Name : Srikhand Kailash or Sri Khand Mahadev peak
Location :
Sri Khand Kailash is situated at 18500 feet above sea level in Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh, India.
The best two routes are
Shimla – Narkanda – Rampur Bushahr – Arsu – Bagipul.
and From Kullu side: Bathad - Bashleu Pass – Kullu Sarahan.
The Srikhand Kailash Yatra :
The very fact of the thought of proceeding to Sri Khand Kailash is a call from within. It is the SWAYAMBU Linga – the self-created one. This point is considered as the point of spiritual renaissance. The entire area echoes with spiritual vibrations. The common belief is that those who are ordained only could be there.
Jaon is the starting point of this trek, where temple of goddess Shakti is situated. It is a 70-km two-way track passing through dense forests, water streams, sprawling meadows and lofty mountains. The climb is difficult and offers a panoramic view. 2 Km. from Jaon there is village called Singh gad, which was named after a brave man who dared to live there and established a village. Singh gad is the last habitat of civilisation on this route and Sri Khand Kailash is a three full days trek from this place.
The detailed yatra with pictures are found in the travelogue posted by Pawan Thakur at
Description :
It is believed there are total seven Kailash mountains. The well known Mansarovar Kailash in Tibet, Adi Kailash in Pithoragarh district of Uttrakhand, Amarnath Kailash in J&K, Kinner Kailash in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Mani Mahesh Kailash in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh,Sri Khand Kailash in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Seventh one is believed to be Boorha Kailash and is yet to be located.
Shrikhand Mountain or the Srikhand Mahadev peak in Himachal Pradesh resembles the Shivling. Numerous Lord Shiva devotees undertake the difficult trek to the mountain during the main pilgrimage season (July – August). Atop the mountain there is a small shrine of Lord Shiva. This pilgrimage is surely not for the weak because at times a trekker needs all the skills of an expert mountaineer.
It is usually undertaken to coincide with the Ashada Poornima (full moon day in June or July) as per the Hindu Vikram calendar. It continues till the Purnima of Ashwani month (full moon day of September or October).
Srikhand Mahadev peak is located at an altitude of 5,155 meters and is believed that Lord Shiva mediated here. It is also believed that the Pandavas used to visit the peak.
The initial phase of the journey passes through beautiful mist-laden forests filled with beautiful flowers and huge trees. Then the journey enters the difficult Himalayan terrain. A few glaciers also have to be crossed before reaching the majestic peak of Shrikhand, where pilgrims perform puja. The view from 5425 metres is simply splendid — one literally feels on the top of the world. The surrounding snow-covered peaks and mountains add to the grandeur. Scores of Lord Shiva devotees also accompany the Chhadi yatra – the journey carrying the holy mace – to the temple. One cannot stay on the top for a long time as the winds there are very strong and bone-chilling.
There is a miracle known about the Shivalinga here. Round the year the snow falls here, but it does not stay at the Shivalinga and melts down soon thereafter.
Himachal Pradesh state government organizes a pilgrimage tour during the month of July and August. The journey takes around three to seven days and depends on the devotee’s stamina and climate conditions. It is advisable to undertake this journey when the Shrikhand Management Committee puts up camps at different places in July where they provide food, tea and water besides night shelter. Local people also pitch tents and offer food and stay for the night on payment basis.
Websites :
http://www.himachallive.com/srikhand-mahadev-yatra.html
http://www.hindu-blog.com/2007/07/shrikhand-pilgrimage-in-himachal.html
Himalayan Camping
http://shrikhandmahadev.blogspot.com/
Date:-6/6/2010
ReplyDeleteTo,
The Ambassador
Chinese Embassy
50-D, Shantipath
Chhanakyapuri
New Delhi
India
chinaemb_in@mfa.gov.cn
Subject;- Chinese government demanding huge Amount of money and openly cheating Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims.
Dear sir/Madam,
Kailash Mansarovar is a place under China government. Every Year 5000 to 10,000. People visit this place. Around 90% of pilgrims come via Nepal which is organized by China government, people get tries to get proper documents but doesn't get it and then get cheated by drivers and government guide. Everyday they will be harassed to get huge money by the Govt. drivers and guide.
For E.g.
1. Present year the porter rate is 120 Yuan per day, per person has bun fixed by the government which is even more expensive than a local engineer. Where as the porter who have been allotted is not fit for that job. Moreover, the government guides further demands for 150 to 250 Yuan per day, per person in 2 to 3 days advance from the pilgrims.
2. The government guide and govt. drivers don't follow the pilgrimage program and follows their own will which will be forced to take the pilgrims 2 to 3 days earlier. If we complain this to the concerned authorities there will be no response as some commission will be given to those concerned officers.
3. For the TIRTHAPURI permit charge is 50 Yuan per person which is demanded by the government guide. Apart from the permit they charges entrance fee is 15 Yuan, open bathing in the natural hot spring is 20 Yuan and inside the bathroom it is charged as 50 Yuan which is a open cheating.
Kailash Mansarover is a special place for all pilgrims throughout the world, So many pilgrims are interested to come here but China govt. is demanding huge money and openly cheating the pilgrims. There is no proper complaining system which is to be set right. Every year cheating is becoming more.
So, it is my humble request to you to look this matter as soon as possible.
You’re faithfully.
Fuchung
(N.B – Please this matter is forwarded to concerned departments and persons.)