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India's waters, its rivers, streams, and lakes rivers - yes, all of an estimated 50,000 km them - can be a pleasant surprise! Apart from the sheer thrill that fishing rewards you with - whether a pro, a beginner or just and interested onlooker - most fishing areas are also very scenic and rich in wildlife allowing one to enjoy nature up close in a different way.

For a holiday with difference, where there are no must visit places to see, where you are one with nature, where scenic beauty is your constant companion and where you follow your own schedule. Tirthan Valley is one such hidden gem in Himachal Pradesh. Well known for its scenic vistas and exciting opportunities in trout fishing, Tirthan Valley makes for an exciting holiday experience.

Tirthan valley is situated in Himachal Pradesh and is the base for many fishing and adventure camps. The valley gets its name from the Tirthan River that abounds in trout. One of the interesting places to make your base in the Tirthan Valley is the Himalayan Trout House, situated in Nagini Village. The place is a kind of social center that provides a friendly space for locals and visiting fishermen, campers, trekkers, and other holiday makers to meet each other, exchange travel stories, read, share bonfires, listen to music and play games.

The Trout House functions like a modern clubhouse full of cheer and action. There are lots of things to do and enjoy. It has a modern kitchen with freezers, tandoor, burners, oven and grill that provides meals all through the day serving many of the delicacies available. The highpoint of the menu is, of course the fresh wild trout from the river below accompanied by fresh salads, vegetables and herbs from a nearby bio garden and seasonal fruit from the local orchards.

The club offers a host of facilities both for adults and children. There is a choice of literature, a fish tackle and tuck shop, some musical instruments, children's play area, relaxation areas, fishing rods and reels, mountain cycles, trekking and climbing equipment, dartboards, shooting and archery range, astronomical and terrestrial telescope and binoculars, art materials and a potters wheel, various kites, indoor board games for rainy days and a collection of balls.
The Trout House offers accommodation to suit all pockets. There are three pine panelled deluxe rooms with attached toilets and baths in the main house, 2 large furnished 14' by 14' Swiss Cottage tents for families and other teams. Members may even pitch their own tents in an available space. 

The Trout house remains open to visitors throughout the year.

Reaching Tirthan Valley

By Air: Bhuntar (50 km) near Kullu is the nearest airport, which gets direct flights from Delhi; Chandigarh is another airport, which has frequent flights from Delhi and Mumbai. By Rail: Ambala, 30 km south of Chandigarh is the major railhead. By Road: To get to Nagini (550 km from Delhi) one must get to Aut, just after the Pandoh Tunnel an hour before Kullu on the Manali highway from Chandigarh. From Aut, Nagini is 26 km. There are buses to Aut from Janpath (Delhi) that leave at 6 pm and reaches Aut, the next day at 7 am. Best Time to visit: The best seasons to visit are from March through to November. Even at the height of summer

About Tirthan Valley: Tirthan Valley Information & Fact File

Altitude 2000-3000 meters Temp Summer 24 (Max) & 8(Min) Degrees Celsius Winter 18 (Max) & -4 (Min) Degrees Celsius Best time to Go March – November Monsoon July - September Summer May – June Winter December - February Clothes Light woolens in summer and heavy woolens in winter Nearest Airport Bhuntar, 50 km Nearest Railway Station Chandigarh, 210 km Bus Station Banjar (6 km) – Direct buses from Kullu, Aut Hospital & Doctor Govt. run Hospital at Kullu (45 km) is fully equipped to handle medical emergencies Places to see Great Himalayan National Park, Gushaini, Shoja, Ghiyagi, Banjar, Jalori Pass …