Scared to Lord Shiva and his divine consort Parvati, the
lake of Mani Mahesh is 35-km from Bharmaur. Past Gaddi villages and wide
meadows that give way to bare rock and snowfields, this tarn is a 9-day
trek from Bharmaur - via Hadsar and Dhanchha.
ITINERARY
| Day 1 |
Chamba, the Base camp is situated at
9,96m. People from various parts assemble here to join the Chhari Yatra.
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| Day 2 |
Chamba to Julakari Mohalla, 1,050m,
Distance 8-km. The procession with Chhari and other gods starts from the
Lakshmi Narayan temple. |
| Day 3 |
Julakari Mohalla to Rakh, 1,190m, Distance
14-km. On the way, more and more people from the villages, join the
procession. |
| Day 4 |
Rakh to Durghathi, 1,372m, Distance 22-km.
More and more devotees join the procession. |
| Day 5 |
Durghathi to Bharmour, 2195m, Distance
23-km. Some ceremonies are held in the temples. More devotees join
procession for further journey. |
| Day 6 |
Bharmour to Hadsar, 2,317m, Distance
13-km. Since, the procession grows big, it takes more time to the next
halt. |
| Day 7 |
Hadsar to Dhancho, 2,440m, Distance 12-km.
For night halt, there is no suitable camping place after this point.
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| Day 8 |
Dhancho to Mani Mahesh, 4,170m, Distance
10-km. Steep going. Devotees with advanced age take more time for the
final stage due to steepness of route and height. Mani Mahesh is an
ancient and most beautiful temple. |
| Day 9 |
Mani Mahesh to Chamba, 9,66m, Distance
102-km. Return by bus from Hadsar. After the holy dip in the sacred
lake, the procession starts back. This sacred lake is situated at the
base of Chamba Kailash, 5,656m. |
