Churdhar

10 May 2024

Churdhar peak in Sirmaur is one of the highest peak of Shivalik ranges. Churdhar, commonly known as Churichandni (Bangle of snow). Churdhar is a majestic Peak. It’s known for its beauty and it is a popular trekking destination. Churdhar is renowned for its stunning natural beauty.It is surrounded by lush greenery, dense forests. The fauna includes Himalyan Black Bear,  Musk Deer, Langur and Leoprds .Churdhar holds great spiritual significance. It will be the fantastic movement when you will reach on the top of the mountain  of 18 km by walk and see that blue coloured Mahadeva sculpture is giving blessinjgs to you.It is the great place for doing meditation also.Devotees may get langer here. It is believed to be the abode of lord Shiva.It is a holy place related with shri Shirgul Maharaj a diety widely worshipped in Sirmaur &Chaupal.The Churdhar Trek is open from May till November .It is believed that there is a  a priest which resides inside the temple for two months. There is free of cost staying facility for the devotees in the compound of temple .The name "Churdhar" is derived from the Chur peak, which is the highest point of the mountain.. The best time to undertake the trek to Churdhar is during the summer months from April to June when the weather is favorable.The churdhar trek is moderate to difficult trek at an altitude of of 12,000 feet and the first hour is quite challenging with rocky sleeps.Nohradar is the base village where the trek starts and ends .It can be approached from two routes-Nohradar side and Chaupal side.Nohradhar is best suitable for trekker's coming from Delhi & Chandigarh.It is the best place to get rid of hustle and bustle of citie's life.One should go to visit this place and to take blessings from Lord Shiva.