Renting out your home in Tirthan Valley

Our advice for Tirthan Valley

The Tirthan river rises near Hanskund peak and joins the Beas at Larji, and its valley lies in the Banjar area of Kullu district, on the edge of the Great Himalayan National Park, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Much of the valley falls in the park's buffer area. Gushaini, Nagini and Pekhri are the main clusters of guesthouses and homestays.

How guests arrive

Most turn off the Chandigarh–Manali highway at Aut, just after the tunnel, and drive about 24 km to Banjar and a further 10 km to Gushaini. Beyond Gushaini, mobile signal weakens and cash machines are scarce, which is part of the charm but should be spelled out before booking.

A clientele that respects the river

• Nature lovers and birdwatchers who come for the park and its forests.
• Anglers drawn by the valley's reputation for trout.
• Families from Delhi and Chandigarh who want a riverside break without the Manali crowds.

After the 2023 floods

The monsoon floods of 2023 damaged roads, bridges, footpaths and several buildings in the valley, and repairs were still incomplete more than a year later. Construction on the riverbed has also been blamed for the Tirthan shifting course and eroding land near Banjar. The lesson for owners is plain: set buildings well back from the water, check how access roads and footbridges held up, and keep a contingency plan for guests who cannot reach you after heavy rain.