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Churdar An Offbeat Mountain Destination
Himgari Nature Camp > Churdar (Himachal Pradesh) Nestled in the Himalayan range at 12000 ft is the
Churdhar peak, blessed with spectacular landscapes . At 7000 ft below the peak lies the Himgiri nature
camp and resort. With independent log huts and 30 tents the resorts and camp offer a variety of activities
including air rifle shooting, archery, treks, some wildlife, mahaseer fishing on the Giri River or the natural
waterfall at Nohra, 7 kms away or the famous Renuka lake and wildlife sanctuary an hour’s drive.
Churdar Trek : This is a 5 hrs climb upto the Shiva temple. The trek offers striking views of the Kedarnath and
Badrinath peaks and the snow, ranges of Lahaul and Spiti. Many other smaller treks and walks are also available.

RACK RATES IN INDIAN RUPEES & US DOLLARS PER 2 MAN TENT PER DAY BASIS
ON TWIN SHARING APPLICABLE TO RESIDENT INDIAN & FOREIGN VISITORS
# Alpine tents are 7 x 7 ft with rubber mattress and sleeping bags

TENTED ACCOMMODATION	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY INRupee Rates	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY USDollar Rates
ALPINE Tent only	INRs 900	US$ 25
ALPINE With Meals	INRs 2200	US$ 55
CHILD < 12 YRS
Without Meals with extra bed	INRs 400	US$ 12
With Meals and extra bed	INRs 850	US$ 25
LOG HUTS Room only	INRs 1600	US$ 40
LOG HUTS With Meals	INRs 3000	US$ 75
CHILD < 12 YRS
Without Meals with extra bed	INRs 500	US$ 15
With Meals and extra bed	INRs 1100	US$ 30

PACKAGE RATES IN INDIAN RUPEES & US DOLLARS PER PERSON FOR 2 NIGHTS
ON TWIN SHARING BASIS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENT INDIAN & FOREIGN VISITORS
INCLUSIVE OF ACCOMMODATION, ALL MEALS & CAMP ACTIVITIES

TENTED ACCOMMODATION	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY INRs Rates	DOUBLE OCCUPANCY USD Rates
ALPINE TENTS	INRs 2000	US$ 50
LOG HUTS	INRs 2800	US$ 70

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RATES VALID TILL OCTOBER 2004

	Closest domestic airport is Jubbarhatti airport is 23- km from Shimla and major domestic airlines cater their services from here to Shimla . One can catch direct flights from Delhi .
	Roads connect Shimla capital city of Himachal with other places in the state as well as other major towns and cities. There is regular bus service from Delhi and Chandigarh as well as ordinary, semi deluxe, deluxe and AC coaches for Shimla are available too. Churdar is connected by road to Kalka and onwards to camp - 53 kms from Solan or 93 kms from Kalka on the Solan – Haripur Dhar road.
	Nearest railhead is Kalka. onwards by road 93 Kms to Camp Site. Kalka is connected to major cities like Howrah, Mumbai, Delhi & Lucknow by rail. Shimla has a narrow gauge railway line on which toy train runs from Kalka to Shimla. The train cruises its way through valleys and beautiful landscapes at a very slow pace making the journey very pleasant.

RENUKA LAKE	7 Kms away is Renuka lake connected by road and lies in Sirmaur district. With a circumference of 3214 m, Renuka is the largest natural lake in Himachal. Shaped like the profile of a reclining woman, this is regarded as the embodiment of the goddess Renuka. Near the lake's feet is another lake held sacred to her son, Parshurama. Both have temples built around them and the main temple to Renuka is regarded to have been built overnight in the eighteenth century.
JATAUN	(5 Km) The dam of the Giri hydel project is here and angling for Maheseer (river Carp) may be done
PAONTA SAHIB	This site was Guru Gobind Singh’s home for four years and it was here that he wrote the Dasam Granth. Within its precincts are the Sri Tlab Asthan where he dibursed salaries and and the Sri Dastar Asthan were he judged the turban trying competitions. At the Kavi darbar Asthan , poetic symposia were held. There is also a memorial to Kalpi Rishi and a museum that displays pens of the Guru and weapons of the time.
CHURDAR SANCTUARY	Churdhar peak, with height of 3647 metres is the highestpeak in outer Himalayas.It is like a Oasis of Alpine area in a ocean of temperate forests.This is an excellent area for trekking during summer and early winters. The view from Churdhar peak is un-paralled. One is sure to come across a large number of multicoloured and agile Monals in the adjoining forests. Trekking from Nohra, Sarain and Pulbahal is tough but enjoyable. There is also a Sarai and a Shiv Temple