About
Shrikhand Mahadev is a sacred peak in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, rising to 5,155 metres and dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is also known as Shrikhand Peak. For devotees and trekkers alike, it stands as one of the more striking high mountains in the region.
What the visit involves
The mountain is approached mainly through an annual pilgrimage trek that begins at Jaon village in Kullu district. Because the route climbs into high altitude terrain, the walk is best treated as a serious mountain undertaking rather than a casual outing, and it is shaped by the seasonal timing of the pilgrimage.
Who it suits
- Pilgrims who wish to take part in the annual journey to a peak associated with Lord Shiva.
- Experienced trekkers interested in high-altitude routes in the Kullu area.
- Visitors who enjoy the sense of purpose a long mountain walk brings, with its focus on the destination at the summit.
Those planning to go should prepare for changeable conditions at height and allow enough time to acclimatise along the way.
Around the area
Shrikhand Mahadev lies within Kullu district, a region of river valleys, pine forest and Himalayan villages. Travellers combining the trek with a wider stay can explore the town of Kullu and its surrounding valleys, which give a fuller picture of the landscape and local life that surrounds the mountain.