Tirthan Valley Tour from Chennai

GHNP Buffer Zone • Crystal Trout Streams • Chhoie Waterfall • Jalori Pass (10,800 ft) • Sacred Serolsar Lake

5 days door-to-door · all-in ≈ ₹17,199–₹26,999 per person · starts at Chandigarh. Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh takes 8–12 h.

Trip price
₹8,999
Duration
3N / 4D
Days from Chennai
5
Season
Mar–Jun & Sep–Dec

Tirthan Valley Tour starts at Chandigarh (Tricity), not in Chennai — so the plan below adds the travel legs, the time they take, and what they cost. From Chennai you can leave the evening before and reach Chandigarh on the morning the trip starts. Escape to the tranquil, emerald paradise of Tirthan Valley—the pristine gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP). Stay in riverside wooden chalets alongside crystal-clear trout waters, hike to hidden forest waterfalls like Chhoie, drive up the thr.

Getting from Chennai to Chandigarh

Meeting point: Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request)

Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh

Fastest
  1. Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh
Door-to-door:
8–12 h
One-way:
₹5,600–₹10,500

Best for: Most flights, cheapest fares, overnight bus saves a hotel night

Fly to Chandigarh Airport (Mohali)

  1. Fly Chennai → Chandigarh Airport (Mohali) (IXC), 3 h nonstop
  2. Cab airport → Sector 43 ISBT
Door-to-door:
6–8 h
One-way:
₹6,800–₹12,300
Limited frequency

Best for: Shortest road leg to Himachal; daytime drive

Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh

  1. Tamil Nadu Express / Rajdhani / Grand Trunk Chennai → New Delhi (28 h, 3A from ₹3,500)
  2. Shatabdi / Vande Bharat (3 h 20 m) or Volvo from Kashmere Gate ISBT
Door-to-door:
34–39 h
One-way:
₹4,100–₹7,100

Best for: Budget option; overnight trains save a hotel night

Times are door-to-door including transfers and buffers; fares are indicative one-way, one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead off-peak. Volvo and flight prices rise sharply around Diwali, Christmas–New Year and long weekends.

Day-by-day from Chennai

Travel days wrapped around the trip itinerary.

  1. Day 0 (evening)

    Leave Chennai: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Sleep on the way.

  2. Day 1 (morning)

    Arrive Chandigarh — Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request). Trip starts.

  3. Days 2–4

    Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour — 3N / 4D.

  4. Day 4 (evening)

    Trip ends by afternoon; board the overnight return from Chandigarh.

  5. Day 5 (morning)

    Back in Chennai.

Calendar days
5
Hotel nights before
0

Leave planning

Overnight travel both ways means a 4-day trip costs 4 working days at most — fewer if it spans a weekend.

See upcoming long weekends →

What Tirthan Valley Tour costs from Chennai

Per person. Travel estimates use the recommended route (upper bound) and the cheapest year-round option (lower bound).

Cost breakdown for Tirthan Valley Tour from Chennai
ItemLowHighNotes
Trip price₹8,999₹8,999Includes everything from Chandigarh: stays, meals on the trail, guides, permits, trail transport.
Return travel Chennai ↔ Chandigarh₹8,200₹18,000Train to Delhi, then bus to Chandigarh (low) · Fly to Delhi, then Shatabdi or Volvo to Chandigarh (high)
Personal spends₹1,000₹3,000Meals on travel days, tips, souvenirs
All-in estimate₹18,199₹29,999Excludes personal gear and insurance

Fares are indicative (one adult, booked 3–4 weeks ahead, off-peak). Trip price is the current starting price; group and dedicated-trip rates are on the package page.

Upcoming group departures

Each row shows when to leave Chennai to make the start.

Departures for Tirthan Valley Tour
Trip startsLeave ChennaiEndsSeats leftPrice
Fri, 20 Nov, 2026Thu, 19 Nov (evening)Fri, 27 Nov, 202618 of 25₹10,999
Fri, 18 Dec, 2026Thu, 17 Dec (evening)Fri, 25 Dec, 202611 of 25₹10,999
Tue, 15 Jun, 2027Mon, 14 Jun (evening)Tue, 22 Jun, 202721 of 25₹10,999

Tirthan Valley Tour from Chennai — FAQs

How do I get from Chennai to the Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour start point?
The trip starts at Chandigarh (Sector 43 ISBT, Chandigarh (or the railway station on request)). Recommended: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh — about 8–12 h, ₹5,600–₹10,500 one way.
What does Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour cost from Chennai all-in?
The package is ₹8,999 per person from Chandigarh. Add roughly ₹8,200–₹18,000 for return travel from Chennai: expect ₹17,199–₹26,999 in total. Fares are indicative — book 3–4 weeks ahead for the lower end.
How many days do I need from Chennai?
5 calendar days: the 4-day itinerary plus travel. Leave Chennai: Fly Chennai → Delhi (IGI) Airport (DEL), 2 h 48 m nonstop; Shatabdi / Vande Bharat or Volvo Delhi → Chandigarh. Sleep on the way.
When should I go?
Tirthan Valley Riverfront, Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Tour runs Mar–Jun & Sep–Dec. For travellers from Chennai, may summer holidays is the most popular window — book early for those dates.
Is there a group departure I can join from Chennai?
Fixed departures are listed on this page with seats left. You travel independently to Chandigarh and meet the group there; the batch WhatsApp group lets you coordinate buses or flights with others from Chennai.