Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Duration

Overview

Trek Name: Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Days: 6

Adventure Type: Trekking

Base Camp: Lohajung

Season:Spring | Summer | Autumn |

Month:February | March | April | May | June | September | October | November |

Country: India

Altitude: 12000 Ft.

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Rail Head: Rishikesh

Stay: Guest house and Camping (twin sharing)

Food: Meals while on trek & Guest house (Veg & Eggs)

Location: Uttarakhand

Distance: 31 Km.

Trail Type: Circle trail | Camping in various locations, starting and ending at the same point.

AirPort: Jolly Grant Airport, which is 21 km away from Rishikesh

Please reach Rishikesh a day before to avoid any delays.

highlights

  • +5% GST (goods and services tax).
  • Services RISHIKESH TO RISHIKESH.
  • Meeting Point( Pickup/ Drop Point ) Rishikesh
  • Reporting Time 6:00 am
  • Drop Time: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Timings are subject to change based on weather and road conditions).
  • Please reach Rishikesh a day before to avoid any delays.

Itinerary

  • The group will assemble at the pickup point at 06:00 AM. Afterward, you’ll be introduced to the whole group and a small briefing session would also be provided.
  • On our journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung, we’d be driving on zig zag routes with the roaring Alaknanda river occasionally coming into view. We’d be passing through Devprayag, Karnprayag, and Rudraprayag, which are the three prayags of the Panch-Prayag.
  • The mighty Shivalik ranges of the Garhwal region would be peeking from behind, beckoning you closer and providing you beautiful views to gaze at until we reach our base camp.
  • We’ll reach Lohajung in the evening and check into our designated homestays.
  • Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay.

 Pickup Point – Natraj  Chowk/Tapovan Chowk

 Timing – 6.30 am  (Tentative) 

  • After early morning breakfast, a small briefing session would be provided where all the necessary details about the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek will be shared. After which, we will head towards Didina which is our first campsite.
  • The trekking trail to Didina is steep and will test your endurance. The path leads you downhill through dense forests with the stream of Neel Ganga river flowing under the metal bridge that we will cross. The path will soon wind upwards and we’ll reach Didina after a steep ascent.
  • We will check into the Didina campsite where lunch will be served.
  • The rest of the day is at leisure but trekkers are advised to explore the quaint village.
  • In the evening, we will indulge in some group bonding sessions, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Didina.
  • Post breakfast, we’ll head towards Ali Bugyal. All the necessary details about the trekking trails for the rest of the day will be shared by the trek leader.
  • En route, we will be making a pit stop at Tolpani which is the last point for acquiring water on this trek. As you ascend upwards, you will be traversing through oak forests and the entire stroll seems like a dream. The tree line slowly starts to vanish and the steep climb is replaced by steady ground until you reach the ridge top where Ali Bugyal comes into view.
  • We set up camps in the Greenlands of Ali Bugyal and enjoy the stunning landscape of the meadow stretched in front of us.
  • After we have lunch, The rest of the day is at leisure. You can spend peaceful moments in the lap of nature and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Bugyal.
  • Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay at the Ali Bugyal campsite.
  • After having morning tea and breakfast, we will head towards Bedni Bugyal. As we leisurely walk ahead for a few miles, and follow the path downhill, it commences the start of the trail of Bedni Bugyal.
  • The other half of the twin meadows of Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, the pristine Himalayan meadows of Bedni Bugyal provides a stunning view of the peaks of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti.
  • After spending some time in the lap of nature and witnessing the surreal vistas, we’ll head back to our Ali Bugyal campsite.
  • Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay at Ali Bugyal.
  • Post breakfast, we’ll head towards Lohajung.
  • After traversing through the lush green meadows, a sharp descent will mark the end of the meadow and treelines will start to appear. Oak and rhododendron trees will come into view and as you keep descending, you will soon reach a clearing, which is Gharoli Patal.
  • As we keep descending, we’ll soon embark on a steep ridge that will lead you to the Neel Ganga River.
  • We will witness streams of Neel Ganga flowing ceaselessly as we walk. We can make a pit stop here for a breather and enjoy the serene view. The cool water will wash away all your exhaustion.
  • After a short climb from the river, you will reach the ridge overlooking Wan Village. After walking down a steep path, we will reach the roadside area. From here, we would board a vehicle and drive to Lohajung.
  • Upon reaching Lohajung, we will check-in at our homestays. The rest of the day is at leisure but trekkers are advised to go for local sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
  • Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Lohajung.
  • Post a refreshing morning tea, we will start the return journey to Rishikesh and will reach there by evening.
  • The group will disassemble and part ways with fond memories.
  • End of tour.

Drop off Timing: 7.00 PM 

It is recommended to book your return bus after 10.00 PM. 

Inclusion

  • Accommodation:2 Nights in a  Homestay in Lohajung on a triple sharing basis and 3 Nights Tented Accommodation on a triple sharing basis.
  • Transportation:Surface transfer from Rishikesh – Lohajung – Rishikesh by Sumo / Bolero / Tempo Traveler (Depending on the number of travelers).
  • Meals:All vegetarian meals from day 1st Dinner to day 6th Morning tea.
  • Snacks: Morning / Evening Tea / Coffee with light snacks and soup while on the trek.
  • Camping logistics:Trekking tent, Sleeping bags, Mattresses, Dining tent, Kitchen tent and Toilet tent.
  • Trek Leader:Qualified and Experienced Trek leader and support staff.
  • Permits: All necessary fees and permits. (For Indians)
  • Trekking Equipment:Gaiters, Micro Spikes, and Rope if required.
  • Safety Equipment:Walkie / Talkie , Basic First Aid kit with Oximeter, Blood Pressure Monitor and Oxygen Cylinder.
  • Guide ratio: Local experience guide ( depends on the group size).

Others : Cloak Room facility available at base camp for extra luggage

Exclusion

  • Any expenses of a personal nature.
  • Meals during transit.
  • Insurance of any kind.
  • Any fees and permits (for non-Indians).
  • Unscheduled delay due to a landslide.
  • Cost Escalation due to “Force Majeure and Evacuation charges”.
  • Anything not mentioned explicitly in the above program.
  • Note: You can apply for travel insurance before the trek.
    *Bag offloading cost is Rs 1200 (maximum weight should not be more than 10 kg)

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