Shrikhand Mahadev
The hardest pilgrimage in Himachal. 75 km round trip, 5,155m summit, done in 3 days.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh · 5 days · Groups of 4–10
Highlights
- →Shrikhand Mahadev — a 75-ft shivalingam rock at 5,155m
- →73 km round trip hike — one of the toughest pilgrimages in the Himalaya
- →Parvati Bagh at 4,500m — meadow with Shrikhand in view
- →Budhbhavan waterfall — 5 km from base, waterfall camp
- →Done in 3 moving days — extreme distance and altitude
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Bhuntar → Jaon village
Drive to base. Briefing.
Jaon → Thachru (16 km)
Steep start. Forest camp at Thachru.
Thachru → Parvati Bagh → Shrikhand summit (22 km)
Pre-2am start. Summit at 5,155m. Shivalingam. Return to Parvati Bagh.
Parvati Bagh → Jaon (35 km descent)
Full descent in a day.
Drive: Jaon → Bhuntar
Hike ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear + high-altitude equipment
- ✓Experienced guide — mandatory for this route
- ✓Permits
- ✓Transport: Bhuntar to Jaon village and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Bhuntar
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is this a pilgrimage or a hike?
Both. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims do it every July. We join this flow with the same intent — reaching the summit — but with a trekker's approach: acclimatization, gear, and pacing.
Logistics
Meeting point
Bhuntar Airport / Kullu Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Bhuntar Airport / Kullu Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
18 years
Fitness required
Very high — one of India's most demanding hikes
Starting from
₹16,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: July 2026
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