Sissu Waterfall, Gondhla Castle and Lahaul Stargazing
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Sissu Waterfall, Gondhla Castle and Lahaul Stargazing
Sissu Waterfall, Gondhla Castle and Lahaul Stargazing
·1 Day
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New on EvynxA guided day from Sissu - waterfall hike, a Lahauli fortress and the valley's darkest sky.
About this experience
A single guided day based from Sissu, for travellers arranging their own valley stay. The morning is a guided hike to Sissu Waterfall, a glacial cascade dropping off the cliff above the village on a moraine trail framed by Lahaul's bare snowpeaks. The afternoon covers the fifteen-kilometre drive down the Chandra Valley to Gondhla Castle, a seven-storey stone-and-timber Lahauli fortress and one of the region's best-preserved historic structures. The day returns to Sissu for an evening walk along the turquoise Chandra River and a stargazing stop under some of India's least light-polluted skies. A private guide and vehicle cover the full day; accommodation and meals are arranged independently.
Highlights
- Sissu Waterfall - guided moraine trail to a glacial cascade above the village, snowpeak views throughout
- Gondhla Castle - a 7-storey stone-and-timber Lahauli fortress, one of the region's best-preserved forts
- Chandra River - evening walk along the turquoise river against the bare Lahaul valley floor
- Lahaul stargazing - some of India's least light-polluted skies above the Chandra Valley at 3,200 m
Meeting Point: Shared after booking
Vehicle type
SUV
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Curated by
Evynx Travel & Experience
Operated by
Evynx Curated
Languages: English • Hindi
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Itinerary
DAY 1
Sissu Waterfall, Gondhla Castle and Evening Stargazing
Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Balanced
A full guided day from Sissu - the glacial Sissu Waterfall hike, an afternoon at Gondhla's Lahauli fortress, and an evening under the Chandra Valley's dark skies.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
What you’ll need
Essentials
- Warm layers - Sissu stays cold even in summer, 5-10°C by evening
- Comfortable trekking shoes for the Sissu Waterfall moraine trail
- Arrive with at least a day's acclimatisation - Sissu sits at 3,200 m
- Valid photo ID, carried for checkposts en route to Gondhla
Optional
- Wide-angle camera or astrophotography lens for the evening stargazing stop
- Cash for Gondhla Castle entry and village cafe stops - no ATM at Sissu
Rules & entry
- Sissu Waterfall trail should only be walked with the guide - sections cross loose moraine
- Gondhla Castle interior access is restricted - exterior and courtyard viewing only
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 27 Aug 2026
This policy applies to all Guided Experiences booked on Evynx, unless a specific experience page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy").
Key Terms
- Booking Time
- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
- Start Time / Date
- The start time/date shown on the experience detail page and confirmation.
- Refund Method
- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
Risk-Free 24-Hour Cancellation
You may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the experience start time is at least 48 hours away.
Standard Cancellation Refunds
- More than 7 days before start: 90% refund
- 3–7 days before start: 50% refund
- Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund
Refund Timelines
- Evynx processes eligible refunds within 24–48 hours of approval.
- Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.
How to Cancel
Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.