Region: Uttarakhand | Grade: Difficult | Duration: 07 days (Dehradun to Dehradun) | Max Altitude: 15,517 ft
ITINERARY
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangnani/Gangotri drive – 7-8 h drive
Day 2: Gangnani to Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak (3,780 m)- 1 h drive + 5-6 h trek
Day 3: Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak (4,270 m) – 4-5 h
Day 4: Kedar Kharak to Kedartal (4,425 m)- 4-5 h
Day 5: Rest day at Kedartal
Day 6: Kedartal to Gangotri- 8-9 h
Day 7: Gangotri to Dehradun drive- 8 h
BEST SEASON: May-June, Sept-Oct
Region: Uttarakhand |Grade: Moderate +| Duration: 08 days (Dehradun to Dehradun) | Max Altitude: 14,222 ft
ITINERARY
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangnani/Gangotri drive – 7/8 h drive
Day 2: Gangotri (3,048 m) to Chirbasa (3,600 m) – 6 h trek
Day 3: Chirbasa to Bhojbasa (3,800 m) – 3 h trek
Day 4: Bhojbasa to Gaumukh (3,900 m) to Tapovan (4,335 m)- 7 h
Day 5: Rest day Tapovan (4,463 m)
Day 6: Tapovan to Bhojbasa- 5-6 h
Day 7: Bhojbasa to Gangotri- 5-6 h
Day 8: Gangotri to Dehradun drive- 9 h
Best Season: May-June, Sept-Oct
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Duration: 06 days (Dehradun to Dehradun) | Grade: Moderate | Max Altitude: 13,600 ft
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun to Uttarkashi( 6 – 8 Hrs)
Day 02: Uttarkashi to Sangamchatti transport and trek to Manzi
Day 03: Manzi to Doditaal (10,170 ft)
Day 04: Doditaal to Darwa top (13600 ft) and back to Doditaal (5 kms)
Day 05: Doditaal to Agoda 16 kms
Day 06: Agoda to Sangamchatti (04 kmstrek ) and drive to Dehradun ( 6 – 8 Hrs)
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate | Max. Altitude: 11,548 ft) | Duration: 06 days (Dehradun to Dehradun)
One of the most beautiful and less traveled valley in the northwest of Uttarakhand Himalayas. The trail goes along the river Rupin which is adjacent to the GovindPashu National Park on the border of Himachal Pradesh. During this trek, one can have spectacular view of mighty Himalayan snowcapped peaks of Kinnaur Kailash Range.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Pickup from Dehradun at 7 am Road travel to Himri 195 kms – 8/9 Hrs(stay)
Day 02: Himri to Bheetri (2,500 m) to Kurla Thach (2,600 m) – 1 h drive + 5-6 h trek (Stay)
Day 03: Kurla (2,600 m) to RikatikOdi (3,520 m) – 6-7 h (stay)
Day 04: RikatikOdi to Phitadi village- 4-5 h
Day 05: Phitadi to Jakhol to Sankri- 5-6 h trek + 1 h drive
Day 06: Sankri to Dehradun drive – 7-8 h drive
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Max Altitude: 15100 ft | Age Group: Above 18 years
A high altitude lake near Badrinath shrine, surrounded by the mighty peaks like Choukhamba, Neelkanth, Kamet, Abi Gamin etc.
The trek starts through the village “Mana”. (The last village near Indo China Border in Uttarakhand)
An ideal destination for those looking for a challenging Trek.
