Gushaini is the road-head village for Great Himalayan National Park and the softer entry to Tirthan valley. The Tirthan river flows right beside the road, trout fishing is legal with a permit, and homestays are set in walnut orchards. Base for Serolsar Lake, Chehni Kothi and GHNP treks.
"Forest, river, trout — slow Himalayan valley living."
Nearest road-head: Gushaini (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Mandi (67 km).
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandi | 67 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Kasol | 70 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Kullu | 71 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Shimla | 92 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Manali | 113 km | 3 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Chandigarh | 174 km | 4 hrs | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,700 | Route |
| Dharamshala | 186 km | 4 hrs | ₹3,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | Route |
| Delhi | 517 km | 12 hrs | ₹9,300 | ₹11,600 | ₹14,400 | Route |