Bijli Mahadev Tample – Kullu Manali

Bijli Mahadev is one of the scared tample of the Indian state of himachal Pradesh. It is located at an altitude of about of 2,460m in kullu Valley. Bijli Mahadev is one of the excellent tample in india. Located 22km kullu across the Beas river, it can be approached by a rewarding trek of 3km.

A Panoramic view of kullu and paravati valleys can be seen from the tample. The 60 feet high staff of Bijli Mahadev tample glistens like a silver needle in the sun.

In this temple of lightning, it is said that tall staff attracts the divine blessing in the form of lightning. It is believed that the priest of the temple has to restore the Shiva linga placed inside the tample using butter and sattoo after every lightning lightning as it shatters to pieces with flash of lightning

How to reach there:-

One can reach Kullu first and then get a bus from the bus stand for Bijli Mahadev which goes up to the nearby 'Chansari' village. Otherwise one can book a private cab from the Kullu taxi stand near bus stand and go. One has to climb stairs from 'Chansari', the distance being about 3 km uphill. The road is now extended to more than 5 km which lessen the stairs climbing to one half. By personal vehicle or the booked vehicle one can now approach to village 'Halleni'.
If you are in good health, you can even trek all the way from Kullu to Bijli Mahadev. The trek is beautiful with jungles, orchids and small villages on the way. By the time you reach the top, your lungs will definitely ask you for rest but you will find it irresistible to admire the beauty that you see.

You get to see a panoramic view of Parvati and Kullu valley from this peak. When you turn around, there are no higher peaks to block your view in the close proximity. Carry your own camping equipment if you plan to stay there for more than one day. There are a few locals running the shops but you need to arrange for your accommodation.