SHRIKHAND MAHADEV YATRA
A World Of Unexplored Adventures, Treks, Tours & Expeditions
Day 1: Chandigarh to Rampur.
Reception at Chandigarh and drive to Rampur via Shimla. Rampur Bushahr is a city and a municipal council in Shimla district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is 130 km from Shimla well connected with National Highway which passes through Narkanda (attitude 2708m).Overnight at hotel.
Day 2: Rampur to Singhad
After breakfast we drive by jeep through Devdhank, Nirmand, Bagipul mostly on tarmac road through dense forest and apple orchards to reach Jaon. After Jaon we start the trek to reach our next destination Singhghad after 2hrs of trekking. On this route we walk along the village, apple orchards, Devdar forests and Kurpan Stream.Over night at camp in Singhghad.
Day 3: Singhad to Thachdu(Moderately tough)
Altitude - 6873 ft to 11318 ft (Distance- 6-8 hour (steep ascend)
After breakfast at 8 am, we start the trek early morning through forest to reach Barati Nala(7283 ft). After taking some rest and offering prayers, we start to a steep ascent called Dandi-Dhar. After 6-8 hour of tough walk through Devdar forest we reach Thachdu. At Thachdu we can have nice view of Shrikhand Mahadev. Over Night at camps in Thachdu.
Day 4: Thachdu to Bhimdwar (Moderate)
Altitude -11318 ft to12173 ft (Distance - 7-8 hour)
After breakfast climb towards Kalighati (2 Hrs at an elevation of 12778 feet)forward trek to wards Bhimdwar (before reaching camp 2, enjoy the scenic beauty of snow capped mountains, passing through glaciers , waterfalls and watch different kinds of meditational herbs.
Kali Ghati(11778 ft)-This place belongs to Goddess Kali.
Bhim Talai(11279 ft) - (Pandavas stayed here for years while in exile.)
After lunch we start the trek through alpine flowers and snow bridges to reach Bhimdwar. On the way to Bhimdwar we can see ibex, mountain mouse and rare Barahmkamal. Over night at camp.
Day 5: Bhimdwar-Parvati Baag - Nain Srovar - Shrikhand Mahadev (Summit)
Altitude- 12173 ft to 5227 mtr
Distance- 8-9 hour
At 3-4am we start the trek.after 4 hr of easy walk to reach the poignant Nain Sarovar lake(14527). Here we take bath and offer prayers to Goddess Parvati for safe journey. From here the extreme trail starts and oxygen gets thinner due to high altitude after 4hrs. Of extremely tough walk/climb through Bhim ki Bahi(15921), we reach the enormous Shrikhand peak. After offering prayers and photography we descend down to reach Parvati Baag(13622). Over night at the camp.
Day 6: Paravti Bagh to Thachdu
Trek back to Thachdu. Overnight in camps.
Day 7: Thachdu to Jaon.
Trek back to village Jaon and have rest.
Day 8: Jaon to Jeori / Sarahan.
Drive to Jeori. Take dip in hot sulpher water spring. Drive to Sarahan. Visit Bhima Kali Temple. Overnight stay in Hotel at Sarahan.
Day 9: Sarahan to Chandigarh
Departure day. After breakfast drive to Chandigarh. Drop at bus stand or railway station. Tour ends here…