Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra 2024 | संपूर्ण जानकारी | Complete Yatra Guide | श्रीखंड महादेव 2024

Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra 2024 | संपूर्ण जानकारी | Complete Yatra Guide | श्रीखंड महादेव 2024
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Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra 2024 :-
The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a pilgrim trail that leads to the Shrikhand Mahadev peak named after Lord Shiva.
The Shrikhand Mahadev peak is of great religious importance to Hindus and is frequented by many as a pilgrimage spot.

How to reach base village jaon :
Jaon Village in the Kullu district can be reached by bus, cab, and own conveyance by following Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla, and Rampur routes. From Rampur cross the Satluj River to enter Nirmand district and proceed till Jaon. Jaon is at a distance of 167 km from Shimla. Buses are available from Shimla local bus stand to Jaon, Nirmand, and Rampur.

Rout : -
1) Jaon :
The Holy Shrikhand Mahadev Trek starts from Jaun village which lies in the Kullu district at 6,397 ft. It is a small village on the right bank of rivulet Kurpan which originates just from the bottom of Shrikhand Mountain Range.
2) Jaon to Singhgad : 3 KM
After spending some time at Jaon started to Singhgad which is at 6,873 ft. Jaun to Singgad is a trek of 3 km beside the right bank of Kurpan.
3) Singhgad to Thachru : 9 KM
The next step is towards Barathi Nalah at 7,283 ft, which is the place of the confluence of two small rivulets that make Kurpan. The trek up to Barathi Nalah is breathtaking. This is a trek of 3 km and takes 1.5 hours.
From Barathi Nalah to Thachru there is a vertical climb of 6 km of Danda Dhaar which takes around 6-8 hours. This climb requires good stamina. You can halt on the way to Thachru. This climb is through the dark forests of deodar where nothing is visible because of the dense nature of the forest. (Thachru at 11,318 ft)
4) Thachru – Kaali Ghat - 3 KM
From Taacharu to Kaali Ghat there is a straight climb of 3 Kms. It takes 1.5 hours to complete this. On the way to Kaali Ghat, one can find some rare flowers of the Himalayas. Kaali Ghat is the top of Danda Dhaar. It is at 12,778 ft. The vertical climb started from Barathi Nala ends here. From Kaali Ghat you can get a 360-degree view of the Himalayas. A small temple dedicated to Maa Kali is here.
5) Kali Ghat to Bheem Dwar : 8 KM
The next journey starts here after worshipping Kali. From Kaal Ghati the trek extends towards Bhim Talai which is just 1.5 Kms. It takes only 30 minutes to cover this distance because the trek is gentle. Bhim Talai is a place where according to legends Bhim one of the Pandava brothers used to take bath. Bheem Talai is at 11,279 ft.
From Bhim Talai to Kunsha which is 3 km ahead is a smooth trek. It takes 1.5 hours to cover this patch. Just after crossing the Big Bugyals (Grass Ground), you have to cross a glacier around 500 meters long and 80 meters wide. From this glacier to Kunsha there is a vertical climb with rocks. Kunhsa at 12,746 ft is a place surrounded by big waterfalls.
From Kunsha to Bheem Dwar there is a level walk with small ups and downs. It is a trench of 3 Kms which takes 2 hours.
6) Bheem Dwar to Parvati Baug to Nain Sarovar to Shrikhand Mahadev and back to Bheem Dwar :
During the Shrikhand Mahadev Yatra held in every July, this place Bheem Dwar provides the base for the pilgrims. Parvati Baag at 13,622 ft is just 3 Kms from Bheem Dwar. It takes 2 hrs to reach Parvati Baag. According to legends, it is said that Mata Parvati used this place for their stay. So it is called Parvati Baag. This place is full of rare flowers from the higher Himalayas and is famous for the rarest Brahma Kamal. After Parvati Baag you will trek on only moraines and snow. Shrikhand Peak is just 6 Kms from Parvati Baag. On the way to Shrikhand, you have to cross glaciers, streams and stone tunnels. The first part of the trek up to Nain Sarovar Lake is gentle with snow and boulders. Nain Sarovar is a high altitude lake at 14,527 ft surrounded by an area of about two football fields. It takes 1.5 hours to reach Nain Sarovar. Nain Sarovar Lake is dedicated to Maa Parvati as a place of worship. The trek to Shrikhand is very steep and vertical from this point on. The first patch of this trek from Nain Sarovar is a glacier of 200 meters. It takes about 45 minutes just to complete this part of only 0.5 kilometres. It requires a lot of endurance to complete this part. After spending 45 minutes you reach the top of a cliff at 14,967 ft. From here you can see the beauty of Nain Sarovar Lake very clearly. Towards Shrikhand one can see the big boulders and glaciers. You have to cross a big glacier to reach Shrikhand. (18570 ft)

Difficulty Level of Srikhand Mahadev :
The trek of Shrikhand Kailash Mahadev is considered one of the most difficult treks across the globe. The presence of both dense forests and the fierce glaciers, through which the trek makes its way, makes the reasons for its difficulty pretty obvious.

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