RAGHUPUR FORT TREK

A scenic trail in the lesser Himalayan region, a wonderful trek for young upcoming trekkers and Birders  to have their trekking experience, covering a variety of landscapes from dense deodar forests  to open grassy  meadows. 

raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

This trail was one of the accesses from inner Seraj to outer Seraj during British Raj, they used this trail to pass their caravans, while they were crossing from Kullu to Rampur or Shimla.

raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

THE  JOURNEY

Day 1
Chandigarh- Arrival at Jibhi

From Aut its another one hour beautiful drive along the rushing Tirthan river, the drive will lift you up gradually up to the altitude of 1800mt to reach Jibhi. Jibhi is very small villages on the lap of Jalori Pass, visit to the waterfall, and the village. Camp fire, dinner and briefing about the trek. Stay at Leena’s Place.
raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

Day 2
JIbhi

Acclimatization walk to Chennai fort, Stay at Leena’s Place, camp fire, dinner and briefing about the trek. Stay at Leena’s Place.

raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

Day 3
Jibhi- Jalori Pass- Sereulsar Lake (3132 mt) 
5hrs

From Jibhi we will start early, by taxi to Jalori pass 12 km but it takes at least one hour to get there because of completely up hill drive, we will start the trek from Jalori Pass to Sereulsar lake camp at the lake.

raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

Day 4:
Sereulsar lake – Raghupur fort-Lagishar (2950mt) 
6hrs

From Sereulsar Lake it’s a very easy trail through dense oke forest towards Raghupur, a gradual uphill and downhill trail will take you to a very scenic Raghupur. From the top of the Fort (old ruins) you can have a 360*view of entire Kullu and Mandi region. From fort to the camp at Lagishar it’s another hour and half easy trek.

raghupur fort trek, raghupur fort

Day 5
Lagishar –Beha Shad Thach

A longish day on the trail compared to other trekking days, the trail pass through dense forest and few mountain village to reach the beautiful campsite of Beha shad thach.

Day 6
Beha Shad Thach- Jibhi

From Beha Shad Thach after breakfast we head back to Jibhi, refresh at Leena’s lunch and either a walk to the waterfall or fishing/ rappeling, it will be open for any one of the option.

Day 7
Departure Back to Chandigarh / Delhi

JOURNEY ESSENTIALS

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Difficulty
EASY

Altitude

3132m

Location

Lesser Himalayan region

Tour Style

Drive, Trek & Adventure Sports

Best time to trek

April-May-June
Aug-Oct

Recommended for Families with small kids above 6 years old 

Interested in this adventure?

COST INCLUDES

  • Accommodation at Jibhi with breakfast and Dinner

  • Accommodation in tents and all camping gear and food during trek

  • Helpers, cook, porter during all trekking days

  • Transport to Jalori pass and back to Jibhi from Bahu after finishing the trek.

COST EXCLUDES

  • Any flight tickets and travel Beyond Chandigarh/ Delhi

  • Any alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, tips and donations

  • Any extra cost caused by unforeseen situations

SHORT ITINERARY

Day 1
Chandigarh- Arrival at Jibhi

Day 2
Jibhi

Day 3 
Jibhi- Jalori Pass- Sereulsar Lake
(3132 mt)

Day 4 
Sereulsar lake – Raghupur fort-Lagishar (2950mt) 

Day 5 
Lagishar –Beha Shad Thach

Day 6 
Beha Shad Thach- Jibhi

Day 7 
Departure Back to Chandigarh / Delhi