Sarchi Village & Lambri Top

Sarchi is a pretty village located high up (approx 2200 m) in the mountains and is a base for the climb to Lambri Top. A dirt road goes to the village of Sarchi, which is 19 km from Gushaini. The road to Sarchi begins at the base of the valley, a right turn on a bridge before Gushaini and climbs through beautiful deodar forests. The road offers great views of the valley below and the Great Himalayan National Park mountain range. Sarchi village is set amidst apple orchards and is a traditional village with local architecture and houses made of wood.
Lambri Top is a ridge that connects Tirthan Valley and Seraj Valley. The hike reaches the first village of Jamala a steep one hour climb from Sarchi village. Jamala village has 100-200 year old wooden houses, architectural marvels of sort. There is a meadow near Jamala, where it is possible to camp among the wildflowers. Lambri Top has mesmerising views of the entire Tirthan Valley. It is a lovely place to camp with uninterrupted sights of greenery, pine forests flanked by snowy peaks.

The trail climbs higher from Jamala and you will have 360 degree panoramic views from Lambri Top. It is also possible to move farther to Jalori Pass; from Lambri Ridge it is a day’s hike away. Himachali delicacies made by locals are an added attraction of coming to this offbeat location of Sarchi, as this destination is untouched by commercial tourist operators.