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Triund & McLeodganj Hikes

Mcleodganj to Triund Hikes

These are some of the easiest treks in this region and so a great choice for beginners as they gradually acquaint themselves to mountains. Experts also have fun dong this trek due to its magnificent views of the Dhauladhar mountain range. The altitude is low and the trek is simple make it accessible for anyone.

Travel package Services

TRANSPORT: On foot. Himachal-Pradesh- stream-hiking
ACCOMMODATION: Guest houses & campsites.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Anyone to Expert.
ACTIVITIES: Trekking, Hiking, Mountain climbing, Bird watching, Meditation
DURATION: 1 to 3 Days
MEALS: Packed lunch, juice, fruits.
COST: From USD 100

ONE DAY TREK
DAY 1: McLeodganj -Triund and back
(Altitude 2975 m, Distance 9 Km)
. The Triund ridge has an exceptional view of the Kangra valley below as it is majestically surrounded by the mountains of the Dhauladhar range. We will typically begin the trekking from Dharmkot. As we walk through wonderful forests of rhododeron we can recognize rhododeron, devdar and many other trees. We will also spot plenty of beautiful butterflies and tiny ladybugs. After lunch and rest, and visit to a small temple we get rejuvenated.
.We walk back to Mcleodganj following the same trail or we may also go through Bhagsung to view a picturesque waterfall and return to Mcleodganj.

TWO DAYS TREK

This 2 day trek will involve night stay on the Triund ridge in camp on 1st day. Instead of coming back, we’ll explore the triund ridge, visit a small temple up the trail and rest while enjoying the views.
DAY 2: Back to home.
We enjoy the early morning sunrise and have a hot breakfast. We then go back to Mcleodganj on foot. Alternatively, we can go to Bhagsung and enjoy the sights of the waterfall, and then from there we can go to Mcleodganj.

THREE DAYS TREK

DAY 2: Triund – Snowline Trek
The snowline of Triund is actually a glacial at the base of a glacier called Got , the position of which changes from season to season. Lunch there and we return to Triund for night stay. Altitude is 3350 m and distance is 4 km
DAY 3: Return to McLeodganj
After breakfast we come back to the same route or we may also go to Bhagsung temple and waterfall, and take in the sights and sounds. A 15 min walk and we reach Mcleodganj

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Har Ki Dun Trek

Har Ki Dun Trek

Har ki dun, the valley of Gods is below the Fateh Parvat and is a very scenic valley in the midst of the Himalayan beauty, of Gharwal. The route most popular with the trekkers is via Govind National Park. We take this route and come across a lot of insects and lovely chirping birds, flowers and animals like the musk deer, wild goats and so on. You will also see glaciers and mountain streams, forests in the Alps and rolling Meadows. The trek being easy you can get the thrill of observing the beautiful and majestic mountains. Anyone in relatively good health can attempt this trek as it is easy.

Tour Details:

TRANSPORT: In private or shared car with driver and foot.
ACCOMMODATION: Camps, guesthouse.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Anyone to medium.
ACTIVITIES: Trekking, Bird watching, Meditation, Hiking, sightseeing, bird watching, wildlife spotting, camping
DURATION: 7 to 9 Days
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
COST: US $ 200 onwards

Trek Schedule

DAY 1: Arrive at Sankri
From Rishikesh we reach Sankri, our destination in 5 hours and from Dehradun we reach there in 7 hours. Sankri is located at an altitude of 2000m. We reach there in the evening and relax for the day. We explore our natural surroundings and look at the lovely snow covered Himalayas. We stay in the camp for the night. The option of staying in the guest house is also available.
DAY 2: Sankri to Seema – Taluka
A hot cup of tea in the cold morning is exactly what you need, along with your breakfast. We, then start the trek as we walk to a small hamlet called Taluka, 12 kms aindia-himalayas-mountains-viewway. IT would take around 4 hours and we partake of our lunch there, then we have some rest to relax our tired legs and again start walking to reach Seema village at 2700m altitude, 14 kms away. While trekking you will encounter very beautiful flowers, such as the roses and some plants like the deodar and chestnut. If you feel that 26 kms in a day is a lot to take, we can extend this trip in two days, staying at Sankri for one night and Taluka for the other. A pleasant waterfall meets us as we approach Taluka
DAY 3: Taluka – Osla
Now, we proceed to Osla, which is a small hamlet amongst the natural, lovely surrounding mountains. If we are lucky we may also see some wild boar, leopard, deer and such animals and birds. We stop at Dhatmir, for rest and relaxation. And then resume our walk as we are constantly met with scenery along with wild orchids, and butterflies. Dinner and night in the tent.
DAY 4: Osla – Har Ki Dun
Packing up our camping gear at Osla, we trek towards our next destination, Har ki Dun. 11kms away from Osla and it takes about 5 hours to reach there. Here we see the glorious glaciers Swargarohini and Juandar at 6200 m altitude. The scene does not change much, but the beauty of the glaciers is breathtaking. Reaching our camping site, we set up our tents and spend the day relaxing there, enjoying the lovely and serene surroundings of the Himalayan Mountains and the forests. We have a day free at Har ki Dun, where we can do some of our own exploration and discover the place. Sunset and sunrise there are exceptionally beautiful.
DAY 5: Har Ki Dun – Osla
Back to Osla on our return trip. We walk to Taluka if the tourists want to and enjoy beautiful sights again. As the route gets familiar, we are more relaxed and can better appreciate the wonders of nature that we observe. Shortcuts are available and can be taken if wanted to reduce the time taken by an hour or so, but they are not meant for all.
DAY 6: Osla – Sankri
From Osla we trek for another long 26 km to reach Sankri, taking about 9 hours or so. Again, the early morning we start early to reach Sankri before dark. We put up a bonfire and enjoy our last night in the lap of the Himalayas.
DAY 7: Back to Rishikesh, Dehradun etc.
Back to our destinations with memories forever.

