Bijli Mahadeo
Region: Manali, H.P. | Grade: Easy | Duration: 06 days | Altitude: 8,000 Ft approx. |
Age Grp: Open to all (above 10 yrs)
Bijli Mahadeo is one of the easiest and the most beautiful treks in Kullu Valley. In this temple of lightning, it is said that the tall staff attracts divine blessings in the form of lightning. It is believed that the priest of the temple has to restore the Shiva linga placed inside the temple using butter and sattoo after every lightning as it shatters to pieces with flash of lightning.
The sylvan surroundings of the quiet valley are mesmerizing, with a wide array of deodar and pine forests of “Kais Wildlife Reserve”. This is complemented by the beautiful apple, pomegranate and pear orchards of Jana Village. The trek becomes more interesting with overnight camping inside a forested ridge at Matikochar.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival at Naggar Village(Rest Day)
Day 02: (Trek Starts) Naggar to Jana (2100 mts) trek
It’s a gradual 4 to 5 hrs walk through Deodar forest on dirt road
Day 03: Jana to Matikochar (2340 mts) (5 Hrs)
A well build road leads to matikocchar where one can view the lovely valley of Kullu and the surroundings snow-clad peaks. The lights during the night can be seen from the camp
Day 04: Matikochar to Bijli Mahadeo (2460 mts) (4 Hrs)
Walk gradually through the Kais wild life sanctuary that leads towards the temple of lord Shiva. The twin valleys of Beas and Parvati can be seen from the camp at BijliMahadev.
Day 05: Bijli Mahadeo to Chansari (trek ends) to Naggar transfer by jeeps.
Day 06: Departure after breakfast