Churdhar Peak- The best weekend trek from Chandigarh (3600M)

About the Journey

Churdhar is the highest peak in the Sirmour District, is also the highest peak in the outer Himalayas. Churdhar is a holy place related to Shri Shirgul Maharaj. I must say that- this Trek took me to the world of trekking. All the thank Yallu Bhai in the World for letting me to the door of adventure. Having covered Many moderate to difficult treks he was the best. He is a Shiv Bhakt har already reached Shrikhand Mahadev & Churdhar 6 & 11 times respectively so we decided to go for a trek with him. 

The weekends that were spent drinking & loitering around with no cause were even more teasing thoughts. The Churdhar Treks start from Narodhar an altitude of 12000 feet and 18 km long on one side. I think For the first time it’s a big challenge and we are not doing any jogging before this Trek. 

Day 1- Chandigarh to Noradhar Village (Travel ) & Trek Noradhar to Churdhar Temple.

We Started our Journey around 2 AM from Chandigarh in my friend’s car and Reached Noradhar around 7 AM. The distance from Chandigarh to Noradhar is around 120 km. Around 8 AM. we started our Trek to the Peak of churdhar. It’s the month of June a very hot day. With the instructions of our friend Yalgar Singh we took Gloucse, Chocolates, and apply fizz and Real juice with us to avoid Dehydration.

The Toughness of Trek you feel at the beginning of the trek a steep 2 km hike and we are like why we called him for this trek. Oh man, this is challenging and we are not that much fit. Finally, we reached lucky Dhaba and had Breakfast and eat 2 Parantha’s every Person. Spend some time in the shop and trek forward. 

I must say trek is more challenging because of the month of June and very hot out there we continuously drink Glouse and water to avoid dehydration. We crossed a thick forest and reached the middle of the trek and we almost covered a 9 km trek and were very like the dead. 
Again there is a shop there we eat Maggi and energy drink and it gives some energy to trek further. I experience the beauty of the trek but our body was not fit as much. We started again to reach Churdhar Peak. We started our trek around 8 AM and reached the Churdhar Temple around 5 PM. A long 9 Hours trek and we are like dead.  Finally a satisfaction to reaching the Churdhar Temple. It’s a Shiva place. I think it’s a good start for me in Trekking. 

We stay at night around the temple. There is free accommodation available around the temple but you need to reach at early as possible because there is lots of people who reached that place and if you have their own tent you can also use that. 

I face headaches because of high altitude and very hot weather. But at Night the weather changes. There is only BSNL mobile working and I talk with my parents that i safely reached to the place. 

Day 2 – Churdhar Temple to Noradhar Village.

We wake around 7 AM and we go the temple there is lots of people who are willing to go the temple. We did our breakfast and on the way to the Peak, there is Murti of Lord Shiva in the top of the Peak. Its around 30-40 mins steep hike to the peak and finally we reached to the Peak and the Views are really awesome from there. We spend 25-30 mint there and feel the beauty of the place and now time to back towards the Noradhar.

Now time to go back to the base. It takes half of the time reach to the base. This Trek is full of beauty, A long Trek and Near to Chandigarh. A good weekend Trek. If you planning to do high-altitude treks or really want to start trekking. This trek is best to check your physical and mental health.

Important Instructions before high altitude trek.

1   Start Jogging around 3-4 km a day before 3 months of the trek.
2   Prepare yourself Physically as well as mentally.
3   Trekking is an adventure sport so be prepared for challenges.
4  Start doing shorter hikes before high altitude one.
5  Avoid Alcohol and smoke. Consumption of this minimize stamina during the trek.

Things Required for this Trek: 

1. Trekking Shoes – High Ankle
2. Jacket or sweatshirt. 
3. Tshirts
4. Cargos-Trek pants
5. Gloves
6. Warm Cap
7. Socks 2-3 pair
8. Bag cover
9. Raincoat
10. Rucksack or backpack 45 liter
11. Water bottles
12. Dry Fruits
13. Camera
14. Medicines
15. sunscreen,sunblock & Lipbalms
16. Glucose

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