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Roop Kund 6 Days Trek

Trekking to Roop Kund ( 6 Days)

A small remote lake in the deeper parts of the Himalayas is Roopkund. This has gained popularity after a heap of remains of people was found here. The theories are many. It could be that the people were pilgrims, lost their way and were destroyed by storm, or it is also possible according to some that they were a part of the team of Zoravar Singh of Jammu and were on their return journey from Tibet, after a raid. Whatever may be the reason, the lake is very pretty, on 5000m altitude and in the mountainous feature called Trishul in Gharwal in Uttarakhand. You will pass through amazing greenlands and forests and will encounter many small mountain streams. Thought not mandatory, some previous trekking experience might help. This trek is relatively easy, and you might also encounter some snow.

Tour Services:
TRANSPORT: On foot, car or SUV with driver.
ACCOMMODATION: guest houses, home stays & campsites.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Medium to Expert. Prior experience in trekking desirable.
ACTIVITIES: Trekking, Camping, Mountain climbing, Bird watching, Motorcycle rides, Hiking, Meditation (Optional)
DURATION: 6 to 7 Days
MEALS: By choice
COST: USD 1200 onwards india-himalayas-mountains-hiking trips

DAY 1: Drive from Rishikesh to Mundoli
As we take a car, and drive to Mundoli, we will pass destinations like Rudraparayag, Devprayag, and some other little villages. It is an 8-10 hour drive, with a few halts for lunch, etc. At night we stay in camping in Mundoli.
DAY2 : Drive from Mundoli to Bedni Bugyal via Wan
Early next morning we begin our drive to Wan (10 km) and this is the place where the real trek, begins, We take our gear form the cat , and take the trail to Bedni Bugyal ( altitude 3350 m), and trek for about 4 hours (11km) . Bedni is beautiful. There are meadows, forests, flowers and the site is ideal for camping too. You will find some locals with their sheep for grazing. One more day is spent here, to get acclimatized.
DAY 3: Trek from Bedni Bugyal to Bagubassa
Baggu Bassa meaning a place of flowers in the local Gharwaali dialect is at an altitude of 4100 meters. The name is apt as you will soon see. A wide variety of blossoms and flowers spread out over the area; include the Brahma Kamal (a type of lotus). This flower is characteristic of growing in such high altitudes. As we climb higher and the air is more rarefied, we find it more and more difficult to climb each step. A walk of 10 km today makes us reach our campsite. But the altitude is constantly increasing till Roopkund. If we attempt to reach Bagubassa early, we have a better chance of acclimatization. . We stay here for two more days. Sometimes, we might have to stay longer if the weather conditions are unsuitable.
DAY 4: Trek from Bagubassa to Roopkund
We start day 4 with more trekking to the Kaluka Vinayak Pass, and pass through the Pathar Nachwani. If the snow gets soft with sunrise, the climbing gets tougher, so it is a good idea to start a little early. You will be stupefied with the majestic view of the Himalayas and its magnificent peaks like Badrinath, Trishul, Nanda Devi, and many more. Some high altitude pastures cross our way, too, which is mostly hidden by snow for most of the year. We then reach Roopkund. Here you may see the human and horse remains centuries back.
If you go to Roop Kund and do not climb the Junargali peak, it is a pity. The peak is on the ridge. The ridge is at a height of 100 meters. Unless the weather does not permit, you should attempt this. Enjoy the view of the lovely lake, surrounded by beautiful scenery all around. Walking down the slope to our camp, we call it a day as we reach Bedni Bugyal or Bagu Bassa and have dinner there. Night stay at camp under the open sky.
DAY 5: Trek from Bedni Bugyal/Bagubassa to Wan
From here, the return to Wan begins; We will have to go through Bedni Bugyal, if our night was spent at Bagu Bassa. This journey is relatively easy to do, as the air now gets thicker, the altitude also gets comfortable. This path is lined with forests of Rhodederon and the climb over the ridge to Wan village is also very scenic. Night at campsite.
DAY 6: Drive from Wan to Rishikesh
Breakfast and then a good bye to the Bugyals, as we return to Rishikesh.

