Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra Snow

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 south east of Satluj river.

This trek can be done either from Nirmand side or 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 riverto enter Niramand region of 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 Facts
Altitude: 5,227 meters/17,150 ft

Trail Type: Difficult gradients. Steep incline trek going through rough glaciers covers, rocky moraine path. People with no or less High altitude trekking experience should not attempt this trek.

Rail head: Shimla is the nearest rail head to Jaon village – 170 Km. Shimla is connected with narrow gauge line with Kalka.

Road Head: Buses are available from Shimla ISBT. Take a cab/ local bus from Shimla to Rampur 130 km, then to Jaun village via Nirmand (Kullu). Finally , the last 8 km from Bagi pul to Jaun is a kuccha road.

Base Camp: Jaon Village or Singhgad.

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

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