Bhrigu Lake Trek vs Shrikhand Mahadev Trek

Compare Bhrigu Lake Trek and Shrikhand Mahadev Trek side by side — difficulty, duration, altitude, best season, permits and cost. Bhrigu Lake Trek is the friendlier pick for first-timers; Shrikhand Mahadev Trek climbs higher for bigger summit views; Bhrigu Lake Trek fits a shorter schedule; Bhrigu Lake Trek is easier o

Our verdict

Bhrigu Lake Trek is the friendlier pick for first-timers; Shrikhand Mahadev Trek climbs higher for bigger summit views; Bhrigu Lake Trek fits a shorter schedule; Bhrigu Lake Trek is easier on the budget.

FeatureBhrigu Lake TrekShrikhand Mahadev Trek
DifficultyEasy–ModerateVery Difficult
Duration4 days6 days
Max altitude14,100 ft17,149 ft
Best seasonMay – JunJul – Sep
PermitsPermit requiredPermit required
Est. cost₹8,000–₹16,000₹18,000–₹35,000
RegionHimachal PradeshKullu, Himachal Pradesh