ITINERARY
Day 1: Dehradun – Joshimath – Badrinath – 10 h drive
Day 2: Acclimatization day at Badrinath
Day 3: Trek StartsBadrinath – Mana – Vasudhara Falls 5 kms (3 – 4 Hrs)
Day 4: Vasudhara – Laxmivan – Chakrateerth 7 kms (4 to 5 Hrs)
Day 5: Cakrateerth – Satopanth Lake – Laxmivan 11 kms (5 – 6 Hrs)
Day 6: Laxmi Van – Mana – BadrinathTrek Ends (8 km Trekking – 4 -5 hours & 30 min Drive)
Day 7: Badrinath – Dehradun – 10 h drive
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Difficult | Max Altitude: 4700 mts | Duration: 07 days (Dehradun to Sangla, Himachal)
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun to Dhaula (By road)
Day 02: (Trek Starts)Dhaula (1580 mts) to Aligad (2000 mts) via Sewa (14 kms) (stay)
Day 03: Aligad to Jakha (2300 mts) (09 kms)(Stay)
Day 04: Aligad to BuranshKhandi (3080 mts) (07 kms) (Stay)
Day 05: BuranshKhandi to Upper Waterfall (3450 mts) (08 kms) (stay)
Day 06: Upper Waterfall to Rupin Pass (4700 mts) to Rontigad (4000 mts) (10 hrs trek) (stay)
Day 07: Rontigad to Kanda to Sangla (2650 mts) (5/6 hrs trek) (Trek Ends)
(This trek needs prior trekking experience of moderate level Himalayan trek/treks.)
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Max. Altitude: 12,300 ft | Age Group: Above 10 Yrs.
This is One of the most beautiful and easy to moderate level treks in Uttarakhand Himalaya. Deoriataal is a serene pond located at an altitude of 2438 mts above sea level. This place is also famous for the reflection of Chaukhamba Peaks in its crystal clear water. It lies in “Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary” if lucky one can spot animals drinking water from the lake early in the morning.
During our trek we also visit Tungnath Temple. Tungnath is the “highest Shiva temple in the world” and is one of the five and the highest PanchKedar temple.
Chandrashila is the summit of the Tunganath. It is located at a height of about 3,700 metres (12,300 ft) above sea level. This peak provides a spectacular view of the Himalayas, especially Nandadevi, Trishul, KedarPeak, Bandarpunch and Chaukhamba peaks.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun to Sari by road (Stay)
Day 02: Sari to DEORIATAAL (2.3 kms)
Day 03: Deoriataal to Chopta (16kms)
Day 04: Chopta to CHANDRASHILLA PEAK via TUNGANATH Temple and back to Chopta (8kms)
Day 05: CHOPTA to Dehradun by road
Best Season: All Season Trek
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate | Max. Altitude: 12,600 Ft approx | Duration: 06 Days (Haridwar to Haridwar)
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun to Karnaprayag (By road)
Day 02: Karnrayag to Auli (by road) Trek Starts to Padiyar (stay)
Day 03: Padiyar to Tali (14 kms) (stay)
Day 04: Tali to Kuari Pass to Khulara(Stay)
Day 05: Khulara to Dhak(Trek Ends)Transport to Karnprayag(Stay)
Day 06: Karnprayag to Dehradun around 6 pm (by Road)
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate | Altitude: 12,500 Ft | Duration: 05 days (Dehradoon to Dehradoon)
This is one of the most favorite winter treks in Garhwal Himalaya. The trek passes through the pine forests and alpine meadows which are cover in snow during the winter period i.e. December to April. Right from the Kedarkantha Base one can witness jaw-dropping view of famous Snow-covered mountains. The Gangotri and Yamunotri ranges are visible from the summit.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Departure from Dehradoon to Mori river campsite by road (approx 220 kms) 7 to 8 Hrs
Day 02: Mori river campsite to Sankri (by road 25 kms) trek to Kedarkantha Meadows (10500 ft)
Day 03:KedarkanthaMedows to Kedarkantha peak 12500 ft and back to the camps site
Day 04:Kedarkanthamedow to sankri Trek Ends and back to Mori (by road)
Day 05: Mori river campsite to Dedhradoon (220 kms) 8 to 9 Hrs.
Best Season: all season trek
Region: Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate | Max. Altitude: 11,420 ft | Duration: 08 days (Dehradun to Dehradun)
Har ki Dun, which means Valley of Gods, is situated deep inside GovindPashu National park. Rich in flora and fauna, the trails are quite often covered in different shades of orchids and other wildflowers. The area was made popular by the Doon school master Jack Gibson after his Banderpunch expeditions.
The path winds up alongside the Tons river from Netwar village. The trek is along the Supin river through the scenic Garhwali villages of Taluka, Gangad and Osla. Har ki dun has numerous camping places and one Forest Guest House. An extra rest day is ideal to explore several trails that continue from the Har ki Dun camp.
