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Churdhar Peak Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 3-day itinerary from Chandigarh, using Nohradhar as the base, camping at the serene Jamnala meadows before the 11,965 ft summit push.
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
36.0 KM
Max Altitude
11,965 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
9,200 ft
Day Gain
+8,100 ft
Drive to Nohradhar and Trek to Jamnala
Start early from Chandigarh. Drive 4-5 hours to Nohradhar (7,000 ft). After lunch, begin the trek. The initial trail climbs steeply through a rocky path before entering a beautiful Deodar forest, leading to the green clearing of Jamnala.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
9,200 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Jamnala To Churdhar Peak And Return To Jamnala Jamnala
A massive, demanding day. Ascend through Gujjar huts to reach Teesri (the tree line ends here). From Teesri, the trail is exposed to high winds. Reach the temple, then make the final steep, boulder-hopping push to the Shiva statue at the summit. Descend back to Jamnala before dark.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Jamnala forest transitions to a rocky alpine ridge at the Churdhar summit.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
1,100 ft
Day Gain
-8,100 ft
Descend to Nohradhar and Drive
A rapid descent from Jamnala back to Nohradhar. The descent is hard on the knees, so use trekking poles. Arrive at Nohradhar by noon, have lunch, and drive back to Chandigarh, arriving by evening.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Sarain Descent
+1 DayInstead of returning to Nohradhar, advanced trekkers can traverse the mountain and descend the shorter, steeper route to Sarain (Chaupal) in the Shimla district.
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