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Trek Hamta Pass to Chandrataal Lake

Hamta Pass to Chandra Taal Lake Trek (7 Days)

This trekking route will take you through wide varieties of terrain as we pass from Hamta Pass in Kullu valley to Chandra Taal Lake in Spiti. The trekkers cross different terrain like green pine forests, glaciers, deep valleys, open meadows and high altitude deserts. This trek should be attempted by people already familiar with at least basic trekking.

Trek Services:

TRANSPORT: On foot, in private car or SUV with driver.
ACCOMMODATION: Campsites.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Medium to Expert.
ACTIVITIES: Trekking, Camping, Mountain climbing, Bird watching, Hiking
DURATION: 7 days normal. May vary in different seasons.
MEALS: Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
COST: Variable

Trekking Schedule India Himalaya Mountains travel Manali

Day 1. Drive to Manali – Jobra – Chika
The first day begins by going to Jobra in a car. Jobra village is a small, quaint settlement at an altitude of 3200 m .It has green pine trees, forests, around the area. Rest done in the village, we sometimes partake some tea. Afterwards we trek in the forest and reach a meadow. From the meadow we go along side Rani Nala, which is a little rivulet which passes through it. Reaching Chika in the evening, we end the trek for today. We then set up our camp and prepare ourselves for the night.
Day 2. Chika – Jwara – Balu Ka Gera trek
After partaking of breakfast, we need to get our things from the camp site, pack up and walk along the little rivulet or stream. After walking awhile besides it, we will have to cross the stream. This is not a very tough task and we can easily accomplish it. We might not even get wet. The Dhauladhar range is seen from here. We see this mountain range for the first time in this trek. Walking from this point on, we keep to gain more and more altitude. Next we stop at Balu-Ka- Gera, which means a bed of sand in the local Himalayan dialect. Camp is set up there and we rest and relax.
Day 3. Balu-Ka-Gera – Shea Goru – Hampta Pass trek
Today is the day for trekking along with the river by our side. We also encounter our first major incline. A trek of 30-40 mins will take us to some ground level. A good point for photography, as the scene is very picturesque. We rest, take some pictures and then we continue to walk through the ridge till we reach Hampta Pass at an altitude of 4600 m. If luck is with you , we may see snow around and slide down steadily through the slope. But if not, we have to be really careful as the slope is steep. This brings us to Spit region. We meet the river again. Our camp site is a place called Shea Goru.
Day 4. Trek: Shea Goru – Chatru
The next day we will go along the river. The terrain will be barren as you do not see any vegetation around. There are some grassy patches around and some shrubbery. Walking along the trail for 4 hours or so and reaching the flat land, we say goodbye to the mountains. Some glacial flows may hinder our path, and delay us. We will have to cross some streams to reach our next camp site in Chatru.
Day 5. Chatru – Chota Darra trek
Here we walk upstream the river and then we pass villages on the way. The villagers here mainly depend on farming and gathering some herds for their livelihood. Sometimes, they also rear some live stock. Some villagers leave the place to come back in summer and go to warmer places in winter. The terrain remains rocky and there are also chances of landslides. That is the reason we need to be careful as we trek in this area. The last destination for today is Chota Darra where we will camp and spend the night.
Day 6. Chota Darra – Batal trek
We take breakfast in the morning and as we walk on the same trail as yesterday; the terrain pretty much remains the same. Our first stop today will be Batal. This is a major resting point for all the vehicles that pass through this area. One trail from Batal leads to Kaza via Kunzum La. The other trail leads to Chandra Taal Lake. Depending on the time we reach, we can have an early dinner in one of the dhabas. Sometimes, we may also have a late lunch. There is a facility for resting at night in the dhabas.

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Hike from Chandrataal Lake to Samudri Tapu

Hike From ChandraTaal Lake to Samudri Taapu Glacier

This  short trek from Samudri Taapu from Chandra Taal which can be done in 2 or 3 days. This trek is ranked as a medium category, at an altitude of 4300m.. Samudri Taapu is origin of one of major tributaries of  of Chandra River as it flows through Spiti valley and later meets river Chenab. This trek is very good  choicefor people wanting to explore trekking and camping and a test for their skills.

