Raghupur Garh an Ancient Fort in Jalori: Himachal Pradesh

An Ancient Fort of Himachal Pradesh that has a vast History mostly destroyed by invaders and natural calamities now Raghupur Garh Fort of Jalori Pass getting little attention due to its mesmerizing location and 360-degree view and best nature walk and picnic spot for locals as well as travelers and wanderers, and is one the best hikes for beginners nature lovers.

Raghupur Garh was mainly built by the Thakur ruler named Raghu Thakur. So the Kothi Prangan Garh is named Raghupur. Now you will only find the ruins of the Fort and Shri Shringa Rishi Ji Temple as a ruler and protector of the Garh. I also saw one more temple just before the Fort ruins, as per locals the temple belongs to Veer (Pahari God or Himachali God).

Contents

1 Where is Raghupur Garh Fort Jalori?
- 1.1 How to reach Raghupur Garh Fort Jalori?
  - 1.1.1 What to Pack/What to Carry?
    - 1.1.1.1 What is the best time to visit?
      - 1.1.1.1.1 Experience Travel Itinerary and some Experiences

Where is Raghupur Garh Fort Jalori?

District:- Kullu

State:- Himachal Pradesh

Country:- India

Continent:- Asia

Currency:- Rupees

Language:- Pahari, Hindi, Punjabi, English

How to reach Raghupur Garh Fort Jalori?

By Air:- Once you reach India Delhi International Airport you can book your further flights to Bhuntar Airport which is 15km from Kullu and another option is Gaggal Airport which is 180km from Kullu. Now from the Airport, you will easily find Cabs/Taxi and Rental Cars for your further journey towards Kullu (Jalori Pass).

By Train:- From Delhi International Airport you can take the metro to Delhi Railway Station and then towards Jogindarnagar Railway Station Mandi which is 106km from Kullu. You will easily find Cabs/Taxi outside the railway station for your journey towards Jalori Pass.

By Road:- From Delhi International Airport hire any Cab/taxi or book Rental Cars and Rental Bikes towards Kullu Valley. Delhi to Kullu journey by road is 480km.

You can also travel on ordinary Buses and book Volvo tickets for an Overnight journey towards Kullu from Kashmiri Gate (Majnu ka Tila). Now to reach the bus Station you can take the metro, a local taxi, and an Autorickshaw.

Distance covered: Delhi to Jalori Pass(Kullu) 550km via NH 152D.

Bus Route:- From Delhi to Mandi then Aut Tunnel, Himachal Pradesh you can travel by Volvo or Ordinary bus and then take local buses from Aut Tunnel to Banjar. Aut Tunnel to Banjar Buses start from morning 05:00 AM to evening 06:00 PM. So you have to adjust your travel timing to catch further buses. After that, you have to travel up to Jalori Pass.

Once you reach Jalori Pass, you have to trek for 3 km to reach Raghupur Garh, where you will find many camping options and you can camp on your own.

Note:- Do not dispose of Plastic wrappers and water bottles underway. Keep them with you and dispose of them in a proper dustbin.

What to Pack/What to Carry?

If you are looking for a simple hike and picnic then Water bottles, good shoes, and a trekking Stick are enough for a 3 km hike but if you want to prepare a camping stay or night out at Raghupur Garh then you gonna need the following:

Sleeping Bags with an extra inner layer of fleece.
Tents
01 Backpack with rain cover.
High Ankle waterproof trekking shoes & slippers/floters.
01 Wind and water-resistant Jacket.
01 Full-sleeve sweater.
02 synthetic trek pants/01 lower.
2 T-shirt/01 Warm Shirt.
Poncho/Rainwear
Wollen cap/sun cap.
Sunglasses
Trekking Stick
01 wollen socks/3 pairs cotton socks.
01 pair of Gloves.
Torch
Water bottle.
Sunscream/Lipbalm.
Toilet papers/wipes.
Personal Medical kit.
Dry fruits/ energy bars/electrols/Ors for trek.
ID Proof

What is the best time to visit?

May month is the best time for every tracker otherwise, you can visit there from April to September month and avoid July month or check with weather conditions.

Due to heavy snowfall and harsh winter conditions, October to March are not safe for beginners and young kids.

Experience Travel Itinerary and some Experiences

We started our journey from our hometown town Kullu (Ani), In the early morning after breakfast we headed towards Nagaan Petrol Pump to fill up the petrol tank and then started an uphill drive towards Jaloripass. It was a pleasant drive but very steep otherwise road conditions are amazing.

After reaching Jaloripass we took a halt for 30 minutes to do pooja and get some blessings from Jogni Mata and Budhi Nagan Mata and then headed towards the Jungle to set our Camp and prepare food for the night, we looked for some broken trees for the bonfire.

After watching a pleasant sunset we started our bonfire and enjoyed the Full Moon camping and dinner then went to sleep early to capture the sunrise vibes.

The next day early in the morning we tried to capture the sunrise but surprisingly the sunrise rose at 5:30 AM approx I was a little late and the Crow gathered near our campsite and started eating our stuff which we hung outside and one of our campmates woke up and saved the remaining things from the crows and later we all worked up and come outside to enjoy the beautiful sights and sunrise and later we freshened up in the open wild Jungle (There are Lots of Toilet options)but we decided the wild option.

Then we prepared our breakfast and after that, we packed our camp and other stuff and started hiking towards Raghupur Garh with some locals it was a very quiet and pleasant walk of 2km and then a small elevation of 500 meters to reach Raghupur meadows.

We almost reached there within 1 hour with many halts underway. Once we reached there we rested and enjoyed the view for 2-3 hours and after clicking some memories and having some snacks we headed back towards Jalori Pass.

Food and Water are costly as compared to roadside shops. They also provide horse rides for full track for Rs2000/- approx for 6kms.

So don’t wait and plan your trip today and for any Query or information, you can contact me through Email.

Some Memories of the Trip