Shrikhand Mahadev Trek
Counted among the Panch Kailash, Shrikhand Mahadev is one of the toughest high-altitude pilgrimages in India — a steep, relentless ascent that asks for strong physical and mental fitness.
- Duration
- 6 Nights / 7 Days
- Max altitude
- 18,500 ft
- Difficulty
- Extremely strenuous
- Base
- Jaon Village, Nirmand, Kullu
- Distance
- 34 km one-way · ~68 km round trip
Itinerary
- Day 1
Chandigarh to Jaon
Cab drive to the Jaon base camp. Check in, rest and acclimatise.
Stay: Jaon homestay
- Day 2
Jaon to Thachadu
Early start on a moderate-to-steep trail through forest.
14 km · Stay: Thachadu campsite
- Day 3
Thachadu to Bhimdwari
Through Kali Ghati, Bhimtalai and Kunsha to the high meadows of Bhimdwari.
13 km · Stay: Bhimdwari campsite
- Day 4
Summit — Shrikhand Mahadev darshan
Summit day. Ascend to the sacred peak for darshan and return to Bhimdwari.
18 km · 18,500 ft · Stay: Bhimdwari campsite
- Day 5
Bhimdwari to Thachadu
Descend back to Thachadu for dinner and a night under canvas.
Stay: Thachadu campsite
- Day 6
Thachadu to Jaon
Final descent to the village. Rest and celebrate.
Stay: Jaon homestay
- Day 7
Jaon to Chandigarh
After breakfast, cab transfer back to Chandigarh with rest stops en route.
Highlights
- Darshan at the 18,500 ft Shrikhand Mahadev rock
- Kali Ghati ridge and the Bhimtalai glacial lakes
- Bhimdwari's alpine meadows and Parvati Bagh flowers
- Panoramic views of the Kullu and Kinnaur ranges
Inclusions
- Certified mountain guide
- All meals on trek — breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea, coffee, soups, local specialties
- Sharing tents on trail and village homestay in Jaon
- Porter support — one porter shared between two trekkers
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Meals during road transit
- Personal mules or private porters
- Emergency rescue and evacuation charges
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Trail rules
- Progress depends on mountain weather.
- No refund if a participant turns back midway.
- Weather buffer days are charged at ₹2,000 per person per day.
- Full package payment is due on Day 1, before departure.
- Dhoti, sari and non-trekking traditional wear are not allowed on trail.
- Leave No Trace — all wrappers and trash are packed out.
What to pack
- Sturdy high-ankle trekking shoes
- Rucksack, 40–50 litres
- Thermal inners and warm layers
- Quick-dry trek pants
- Fleece or sweater
- Down / insulated jacket
- Waterproof raincoat or poncho
- Winter gloves and thermal socks
- Water bottles or hydration bladder
- Trekking poles
- Headlamp or LED torch
- Power bank
- Sun cap and UV sunglasses
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