Shrikhand Mahadev Trek Route Map
The Shrikhand Mahadev Trek is one of India’s most spiritual and strenuous high-altitude pilgrimages. Rising to an altitude of 18,570 feet, the trek is revered for its religious significance and challenging terrain. The route starts from Jaon village in Himachal Pradesh and winds through deep forests, gushing rivers, rocky ascents, and glacier fields before reaching the iconic Shiva Linga at the summit.
In this blog, we’ll walk you through the day-by-day route map, key halts, altitude gains, and what to expect at each point on this divine journey.
- Suggested Package: Shrikhand Mahadev Trek
Shrikhand Mahadev Trek Route Map Overview
Starting Point: Jaon Village (Near Rampur Bushahr, Himachal Pradesh)
Trek Distance: 32–35 km (One Way)
Total Duration: 5–6 Days of Trekking
Max Altitude: 18,570 ft. ( Shrikhand Mahadev Peak )
Best Time: July ( During Official Yatra Season )
How to Reach Shrikhand Mahadev Peak
Reaching Shrikhand Mahadev Peak (18,570 ft.) involves a combination of road travel and high-altitude trekking through the remote Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. Here’s a detailed step-by-step travel guide to help you plan:
- By Air:
Fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) – well-connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc.
- By Train:
Take a train to Chandigarh Railway Station, which is a major rail hub in North India.
- By Road:
Chandigarh is well connected via national highways from Delhi, Shimla, and Dehradun.
Chandigarh to Jaon Village (Base of Trek)
- Route: Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur Bushahr → Jaon
- Distance: ~280 km
- Time: 7–9 hours by road
- Transport Options:
- Private taxi or self-drive car
- Shared jeeps or local buses up to Rampur, then a taxi to Jaon Village (last motorable point)
Note: There are no direct buses to Jaon. The nearest major town is Rampur, 38 km from Jaon.
Chandigarh to Jaon Village (Base of Trek)
Once you reach Jaon, the real journey begins – the high-altitude spiritual Shrikhand Mahadev Trek. Here’s the standard trekking route:
| Segment | Distance | Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Jaon → Singhad | 5 km | 2,200 m |
| Singhad → Thachdu | 7 km | 3,000 m |
| Thachdu → Bheem Dwar | 11 km | 3,800 m |
| Bheem Dwar → Parvati Bagh | 4 km | 4,300 m |
| Parvati Bagh → Nain Sarovar → Shrikhand Mahadev | 7–8 km | 5,650 m |