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Bijli Mahadev Trek — 2 Days

Kullu Valley trek to a lightning-struck temple at 8,000 feet, starting from Jana village

Bijli Mahadev Temple stands at 8,000 feet on Mathan Hills in Kullu Valley, Himachal Pradesh, a two-day trek from the town of Manali. The temple, constructed in stone and wood with a sloping wooden-plank roof typical of hill architecture, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and carries a distinctive history: the statue inside is said to be struck by lightning at intervals, shattering into pieces, which the temple priest then reassembles using butter as adhesive. The trek begins in Jana village, an ancient settlement once capital of the Kullu Kingdom, and ascends through pine and deodar forests, terraced orchards of apples and pears, and Himalayan villages before reaching the ridge at Matikochar in the Kais Wildlife Sanctuary. From the temple summit, views extend across the Kullu and Parvati valleys and the confluence of the Parvati and Beas rivers. The descent follows grassland and woodland back to Chansari Village, from where transport returns to Manali.

Highlights

Trek from Jana village through pine and deodar forests and terraced orchards to Matikochar Ridge (Kais Wildlife Sanctuary)
Bijli Mahadev Temple at 8,000 feet — stone and wood structure with carved wooden details and painted temple doors
Panoramic views of Kullu Valley, Parvati Valley, and the confluence of Parvati and Beas rivers from the temple summit
Overnight camp at Matikochar Ridge with forest surroundings

Day by day

1Manali to Jana Village and Matikochar RidgeManali to Jana village · Jana · Matikochar Ridge

The trek begins with a road transfer from Manali to Jana village, the starting point for the ascent. From Jana, a steep forest trail leads upward through pine and deodar woodland, passing through typical Kullu villages and terraced orchards of apples, pears, and pomegranate. The route climbs to Matikochar Ridge within the Kais Wildlife Sanctuary, where camp is established for the night among forest surroundings.

2Matikochar to Bijli Mahadev Temple and Return to ManaliMatikochar to Bijli Mahadev Temple · Bijli Mahadev Temple · Chansari Village · Bijli Mahadev Temple to Chansari Village

The route traverses woodland terrain before opening into wide grassland that leads to Bijli Mahadev Temple. From this vantage point, the Kullu and Parvati valleys unfold across the horizon, with views down to the confluence of the Parvati and Beas rivers—a landscape worth documenting. Time spent at the temple allows for the full measure of these mountain views before the trek descends to Chansari Village. From there, transport returns you to Manali, where your trekking concludes and your next chapter begins.

Included

Accommodation with sleeping bags and tents
Forest permit
All meals ( Vegetarian)
Guide, cook, porters/ horses to carry camping gear and camp helpers
Transport from Manali to Jana Village and return

Not included

Any personal expenses
Anything not mentioned under Inclusions
GST @ 5.0%

Activities: Trekking