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Churdhar Winter Trek
5 Days / 4 Nights · Manali to Manali
The highest peak of the outer Himalaya in deep snow. Only with a guide in winter.
Duration5 days, 4 nights
Max altitude~3,650 m
LevelModerate
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Nohradhar)
SeasonJan – Mar
Walking5–7 hours on trek days
Getting there
- Reach Manali by the evening before day 1. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi and Chandigarh; the nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km).
- Pickup from your stay in Manali at 9 am on day 1.
- You are back in Manali by the evening of day 5. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.
About the trek
Churdhar is the highest peak of the outer Himalaya, sacred to Shirgul Maharaj. In summer pilgrims walk it in thousands; in winter it is empty, white and serious.
The winter route needs a guide who knows where the trail runs under the snow.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Nohradhar · Tisri · Churdhar top · Nohradhar · Manali
Day 1Manali to Nohradhar
Places today
Long drive from Manali to Nohradhar (9–10 hours).
OvernightGuesthouse, Nohradhar
Day 2Trek to Tisri camp
Places today
Trek 5–6 hours through forest and snow to camp at Tisri.
OvernightTents, Tisri
Day 3Churdhar summit
Places today
Snow climb to Churdhar top (~3,650 m) and the Shirgul temple, then back to camp.
OvernightTents, Tisri
Day 4Back to Nohradhar
Descend to Nohradhar and drive part of the way back.
OvernightHotel on the way
Day 5Back to Manali
Drive on to Manali, arriving by evening.
EndsBack in Manali
Included
- Transport from Manali to the start of the trek and back to Manali
- Stays as listed: hotel or homestay on road nights, tents on the trek (triple sharing)
- All meals on the trek (vegetarian), with tea and snacks
- Trek leader, local guides, cook and support staff
- Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and kitchen gear
- Forest and camping permits
- First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
- Microspikes and gaiters for the snow
Not included
- Travel to and from Manali
- Meals in Manali before and after the trek
- A porter for your own backpack (available on request)
- Personal gear: trek shoes, jacket and gloves (rentals available in Manali)
- Travel insurance
- Extra costs from weather, landslides or road closures
- Anything not listed as included
Is this trek right for you?
Fit trekkers with at least one snow trek behind them.
Good to know- Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 1Nohradhar
A small town in Sirmaur where the Churdhar trail begins.
2Day 2Tisri
A forest camp below the Churdhar summit ridge.
3Day 3Churdhar peak
The 3,650 m summit sacred to Shirgul Maharaj, with a temple just below the top.
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Questions
Churdhar Winter Trek: questions, answered
How difficult is the Churdhar Winter Trek?
The Churdhar Winter Trek is graded moderate, with 5–7 hours on trek days and a highest point of ~3,650 m. Fit trekkers with at least one snow trek behind them.
When is the best time for the Churdhar Winter Trek?
We run it Jan – Mar. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Churdhar Winter Trek cost?
₹11,999 per person plus 5% GST for a group of 4 or more. It covers everything from Manali to Manali that is listed under Included: transport, stays, meals on the trek, the trek leader and guides, camping gear and permits.
Where does it start and end?
In Manali. We pick you up in Manali on day 1 and drop you back in Manali on day 5. The trail itself starts at Nohradhar.
Is there a group batch for this?
This one runs private only, on the dates you choose, for your group. Tell us your dates and group size on WhatsApp.
What should I carry?
Trek shoes with grip, a warm jacket, thermals, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, a 40–50 litre backpack and a water bottle. We send the full kit list when you book, and you can rent most of it in Manali.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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