Churdhar Peak trek in Himachal Pradesh offers an incredible adventure through beautiful meadows and forests to reachlej river Kufri Kasauli Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary located around this mountain. Trek begins from Nohradhar town located 66 km away from Solan and normally lasts two days with necessary camping gear required. This article details all aspects of Churdhar Peak Trekking and serves as an essential read in preparation for this trek.
Churdhar Peak trek route
Start your trek from Nohradhar village and ascend Churdhar Peak trek by following a signboard near the bus station that marks its starting point. When needed, locals may assist in finding markers. Begin your climb along a steep path filled with rocks; therefore, be cautious while walking carefully with a trekking pole to prevent injuries to your knees or other parts of your body. Ensure you have sturdy trekking footwear and pole to support yourself over different terrain.
From Jamnala it will be a steady climb of 3-4 hours until reaching Jamnala. While not too steep, this section of your trek may test your endurance - take frequent short breaks to replenish yourself and soak in breathtaking mountainous landscapes while strolling through pine forest and fields of grass.
Jamnala is an enormous expanse of grassland extending as far as one can see, giving an appearance of infinity. The beautiful greenery in contrast to a bright blue sky above makes for an incredible view and Jamnala offers various stores across its surface offering refreshments and snacks to purchase.
Follow the clearly marked trail to Churdhar Peak, winding its way through thick woodland. It is well known, so chances are good you will meet other trekkers every day, creating a sense of community along the way. Your trek should take roughly two hours in total before arriving at Teesri.
Teesri is an idyllic Gujjar town offering essential amenities, from small shops to overnight accommodation. Spend an evening here relaxing while the sun sets over the mountains with an indulgent coffee while watching it set over them all! Be sure to inform your hotel of your visit alternative or set up camping nearby in one of their villages if camping is an option for you! Start your day early by leaving Teesri around 6 AM. From there, the trail becomes easy to follow once it reaches an intersection and there are two tracks leading towards the summit; one straight up and up towards it while the other turns around before reaching it - using straight routes may prove more challenging; therefore it would be wiser to choose longer routes instead.
Trekking through different terrains like forests, rocks and meadows provides endless mountain vistas. This trek includes ascends and slopes as well as some level stretches to help keep energy up while enjoying breathtaking scenery. Within 1.5-2 minutes you will arrive in a meadow which splits in two; one route goes to a temple for prayer and food offerings while the other leads uphill toward Churdhar Peak - visit both before starting your climb to reach its summit!
The final stretch of trail is steeper and more perilous, requiring careful ascent. Packed with massive boulders and rocks, this section of the journey requires extreme caution as any slip-up could result in an abrupt fall and cause severe injury or worse. Once on top, however, snow-covered ridges await you at their summit point, creating the ultimate challenge of all. At the summit, you'll be met by spectacular views from Kinnaur Kailash Srikhand Mahadev Kedarnath as well as Badrinath. These amazing Himalayas will dominate your view from all directions as a reward for making it to the peak. Soak in these breathtaking views on your climb towards Badrinath peak! Returning to the base, you can head back up the hill where you started your climb and continue from there. There is the option of staying the night either in Jamn or Nohradhar; each provides different accommodation. Should you decide on spending it all night in Jamnala there are various accommodations available.
Highlights of Churdhar Peak
Breathtaking views of Churdhar Peak.
On top of Churdhar Peak you will experience breathtaking views of the Himalayan Mountains as far away as you look and the valley below extending out with magnificent vistas - surely an experience beyond your wildest imagination. The view will leave you speechless - truly astounding views which will leave you speechless.
Snow covered Churdhar Peak
Ridge Covered with Snow Churdhar Peak is an exceptional mountain, its summit awash in perpetual white powder all year-round for an incredible panorama after ascending via treacherous boulders, outcrops, and other obstacles.
Difficulty
Summit push
Climbing to the Summit Its Reaching the summit requires an excruciating scramble that requires precise movements. For your safety, hold hands as support while securing an unshakeable grip on every step taken forward. Take breaks if necessary for refreshment and rest before continuing forward.
Climbing and Dropping
As trekking can put considerable strain on knee joints, durable top-quality trekking boots should be used to reduce injury risk and ease pressure on them. Furthermore, consider employing a trekking pole for additional support on long treks.
Best time to visit
April through May and September through November are ideal times to begin this trek, as vibrant rhododendrons at their peak offer unobstructed views from the summit, while September to November bring monsoon rains that transform landscape into vibrantly colorful flowers, lush green grass and rivers overflowing with clean waters.
How to reach
There are various methods of accessing the Base. Travel can either take place via car or public transit. If traveling by public transportation, ISBT bus runs between Chandigarh and Shimla in Sector 43. Once at Solan Bypass Road at its intersection, exit and head by foot or auto to Solan D.C Office which is just 1km away. Take an express bus heading for Rajgarh; residents in Solan may assist if needed before you transfer onto another bus which takes passengers directly to Nohradhar at Rajgarh bus station.