From Har ki Dun one can see the entire North Face of Swargarohini I (6,252 m) peak. This face drops to about 2,000 m in less than 2 km distance and is yet to be climbed. The legends associated with it say that Swargarohini is the path to heaven that was followed by Pandavas of the epic Mahabharata. Though, the same story is also associated with the Swargarohini steps seen from Satopanth Lake, which lies ahead of Badrinath.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Pick up from Dehradun and Departure for Sankri
Day 02: Trek Starts: Sankri to PawniGharat Camp 2700 mts (5/6 Hrs trek)
Day 03: Pawni Gharat Camp 2700 mts to Kalkatidhar 3100mts (4/5 Hrs trek)
Day 04: Kalkatidhar 3100mts to Harkidun (4/5 Hrs trek)
Day 05: Explore Har Ki Dun
Day 06: Har Ki Dun to Osla (3/4 Hrs trek)
Day 07: Osla to Sankri (4/5 Hrs trek + 1 hr drive) Trek Ends
Day 08: Sankri to Dehradun by road (8/10 Hrs Drive)
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate | Max Altitude: 14700 ft | Duration: 07 days (Dehradun to Dehradun) | Age grp: above 13 yrs only
KUARI PASS & PANGARCHULLA PEAK
Kuari Pass is a very popular and Easy to Moderate level trek. It is also known as Curzon’s trail since the British viceroy, Georg Curzon attempted crossing it and loved exploring this area. Though the pass is not very high it offers excellent views of Nanda Devi, Dunagiri and other Himalayan peaks. The Nanda Devi national park and the Rishi Ganga gorge are visible from the first day itself. While you camp on the lush green, infinitely unfolding meadow of the Gorsons, which can turn white anytime of the year, and as you move your head around, your eyes are gifted with grand views of 4 peaks of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri etc.
Itinerary
Day 01: Departure for Auli early morning (275 kms 8/10 hrs) stay
Day 02: Trek starts Auli to Padiyar
Day 03:Padiyar to Tali 11000 ft
Day 04:Tali to – Kuari pass – Pangarchula Base (stay)
Day 05: Base to Pangarchula Peak (14700 ft) – Back to Base
Day 06: Base to Auli 15/16 kms (6 Hrs trek) Trek Ends and Drive to Rudraprayag(150 kms) stay
Day 07: Arrival at Dehradun in the evening (program ends)
Region: Uttarakhand | Grade: Easy to Moderate | Duration: 06 Days (Dehradoon to Dehradoon) | Age grp: above 13yrs only
ITINERARY
Day 01: Dehradun – Barsu – Drive 182 km
We drive through the towns of Chamba, Uttarkashi, Bhatwari to reach Barsu. The final 30km is an uphill drive. Barsu is a quaint little village with a reservoir and a GMVN guesthouse. This village is a birder’s paradise with many ground birds easily sighted. It is very easy to spot a black eagle on this trek.
Day 02: Trek Starts: Barsu to BarnalaTal (2200m) – 5km/2-3h trek
We pitch tents 5km above Barsu village near Barnala Tal and spent the night beside a bonfire with hot dinner. There is a vast meadow at Barnala and one can enjoy the views of Himalayan peaks as well.
Day 03: Barnala Tal to Dayara Bugyal (2.5km – 2 h)
We start post breakfast. Once you clear the tree line the walk becomes very rewarding with unending views of the snow-clad peaks. We reach DayaraBugyal and pitch our tents. We spend the afternoon exploring the area and can hike up to Bakariya top for a panoramic view of the meadows.
Day 04: Dayara Bugyal rest and explore
We spend this day exploring the nearby GidaraBugyal, soaking in the beauty of the lush meadows with a backdrop of Himalayan peaks. In the monsoon season, the meadows are full of flowers of various colors.
Day 05: Dayara Bugyal to Barsu (Trek Ends)
We trek downhill back to Barsu and rest for the night in a guest house.
