Churdhar itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Churdhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Rajgarh and forest edge

   Drive in to Rajgarh or Nohradhar, walk the lower forest trail for a few hours and return before dusk. A full summit climb does not fit in one day.

Plan 02

2 days in Churdhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Climb to the temple

   Start early from Sarain or Nohradhar, climb through deodar and oak forest to the temple complex, and settle into the shelter.

2. 02

   Day 2: Summit and descent

   Visit the shrine and the summit area at dawn, then descend to your vehicle by afternoon.

Plan 03

3 days in Churdhar

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrive at Rajgarh

   Arrive, settle in, walk the village, and sort guide and transport.

2. 02

   Day 2: Nohradhar to the temple

   Trek up from Nohradhar, overnight at the temple.

3. 03

   Day 3: Descent and Haripurdhar

   Descend, then drive on to Haripurdhar for the Bhangayani temple if time and weather permit.

Pacing

Pacing a Churdhar trip for parents and children

• Choose the shorter Sarain route over the longer Nohradhar route.
• Take two nights on the way up to adjust to altitude if you are over 60 or have heart or lung issues.
• Carry warm layers, regular medicines and a torch, as the shelter is basic.
• Consider Haripurdhar and Rajgarh instead of the summit if fitness is limited.
• Avoid July-August, when roads and trails are slippery.
• Season: Plan April to June or September to November. Avoid July and August, and winter unless experienced with snow.

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