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Trek Guide

The Trail to
Raghupur Fort.

4 km of ancient oak forests, rhododendron groves, and sweeping meadows to one of Himachal's most rewarding summits at 3,600m. Easy difficulty — suitable for all ages.

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4 km
Trail Length
520m
Elevation Gain
Easy
Difficulty
1.5–2 hrs
Ascent Time
Mar–Nov
Open Season
4 km
Distance
one way
520m
Elevation Gain
gradual
1.5–2 hrs
Trek Time
ascent
Easy
Difficulty
all ages
Mar–Nov
Best Season
9 months
Packing Checklist

What to Bringon the Trek

Backpack

20–30L daypack

Warm Layer

Fleece or down jacket (nights 4–8°C)

Water

2–3 litres minimum

Snacks

Energy bars, dry fruits, chocolate

First Aid

Basic kit + personal meds

Sun Protection

SPF 50+ sunscreen + sunglasses

✓ We provide: tents, sleeping bags, mats, bonfire wood, and meals on overnight packages

The Journey

From Valley Floor
To Galaxy Sky

6-7 kmRound Trip
520mElevation Gain
Easy–ModerateDifficulty
1-2 hrsTotal Time
013,120m

Jibhi → Jalori Pass

13 km · 45-55 min drive

Your adventure begins winding up mountain roads through dense forests to Jalori Pass at 3,120m. Park at the Jalori Mata Temple.

Taxi ₹800–1,200 one way
023,250m

Forest Trail

1.5 km · 30 min

Emerge into rhododendron and oak forest. In spring, the trail blazes red and pink. Listen — only birdsong and wind.

Peak bloom: March–May
033,450m

Open Meadows

1 km · 25 min

The forest opens to vast alpine bugyals. Fog rolls in from the valleys. Wild horses graze. The sky feels impossibly close.

360° view unlocks here
043,600m

Raghupur Fort

0.5 km · 15 min

Ancient stone walls, a tiny Hanuman temple, and silence. You're standing where Kullu kings once stood guard over the trade routes.

17th–18th century fort
053,600m

Night Camp & Stars

Sunset → Sunrise

Set camp. As darkness falls, the Milky Way stretches across the entire sky. One of the darkest spots in North India — Bortle 1–2.

Milky Way: Apr–Oct
How to Reach

Find Your Way to
Jalori Pass

Raghupur Fort sits above Jalori Pass in the Seraj Valley. Here's how to get here from major cities.

from

Delhi

Distance

520 km

Drive

12–14 hrs

Delhi → Chandigarh → Shimla → Aut Tunnel → Banjar → Jalori Pass

  • Best by overnight drive
  • NH-5 via Shimla is scenic
  • Aut tunnel saves 1.5 hrs

from

Chandigarh

Distance

280 km

Drive

7–8 hrs

Chandigarh → Shimla → Rampur → Aut → Banjar → Jalori Pass

  • Morning start recommended
  • Shimla bypass saves time
  • Roads excellent post-Rampur

from

Shimla

Distance

155 km

Drive

4–5 hrs

Shimla → Rampur → Aut Tunnel → Banjar → Jibhi → Jalori Pass

  • Most scenic drive
  • Stop at Jibhi waterfall
  • Last fuel at Banjar town

from

Bhuntar Airport

Distance

65 km

Drive

2–2.5 hrs

Bhuntar (Kullu) → Aut → Banjar → Jibhi → Jalori Pass

  • Nearest airport to camp
  • Flights from Delhi daily
  • Taxis available at airport

Transport Options

By Road (Self-Drive / Taxi)

Most popular. NH-305 is in excellent condition. Hire a taxi from Chandigarh (~₹4,000) or Delhi (~₹8,000).

HRTC Bus

Daily HRTC buses from Shimla and Chandigarh to Banjar/Jibhi. From Jibhi, hire a local taxi (₹500–800) to Jalori Pass.

Fly to Bhuntar

Flights from Delhi to Kullu-Manali Airport (Bhuntar). 65 km drive to base. Quickest option from far cities.

Last fuel station at Banjar town (14 km before Jalori Pass). Stock up before the final climb.