Day 06: Barsu to Dehradun drive
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Difficult | Max. Altitude: 15900 ft | Age Group: above 18 Yrs
Duration: 9 Days | 8 Nights | Trekking Days: 7 Days
This pass was an old trekking route from the Tons river valley to the Yamuna river valley. It continues to attract trekkers during the monsoon season when the snow melts and the pass is approachable from both sides. The pass is more approachable from the Har-ki-dun valley as the gradient is less and gives a good time for the trekkers to acclimatize to the altitude. The trek starts from Sankri and passes through the GovindPashu National Park, which is famous for its wildflowers. It also gives you an opportunity to visit the sacred lake of Ruinsara on the way and to explore the less-traveled path over Yamunotri pass to Yamunotri temple. The meadows near the lake are an ideal place to rest and explore the nearby peaks and passes.
Another highlight of this trek is that it gives you the experience of camping above 4000m. The area is surrounded by the Banderpoonch range and some of the famous peaks are Kalanag, Banderpoonch west and Ruinsara. This region was made popular by Jack Gibson, a teacher at the Doon school in the late 1940’s. The surrounding peaks and glaciers in the Swargarohini Range and Banderpoonch range are a mountaineer’s delight.
Itinerary
Day 01 : DEHRADOON to SANKRI (1920m) – 210 km (7hrs)
The drive from Dehradoon to Sankri passes through the town of mussorie and the villages of nainbagh, damta, naugaon, purola, mori and netwar. We enter the forest (Govind National Park) after Netwar and the final 20km are through the forest. The drive to Sankri is very beautiful, past pine and deodar forest.Overnight in camp along side the river in Sankri.
Day 02 : Trek Starts: SANKRI (1920m) to SEEMA (2560m)via TALUKA (1800m) – 12km (4hrs)
There is a motorable road connecting Sankri to taluka, but the walk through the forest is also delightful. However the path is a bit tricky and you may face blocks. Taluka is a small village with some shops, dhabas and a GMVN hotel.We cross taluka and continue along the true left of the river. It is a lovely walk along the true left of the river, passing through forests, apple orchards and fields. There are many small tea shops on the way. The town of Seema has many dhabas and a GMVN hotel. We camp alongside the river or on the open grounds near the village.
Day 03 : SEEMA (2560m) TO ROILTIA or WATERFALL-CAMP(2900m) – 4 km (4hrs)
Continue along the true right of the valley along the tons river. The trail ascends through the fields and climbs high above the confluence of the tons and Ruinsara gad. After crossing the meadow of DevsuBugyal we reach roiltia. With the village of Osla&Puoni in front and the waterfall nearby this is a perfect place to camp at night.
Day 04 : ROILTIA TO RUINSARA LAKE (3350m) – 9km (5hrs)
We ascend into the Ruinsara valley. There is a stark difference in the vegetation with pine and fir giving way to birch and rhododendron. Ruinsara is a lovely lake surrounded by meadows and rhododendron bushes. It is considered sacred by the locals. The walk through the forests is beautiful, with Kalanag (6387) visible straight ahead in the valley. Overnight in camps near the lake.
Day 05 : REST DAY AT RUINSARA
Today we rest near the lake and spent the day exploring the nearby glaciers and valleys. This will help us to acclimatize before the next day’s climb to the pass. We reach kyarkoti which is the base camp for black peak (kalanag) and dumdarkandi pass. By evening we are back at the camp.
Day 06 : RUINSARA LAKE TO GODARI (4100m) – 4km (5hrs)
We start the day early so as to reach before afternoon. We camp below the pass along the glacial moraine. This is the one of the best locations for a camp with the valley below and the pass behind you. Camping at this altitude is a new experience which very few treks offer.
Day 07 : GODARI (4100m) TO UPPER DHAMNI (4000m) VIA BALI PASS (4850m) – 15km (7hrs)
We start very early today. The trail heads down south, over the ridge. It is a fairly short but steep climb up to the Bali pass on the southern ridge. A lot of glacial scree will be encountered here. We reach the top of the pass by 8am. You get a gorgeous view of various peaks from here especially of the Panchachuli peaks on a clear day. From the pass, we descend down into the alpine zone and reach the camping grounds of upper dhamni. This place has water nearby.
