Shrikhand Mahadev

Nermand, Himachal Pradesh, India

20.6 miles (33.2 km) · 13,008 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Shrikhand Mahadev is a 20.6-mile loop route in Nermand, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 13,008 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.6 miles gaining 5,164 feet at an average 24.9% grade. Only 21% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	20.6 mi (33.2 km)
Elevation gain	13,008 ft (3,965 m)
Average gain	631 ft per mile (120 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 6,221 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	82.9%
Runnable	21% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	26.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	7%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	6%
Steep downhill	37%

Questions about Shrikhand Mahadev

How much elevation gain does Shrikhand Mahadev have?

Shrikhand Mahadev has 13,008 ft (3,965 m) of elevation gain over 20.6 miles (33.2 km). That averages 631 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Shrikhand Mahadev?

The difficulty score for Shrikhand Mahadev is 26.3 of 100. That is harder than 95.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 21% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Shrikhand Mahadev?

The longest climb on Shrikhand Mahadev runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 6,221 ft (1,896 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 82.9%.