Trek Includes: India Himalaya Mountains travel chandrataal lake spiti

TRANSPORT : Trek on foot.
ACCOMMODATION: Campsites.
ENDURANCE LEVEL: Medium.
ACTIVITIES: Trekking, Camping, Mountain climbing, Bird watching, Meditation, Volunteer activities (Optional)
DURATION: 2-3 Days
MEALS: By choice
COST: US $ 150 per person onwards

DAY1: Lake to Glacier Trek
We walk from Chandra Taal to trek along the Chandra River. The terrain is rocky and unstable and also has some streams and ridges. You will only find a few Gaddi shepherds. We then walk for about 5 hours and reach the origin of the Chandra River and stop here for lunch, in the lap of nature. We rest, awhile and cross the plateau, for setting up our camp. Exploration of the area can be done, before we retire for the day in our tents.
DAY 2: Trekking Back.
Returning in the same way or taking a short cut is your choice. The short cut is not very safe and not suggested alone, and also with a heavy backpack. Then we climb up a dry waterfall, active during the rains only and walk for one hour approximately to reach the campsite. Further you can explore the area if you want.

Himalaya trekking expeditions
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Pin Parvati Trek

Himalaya trekking expeditions Pin Parvati is a popular yet one of more difficult treks of the Trans Himalayan region. The trek route passes through dense forests of Great Himalayan National Park, some remote temporary human settlements and ever across rivers in full flow with ice cold water fresh from glaciers. In recent history, this pass was used as a route to enter Spiti valley from Kullu and is still used by hardy shepherds of the region. It was opened for trekkers only in 1993. Locals associate this area with numerous legends related to Lord Shiva and Pandavs. This trek requires complete physical fitness, mental concentration and reqards with the sights and experiences which have a few equals anywhere in the world.
Best For: Trekkers with moderate or good experience. Good fitness is must.

TREK SUMMARY:

Day 1, Day 2: Reaching Kaza, acclimitisation(3650 m)
Day 3: Kaza – Mudh village drive; Mudh to Tiya trek. (3900 m)
Day 4: Tiya – Pin valley campsite (4470 m)
Day 5: Pin valley campsite – Upper Pin Base Camp (4810 m)
Day 6: Pin Base camp – Pin Parvati pass – Parvati base camp (5310 m)
Day 7: Pin Parvati base camp – Mantalai Lake (4100 m)
Day 8: Mantalai Lake to Odi Thach campsite (3820 m)
Day 9: Odi Thach to Tunda Bhuj (3200 m)
Day 10: Tunda Bhuj – Kheerganga (2780 m)
Day 11: Kheerganga – Bursheni – Kullu
Duration: 11 Days, 10 Nights
Best Season: Mid June till July.  September till October.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Maximum Elevation: Kunzum La at 4650 m
Weather: Cold.
Getting From/To: Kaza is approachable by road from Shimla or Manali. Delhi and nearby towns. Closest airport Kullu.

Cost: USD 1700 for solo guest. USD 1200 per person on twin sharing.

TREK ITINERARY :

Day 1, Day 2: Reaching Kaza (3650 m)
Take a bus or taxi from Manali to reach Kaza. You will need to spend a minimum of 2 days in the region for acclimitisation. You can spend this time in the town resting or sghtseeing. Sightseeing for nearby places like Kibber, Chicham, Key monastery, Dhankar and a few other places can be arranged on request
Day 3: Kaza – Mudh village drive; Mudh to Tiya trek. (3900 m)
We will first drive 50 km to Mudh village and rest there for a while before starting the trek towards village Tiya. Mudh has a few shops and guest houses and has limited bus service.

Day 4: Tiya – Pin valley campsite (4470 m)
We will wake up early and keep walking alongside Pink river till we cross it using a rope way or a temporary bridge. The trail starts to ascends gradually and tree line is left behind. We will walk for about 10 km to reach our campsite for the night.
Day 5: Pin valley campsite – Upper Pin Base Camp (4810 m)
This day we will not gain much altitude, but it will be tough walking on the ridges and ground covered with stones and rubble. Our campsite for night will be very near the glacier/snow line. This location is just at the base of Pin Parvati pass.

Day 6: Pin Base camp – Pin Parvati pass – Parvati base camp (5310 m)
This day we will cross the landmark of 5000 m altitude to reach Pin parvati pass. First 2-3 hours of trek will be a tough incline while the rest will be a descent till Parvati base camp below snow line.

Day 7: Pin Parvati base camp – Mantalai Lake (4100 m)
A full day of a downhill hike, it will be compartively easier compared to the uphill hikes in high altitudes of previous days. We will cover a distance of nearly 12 km to reach Mantalai lake and set up camp for night.

Day 8: Mantalai Lake – Odi Thach campsite (3820 m)
We will keep hiking downhill for 9 km to reach Odi Thach campsite. It is situated between extremely scenic meadows full of wild flowers and small mountain streams.

Day 9: Odi Thach – Tunda Bhuj (3200 m)
Another long but beautiful walk to reach Pandav Pul (bridge) to cross the river and reach Thakur Kuan campsite for the night.

