Dears, Great! It is the most wonderful time to visit Churdhar, the views are great and their is both history and myth revolving around the place. One of the few places where one can see all the four species of Rhododendrons recorded from Himachal in flowering in a span of less than 10 kms and vast expanses of each of these species - though slightly late for R. arboretum. The initial climb from Nohra is slightly harsh... don't try to climb up fast (as usually happens due to excitement of the trek) for the first about 3 kms.. then the climb smoothens out.. While trekking to Churdhar, kindly remember that it is a wildlife sanctuary and you would need permission from Wildlife Warden of the area (DFO Wildlife Shimla) to save you from possible issues during the trek. And making herbarium collections is generally not allowed unless specifically permitted. So be trigger happy, shoot as many images as you can, imbibe and enjoy the scene as much as possible... and it sure is a wonderful trek. Wish the group a wonderful trek. Regards,
Dr. G S Goraya, IFS Deputy Director General (Research), Indian Council of Forestry Research & Education, New Forest, DEHRADUN-248 006. Uttarakhand, India. Tel: 0135-2757775 (O); 094180 25036 (Mob.); Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2015 23:40:25 +0530 Subject: [efloraofindia:220769] Visit to Churdhar peak from 22 may to 30 May From: [email protected] To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Dear AllA flower hunting program to Churdhar Peak in Himachal has been scheduled from 22-5-15 to 30-5-15. Following is the detailed program. This program can be changed a little as per requirement, but dates and routs are fixed. Interested person can contact us at no 9541454009 and by mail [email protected]. Pls prefer e mail for any communication or clarification. During the whole programs accommodation and other facilities will be just basic type. No star culture will be there as such star facilities are not available at this route. Expenditure will be at no profit no loss basis. only 4-5% extra than actual cost all have to pay for making arrangements before actual tour program. participants have to pay Rs 1000 as advance rest will be collected during tour programme. Advance will be refunded (Rs 1000) only with genuine reason only. For all cancellation/refund Rs 400/- will be deducted. Estimated expenditure is between Rs. 8000- 12000/- including travel accommodation and food from Panipat to PanipatDetails The enchanting Churdhar mountain in Sirmaur (Shivalik ranges) is the highest peak in southern Himachal Pradesh. The view from the summit embraces a vast panorama of lowland tracts towards the south and snow-capped ranges, including the peaks of Badrinath and Kedarnath in the Garhwal region, towards the north. It is believed that this is the very place where Hanuman discovered the life-restoring Sanjivini booti, which revived Lakshmana, Lord Rama’s younger brother. Ruins of an ancient town have been discovered at the nearby Dundi Devi. A wealth of herbs and beautiful alpine flora, covers these Himalayan slopes. Walking through the wildlife sanctuary, one can spot the spectacular monal, Himachal’s state bird, along with koklass and kaleej pheasants. The canine-toothed musk deer and the endangered Himalayan black bear inhabit the higher forests. On a clear sunny day, you can be rewarded with a view of the Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines, Gangetic plains, the Sutlej river and hills of Shimla and Chakrata. Atop the Churdhar summit lie the lingams of Shiva and Kali, where once goat and sheep were sacrificed. Devotees hoist flags and make offerings here. Churdhar peak can be approached from at least three routes - Chaupal in Shimla district is the base for the shortest route of 7 kms, while Haripurdhar in Sirmour district is the base for a longer route of some 50 km. Nauradhar (Nohra) is the third base from where Churdhar is a 20 km climb. Nauradhar is a small town on the Solan - Rajghat -Sangrah road and is about 388 km from Delhi. Day Zero(22May) – Assembly of all by 4.00 PM at Panipat. If all reaches well in time then departure for Kaleshwar or Nahan. Night stay at Kaleshwar or Nahan. Max elevation 1200 mts. Summer but cool weather Day Two: (23 May) Visit to Renuka Ji lake and on the way area. Maximum elevation 1500 Mts. Summer but cool weather. If possible night stay at Renuka ji. Day Three: (24 May) Early morning travel start for Nohradhar ie. Base camp for trek to Churdhar. Whole day exploration in the way. Night stay at Nohradhar. max elevation 2800 mts Day Four: (25 May) Trek Start for churdhar stay at night in between the way to churdhar. max elevation 3000 mts Day Five: (26 May) Final trekking to Churdhar Peak, those who will not be able to climb furher will stay around and will meet next day during backward journey. Night Stay at churdhar peak. max elevation 3650 mts Day Six: (27 May) back to Nohradhar Full day . Probably from different Route, if possible Day Seven (28 May) backward journey via Rajgarh and Solan, Night stay at Solan or Barog. Day Eight (29 May) Visit to places in between- Barog, Parvanoo, chandigarh Botanical Garden and Panchkula Cactus Park. Night Stay at Panipat or Delhi as per wish of a person. Please book your tickets etc for 30th may after afternoon trains. So that we may have buffer time for any more or less stay at any point. Distances for trekking and normal trekking time for a fit person Nohradhar to Jamnala – 6 kms – 2 to 3hrs, Jamnala to Teesri – 5 kms –2hrs, Teesri to Churdhar – 5 kms – 1.5 to 2hrs Please give your consents before 20-4-15 positively Thanks -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany &Horticulture Incharge Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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