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70km
17150ft
July-Sept
7 Days
challenging
Shrikhand Mahadev Trek is the most toughest pilgrimage in India. This abode of lord Shiva is situated in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh at height of 17,150 ft (5227 meters) above sea level. It takes about seven days to finish and offers one of the most breathtaking views. The journey is difficult, and flora and animals can be seen along the way, making it even more attractive. The view from the peak is breathtaking. Shrikhand Mahadev trek best time is July to September.
The peak resembles Shivaling and it was believed that Lord Shiva meditated and the Pandavas used to visit this peak. According to administration, Shivaling is around 75 foot long and 46 foot in breadth. One of the five Kailash, which is claimed to be Lord Shiva’s residence, is the most important Shrikhand Mahadev.
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Best Time: June end to September
Duration: 7 days
Max Altitude: 17,150 ft
Pick/Drop: Chandigarh Railway Station
Difficulty: Challenging & Strenuous
Age group: 16-60 with good fitness level
Trek: 65 km | both side
• Altitude:- Jaon 6,800ft
• 10 hours drive to Jaon
• Meeting Point: 6am, Railway Station, Chandigarh
• Route: Chandigarh - Shimla - Narkanda - Jaon
• Stay in rooms, dinner included
The first day starts with a scenic drive to Rampur via Shimla. Shimla has beautiful villages and towns like Shimla, Kufri & Narkanda. Enjoy the tranquil views. Dinner will
be served at Jaon.
Jaon is a beautiful village surrounded by Himalayan range. One can admire the beauty of this village sitting amidst the lofty mountains temples, wild flowers, verdant meadows and
Rajmah fields.
• Altitude:- Jaon 6,800ft to Thachdu 11,300ft
• Trek 12km, 7-8 hours
• Early breakfast, 7 am start trek
• Carry biscuits & raincoat
• Route: Jaon - Singhad - Barati Nalla - Thachdu
• Stay in camps, breakfast, hot lunch & dinner included
After breakfast, start the trek early in the morning and get ready to walk. You will get to witness Shrikhand Mahadev from the Jaon village. After crossing Jaon, the first stop that comes Singhad after 3Km. Wait for team, enroll for trek, and rest at Singhad. The next destination which comes is Barati Nala. There will be a bridge, you need to cross and then steep ascent upto Thachdu which is the real test. Be slow & climb with baby steps, don't rush and don't walk alone. Hot lunch to be served enroute to Thachdu.
Thachdu is embellished with deodar forests, oak trees. We will be staying here in camps for the night at Thachru.
• Altitude:- Thachdu 11,300ft to Bheemdwar 13,600ft
• Trek 10km, 6-7 hours
• 7am start trek, breakfast & lunch enroute
• enough water enroute, always carry biscuits & rain suit
• Route: Thachdu - Kali Ghati - Bheemtalai - Kunsha - Bheemdwar
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included in the cost of staying in the camps.
You will be starting your day at 6am. After freshen up and having tea with some cookies, reach Kali top in 2 hours. There is a straight climb from Thachru to Kali top in the first 3Km. Breakfast would be served at Kali Top. Kali Ghati has amazing mountain landscapes of 360-degree view.
After delicious breakfast & start the trek towards Bheemdwar. Downhill till Bheemtalai which is around 1.5km away. Rest at Bheemtalai and start the trek again, The trail is both uphill and downhill. The next destination is Kunsha, hot lunch would be served enroute.
Kunsha is marvelous place with jaw dropping sceneries. You can't stop yourself by clicking pictures here. We move on towards Bheemdwar. The place is adorned with wildflowers and shrubs. We'll reach Bheemdwar in the evening, early dinner will be served at the campsite Bheemdwar.
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• Altitude:- Shrikhand Mahadev 17,150ft
• Trek 12km, 7-8 hours
• 5am start trek, breakfast & lunch enroute
• Carry enough water, biscuits & rain coat
• Route: Bheemdwar - Parvati Bagh - Shrikhand Mahadev
• Stay in camps, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Today we will start early in the morning. Put your headlamps and keep walking towards Parvati Bagh. Breakfast to be served at Parvati Bagh.