Day 10: Tunda Bhuj – Kheerganga (2780 m)
A similar downhill trek like the last day’s to reach campsite at kheerganga. Lots of trees.
Day 11: Kheerganga – Bursheni – Kullu
We will hike for 7 kms to reach Bursheni, a small village with motorable road. A car will then transport you to Kullu where you can stay or take a bus or fligh back to Delhi.

PACKING LIST :

  • Small backpack to hold the day walk supplies.
  • Luggage in rucksack (60-70 ltr) suitable to be carried by self or porters.
  • Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes, thick socks, rain coat or poncho.
  • Personal medical kit, water bottle (with filter), snacks.
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes, soap.
  • Torch, multi-tool, trekking pole, basic cutlery, plastic bag
  • A bag to collect own trash.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

  • Travel itineraries in the mountains may not necessarily run exactly as scheduled. Keep a buffer for delays due to weather, road conditions etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by delays, medical condition, road blocks and other causes will be borne by the guests.
  • We recommend a comprehensive travel insurance and a medical checkup before the visit.
  • This tour covers some remote destinations in Himachal Pradesh which have very limited phone coverage, unpredictable weather and high altitude.

INCLUSIONS :

  • Pickup drop from Manali.
  • Accommodation in campsites and hotels wherever mentioned.
  • Meals, tea and non-bottled water in campsite. Bottled water not available during trek and not recommended for ecological reasons.
  • Camping equipment.
  • You can ask to rent or buy some personal trekking equipment like trekking pole, water filter etc.
  • Services of guides, mules, porters, cooks.

EXCLUSIONS :

  • Meals in Kaza.
  • Personal expenses, refreshments during road journey, alcohol.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
  • Porters or mules to carry your personal luggage.
Hampta Pass to Chandrataal lake trek
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Hampta Pass to Chandra Taal Trek

TREK INTRODUCTION: Hampta Pass to Chandrataal lake trek

This is one of the most picturesque treks in India which covers a wide variety of terrains, sights and altitude ranges in a very short time and hence is very popular with trekkers.  In this trek, we pass through grass and flower covered meadows, majestic snow covered mountains, dense pine forests, wild untamed rivers and cystal clear lakes. The starting point is Manali which is easily accessible by road and a short flight plus a hours drive from nearest airport.
Best For: Trekkers with moderate or no experience. Good fitness is must.

TREK SUMMARY:

Day 1:  Arrival – Manali
Day 2:  Manali – Jobra – Jwara
Day 3: Jwara – Balu Ka Gera (3350 m)
Day 4: Balu Ka Gera – Hampta pass – Shea Goru (4300 m)
Day 5: Shea Goru  – Chatru (3500 m)
Day 6: Chatru – Chandra Taal (4300 m)
Day 7: Chandra Taal – Manali
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Best Season: Mid June till October.
Difficulty Level: Medium
Maximum Elevation: Kunzum La at 4650 m
Weather: Cold.
Getting From/To: Manali is approachable by bus from Delhi and nearby towns. Closest airport Kullu.
Cost: INR 16000 per person.

TREK ITINERARY :

Day 1: Arrival – Manali
On this first day, we will stay in Manali for rest, gathering of supplies and getting to know each other better. No strenous activity or walking. Guests are free to explore Manali town and it’s attractions like Hidimba Temple,  Vashisth Kund by themselves. Night in a local hotel.
Day 2: Manali – Jobra – Jwara
Morning start by drive towards Jobra where the trek trek actually starts along a mountain stream Rani Nala flowing through dense forest. There will be slight incline but nothing too strenous. Night camp at a small temporary settlement Jwara.
Day 3: Jwara – Balu Ka Gera
This day’s trek route stays along side Rani Nala, again on a light incline. The path will lead us to a valley covered by wild flowers and shrubs, a popular stop for shepherds. The  forest of pine and maple trees is now far behind but there is still lot of greenery for some time. The night camp will be ar Balu ka Gera, a sand bank made by the river deposits. It’s common to see massive glaciers making their way down the mountains.
Day 4: Balu Ka Gera – Hampta pass – Shea Goru
This day, the trail starts getting steep and air a lot thinner as we cross the tree line. Most of this area remains under the snow even in summers and a strong wind keeps on blowing almost all the time. We will reach Hampta Pass eventually after a hike of 3-4 hours which offers some amazing view of the Lahaul Valley. Our stop for the night will be Shea Goru on the foothills.
Day 5: Shea Goru  – Chatru
Chatru is a small semi-permanent settlement along Chandra river and it’s a downhill trek from Shea Goru. It’s a lovely camping ground with majestic views and numerous little mountain streams. After walking on a jungle trail for 3 days, you will have the first glimpse of a road and vehicles there.
Day 6: Chatru – Chandra Taal
A vehicle will pick you up and take you to Chandra Taal lake. You can either go there directly by car via Batal route or hike the last 9 kms via Kunzum La pass (4650 m). Our campsite will be at an distance of 3 km from the lake as camping is not allowed within that distance. Spend some time at lake before dark.
Day 7: Chandra Taal – Manali 
Hop in to the car and drive back to Manali via Rohtang Pass. Drop at bus stand in evening to end the journey.

