Churdhar Peak Trek

Day 1: Base Village Nohradhar to Campsite (midway halt)
Day 2: Campsite to Churdhar Peak Summit and return

Summit Views: 

When you are at the top of the trek, you have a full 360-degree view of the entire Himalayan mountain range. On a clear day you can also see distant peaks located in Uttarakhand and large portions of the plains of north India. Sunrise or sunset creates amazing lighting on all the snow-capped mountains.

Forest Trail Experience: 

The first part of the trek winds through thick oak trees, pine trees, and Deodar trees. In the spring the Rhododendron flowers are in bloom, adding various shades of color to this section of the trek. The shady section of the trail provides relief during the heat of summer while trekking.

Spiritual Significance: 

The large Shiva statue is a major attraction at the top of the trek. Many pilgrims spend the night in the basic shelter located next to the temple. The peaceful environment at the top provides a great location for meditation and/or reflection.

Winter Snow Trek: 

In the winter months the entire trail is covered with snow and this creates more difficult conditions for trekking. Snow trekking in this area offers an entirely different landscape than that which is offered in the summer months. Proper snow footwear and equipment is required throughout the months of heavy snowfall.

Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate

This trek is an excellent choice for both novice trekkers who have a reasonable level of fitness and experienced trekkers.

• Total distance: 16–18 km each way (depending on which route is chosen)
• Duration: 2 to 3 days
• Steep grade portions exist on the trail.
• Snowy sections and icy patches are found during the winter months

Although you will not need technical climbing skills, you do need to have good endurance because it does get steep as you near the summit.

April through June (Summer Season): Conditions throughout this time are nice with daily highs reaching from 10°C to 20°C, and clear weather resulting in incredible visibility of the summit. Since it doesn't rain during this window, it's an ideal time for first-time Himalayan trekkers to visit.

September - November (Autumn Season): As temperatures cool down significantly in the evenings, so does the environment with drier air and increased visibility following the monsoon rainfall. This time frame is considered one of the best for taking photographs (as well).

December - February (Winter Season): Heavy snowfall causes the trek to be transformed into a snow adventure; temperatures can actually drop below zero at the summit. This window is 'only' appropriate for hikers that have experience travelling with; equipment / clothing that can withstand cold weather conditions.

July - August (Monsoon – Not Recommended): It becomes very difficult to hike the trail due to heavy rains causing the trails to be muddy and slippery. There are also leeches along the trail in those sections that have lots of tree cover. The summit is often viewed as being obscured due to ground fog created by the clouds blocking all views of the summit.

• Base villages for the trek are commonly Nohradhar and Sarain. 
• Solan is the nearest major town to Nohradhar and Sarain. 
• Chandigarh's railway station is the nearest major railway station.
• Chandigarh Airport serves as the nearest major airport. 

Local taxis and buses are available from all three locations to get you to each of the base villages.

• Woolen cap
• Sunglasses (optional)
• Sweater/Jacket
• Raincoat/Poncho
• Water bottle
• Head Torch
• Powerbanks to charge your phones (optional)
• Walking poles (if required)
• 1 pair of T-shirts and trek pent will be sufficient
• Thermals
• Shoes with good grip
• 2 pairs of socks
• Personal Toiletries
• Personal Medications

The Himalaya Shelter provides guided, customised trekking for people who want to have a safe and fully organised trip near the Shimla region. Our guides are experienced locals who will lead you around the area safely, give you a lot of local information about the forest and area, and also ensure that you find your way to hidden areas in a way that is responsible for the forests and the environment. The trek can be adapted to meet the comfort level and time schedules of solo, group, and family members, making it possible to make your experience hiking in the foothills of the Himalayas both enjoyable and an enriching experience.

Himalaya Shelter is now operating in the sections of the Great Himalayan Trail (GHT), offering structured, well-paced journeys across the Indian Himalayas with a strong focus on safety, acclimatisation, and responsible travel.