Churdhar Travel Guide 2024 | Vagabond Holidays
Churdhar Travel Guide 2024 | Vagabond Holidays MUST DO THINGS IN CHURDHAR 1. Visit Shirgul Devta temple in Churdhar Besides the adventure, Churdhar is the place where people seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and Shrigul Devta, the presiding god of the land. Shirgul Devta Temple according to the Puranas is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple which is situated at the height of 3640mts above sea level is said to be around 5000 years old. The temple is named after a deity Shri Shrigul Maharaj or Chureshwar Maharaj who used to live here in ancient times. The small temple built from Deodar wood and stones that enshrined life-size Shivling and idols of Shiva and Parvati has been transformed into a double-story tin-roofed structure. By offering prayers to Shrigul Devta at Churdhar temple pilgrims then continue to offer prayers to Lord Shiva who lives in Kedarnath and Badrinath shrines. These holy Churdhar Peak Trek can be spotted in the distant North-East fr...