Karol Tibba Trek (Dhedghrat)

Maa Kaali Temple at Karol Tibba

Karol Tibba is least explore area located near Solan town. It is surrounded by forest. It is the highest peak in the town of Solan. The trek has a lot to offer within a single day which would be etched in your memories for a long time. Karol Tibba is located at an altitude of 2440 metres from the sea level. It is a single day break near Solan. Trek starts from Dedghrat. Dadghrat is 13 km from Solan and 33 km from Shimla.
There is a temple at the peak dedicated to the Goddess Maa Kaali.

Duration - 1 Day

Altitude - 2440 metres from sea level

Difficulty - 4/10

Along with Trek, we can see the famous Pandavas  Gufa/cave, which is the oldest and the longest cave in the Himalayas. This cave starts from this place and end at Pinjore (Chandigarh). One can go a few meters inside the cave as it is very narrow from inside. 

Apart from mythological reasons, Trek offers a beautiful view of Shimla city, Solan town, Churdhar peak, Chail, Maa Kaali Tibba, Sadhupul and the surrounding peaks.

The Trek is about 5 km (from Dhedghrat to Karol Tibba). At first 1 km from the road the path is well-laid brick surface and after that, the path passes through the grasslands for 3 km till the Pandavas Guffa/cave. The next 2 km from Pandavas Guffa/cave is through the forest.
It is a peaceful place surrounding by flora and fauna and a clean environment.

I and my friends plan to visit Karol Tibba. So on dated 15/03/2019, we started our Trek from Dhedghrat at 10:00 a.m. One of my friend Neeraj Thakur is doing this Trek for the 9th time.

Starting point at Dhedghrat

From the starting point, the path was easy to walk. We all are moving fast towards our destination.

Maa Durga Temple

There is a temple of Goddess Durga in the way. We took some rest here and again started our Trek. From this point, the path is a little bit tough. We were continually moving towards our destination. Before Karol Tibba we are going to visit Pandavas Guffa/cave.

Radha Krishna Temple at Pandavas Guffa/Cave

At 11:15 a.m. we reached Pandavas Guffa/cave. There is a temple of Radha and Krishna at the front of the Guffa/cave. First, we visited the temple after that we went to inside the Guffa/cave. That cave was very narrow and dark. At some points, there was water in the Guffa/cave.

Inside the Pandavas Guffa/Cave

We went 20 metres inside the cave. From there the Guffa/cave becomes more narrow. So we decided to get back. 

After visiting Pandavas Guffa/cave, we are ready to start our Trek again. We fill our water bottles, prepare our self for upcoming Trek. I suggest you all fill your water bottles here because it is the last point on your Trek where you get water.

From here the Trek is covered by thick forest.

At 12:00 p.m. we reached Karol tibba's peak. 

Maa Kaali Temple at Karol Tibba

We can clearly saw the temple at the peak dedicated to Goddess Maa Kaali. That temple was the only structure at that peak.

Finally we were at our destination, we visited the temple and took rest. 

From the peak the surrounding view is fabulous. It removed our fatigue. 

View from Karol Tibba

From the peak, we were able to saw the thick forest from where we come. From the peak, we can see Solan town and as well as city Shimla.

View of Solan town

The view from the top is peace giving. One can see many places from the top.

From the peak, we were able to saw the Churghar peak, Maa Kaali Tibba, Chail, Shdhupul, Shimla etc. It was a fabulous view.

View of Churdhar Peak

Karol Tibba

We spend 2:00 hr. here. It was a wonderful experience and it becomes more memorable when you spend it with your friends. 

After spending time at peak, we start moving back to Dhedghrat.  It was 2:00 p.m. when we started our way to Hadhrat.

On the way to Karol Tibba

At Pandavas Guffa/Cave

The view around us was wonderful. The thick forest with a clean environment. At lower place, there were few houses.

At Pandavas Guffa/Cave

On this Trek, you can find a rich variety to flora and fauna. The Trek offers you beautiful surroundings as well as a peaceful environment.

At 3:40 p.m. we reached back to Dhedghrat. It was a memorable Trek for me. 

I prefer you all to visit this place with your family and friends. It gives you all a memorable memories. 

Hope you like my post and plan to visit Karol Tibba in future. 

Thakyou!