@the_paradise_escort 🌸 CHURDHAR TREK , SIRMOUR (HP) Churdhar aka Churi-Chandni Dhar (Bangles of snow ridge) is the highest peak in the outside Himalayan range. The peak is surrounded with a 56 square km forest sanctuary, which make the trekking a delightful affair. The trek is a steep hike inside a dense Deodar forest, terraced fields and gujjar pasture lands. Churdhar trek is an awe-inspiring trek for mountain lovers. The trek is a steep hike inside a dense Deodar forest, terraced fields and gujjar pasture lands. This mountain range is home to a vast species of flora & fauna The whole sanctuary is enrich with several species of flora & fauna. The majority of trees that can be seen while trekking to Churdhar peak includes deodar, oak & pine. Apart from the trees one may also find lots of medicinal herbs such as Aloe Vera, Amaranthus spinosus and Wild Himalayan Cherry . This trek is a bliss for Wild Life admirers, there are several species of birds that can be seen during the trek. Some of these birds include Himalayan monal, red junglefowl, Indian peafowl, multi-colored laughing thrush and the koklass pheasant. Shirgul Devta Temple, according to Purana is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated at the height of 3640 Meters above sea level the most famous temple of Lord Shirgul which is more than 5000 year old is the main attraction for the visitors on this mountain. A wide variety of travelers come every year to offer their prayers in this temple seeking the lord’s blessing. It is a place where pilgrims bathe and wash away their sins, purify their souls and give gratitude to Lord Shiva by giving water on Linga. #churdhartrek #churdharpeak #oldmemories #himachalpradesh #peaksofhimalayas #shimla #sirmour #sirmour_valley #shirgulmahadev #shirgulmaharaj #himachal #parul8769 (at Churdhar Peak) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGDz7nhmYC/?igshid=1luh0011af52j
