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If you’re only dropping in, try to get there by mid morning so you can park and walk straight to the trailhead before the midday crowd. The river is crystal clear from late spring to early autumn, and the valley’s green peaks in early summer, giving a good chance to spot brown bears or even a snow leopard in the buffer zone. If you decide to stay, The Hosteller Tirthan Valley keeps you right by the riverbank for an easy sunrise trek. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.