Day 08 : UPPER DHAMNI (4000m) TO YAMUNOTRI TO JankiChatti (2400m) Trek Ends
We descend to the forested trail leading to Yamunotri. After a quick visit to the famous shrine of Yamunotri, we make our way down the conventional pilgrim trail to hanuman chatti. Overnight in guesthouses in Yamunotri or in Hanuman Chatti/JankiChatti .
Day 09 : JANKI CHATTI TO DEHRADOON 180km Drive (7hrs)
Best Season: May-June, Sept-Oct
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate + | Duration: (06 Days) Dehradoon to Dehradoon | Age grp: Open to all (above 12 yrs)
It’s a photographer’s paradise….
Valley of flowers is a vibrant and splendid national park reposing in west Himalayas. Nestled in Uttarakhand, this alluring place is famous for its charming meadows of alpine flowers. Endowed with a diverse range of endemic flora, it is picturesque in its beauty. This lush region is also home to some rare and endangered animal species. You may spot animals like Asiatic black deer, snow leopard, musk deer, red fox, brown bear and blue ship.
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrival at Dehradoon and drive to Govindghat / Joshimath 9-10 hrs travel (stay)
Day 02: (Trek Starts)Govindghat to Ghangria (14 kms) (stay)
Early in the morning after breakfast from GovindGhat, it is a gradual ascent along a well-maintained trail to Ghangria. Spend the rest of the day exploring the surroundings.
Day 03: Ghangria – Valley of Flowers – Ghangria (12 kms) (Stay)
Valley of Flowers is a beautiful carpet of multi-colored flowers. We spend the entire day in the valley & return to Ghangria in the evening.
Day 04: Ghangria – Hemkund – Ghangria (12 kms) (Stay)
Hemkund is a beautiful holy lake situated at a height of 15,000 feet. We have to climb continuously for 6 kms. to reach the Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara. We conclude the exhausting day at Ghangria.
Day 05: Ghangria – Govindghat (trek 14 kms – 4/5 Hrs) – Badrinath (25 kms to Karnaprayag (transport)
Day 06: Karnaprayag – Dehradoon by road
Region: Garhwal, Uttarakhand | Grade: Moderate to Difficult | Altitude: 16,000 Ft approx | Age grp: Above 18 yrs
Roopkund (locally known as Mystery Lake) is a high altitude glacial lake in the Uttarakhand state
of India. It lies in the lap of Trishul massif and is famous for the hundreds of human skeletons found at
the edge of the lake. The area is uninhabited, located in the Himalayas at an altitude of 5,029 meters
(16,499 feet). Surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers and snow-clad mountains, the lake is a popular
trekking destination.
A shallow lake, having a depth of about two meters, Roopkund has attracted attention because of the
human skeletal remains that are visible at its bottom when the snow melts.[3] Many theories and opinions
exist, from purely spiritual to scientific ones, attempting to explain the existence of these skeletons,
which date back to 9th century CE. Because of the human remains, the lake has been called Skeleton
Lake in recent times
ITINERARY
Day01: Arrival at Kathgodam Rly. station in the morning and leave for Lohajung
(2244mtrs.) By Jeep 220 Kms. Night stay at Lohajung in Tourist
Lodge/Tented Camp.
Day 02: (Trek Starts)
Trek to Didana (2700 Mtrs) 12 Kms. Night stay at Didana in tented Camp/
Tourist Lodge.
Day 03: Trek to BediniBuggyal(3354 Mtrs) 10 Kms. via Ali Buggyal (3310 Mtrs.)
Night stay at BediniBuggyal in Tented Camp.
Day 04: Trek to PatherNachani(3800Mtrs) 5 Kms. Kms. Night stay at Pather
Nachani in Tented Camp.
Day 05: Trek to Bhaguabasa(4000 Mtrs) 4 Kms. Night stay at PatherNachani in
Tented Camp.
Day 06: Trek to RoopKund– Bhaguabasa – PatherNachani. Total trekking
distance – 14Kms.Night stay in tented Camp.
Day 07: Trek Down to Van Village (2450 Mtrs) 14 Kms. (Trek Ends) & back to Lohajung by
Jeep – 15 Kms. Night stay at Lohajung in Tourist Lodge/Tented Camp.
Day 08: Lohajung to Kathgodamby Jeep