Churdhar Trekking
An Overview
Churdhar Trek (3,647 m) is a spiritual trek and one of the perfect weekend getaways near Chandigarh. Trekatribe offers trekking to this heavenly trek in the month of April-November. Churdhar, located at 3,647m (11,965ft) is located in Sirmaur district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the highest peak in Sirmaur district and is also the highest peak located in the outer Himalayas. Below the summit is a deodar-roof temple of Lord Shirgul Devta housing a lingam dedicated to Lord Shiva (Chudeshwar Mahadev). This temple is of deep significance to the local people of Sirmaur, Chaupal and Solan area.
Churdhar is also known as ‘Chur Chandani’ meaning mountain dressed in the moonlight. The approach to the summit can be done from three sides namely; via Nauradhar: 16 km (Sirmaur), Sarain: 8 km (Chaupal, Shimla) and Pulhwal: 8 km (Chaupal, Shimla). The most popular one is from Nauradhar in Sirmour district with beautiful halting points in between and with a spectacular view all around. Located in the Sirmaur district of the state, its a place of great religious importance. At the top of the Churdhar peak, a giant statue of Lord Shiva looks mesmerizing as well as takes you back to the tales of the great Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Churdhar is one of the most fascinating treks near Shimla. One can witness beautiful peaks of the Dhauladhar, the Greater Himalayas and some giant peaks of Uttarakhand like Swargarohini (6,252m), Bandarpoonch (6,316m), Kedarnath (6,940m) and Badrinath (7,138m) from here on a bright sunny day.
Route
R1: Nauradhar-Churdhar-Nauradhar
R2: Sarain-Churdhar-Sarain
Altitude
3,647m / 11,965 feet
Trek Length
16 km from Nauradhar; 8km from Sarain
Duration
2Nights/3Days
Difficulty Level
Easy
Best Season
March to December
Quick Facts About Churdhar Trek
- George Everest made his astronomical reading of Himalayan mountains from this point.
- Churdhar is home to Lord Shirgul Maharaj, the local deity of the surrounding area.
- There is a huge concrete idol of Shiva located on the top of the peak.
- The Churdhar peak is only marginally higher than the long east-west ridgeline separating the rivers Tons and Giri.
Churdhar Trek Itinerary Via Sarain,Chaupal
Day 1
The trip begins with our arrival in Shimla from Delhi/ Chandigarh. This day is reserved for relaxation and exploration and you are free to go around this beautiful Himalayan city, visit its many cafes and chill before the adventure that begins the following day.
Day 2
After breakfast, we make an early morning drive to Sarain, Chaupal via car and commence our trek from Sarain to Churdhar after some refreshments. After reaching the top, we get a briefing about the place, followed by dinner and night stay in tents or the local rest house at top.
Day 3
After witnessing a breath-taking sunrise and having a delicious breakfast, we set out to visit to the Shirgul Maharaj Temple followed by a small hike towards the top. After a briefing about the peaks and ranges visible from the top, we then descend back to Shimla with halts and refreshments in between. You can either choose to depart from Shimla to Chandigarh/ Delhi that evening or spend the night at Shimla as per your convenience.
Churdhar Trek Itinerary Via Nauradhar
Day 1
After reaching Shimla/ Solan in the morning, we begin our drive further to a beautiful small village called Nauradhar in Sirmaur district, jamming in the car, getting acquainted with each other and having an epic road journey in the hills before we begin trekking! This distance of 66 kilometres between Solam and Nauradhar will be covered in about 3 hours. After lunch at Nauradhar, we start our trek towards Dusri which will be our base camp for the day. Today’s trek will be of 5 km, just about 2-3 hours long. We end the day with camping, bonfire, dinner and night stay at camps under a billion stars.
Day 2
After breakfast, we start our 9 kilometers trek towards Churdhar top which should take us about 3-4 hours. We visit the top of the Churdhar Peak and marvel at the 360-degree view of the Himalayas. Later, we hike down to the big rock and Shirgul Maharaj Temple for blessings. After lunch, we make our way back down to Dusri (2-3 hours) for the night stay at camps.
Day 3
After witnessing a breath-taking sunrise and having a delicious breakfast, we set out to visit to the Shirgul Maharaj Temple followed by a small hike towards the top. After a briefing about the peaks and ranges visible from the top, we then descend back to Nauradhar with halts and refreshments in between. We spend the night at Nauradhar after a bonfire and a warm dinner.
Day 4
After rising to the sound of silence and gorging on some hearty breakfast, we will hike down to Nauradhar (2 hours) and drive back to Solan in a car packed with memories and lots of warmth, with promises to come back to this magical land again very soon! The journey ends with an overnight Volvo bus ride from Solan/ Shimla back to Delhi/ Chandigarh.
Heavy Group Discounts Available.
Accommodation, activities, and meals included in the trip.
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The number of Days and sightseeing to Shimla, Naldehra, Mashobra, Chharabra, Kufri, Fagu, Chopal etc. and other nearby places can be added to the trek at an additional cost. Sightseeing to these places can be arranged depending on the road conditions during that time.
Churdhar Gallery
Explore Churdhar Gallery, one of the most awakening treks near Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Churdhar images are fascinating. Churdhar Sarain is situated at an altitude of 3,647meters in Shiwalik ranges of Sirmaur district. Preview the spellbound beauty & well-organized pictures of this spiritual trek in Himachal Pradesh.