The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a pilgrim trail that leads to the Shrikhand Mahadev peak (5,227 meters/17,150 ft), named after Lord Shiva. The key attraction of this trek is the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges from the Parvati valley. You see 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 either from the Nirmand side or the Arsu side. The popular and widely travelled route is from the Nirmand - Jaon village side. To reach the base camp, you have to drive from Shimla towards Rampur and cross the Satluj river to enter the Niramand region of the Kullu district and drive till Jaon Village. This trek can be done in 5 - 6 days, (i.e. Delhi to Delhi, involving 3 days of trekking).
Trek Itinerary:
Day 1: Drive from Shimla to Jaon. Trek to Singhgad (6,873 ft); 5-6 hours drive + 3 km trek
Day 2: Singhgad (6,873 ft) to Thachru (11,318 ft)
Day 3: Thachru (11,318 ft) to Kaali Ghat (12,500 ft) to Kunsha (12,200 ft)
Day 4: Kunsha (12,200 ft) to Parvati Baag (13,662 ft)
Day 5: Parvati Baag (13,662 ft) to Nain Sarovar (14,527 ft); return to Parvaat Baag (acclimatisation)
Day 6: Parvati Baag (13,662 ft) to summit (17,150 ft); return to Bhimdwaar/Parvati Baag
Day 7: Bhimdwaar/Parvati Baag (13,662 ft) to Thachru (11,318 ft)
Day 8: Thachru (11,318 ft) to Jaon. Drive back to Shimla
Day 9: Buffer day
20 июн 2024
