2 Days / 1 Night · Moderate

Shikari Devi Trek

A sustained forest-and-ridge climb in Mandi’s Seraj region to the roofless Shikari Devi temple and wide views from the district’s highest peak.

Trek overview facts

Trek essentials

Duration2 Days / 1 Night

Group sizePrivate / small group

Best timeApril to June and September to November

Maximum altitudeAbout 3,359 m

Start pointJanjehli / Bakhrot

DifficultyModerate

Trek overview

Everything You Need to Know

Shikari Devi rises above the Janjehli landscape and is described by Himachal Tourism as the highest peak in Mandi district. The roofless hilltop shrine is both a pilgrimage site and a strong walking objective, so visitors should combine trail preparation with respectful behaviour. Road access may shorten the route in fair conditions, while the longer approaches from the Janjehli side create a proper two-day trek. Snow, wind and fog can make the exposed summit feel much more serious than its non-technical path suggests.

Trek Gallery

Trek Highlights

Climb through the Seraj forest landscape
Reach the roofless Shikari Devi temple
Stand near Mandi district’s highest point
See wide ridge and snow-range views in clear weather
Combine trekking with respectful pilgrimage travel

Trail guide

Shikari Devi Trek Route and Distance

Janjehli is the main service base. Depending on road condition, the trek can begin around Bakhrot or another locally confirmed point and climb through forest and open ridge country to Shikari Devi. Himachal Tourism notes a roughly 15-kilometre trek from Janjehli; a jeepable forest road can change the actual walking distance.

Choose your dates

Best Time for the Shikari Devi Trek

April to June and September to November are the most dependable windows. Spring and early summer offer longer days, while autumn is often clearer. Monsoon rain can obscure the ridge and make forest tracks slippery; winter snow and wind can restrict access. Confirm the roadhead before quoting a distance.

Day by day

Trek Itinerary

Day 1

Janjehli to upper halt | Drive to the safest open roadhead, then climb steadily through forest towards the selected seasonal halt.

Day 2

Shikari Devi and return | Start early for the summit temple, follow local worship rules, and descend before afternoon weather or fading light.

What’s Included

A trek leader familiar with Shikari Devi Trek
A route and weather briefing at Janjehli / Bakhrot
The camps or simple stays named in the confirmed itinerary
Only meals and local transfers itemised for this 2 Days / 1 Night route
Permits specifically confirmed for the departure

Not Included

Travel to Janjehli / Bakhrot unless listed in the quotation
Personal equipment not named in the Shikari Devi Trek gear package
Rescue, evacuation, insurance and medical expenses
Food or lodging outside the confirmed 2 Days / 1 Night itinerary
Personal purchases and unlisted services

Stay, Meals and Transport

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Stays & Meals

Shikari Devi Trek uses the camps, village rooms or simple mountain accommodation appropriate to its 2 Days / 1 Night route. The final plan must name each halt and meal arrangement because facilities can change by season.

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Transport

The transfer plan for Shikari Devi Trek must state how the group reaches Janjehli / Bakhrot and where it finishes. Snow, road damage or local controls can move the practical pickup point.

Booking and Cancellation

Shikari Devi Trek operates only when its route and weather are considered safe.
The leader may change a camp, shorten a stage or turn back below About 3,359 m.
Insurance should cover trekking at this elevation and emergency evacuation.
Participants must disclose medical conditions relevant to a Moderate trek before confirmation.

Shikari Devi Trek FAQs

How high is Shikari Devi?

Himachal Tourism lists the peak at about 3,359 metres.

How far is the trek from Janjehli?

The tourism department describes a 15-kilometre trek, but road access may change the practical starting point.

Can it be done in one day?

A shorter day trip may be possible from a higher roadhead; the two-day plan is safer for the longer walking route.

Is the temple open all year?

Access and local facilities are seasonal. Snow or road closures may prevent a winter visit.

What etiquette should visitors follow?

Dress respectfully, avoid alcohol and loud behaviour, and follow instructions from temple caretakers and local residents.