PACKING LIST :

  • Small backpack to hold the day walk supplies.
  • Luggage in rucksack (60-70 ltr) suitable to be carried by self or porters.
  • Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes, thick socks, rain coat or poncho.
  • Personal medical kit, water bottle (with filter), snacks.
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes, soap.
  • Torch, multi-tool, trekking pole, basic cutlery, plastic bag
  • A bag to collect own trash.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

  • Travel itineraries in the mountains  may not necessarily run exactly as scheduled. Keep a buffer for delays due to weather, road conditions etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by delays, medical condition, road blocks and other causes will be borne by the guests.
  • We recommend a comprehensive  travel insurance and a medical checkup before the visit.
  • This tour covers some remote destinations in Himachal Pradesh which have very limited phone coverage, unpredictable weather and high altitude.

INCLUSIONS

  • Pickup drop from Manali.
  • Accommodation in campsites and hotels wherever mentioned.
  • Meals, tea and non-bottled water in campsite. Bottled water not available during trek and not recommended for ecological reasons.
  • Camping equipment.
  • You can ask to rent or buy some personal trekking equipment like trekking pole, water filter etc.
  • Services of guides, mules, porters, cooks.
  • Trekking and camping permits.

EXCLUSIONS

  • Meals in Manali on first and last day.
  • Personal expenses, refreshments during road journey, alcohol.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
  • Porters or mules to carry your personal luggage.
Hiking in Himalayas
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Har Ki Dun Trek

TRIP INTRODUCTION : Hiking in Himalayas

Har ki Dun trek is a popular trek in Uttarakhand which covers some amazing places including Govind National Park which is well known for it’s various plants, wild flowers and birds species. This trek offers you amazing view of Himalayas, whole forests covered by wild flowers and beautiful forests all around. This trek route and places nearby like Banderpoonch Range and some glaciers are very popular for trekking and camping. For this trek, we usually follow the trekking trail alongside Tons river from Netwar village through some remote villages in Gangad. Along the way, we stop at some camping grounds as well as a forest department guest house if available.

TREK SUMMARY :

Day 01 : DEHRADUN TO SANKARI. 210 km – 8 hours drive
Day 02 : SANKRI TO TALUKA/DAATMIR. (2200 m) – 15km (5hours)
Day 03 : TALUKA/DAATMIR TO SEEMA/OSLA. – 11 km (5hours)
Day 04 : SEEMA/OSLA TO HAR-KI-DUN. (3510m) – 12 km
Day 05 : HAR-KI-DUN TO OSLA – 12 kms
Day 06 : OSLA TO SANKRI – 26kms
Day 07 : SANKARI TO DEHRADUN – 210 kms

DURATION: 7 days, 6 nights.
BEST SEASON: April till June. September till November,
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium
MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 3600 m at Har Ki dun
WEATHER: Cold nights and sometimes warm days.

COST  : INR 12400 per person.

TREK ITINERARY :

Day 01 : DEHRADUN – SANKARI 210 km
Early morning drive from Dehradun towards Sankari which will take around 8 hours. Rest stops for rest and refreshments. Last 22 km drive through Govind National Park is bumpy but extremely scenic.

Day 02 : SANKRI – TALUKA 2200m – 15 km
After an early breakfast, we start walking towards Taluka long a trekking route besides Tons river. We will pass through beautiful forests, fruit orchards and farms all along the way. Our rest stop for night can be near village Taluka or Datmir.

Day 03 : TALUKA – SEEMA or OSLA – 11kms
Next day, we keep on walking the same trek route along Tons river which makes for an amazing nature experience. On the way, we will have to cross a number of small streams which are tributaries for Tons river. We can either stop in Seema village which has a few dhabas and a guest house or a more scenic camping site at Osla village.

Day 04 : SEEMA or OSLA TO HAR-KI-DUN (3510m) – 12 km
As we start walking, we will start climbing to higher altitude. We will cross the Tons river from near Seema village and progress further to see some awesome views of Ruinsara valley and Banderpoonch mountain range. There are some small farms along the way and we will walk through them to reach a valley for our campsite for the day. There is a glacier called Jamdar which keeps on increasing or decreasing in size.

Day 05 : HAR-KI-DUN to OSLA – 12 km
After having breakfast, we we will undertake short hikes to explore the surrounding area,The trekkers can enjoy beautiful views of landmarks like Jamdar glacier and Swarharohini Peak. According to Hindu mythology, this peak is considered to be the gateway to heaven. Later on, we walk back to Osla village.

