Shrikhand Mahadev Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev ( Har Har Mahadev)
Shrikhand mahadev is one of the houses of Devon ke Dev… Mahadev and his family; Goddess parvati, lord kartikeya and lord Ganesha.
how to reach shrikhand mahadev?
It is beginning the route from Shimla; you head towards Rampur (120kms). From Rampur you have to go nirmand, kullu.
One can easily reach Shimla by a bus, cab or own car from Shimla to nirmand. People usually rent a car, rent a scooty, and rent a bike, for making their ride more adventurous.
After reaching nirmand, head villageJaon, the base point for shrikhand mahadev yatra.
Location:- In kullu H.P
Height :- 5227m
Distance:-from Shimla 120kms
From Chandigarh 238.5kms
Ideal time to visit: – June to august
Now let’s talk about the trek,
How can I go to Shrikhand Mahadev?
It is a 32kms trek, firstly, we have to visit goddess kali temple at village jaon to take the blessings.
From jaon to Singhgad, there is 3kms trek. From here you will start getting langar(free meal services) provided by various “samities” at every stoppage.
From Singhgad to Thachru, here is a straight uphill 12 kms trek. This path is called “dandi ki dhar”. One night stay preferred at thachru.
Next morning, head towards kaali ghati or kali top from thachru, A 3kms high climb.
Kali ghati has a small temple of goddess kali, from kaali ghati, there is a downhill stretch of 1kms to bheem talai.
Next you will witness the beautifull lush green valley, named kunsa valley/ghati, 3kms from bheem talai. From kunsa valley, A 3kms stretch leads to bheem dwaar. You may again take a night stay here are move upto parvati bagh.
Parvati bagh, 2km muddy and rocky, steep uphill from bheem dwaar, braham kamal, a holy flower can be found here. Take a night stay here.
Next day, early in the morning head towards nain sarovar( an eye shaped lake). Take a bath in ice cold water to refresh you.
From nain sarovar, A final trek of 5kms start, your destination, shrikhand mahadev is here. You have ample time to stay here and admire the beauty and also view Lord Kartikeya view from here.
FAQs
- How can I go to Shrikhand Mahadev?
Day 1:Shimla to jaon
Day 2: jaon to thachdu
Day 3: thachdu to bheem dwar or parvati bagh.
Day 4 : bheem dwar or parvati bagh to shrikhand peak and same day return.
Day 5 or 6: back to Shimla.
The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a Himalayan trek. This trek takes 5 to 6 days from Shimla.
2.What is the height of Shrikhand Mahadev?
Height: – 5227m
3. How many Kailash are there?
The five holy peaks, Kailash Manasarovar, Adi Kailash, Kinnaur Kailash, Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash and Manimahesh Kailash.
4.Where is Shrikhand located?
In kullu district himachal Pradesh.
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