TREK FEE: ₹ 11,999 (Lohajung to Lohajung) + 5% GST

Maximum Altitude
3800 M
Departure from
Rishikesh
Best season
Spring
Tour type
Eco-Tour, Hiking
Meals
All meals during the trek
Language
English, Hindi
Fitness level
6/10
Group Size
1-15
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65
Difficulty
Medium

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Map

Cancellations

Overview

Ali and Bedni “Bugyal” two adjacent alpine meadows form one of the most eye soothing and peak view rich trail, Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal trek. Literally you will be spending almost 2 days on the vast expanse of the alpine meadows , locally called Bugyal. Be it summer, autumn, winters or spring you can walk on this rolling stretch of meadow, sometimes shades of green, yellow, or perhaps golden brown. During the peak winter months expect a white blanket covered with snow.

What else you may ask, additionally if you are surrounded by high mountains, from Kumaon and Garhwal Himalayas? Straight ahead are Trishul, Nandaghunti and Mrigthuni unfolding their gigantic massifs. Aerially these are very close to you, not more than 5 Km as the crow flies!

For those who want to push a step forward, there is a climb to Bedni Bugyal Top some ~ 300 m/1000 ft . From Bedni top and Bedni Bugyal meadows, you will get panoramic views of Garhwal heartland i.e. Chaukhamba region. Stretching from Neelkanth and surrounding peaks in Badrinath valley to Kedarnath, Mandani peaks in east, magnificent Chaukhamba pillars (I,II,III, IV) are definitely the central attraction.

Highlights

Duration: 4 days of trek; Rishikesh to Rishikesh in 6 days.
Seasons: March to May (Spring-Summer/Snow), June to September (for greener meadows), December to February (Winter/Snow)
Further Option: Continue trekking from wan, via Tilburi reach Brahma Tal and descent to Lohajung. 7-8 trekking days.
Access: Trek starting point (trek base) is Lohajung, 250 Km from Rishikesh.

Day 01 :

Drive from Rishikesh to Lohajung: 250 Km - 10/11 hours.

Note: After pandemic we suggest to start from Rishikesh and drive to Lohajung. This is due to two reasons: 1) Dehradun airport is only 1 hour drive from Rishikesh. 2) Road conditions are relatively better from Rishikesh to Lohajung than Kathgodam.

Pickup from Kathgodam in the morning and reach Lohajung (~ 2320 m/7600 ft) which is 220 Km away. The journey may take around 10 hours with a break or two. The road is through the Kumaon region and mostly goes along wide spread valleys of Shivalik Himalaya. We cross Almora and Kausani on our way. From Gwaldam onward the road enters in the Garhwal administrative region and the road is gradually winding and goes through the conifer forest.

Day 02 :

Trek to Didna– 10 Km – 5 hours.

Day 03 :

Trek to Abin Kharak camp – 8 Km – 5/6 hours

Day 04 :

Climb Bedni top - explore Bedni Bugyal - trek down to Gahroli Patal - 7 Km - 6/7 hours

Day 05 :

Trek down to Wan – 9 Km – 4/5 hours - by car Lohajung - 1 hour

Day 06 :

Drive to Rishikesh - 250 - 10/11 hours

Today morning we start our return journey and this time to Haridwar. We follow the same route till Tharali and turn right towards Karnaprayag following the turquoise Pindar river. From Karnaprayag we follow Alaknanda river till Rudraprayag where another tributary Mandakini meets. Following the river valley at Devprayag, two main sources Alaknanda and Bhagirathi river form the holy river Ganga. Rishikesh is another two hours journey from here. Finally we reach Haridwar completing our journey. Trip ends here.

Cost

The Cost Includes

2 night’s accommodation at Lohajung (Day 1 & Day 5) in a lodge on a sharing basis (3 to 4 persons).
Stay in a tent on twin sharing basis during the trek.
All meals during the trek. Regular Indian style nutritious vegetarian food during the trek (including occasional eggs), breakfast packed/hot lunch (depending upon the time you reach a campsite), light refreshment/snack in the evening and dinner along with coffee/tea/soup.
Excellent Trekking Guide, who will be a local to this particular area having profound knowledge of the trekking trails around.
Specialised Cook, Support staff, Porters/Packed Animals for carrying the central logistics of the trek.
Camping equipment like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress, Gaiters, Micro spikes/Crampon. (Bring your own sleeping bag if you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag. This is always better for hygienic reasons.). You need to bring your personal equipment (clothing, shoes etc.).
Kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent as required during the trek.
All permit fee, camping charges, forest levy required for the trek.
Car drop from trek end point Wan to Lohajung on Day 5.
Basic Medical & First Aid kit.

The Cost Excludes

Transportation from Rishikesh to Lohajung and back. ₹ 7500 for a Tata Sumo and ₹ 10500 for a Tempo Traveller, one way. Approximately ₹ 3000 per person for pick up and drop when shared by 5 persons. You pay directly to the driver, sharing equally. Otherwise you may reach Lohajung independently.
We assume that you will carry your personal Rucksack/Backpack with all your personal belongings. If you want to offload your Rucksack and be carried by horse then you need to pay an additional ₹ 1800 per rucksack for the entire duration of the trek. The Rucksack should weigh within 10 Kg.
₹ 2500 + 5% GST per person additional charge for foreigners towards various permits and levies.
Any tip/gratuity to the HXT supports staff.
Anything that is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature.

Booking:

We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions”

Terms & Conditions – Himalayan Xpress TrekkerName/terms-and-conditions) before Booking a trek/tour.

To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek pay 30% of the TREK/TOUR FEE as the initial “Booking Deposit”. You can pay by Net banking/Draft/ Cheque/ Credit/Debit cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place in the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least 15 days before Trek Starting Date.

If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE.

Cancellations:

“Booking Amount” i.e.30% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable at any stage.

If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reason(s), we provide you avery flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within next one year. One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.

In case you postpone your trip you need to inform minimum of 15 days before the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if known)

In case you postpone a trek/tour before 15 days of the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior, you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.

If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from 14 days to 8 days before tour starting date, your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any request of shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process refund of remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.

If you cancel a trek/tour 7 days (i.e. a week) before Trek/Tour Starting Date or later, there will be NO REFUND.

In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem

If you need more clarifications write in to rameshpanwar2010@gmail.com

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

Map

Cancellations