Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a pilgrim trail that leads to the ShrikhandMahadev peak named after Lord Shiva. This trek can be done either from the Nirmand side or the Arsu side. You will witness several ranges of Kullu, Jorkandan, and Rangrik ranges of Kinnaur and Hansbeshan and other surrounding peaks in the southeast of the Satluj river. This trek can be done in 5 - 6 days.
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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesShrikhand Mahadev trek makes your feel close to Lord Shiva. It is a Pilgrimage trek in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The base camp of the Shrikhand Mahadev trek is located at Jaon Village. The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling and challenging treks for adventure lovers all over the world.
Shrikhand Mahadev Trek's main attraction is the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak You can witness here a majestic beauty of a Shivling which is 75 ft tall and 46 ft thick. This massive Shiv-Ling depicts the face of Lord Shiva with eyes, nose, and matted hair. During the Shrikhand Mahadev trek, you pass through picturesque villages and settlements such as Singhad Village and Thachru and stop at some of the most breathtaking natural attractions such as the Nayan Sarovar Lake.
The best time to trek to the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak is between the full moon day in July to the full moon day in August, because the weather is perfect to enjoy the beautiful route of this trek.
Day 1: Jaon Village to Singhad
Arrive at Jaon Village, which is situated 170 km from Shimla by car. Start trek to Sighad which is just 3 km from Jaon Village. After this, the point trekking requires periodic stops for taking rest and adaptation to the climate. Dinner and overnight stay at Sighad.
Day 2: Sighad to Barhati Nala
After breakfast, start the trek through lush green and dense forests leading to Barhati Nala beside the Kurpan Khad. After reaching Barhati Nala, enjoy the beauty of the surrounding. Dinner and overnight stay at Barhati Nala.
Day 3: Barhati Nala to Thachru
After breakfast, start trek to Thachru. Today you have to cross several steep paths with sharp turns through dense forests and reach a small open space with a temple. Dinner and overnight stay at Thachru.
Day 4: Thachru to Kali Ghati
After breakfast, start trek to Kali Ghati. the trekking route is steeper with sharp trenches as the jungle ends and the terrain is mostly covered with shrubs, bushes, big boulders, and small peaks. Due to the absence of forests, the soil is quite loose and dry in this stretch. Dinner and overnight stay at Kali Ghati.
Day 5: Kali Ghati to Bheem Duari
After breakfast, start trek to Bheem Duari which is the entry point to the next base camp at Parvati Bagicha. Trekking is extremely enjoyable during this stretch as you will come across several cascading waterfalls and small hills through the undulating terrains. Dinner and overnight stay at Bheem Duari.
Day 6: Bheem Duari to Parvati Bagicha
After breakfast, start trek to Parvati Bagicha. It is one of the most beautiful stretches you will come across during the Shrikhand Mahadev Trek. Parvati Bagicha is a halting point before reaching the Shrikhand Mahadev peak with an upright walk through the lush foliage, colorful wild mountain flowers, and several water streams.
Day 7: Parvati Bagicha to Nayan Sarovar
After breakfast, start trek to Nayan Sarovar, it is an inclined climb through a path scattered with huge rocks and beautiful wildflowers. You will cross a magnificent Alpine lake created from the melting waters from the surrounding glaciers. Dinner and overnight stay at Nayan Sarovar.
Day 8: Nayan Sarovar to Shrikhand Mahadev Peak
After breakfast, the trek route takes a left turn with mesmerizing and a majestic view of the Shrikhand Mahadev Peak. the slopes are steep and almost vertical with a few glaciers and a low oxygen level. This is the most difficult and challenging stretch in the entire trek route.
After reaching Shrikhand Mahadev Peak, you have to cross the famous “Bheem Ki Sidhiyan” or “Stairs of Bheem” which is a trek route that takes you back to the base-camp at Jaon Village.
Check out the Shrikhand Mahadev Trek weather report for November
The minimun and maximum temperature in November in Shrikhand Mahadev Trek is -1°C and 10°C respectively. The weather is generally chances of snowfall in November and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Shrikhand Mahadev Trek in November.
Shrikhand Mahadev Trek is famous among tourist as Trekking, High Altitude Trek, Camping.
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