Shrikhand Mahadev Trek

No Shrikhand yatra this year
By Himtimes

Jul 3, 2020

The religiously significant yatra to the 18,000 feet high Shrikhand Mahadev peak in Nirmand area of this district will not be held this year in the wake of stipulations due to Covid-19.
Social distancing not possible
  • The Anni SDM said it would not be possible to conduct the yatra this year as social distancing would be hard to maintain, especially during rescue work, if needed.
  • Many trekkers suffer sickness due to high altitude and cold weather. Many pilgrims had lost their lives in the past while undertaking the strenuous trek.
The yatra is generally held from July 15 to July 30 and hundreds of pilgrims and revellers take the
32-km-long tough trek, which takes them three to five days to complete the pilgrimage. Some adventure seekers move for the yatra in the first week of July even before adequate arrangements are made to facilitate yatris. The administration, police and the health department used to make appropriate arrangements of security and medical facilities for the pilgrims and the trekkers.
Anni SDM Chet Singh said it would not be possible to conduct the yatra this year as the norms of social distancing would be hard to maintain, especially during rescue work, if need arose. Many trekkers suffer sickness due to high altitude and cold weather. Many pilgrims have also lost their lives in the past while undertaking the strenuous trek.
He said as per directions, religious congregations and functions would not be held. He added that a team was generally sent to conduct recce of the area and trekking route in the last week of June. He said the team used to carry out repair of the trek route and install drinking water pipes, but this year no such exercise had been conducted.
The journey starts from Baghipul village in Nirmand, and rescue teams and medical camps used to be established at Singhgad, Thachru and Bheemdwari. Only medically fit persons were allowed to embark on the yatra.
Hundreds of revelers and pilgrims take this tough challenge to pay obeisance to 72-foot-high lingam of Lord Shiva and witness the majestic and enchanting landscapes. The tradition of religious procession of hermits, saints and pilgrims carrying out “Charri yatra” of Goddess Ambika to the top of the peak will also not be held this year.



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No Shrikhand yatra this year
By Himtimes

Jul 3, 2020

The religiously significant yatra to the 18,000 feet high Shrikhand Mahadev peak in Nirmand area of this district will not be held this year in the wake of stipulations due to Covid-19.
Social distancing not possible
  • The Anni SDM said it would not be possible to conduct the yatra this year as social distancing would be hard to maintain, especially during rescue work, if needed.
  • Many trekkers suffer sickness due to high altitude and cold weather. Many pilgrims had lost their lives in the past while undertaking the strenuous trek.
The yatra is generally held from July 15 to July 30 and hundreds of pilgrims and revellers take the
32-km-long tough trek, which takes them three to five days to complete the pilgrimage. Some adventure seekers move for the yatra in the first week of July even before adequate arrangements are made to facilitate yatris. The administration, police and the health department used to make appropriate arrangements of security and medical facilities for the pilgrims and the trekkers.
Anni SDM Chet Singh said it would not be possible to conduct the yatra this year as the norms of social distancing would be hard to maintain, especially during rescue work, if need arose. Many trekkers suffer sickness due to high altitude and cold weather. Many pilgrims have also lost their lives in the past while undertaking the strenuous trek.
He said as per directions, religious congregations and functions would not be held. He added that a team was generally sent to conduct recce of the area and trekking route in the last week of June. He said the team used to carry out repair of the trek route and install drinking water pipes, but this year no such exercise had been conducted.
The journey starts from Baghipul village in Nirmand, and rescue teams and medical camps used to be established at Singhgad, Thachru and Bheemdwari. Only medically fit persons were allowed to embark on the yatra.
Hundreds of revelers and pilgrims take this tough challenge to pay obeisance to 72-foot-high lingam of Lord Shiva and witness the majestic and enchanting landscapes. The tradition of religious procession of hermits, saints and pilgrims carrying out “Charri yatra” of Goddess Ambika to the top of the peak will also not be held this year.



No Shrikhand yatra this year - Himtimes

Source : The Tribune
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SHRIKHAND MAHADEV KAILASH YATRA
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This was my second time trek of Shrikhand Mahadev. Last year I did this trek from 13-15 July. Here I was again trying to conquer this mountain, as I heard that this time glaciers would be found on the way and the view is just spectacular.

The Shrikhand Mahadev trek is a pilgrim trail that leads to the Shrikhand Mahadev peak, named after Lord Shiva. The key attraction of this trek is the breathtaking view of the Himalayan ranges from the Parvati valley. You see ranges of Kullu, Jorkandan and Rangrik ranges of Kinnaur and Hansbeshan and other surrounding peaks in the south east of Satluj river.

This trek can be done either from Nirmand side or Arsu side. The popular and widely travelled route is from the Nirmand – Jaon village side.To reach the base camp, you have to drive from Shimla towards Rampur and cross the Satluj river to enter Nirmand region of Kullu district and drive till Jaon Village. This trek can be done in 5 – 6 days, (i.e. Delhi to Delhi, involving 3 days of trekking).

Trek Facts

Trek Length :- 35kms One Side From Jaon Village

Altitude: 17000 ft

Trail Type: Steep incline trek going through rough glaciers covers, rocky moraine path. People with no or less high altitude trekking experience should not attempt this trek.

Rail head: Shimla is the nearest rail head to Jaon village – 170 Km. Shimla is connected with narrow gauge line with Kalka.

Road Head: Buses are available from Shimla ISBT. Take a cab/ local bus from Shimla to Rampur 130 km, then to Jaun village via Nirmand (Kullu). Finally , the last 8 km from Bagi pul to Jaun is a Puckka road.

Base Camp: Jaon Village
 
Himachal Pradesh: Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra Postponed Due to COVID, Says Kullu DC

The yatra has been postponed as preparations could not be done due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said Ashutosh Garg, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu district.

Published: June 29, 2021 7:09 PM IST

By India.com News Desk
Edited by PriyankaEmail


New Delhi: In a sad news for devotees of Lord Shiva, Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra in Himachal Pradesh has been postponed this year. The yatra has been postponed as preparations could not be done due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, said Ashutosh Garg, Deputy Commissioner, Kullu district.Also Read - Delhi Reports 97 Cases Of Dengue; 45 Malaria This Year; 27 Cases Reported Last Week
Himachal Pradesh’s COVID-19 tally surged to 2,01,813 on Monday with 148 fresh cases while the death toll climbed to 3,460 as three more people succumbed to the viral disease, an official said. Two women, aged 44 and 66, died in Shimla while a 58-year-old woman died in Kinnaur, the official said. Also Read - IRCTC Latest News: Indian Railways to Run Over 200 Trips of Ganpati Special Trains | Full List Here


With 206 more coronavirus patients recovering from the infection the previous day, the number of recoveries has increased to 1,96,629, the official said. There are 1,691 active COVID-19 cases in the state, according to the state health department. Also Read - Covid Cases in Mumbai Rising, Has Third Wave Began Already? This is What BMC Additional Commissioner Said

(With agency inputs)

Himachal Pradesh: Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Yatra Postponed Due to COVID, Says Kullu DC
 
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