Traveler will be picked up from Manali and will be dropped off at Manali.
Maximum 25 people per group
Camping experience on the bank of River Beas in Manali
Camping with lots of adventure & indoor games
Best place to know about variety of Himalayan floras
Stunning views of Kullu valley from Bijli Mahadev Temple
Get to know the rich history of Kullu Valley
This trek leads you through peaceful forests with wide trails and towering deodar and pine trees. As sunlight streams through the branches, the walk feels calm yet exciting. Camping inside the forest makes the journey even more special and close to nature.
Reaching Bijli Mahadev temple rewards you with breathtaking mountain views. Watch the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges turn golden at sunset, and take in sweeping sights of the Kullu, Bhuntar, Parbati, and Gorsa valleys from the top.
Bijli Mahadev Temple, located in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of about 2,438 meters, is a unique shrine of Lord Shiva. The temple is famous because a lightning strike hits the Shivling once every 12 years. When this happens, the Shivling breaks into pieces, and the temple priests carefully join it back using butter, barley, and gram flour paste.
The End of the Demon Kulant:
According to legend, in ancient times a demon named Kulant tried to destroy the Kullu Valley by stopping the flow of the Beas River. He took the form of a huge snake and planned to flood the valley.
Lord Shiva decided to stop him. Shiva tricked Kulant by saying that his tail had caught fire. When Kulant turned back to look, Lord Shiva struck him with his trident (Trishul) and killed him.
Turning into a Mountain:
After his death, the demon’s body turned into a massive mountain, which is believed to be the hill on which Kullu stands today.
Why Lightning Strikes Here:
After killing Kulant, Lord Shiva ordered Lord Indra, the god of thunder, to strike this place with lightning once every 12 years to protect the region and keep its divine power alive.
The Mysterious Shivling:
Every twelfth year, lightning hits the temple and shatters the Shivling. The priests then repair it using a special paste made from butter, barley, and lentil flour. After a few months, the Shivling slowly returns to its original shape.
Detailed itinerary for Bijli Mahadev Trek with Manali Camping
You will have to reach Manali by your own today. Manali is located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. On arrival at camp, you will allotted with your camp. Relax & enjoy the calmness of the valley. Day is free for your own activities. Or you can indulge in various indoor adventure activities. Evening enjoy the bonfire & music at camp followed by the dinner.
Morning after breakfast get set to for the wonderful day. We will be carrying our packed lunch provided by the camp. Join the taxi and reach to a village in Kullu from where we will start hiking to Bijli Mahadev Temple located on the top Manthan Hill. This trek offers stunning view of Kullu Valley. The taril one way will take nearly 3 to 4 hours and located at an altitude of 8000 Feet above sea level. You will certainly fall in love with the Himalayan views around. Reaching top, and visiting ancient temple of Bijli Mahadev. Here will spend some time and taking same trail, we will be back to our car and then driving back to Manali camp. Bonfire, Music & dinner at camp.
Morning after breakfast you will be free for your own. Later check-out from the camp.
Ans: As a traveller for this tour, following things are required for a comfortable journey.These items are suggested to bring with you
Advisory from India camps for this tour. Please take a note for following notes.
We will pick you from railway station/ bus stand from Manali. Our pick up team will be there waiting for you bewteen morning 5 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. In case you are late you need to be in touch with our trek coordinator mentioned in the booking voucher.
How to reach Manali : <p>By Self</p>
We understand that there could be unforeseen circumstance under which a traveller has to cancel his trip. However a trip booking and planning also incur some cost from our end. Keeping in mind mutual benefit of India camps travel community we have designed cancellation poilicy of this tour.
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