4 DAYS - “CHURDHAR”(Bangle of snow) Peak Trek

 PACKAGE STARTS RS. 

(Route: Delhi-Shimla–Chopal -Sarain-Halda Jubbar-Churdhar Temple-Churdhar Peak(3647 mts.)- Tisri-Nauradhar–Shimla-Delhi)

Churdhar peak, with height of 3,647m, is the highest peak in outer Himalayas. Churdhar Sanctuary which is one of the newest sanctuaries of the State and notified on 15th November 1985. Churdhar contains good habitat for Monals and other pheasants. Other fauna includes Himalayan Black Bear, Barking Deer, Musk Deer, common Langur and snow Leopards. There is a small but beautiful old temple at Churdhar dedicated to Lord Shankra or Lord Shirgul, the incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Churdhar, commonly known as Chur Chandni (Bangle of Snow), is blessed with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes in this region. Atop the Churdhar summit lie the lingams of Shiva, where once goat and sheep were sacrificed. Devotees hoist flags and make offerings here. The view from the summit embraces a vast panorama of lowland tracts towards the south and snow-capped ranges, including the peaks of Badrinath and Kedarnath in the Garhwal region, Gangetic plains, the Sutlej river and hills of Shimla and Chakrata.

Name of the Trek                               :               Churdhar Peak Trek

Sector                                                   :               Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Trekking Grade                                  :               Moderate

Highest Altitude                                :               3647 mts.(Churdhar Peak)

Best Season                                       :               April- June, September - November

Duration of the Tour                        :               04 days

Duration of the Trek                        :               04 days

 

 

Outline Itinerary :

Day 01) Shimla–Chopal-Sarain village–Halda Jubbar/Wildlife Sanctuary (2400 mts.). o/n Camp /  05 hrs drive and 01 hour trek

Day 02) Halda Jubbar – Churdhar Temple(3400mts.)     / o/n camp.  05-06 hrs trek.

Day 03) Churdhar Temple- Chur Chandni Peak(3647 Mts.) –Tisri / (3000 mts). / 05 hrs trek

Day 04) Tesri - Nauradhar (2130 mts.)   / 04-05 hrs trek + 05 hrs drive back to Shimla

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RATES

Category	Hotels	Min 02 Pax	Min 04 Pax	Min 06 Pax
Standard		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.
Deluxe		Rs.	Rs.	Rs.

QUOTATION INCLUDES:

• Above rates are based on per person basis
• Accommodation in alpine/Dom tents while camping on Double sharing basis
• All Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during trekking. Breakfast & dinner would be hot and lunches would be packed during the trek
• Local Accompanying English speaking Trekking guide
• Cook & Helper during the trekking
• Insulation mats for trekking style camping (Clients are requested to bring their own sleeping bags)
• Dinning tent(if above 04 pax)
• Kitchen tent fitted with kitchen equipment
• Ponies/Porters during trekking to carry baggage, food material, camping equipment
• Accommodation in mentioned or similar category hotels on double/twin sharing basis
• All breakfasts and Dinners in the Hotels
• All transport by air conditioned Vehicle (02-03 Pax in Toyota Etios Car, 04-06 in Toyota Innova) as required in the tour programme
• All Toll taxes, parking fee, state taxes and drivers allowances

 

QUOTATION EXCLUDES:

• Airfare/Train fare/Bus fare
• Sleeping bags, Trekking Shoes and clothing
• Any other meals
• Any expenditure of personal nature such as telephone calls, laundry, mini bar or drinks during meals, tips to driver, guide, helper, etc.
• Any kind of Insurance and medical evacuation
• Any Hotel before starts and after tour ends
• Guides and Monuments Fees
• All other than those listed in inclusive
• GST

We can provide you all other travel services before tour starts and ends

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Detail Itinerary :

Day 01) Shimla – Chopal  - Sarain village – Halda Jubbar/Wildlife Sanctuary (2400 mts.)  /  05 hrs drive and 01 hour trek

Drive to Sarain via Chopal, visit Sarain Village and Bijat Maharaj Temple and later trek to Halda Jubbar Pasture /wildlife santuary

Chopal is situated at an altitude of 2328 mts. and 100 km from Shimla. Surrounded by forest of deodar trees and with snow covered peaks in sight, Chopal has a perfect picturesque setting; the town of Chopal is dotted with wood and slate houses. It is very famous for the production of high quality apples which are exported from India to many countries.

The drive is through thick pine and deodar forest.

Bijjat Maharaj Temple/ Sarain: The temple is more then 600 years old and has beautiful carving in wood , Temple complex has two parallel tall building houses of Bijjat Maharaj Devta “the god of lightening”. There are many building in the complex and all are double-storied except for the two tall towers, which rise almost four times higher. The twin temple of Bijjat Maharaj at Sarahan is one of the most remarkable monument of Himachal Pradesh. This is the main deity in the area and is identified as the ‘god of prosperity and good health’. In the month of April; the Bishu Fair is organized here, which attracts thousand of pilgrims from all over the state.

After visiting the temple we starts our first day small trek of  30 minutes to  Halda Jubbar.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 02) Halda Jubbar – Churdhar Temple(3400mts.)     / o/n camp.  05-06 hrs trek.

After breakfast we begin our trek for Churdhar. Walking through the forest we reach the temple site of Shirgul Maharaj where there is a natural Shiva Lingam and a natural bouwdi (water spring).  A temple dedicated to the presiding deity here, visit Temple and surroundings.

Churdhar is believed to be the abode of Dev Srigul, an incarnation of Shiva, born to Raja Bhokru of Sirmaur. The peak is named after Chur, a servant of Srigul and a devotee of Lord Shiva. When Srigul fought a lone battle against the tyrant Mughals, he handed over his Kingdom to Churu and thus the peak was named after the loyal servant.

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 03) Churdhar Temple- Chur Chandni(3647 Mts.) –Tisri / (3000 mts). / 05 hrs trek

Trek to Tisri over Chu Chandni Peak

At the top of the peak, is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva in the form of Chureshwar Mahadev (also known as Lord Shirgul) resides. Religious followers have installed a statue of Lord Shiva which sits on the peak and tourists and pilgrims tie prayer flags around it.

Trek down to Tisri, This is a perfect place for overnight stay

Overnight stay in Camps.

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Day 04) Tesri - Nauradhar (2130 mts.)   / 04-05 hrs trek + 05 hrs drive back to Shimla

Trek down to village of Nauhra. Nauradhar is a small hamlet from where you can get basic amenities.

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Tour Ends But Memories Remains – Always