Shimla Rohru Trek

Trip Fact

Trip Duration 15 days
Destination Kumaon Himalaya
Trip Grade Strenuous
Season Mid Feb – June, September – Nov
Altitude 5579m

A ten days trip which involves drive to Gangotri , the ancient source of the holy river Ganga and trek to the finest high altitude Himalayan lake, Kedar tal (4912 mts) and further Patangni Dhar punctuated with breath stopping close view of Greater Himalayan peaks e.g. Thaleysagar (6904 mts), Brigupanth (6772 mts) and Jogin Group of peaks , Gangtri group , Rudugaira and others . The emerald lake with melting snow of Kedar glacier originates kedarganga, a tributary of Bhagirathi, considered as lord Shiva,’s contribution to Bhagirathi. One can encounter a good variety of high altitude fauna e.g. Bharal (blue sheep), Goral, Himalayan black bear with a great variety of birds.

Outline Day to Day Itinerary:

  • Day 01:Arrival Delhi
  • Day 02:Arriva Kathgodam & Drive To Loharkhet
  • Day 03:Loharkhet – Kharkiya ( 5 HRS BY JEEP ) & TREK TO KHATI (5 kms, 2 hrs)
  • Day 04:Khati – Dwali (2575 M/8498 FT)
  • Day 05:Dwali – Phurkta (14300 FT) TO PINDARI CAMP SITE 3660 MTS (12,000 feet).
  • Day 06:PINDARI GLACIER CAMP – DWALI
  • Day 07:Bagubassa – Roopkund (4450 mts/14600 ft) – Bedni Bugyal (7-8 hrs)
  • Day 08:Bedni Bugyal – Wan (10 km/ 3-4 hrs) – Rudraprayag
  • Day 09:Rudraprayag – Haridwar – Delhi
  • Day 10:Delhi – Departure

Detail Itinerary

  • Day 01:Arrive- DelhiOn arrival meeting and assistance at the Airport followed by the traditional welcome by garlanding and then escorted transfer to your hotel . Rest of the day at leisure . overnight at hotel.
  • Day 02:Delhi- ShimlaIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Shimla, Upon arrival at Shimla check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 03:Shimla – RohruIn the morning drive from shimla to Rohru, after 6 hours drive on national highway 22 brings to the small town of Rohru located by the banks of Pabbar river. One can enjoy trout fishing on the river. Overnight at tents.
  • Day 04:Rohru – ChirgaonThis scenically enchanting place is base camp for trek to Sangla Valley. Overnight at tents.
  • Day 05:Chirgaon – Larot ( 2440 meter, 15 Kms)This trek (15 Km) from here involves negotiating steep climb for about four hours and then a moderate climb to reach large area with meadows. Overnight at tents.
  • Day 06:Larot – Dodra ( 2800 meter)In the morning after breakfast we will start our trek to the secluded village of Dodra involves crossing Chansil Pass ( 4220meter) and descent via Gajani, Thack and Kalapani village. Overnight at Tents.
  • Day 07:Dodra – Kuwar ( 2300 meter)6 hours descent to kunwar village, set against the backdrop of majestic hight peaks, also has remarkable wooden temples.
  • Day 08:Kuwar – Jakha( 3100 meter)7 hours, ascending through villages of Katol, Jishkum and Dhara. An excellent trek through thick woods, wild flowers, herbs and fast flowing streams.
  • Day 09:Jakha – Ruknal ( 4400 meter)6 hours, steep climb for 1300 meter after crossing Bapsa River.
  • Day 10:Ruknal – Sangla ( 2800 meter)6 hours trek down to Sangla, across Rupin pass (4800 meter) via the most picturesque glaciated Sangla Valley.
  • Day 11:Sangla – Karcham ( 1982 meter, 17 Kms)Drive down on jeepable road to reach Karchham , junction of river Baspa and Sutlej.
  • Day 12:Karcham – ShimlaDrive to shimla from Karcham, 10 hours, past village of Wantu. Upon arrival at Shimla, Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 13:Shimla – ChandigarhIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and drive towards Chandigarh, Upon arrival at Chandigarh, check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 14Chandigarh – DelhiIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and we will take a half day sightseeing tour before leaving to Delhi by visiting Pinjore Garden, Rock Garden & Sukhna Lake, later drive towards Delhi, Upon arrival at Delhi, Check in at the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
  • Day 14Delhi – DepartureIn the morning after breakfast check out from the hotel, and transfer to the IGI airport to catch the flight for onward destina.

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