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Shrikhand Mahadev Temple in Kullu Himachal Pradesh India-72 Feet highted Shiva Linga


Shrikhand Mahadev, one of the toughest pilgrimages in India, is known for Lord Shiva in Hindu Mythology. Here is some information about world's highest 72 feet Shiva Linga on 18750 Feet Hight of Kullu Himachal Pradesh, known as Shrikhand Mahadev.


Location: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh hight on 18750 feet
Hight:18750 feet
Shiva Linga Hight: 72 Feet
Entry: Free
Photography: Allow
Signifience : One of the highest Shiva linga
Best Time to Visit: July-August
Temperature: 0 -15 Degree
Phone: 090414 63644 
Visiting Timing: For Yatra 15 to 20 Days
Nearest Railway sttiaon: Shimla Railway station
Nearest Airport: Jubbarhatti, Shimla



More Information about Shrikhand Mahadev Temple Yatra

 

 

Shrikhand Mahadev Temple is situated at 18500 feet above sea level of Kullu Himachal Pradesh India.The Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. So it is a place of great attraction for the religious people as well as for climbers -Shrikhand Mahadev Peak Tour. A few glaciers also have to be crossed before reaching the majestic peak of Shrikhand, where pilgrims perform puja. The rock-made shivalingam is around 72 feet in height.The trekking up Shrikhand Mahadev Peak starts from the Jao Village.

The yatra is steep and there is low oxygen on the top. This pilgrimage tour is also popular as Srikhand Kailash Yatra in Himachal Pradesh. The dates for the yatra or pilgrimage are only between July and August and lasts for 15-20 days in a year. Guru Poornima is the eve when the yatra starts. The road to the peak remains closed after this period. Heavy snowfall and storms begin by the month of October.

Travelers need to carry sufficient dry food and glucose with them. It is also necessary for them to get a health check up done before they actually go on the yatra. There is hardly any medical aid center on the way and only Shrikhand Mahadev Seva Dal serves free meals to the pilgrims.


Nearest Visiting Place of Shikhand Mahadev Temple



Devdank
Thachru
Nain Sarovar
Bhim Shila
Manali



How To Reach Shikhand Mahadev Temple

 

By Air : The nearest airport is at Jubbarhatti, Shimla.

By Rail : The  Nearest Railway station is at Shimla. Then from there you have to go by road.

By Road :There are many public and Private vehicles available to reach Kullu and then you reach Shrikhand Mahadev temple. This road route is from Delhi. So from Delhi go to Chandigarh and reach Shimla. From Shimla go to Narkanda, Nirmand and Bagi Pul. The total drive upto this is of 9 hrs. From Bagi Pur go to Sindhwar ,Bhimdwari , Nain Sarovar , Shrikhand Mahadev. This total drive is again of about 22 hrs. 



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