Day 06 : OSLA – SANKRI – 26 kms
We start early morning and reach Taluka village by late afternoon. Even though the distance is long, terrain is pretty easy. It is also possible to take a keep back for last 10-12 km.
Day 07 : SANKRI – DEHRADUN – 210 kms
Drive back towards Dehradun. and drop there.

PACKING LIST

  • Small backpack to hold the day walk necessities.
  • Luggage in rucksack/soft bags suitable to be carried by self or porters.
  • Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, sunscreen.
  • Comfortable hiking shoes with thick socks.
  • Personal medical kit, water bottle, snacks, water filer or tablets.
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes.
  • A bag to collect own trash.

GENERAL NOTIFICATIONS:

  • Travel programs in the Himalayas not necessarily would always run exactly as scheduled. Allow for unplanned long days or early camps due to weather disruptions or similar causes.
  • There are places with limited communication possibility and/or medical facilities nearby on this route.
  • Participants should be prepared for cold conditions with strong winds and high wind chill factor.
  • Any additional expenses which might occur due to delays, weather disruptions, medical evacuation etc. would need to be borne by the participants. All overstay due to weather disruption, road blocks and similar which are not under our control would be charged as per tour cost for planned days.
  • All participants are recommended to have a travel insurance that covers trekking and wilderness travel.

INCLUSIONS

  • Pickup and drop from Dehradun in a private or shared taxi.
  • Accommodation in campsites with possibility of stay in a guest house for 1-2 nights if asked for in advance and available.
  • Meals, tea and non-bottled water in campsite, Bottled water available for purchase.
  • Tents, sleeping bag, ground mats. Hiking sticks if needed.
  • Porters or mules available for hire.

 

Travel in Himalayas
BySoul Mountain Expeditions
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Trek to Dodi Taal

TRIP INTRODUCTION: Travel in Himalayas

Dodi Taal is a beautiful lake in the Himalayan mountain range of western Garwhal in Uttarakhand. It has 2 major approach routes from Barsu as well as Dyara Bugyal and both are equally popular with trekkers. There is a fairly large number of Himalaysn Trout fish (called Mahaseer locally) in the lake among a few other species. The whole region is full of dense beautiful forests inhabited by numerous species of flora and fauna. There is a short hiking route leading to Darwa Top which goes on further in to Yamuna valley ending at Hanuman Chatti. Darwa Top offers magnificent views of a number of snow covered Himalayan mountain peaks.

Trek Summary:

DAY 01: RISHIKESH – UTTARKASHI – BHEWRA (180kms) – 7 hours drive and 2 hours trek
DAY 02: BHEWRA – DODI TAAL( 8 hours trek)
DAY 03: DODI TAAL – DARWA TOP AND BACK ( 4-5 hours)
DAY 04: DODI TAAL – BHEWRA VILLAGE ( 8-9 hours trek)
DAY 05: BHEWRA VILAGE – RISHIKESH ( 2 hours trek and 8 hours drive)

Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights
Best Season: April till November
Difficulty Level: Medium
Total Distance: 40 km
Maximum Elevation: Darwa Top at 3100 m
Weather: Cold nights and days during winter. Pleasant days during summer.
Getting From/To: Rishikesh is about 5 hours drive from Delhi and 1 hour drive from Haridwar railway station.

Cost: INR 12000 per person.

TREK ITINERARY

Day 01: RISHIKESH – UTTARKASHI – BHEWRA (180kms) – 7 hours drive and 2 hours trek
Early morning pickup from Rishikesh (or Haridwar) and drive towards Bhewra village will passing through Uttarkashi leading to Sangam Chatti. First campsite is situated on bank of Assi Ganga river and it takes about 2 hours to trek from Sangam CHatti to reach there.

Day 02: BHEWRA – DODI TAAL ( 8 hours trek)
We will start the trek towards Manhi village, a small settlement on the mountains. Most people make their living by farming on terraced farms on mountain slopes. We will trek through beautiful oak, deodar and pine tree forest to reach Dodi Taal lake.

Day 03: DODITA TO DARWA TOP AND BACK ( 4-5 hours)
We will climb up to Darwa top and spend some time in the area enjoying the views mentioned in trip introduction above. We can spend th evening there or near the lake as per preference and weather conditions.

Day 04: DODI TAAL – BHEWRA VILLAGE ( 8-9 hours trek)
We will walk back the same route taken previously to Bhewra village. It’s all downhill and comparitively easier. Night stay in village.

Day 05: BHEWRA VILAGE – RISHIKESH/HARIDWAR ( 2 hours trek and 8 hours drive)
Starting early morning, we will first trek for about 2 hours before taking the car back to Rishikesh or Haridwar.

