Allwikan Travels

KheerGanga is a serene meadow in the Parvati Valley situated at 2960 m where Shiva is said to have meditated for 3000 years. The hot springs at Kheerganga are extremely important for Hindu and Sikh pilgrims as well as many others who believe the waters have sacred healing properties. It takes about 4–5 hours trekking to reach Kheerganga Top which is approx. 12 km from the starting point near Barshaini,17 km away from Kasol enroute the pilgrimage site Manikaran. India is a land of legends, stories, fables and myths. The mighty mountains of Himalayas have plenty of stories to tell and there is no better way to explore them than attempting a trek in this mystical paradise . Kheerganga trek is one such trek which holds stories related to Hindu mythology and Sikh history very close to its heart. If you are looking forward to explore this  pleasant meadow hidden in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh, then here is an ultimate guide to this land of myths.

                 Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar The Shankaracharya Temple is also known as the Jyesteshwara temple or Pas-Pahar by Buddhists. It is on top of the Shankaracharya Hill (also called Gopadari Hill) on the Zabarwan Mountain in Srinagar, Kashmir. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Shri Shiv Ji). The temple is at a height of 1,000 feet (300 m) above the plain and overlooks the city of Srinagar. A spiraling road on the left of the Boulevard Road goes up a hill to the Shankaracharya Temple. The road has a thick cover of trees on both sides and is a pleasant drive. Shankaracharya Temple is a monument of great significance, not only because of its religious importance, but also for its architectural beauty. A high octagonal platform supports the temple structure, reached by a flight of around hundred steps. The sidewalls of the steps are believed to have once bore valuable inscriptions. An inscription in Persian inside the Shankarac...