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Bijli Mahadev to Naggar Forest Walk Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 3-day heritage walk from the sacred Bijli Mahadev temple to the artistic hub of Naggar, immersing trekkers in Kullu valley history.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
3 Days
Total Distance
31 KM
Max Altitude
8,070 FT
Trek Type
linear
Day by Day Breakdown
Kullu to Bijli Mahadev — Temple Visit and Forest Entry
Drive from Kullu to Chansari (12 km, 30 min). Walk the 3 km pilgrim path to the temple — time the summit arrival for 8-9 AM for morning light on the Kullu valley view. Spend 1-1.5 hours at the temple. Then depart north on the forest trail under guide direction. Camp is in the forest — basic but serene.
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Forest Trail Traverse — Kullu Right Bank to Patlikuhl
The longest walking day — 16 km on established forest trails with 2,300 ft net descent. The trail passes through three distinct forest bands (subtropical, temperate, mixed) from 6,800 ft down toward the Beas valley at Patlikuhl. The shepherd goth stop mid-trail is the only infrastructure on this section. Arrive Patlikuhl by 3-4 PM for the Naggar connection.
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Patlikuhl to Naggar — Final Ascent and Heritage Finale
Short final morning walk from Patlikuhl to Naggar (or short jeep connection, 6 km). Spend the afternoon at the Roerich Museum and the Naggar Castle. This is the walk's cultural finale — arriving on foot at the artistic and historic center of the Kullu kingdom after a 3-day forest traverse from the valley's sacred high point.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Naggar to Rumsu Ridge (Trek 172 connection)
+2 DaysAfter arriving at Naggar, continue onto the Rumsu-Malana Ridge trek (Trek 172) for the forest ridge walk to the Malana valley viewpoint. The two programs (Bijli Mahadev Forest Walk + Rumsu-Malana Ridge) form a perfect 5-day Kullu valley heritage circuit.
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