 

PACKING LIST:

  • Small backpack to hold the day walk supplies.
  • Luggage in rucksack/soft bags suitable to be carried by self or porters.
  • Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Personal medical kit, water bottle, snacks.
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes.
  • A bag to collect own trash.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

  • Travel itineraries in the mountains don not necessarily run exactly as scheduled. Keep a buffer for delays due to weather, road conditions etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by delays, medical condition, road blocks and other causes will be borne by the guests.
  • We recommend a comprehensive travel insurance and a medical checkup before the visit.
  • This tour covers some remote destinations in Spiti which have very limited phone coverage, unpredictable weather and high altitude.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Pickup drop from Haridwar or Rishikesh in a private or shared taxi.
  • Accommodation in campsites and guest houses mentioned.
  • Meals, tea and non-bottled water in campsite, Bottled water available for purchase.

EXCLUSIONS :

  • Hotel stay and meals at Rishikesh or Haridwar before and after the trip.
  • Personal expenses, refreshments during road journey, alcohol.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.

 

Camping trips in Uttarakhand mountains
BySoul Mountain Expeditions
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Dayara Bugyal Trek

INTRODUCTION Camping trips in mountains

Bugyal is the local word for a grass covered highland pasture region and this region of Uttarkhand boasts of many scenic Bugyals. Dayara Bugyal is famous for it’s scenic beauty, gentle slopes suitable for skiing. It’s a popular skiing destination during winter season of January to March. For rest of the year, Dyara Bugyal offers an easy yet highly reqarding trek for nature lovers. The trekkers get to see clear panoramic views of the important Gangotri range, origin of river Ganga. The trek route passes through scenic forests full of trees, plants, animals and birds of hundreds of different species and offers magnificent views of snow covered Himalayan mountain peaks all around. The trek gives you the opportunity to visit one of the best bugyals in Uttarakhand.

TREK SUMMARY:

  • DAY 01 : Dehradun – Barsu (Drive 5-6 hours) – Barsu Campsite (1 hour Trek)
  • DAY 02 : Barsu – Dayara Bugyal (4-5 hours Trek)
  • DAY 03 : Rest and local sightseeing
  • DAY 04 : Dayara Bugyal – Barsu hike(3 hours) – Dehraun (Drive 5-6 hours)

Duration: 3 Days | 2 Nights
Best Season: April till October.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Maximum Elevation: 3048 m at Dayara Bugyal
Weather: Cold nights and days during winter. Pleasant days during summer
Getting from/To: Rishikesh is about 5 hours drive from Delhi and 1 hour drive from Haridwar railway station.

TREK ITINERARY :

Day 01 : HARIDWAR/RISHIKESH – BARSU (2200 m) Drive of 220 kms, 6-7 hours)
After pickup in morning, we drive towards Barsu through a few small towns like Uttarkashi, Bhatwari and a few others. We will stay in a campsite, about 2-3 kms above the village (or in a small guest house in Barsu). It’s good place to spot many different types of birds.

Day 02 : BARSU – BARNALA BUGYAL – DAYARA BUGYAL
The trek to Dayara Bugyal passes through another picturesque bugyal call Barnala Bugyal. Once we pass the tree line, the views change to a majestic one of snow covered peaks in distance everywhere. After walking for about 6 hours, we reach Dayara and setup camp. Spend some time exploring nearby places like Gidara Bugyal and Assi Ganga Valley.

Day 03 : DAYARA BUGYAL – BARSU – RISHIKESH
After breakfast, we walk towards Barsu and drive back towards Rishikesh or Hairdwar for drop.

COST: INR 11000 per person.

PACKING LIST :

  • Small backpack to hold the day necessities.
  • Luggage in rucksack/soft bags suitable to be carried by self or porters.
  • Warm clothes, wind-cheater, scarf, hat, sun-glasses, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes.
  • Personal medical kit, water bottle, snacks.
  • Toilet paper, wet wipes.
  • A bag to collect own trash.

GENERAL INFORMATION :

  • Travel itineraries in the mountains don not necessarily run exactly as scheduled. Keep a buffer for delays due to weather, road conditions etc.
  • Any additional expenses caused by delays, medical condition, road blocks and other causes will be borne by the guests.
  • We recommend a comprehensive travel insurance and a medical checkup before the visit.
  • This tour covers some remote destinations in Spiti which have very limited phone coverage, unpredictable weather and high altitude.

INCLUSIONS :

  • Pickup drop from Haridwar or Rishikesh in a private or shared taxi.
  • Accommodation in campsites and guest houses mentioned.
  • Meals, tea and non-bottled water in campsite, Bottled water available for purchase.

EXCLUSIONS :

  • Hotel stay and meals at Rishikesh or Haridwar before and after the trip.
  • Personal expenses, refreshments during road journey, alcohol.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.

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