Bijli Mahadev
OVERVIEW
The Bijli Mahadev temple is one of the ancient temples of India dedicated to Lord Shiva and was established by Shankaracharya to revive Hinduism. A 60 feet staff at the temple attracts divine lightning that also shatters the Shivling which the priest sticks back together with butter and Sattu. The trek takes you through the picturesque mountains of Himachal with beautiful pine forests and reaches the breath-taking location of a temple situated on top of the hill. The trek becomes more interesting with overnight camping inside the forested ridge of Matikochar. With the valley of Pin Parvati and other majestic peaks, the place is a trekker’s delight and a view worth dying for.
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
Trek through a picturesque pine forest.
Magnificent views of Pin Parvati valley and Kullu.
Visit to the ancient temple of Bijli Mahadev.
Enchanting forest trails.
COST AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
DEPARTURE FROM DELHI
We leave from Delhi around 1800 hrs for Manali by comfortable Volvo bus from Majnu ka Tila and reach Kalath the next morning.
ARRIVAL AT OUR CAMP IN KALATH
Reach the camp by 0800 hrs, relax, unwind & have breakfast after which we take you for a short acclimatization hike and prepare for the trek. Dinner will be at the camp and followed by star gazing if the weather permits. Later we gather around the campfire and debrief for the next day. Overnight at camp in our comfortable tented accommodation that has attached toilets and bath.
TREK FROM NAGGAR TO JANA
After a sumptuous early breakfast, we drive down to Naggar approx 17 km away in a private vehicle from where our trek starts to Jana. It’s a gradual trail and the views are worth the effort. If we arrive at Jana in time, we could visit the beautiful Jana waterfall. Overnight at Jana in tents.
TREK FROM JANA TO MATIKOCHAR
On this day you shall view the lovely valley of Kullu and the surrounding snow-capped mountains during the trek. Use your eyes and ears to awaken your senses as you walk through the dense pine and deodars forest listening to the sounds of nature. Arriving at Matikochar you set up camp in the meadows for the night.
TREK FROM MATIKOCHAR TO BIJLI MAHADEV TEMPLE
The trek on this day takes us through dense deodar forest offering glimpses of snowy peaks of Parvati valley and Chandarkhani pass on one side and Kullu valley and Beas river on the other side. The end of the trek leads us to Bijli Mahadev temple that stands at an elevation of 2460 m and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Spend your time in peace at the temple and enjoy the panoramic views of Kullu and Parvati Valley from the temple. We trek down to Chansari to get back to the camp in Kalath approx 35 km away in a private vehicle. Post dinner we go down to the hot springs to get a nice warm rejuvenating bath. Overnight at our camp in Kalath.
VISIT TO MALL ROAD IN MANALI AND DEPARTURE TO DELHI
There will be an option of either doing a stream walk after breakfast or you could visit Hidimba Temple, Manu Temple or shop in Old Manali Market or Mall Road. Return to camp by 1600 hrs to wrap upland then board Volvo at around 1630-1645 hrs to return to Delhi.
ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Arrive in Delhi at Majnu Ka Tila early morning by 0700 hrs and head back home with wonderful memories of the Trek with Adventureism.
Day 1 – DEPARTURE FROM DELHI
We leave from Delhi around 1800 hrs for Manali by comfortable Volvo bus from Majnu ka Tila and reach Kalath the next morning.
Day 2 – ARRIVAL AT OUR CAMP IN KALATH
Reach the camp by 0800 hrs, relax, unwind & have breakfast after which we take you for a short acclimatization hike and prepare for the trek. Dinner will be at the camp and followed by star gazing if the weather permits. Later we gather around the campfire and debrief for the next day. Overnight at camp in our comfortable tented accommodation that has attached toilets and bath.
Day 3 – TREK FROM NAGGAR TO JANA
After a sumptuous early breakfast, we drive down to Naggar approx 17 km away in a private vehicle from where our trek starts to Jana. It’s a gradual trail and the views are worth the effort. If we arrive at Jana in time, we could visit the beautiful Jana waterfall. Overnight at Jana in tents.
Day 4 – TREK FROM JANA TO MATIKOCHAR
On this day you shall view the lovely valley of Kullu and the surrounding snow-capped mountains during the trek. Use your eyes and ears to awaken your senses as you walk through the dense pine and deodars forest listening to the sounds of nature. Arriving at Matikochar you set up camp in the meadows for the night.
Day 5 – TREK FROM MATIKOCHAR TO BIJLI MAHADEV TEMPLE
The trek on this day takes us through dense deodar forest offering glimpses of snowy peaks of Parvati valley and Chandarkhani pass on one side and Kullu valley and Beas river on the other side. The end of the trek leads us to Bijli Mahadev temple that stands at an elevation of 2460 m and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Spend your time in peace at the temple and enjoy the panoramic views of Kullu and Parvati Valley from the temple. We trek down to Chansari to get back to the camp in Kalath approx 35 km away in a private vehicle. Post dinner we go down to the hot springs to get a nice warm rejuvenating bath. Overnight at our camp in Kalath.
Day 6 – VISIT TO MALL ROAD IN MANALI AND DEPARTURE TO DELHI
There will be an option of either doing a stream walk after breakfast or you could visit Hidimba Temple, Manu Temple or shop in Old Manali Market or Mall Road. Return to camp by 1600 hrs to wrap upland then board Volvo at around 1630-1645 hrs to return to Delhi.
Day 7 – ARRIVAL IN DELHI
Arrive in Delhi at Majnu Ka Tila early morning by 0700 hrs and head back home with wonderful memories of the Trek with Adventureism.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation in camps and tents on a sharing basis.
- All meals as per the itinerary.
- Qualified instructors and facilitators during the programme.
- Wilderness First Responder trained and certified guides from NOLS-USA to handle any medical emergencies.
- Transfers to and from Manali.
EXCLUSIONS
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand a change in itinerary like natural forces, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations.
- Medical, Travel, or Evacuation expenses.
- Any expense of personal nature like tips, laundry, phone calls, beverages, etc.
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