Churdhar Peakचूड़धार चोटी
The highest peak in Sirmaur, with a Shiva temple at the top.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and the lower hills
Shimla and the lower hills
Best time to visit1 May to 30 June and 15 September to 31 October
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height3647 m above sea level
Time needed2 days
Base and nearbyNauradhar, Sangrah
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 15 December to 31 March. The temple trail is covered by snow, and the trek is not safe in winter.
About Churdhar Peak
The highest peak of the Outer Himalaya in Sirmaur, with a temple of Shirgul Mahadev at the top and a huge statue of Shiva. The trek of around 14 km from Nauradhar passes through forests, meadows and a bare ridge, and gives a view of the Himalaya and the plains on a clear day. Snow covers the temple from December to March.
What to see and do
- Shirgul Mahadev temple
- Big Shiva statue
- Forest and meadow trail
- View of Himalaya and plains
- Snow in winter
Part of The Himalaya.
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More places in Sirmaur
- HaripurdharSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Temples & ShrinesA forested hilltop temple with long Himalayan views.
- NahanSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA calm ridge town and old capital of Sirmaur.
- Paonta Sahib GurudwaraSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Pilgrimage RoutesA major Sikh shrine on the Yamuna with a museum of relics.
- Renuka LakeSirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Lakes & DamsThe biggest natural lake in Himachal, with a famous fair.
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