At Parvati Bagh you will notice a lot of Brahma Kamal. This place is located just below Shrikhand Mountain. After crossing Parvati Bagh, you will be walking towards Nayan Sarovar which is like 2Km. It was believed that the lake was formed by the tears of Goddess Parvati. It remains
frozen. Once you move ahead you will have the glimpse of Shrikhand peak and reach Bheembaie in some time.
The path is really tough at Bheembaie to walk as there are a lot of moraines and stone tunnels. In an hour you will reach the peak and your soul filled with immense joy. Do darshan and Arti around the peak. Seek blessings. Photographers will not stop talking photos of the mesmerizing views.
After the photo sessions, head back to Bheemdwar where we will be camping at same spot for the night. Dinner will be served at campsite.
There are two routes from Parvati bagh to reach Shrikhand Mahadev, it depends on snow conditions which one we are going to take, other than Nayan Sarovar path second one is short but steep. Trek leader will take the decision on which route has to be chosen.
• Altitude:- Thachdu 11,300ft
• Trek 10km, 6 hours
• 8am start trek, breakfast & lunch enroute
• enough water enroute, carry biscuits & rain suit
• Be careful on slopes, route: Kunsha-Kali Top-Thachdu
• Stay in camps, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
After a hot tea at campsite, start trek and descend towards Thachdu via Kali Ghati, Kunsha. We will do breakfast & lunch enroute. Night stay & dinner will be at Thachdu.
• Altitude:- Jaon 6,800ft
• Trek 12km, 6-7 hours
• 7am start trek, breakfast & lunch enroute
• enough water enroute, carry rainsuit
• Be careful on slopes, descent got slippery after rain
• Stay in rooms, breakfast, lunch & dinner included
The trek ends here at Jaon and will be bidding bye to our mountain team taking along with us a lot of memories. Wake up
early and start descending towards Jaon after having a hot tea at campsite. Hot Breakfast & lunch enroute. Night stay will be at Jaon with Dinner.
• Altitude:- Jaon 6,800ft
• 7am start time, breakfast enroute.
• 10 hours drive, reach around 10pm, book accordingly
• Meeting Point: 6am, Railway Station, Chandigarh
• Route: Jaon - Narkanda - Shimla - Chandigarh
• only breakfast included
Our team will drop you off at Chandigarh Railway station from Jaon and then you can further plan out for the day according to your convenience. We'll reach Chandigarh around 10pm in the late evening. Book further travel accordingly.
The Shrikhand Mahadev Trek is regarded as a challenging trek. The hike reaches a height of over 17,000 feet. There is a significant altitude climb, from Jaon to Shrikhand Mahadev (17,000 feet), which requires very strong lungs. The Shrikhand Mahadev hike necessitates a high level of cardiovascular fitness. And you might be considering how to strengthen your lungs? To begin, go for a jog every day. Begin jogging slowly and gradually increase your speed. As a result, cardiovascular endurance exercises are highly vital for making your lungs stronger than before.
The Workouts
Remember to bring appropriate clothing, remain hydrated, and stay warm to properly acclimate.
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In case of any unforeseen weather conditions, government restrictions, road blockage or any other unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, certain activities during the expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.
In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative activity or offer you with a voucher (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).
However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund. The booking cost is non-refundable in any case while using the partial payment mechanism.
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– STRICTLY NO LITTERING take belongings back
– Carry original and copy of valid ID
– Insurance is mandatory & it’s participants responsibility
– Participants should be 15+ years old.
– Leader’s decision is final, and will have to be followed by all the climbers
– Behave well with staff and respect locals, their beliefs & rituals
– consumption of alcohol and smoking is prohibited during the trip/expedition/trek.
– Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget, Administration, or new policy.
– On Expeditions, at Base Camp, ration and equipment equally distributed among the climbers for load ferry.
– All Technical Gears will be UIAA Certified. Any loss/damage will be charged @1.5 times of actual value to cover up shipping and custom duties OR you can arrange by you
– No show and trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity will be non-refundable
– In case reserve day for summit attempt is utilised, an additional amount would be charged.
– Our team reserves the right to change the plan/itinerary in case there is danger involved.
– Any additional costs due to weather/unforeseen situations, cost of rescue will have to be borne by the climber/you.
– Carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t wish to carry it, you can give it to the porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay extra on the basis of per day per bag.
– Extreme Himalayan Trips require a good amount of physical fitness, stamina and endurance so prepare accordingly.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund to be provided. Participant has to bear all the cost beyond.
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