Srikhand Mahadev Trek Nirmand

The Shrikhand Mahadev Peak is located in the Nirmand, Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh and is one of the revered pilgrimage sites.The trekking up Shrikhand Mahadev Peak starts from the Jao Village. Shrikhand Mahadev peak at a height of 5227 meters/17150 ft above the sea level. One feel top of the world.The key attraction of this trek is the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges from Parvati valley of Kullu.

SRIKHAND MAHADEV PEAK

The rock-made shivalingam is around 70 feet in height and situated at an elevation of 5227 meters above sea level. The yatra is steep and there is very low oxygen on the top.The dates for the yatra or pilgrimage are only between July and August and lasts for 15-20 days in a year. Guru Poornima is the eve when the yatra starts. The road to the peak remains closed after this period. Heavy snowfall and storms begin by the month of October.
Travelers need to carry sufficient dry food and glucose with them. It is also necessary for them to get a health check up done before they actually go on the yatra.

BHEEMDWAR

Story: According to legends,Bhasamasur did a hard penance and meditated for several years before the Mahadev or Lord Shiva became pleased and asked him to ask for a boon. Bhasmasura asked for immortality, but Shiva said that he did not have the power to grant him immortality. Bhasmasura then asked that he be granted the power that anyone whose head he touched with his hand should burn up and immediately turn into ashes (bhasma). Shiva granted this request. Bhasamasur then tried to use the bhasama kangan (the invisible powder) on Lord Shiva due to his pride and ego, Mahadev vanished into a cave and later appeared on a hill top that is presently known as the Srikhand Mahadev Peak presently and the cave into which he had vanished is known as Devdank and is situated near Nirmand.

Location of Srikhand Mahadev - Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Trek Starting Location - Jao Village - Nirmand , himachal Pradesh
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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.

Best Time to Visit - Srikhand Mahadev Yatra generally remains open for 15-20 days during 15th July to 5-10 August

How to Reach
By Air - The nearest airport is at Jubbarhatti, Shimla.
By Rail - Nearest railyway station is at Shimla. Then from there you have to go by road.
By Road -
Delhi to Shimla (343 Km)
Shimla to Rampur (128 km)
Rampur to Jao village(35 km)

Trek Distance - Total 32 Km