go deeper into the national park the wilder it becomes.
Chalocha is a nice and easy extension of the Rolla trek if you have 3 days of time.
Birdwatchers will particularly enjoy Chalocha as many species come here to quench their thirst at the river, including the monal pheasant and even the rare Western Tragopan.
Day 3 : Gushaini
It is a longer but still easy descent from Chalocha to Gushaini via Rolla. Count 5 hours.
Gallery
Photos of the Rolla trek
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