Bagini Glacier flows down from origin Trishul peaks and Changbang (northwards) and then then Bagini River joins waters of Dunagiri glacier (westwards) ahead Lampak stream joins it and they flow into Dhauli Ganga.
Bagini Glacier Trek is a wonderful trek which is located near Joshimath village of Chamoli district in Uttarakhand Himalaya
You will experience a special adventure in this trek, not many people do this trek but it is not a treasure trove for special people in a Himalayas where you can spend a few days comfortably
Bagini Glacier Trek an Exciting Trek in Uttarakhand
Spot the views many high Himalayan peaks – Rishi, Trishul, Changbang, Hathi, Ghori, Dunagiri (east), Garur and Satminal which makes it an exciting trek in Uttarakhand.
Bagini Glacier Trek Guide
Day-1 – Pickup to you from haridwar railway station drive to Joshimath (2049 m) (276 km) (11 hours)
Day-2 – Drive from Joshimath to Jumma and trek to Ruing village (2800 m) (3 km)
Day-3 – Trek from Ruin village to Dronagiri village (3610 m) (8 km)
Day-4 – Trek from Dronagiri village to Longatulli (3800 m) (6 km)
Day-5 – Trek from Longatulli to Basecamp (4484 m) (5 km)
Day-6 – Trek from Basecamp to Bagini Glacier (4515 m) and return (10 km) (5/6 hours)
Day-7 – Trek from Basecamp to Ruing village (18 km) ( 7/8 hours) overnight stay camp
Day-8 – Ruing village to Jumma Road head (3 km) (2 hours) same day Drive to Joshimath via taxi
Day-9 – Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar (276 km) (11 hours)
Day 1: Haridwar to Joshimath -276 km
Vehicle will be arranged from Dehradun Railway station and departure time is 6:30 in the morning. Drive is along the bank of River Ganga, after you reach Devprayag relish the sight of Bhagirathi River gushing into River Alaknanda.
The mountain views are amazing along the flowing river from Devprayag confluence. Have lunch en route and in the evening reach Joshimath. The arrangements will be made in a guest house or a hotel there.
Day 2 : Joshimath to Jumma and trek to Ruing village
Post breakfast the drive is towards Jumma, it is a village lying near Tibetan borderand you can reach there in an hour. En route lies many villages and Dhauliganga River.
Being close to the Tibetan border the winds are fierce there. Start the trek to Ruing village, cross a bridge over Dhauliganga River and then the ascent begins. Pass through the steep forested sections and in 2 -3 hours Ruing can be reached.
The stay can be at Ruing village and also 2-3 km ahead at a grassland. Setup your camps, have food and retire for the night.
Day 3 : Ruin village to Dronagiri village
The trail is through the forest with ups and downs. Further are landslide prone areas and the terrain changes to steep and dusty with some stream crossing the path?
A cemented road takes you to the village and offers great views of some High Himalayan peaks i.e. Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat and other snow clad mountains. The blooming flowers and greenery all around in summers will leave you speechless.
Setup your camps and retire for the night.
Day 4 : Dronagiri village to Longatulli
Post breakfast leave Dronagiri village, start climbing a high ridge and get the first view of Rishi peak and distant view of Bagini Nala. After a 30 minutes hike reach concrete bridge over Bagini Nala.
Now, the area changes from all green to no vegetation and full of boulders. After an hour hike reach a green patch beside a stream and ahead lies Longatulli’s camping ground. Pitch your camps there and retire for the night.
Day 5 : Longatulli to Basecamp
Today reach the Basecamp, the trail is rocky and the campsite is a plain barren land.
This place offers extraordinary views of Hardeul, Satminal and Rishi Pahar. Setup your camps here and retire for the night.
Day 6 : Basecamp to Bagini Glacier
Wake up early so that you can witness the sunrise from base camp of Changbang, it lies before 3-4 km before advanced base camp.
From Bagini advanced base camp the trail to Changbang base camp is an ascending one with many moraines, it offers views of Rishi, Trishul, Changbang, Hathi, Ghori, Dunagiri (east), Garur and Satminal. Spot many crevasses on the Bagini Glacier.
Day 7 : Basecamp to Ruing village
Post breakfast retrace your steps by passing through Dronagiri village and reach Ruing. Setup your camps and retire for the night.
Day 8: Ruing village to Joshimath via Jumma
Bid adieu to this place and start the descent to road head of Jumma. Reach there in 3 to 4 hours, vehicles will be arranged to reach Joshimath.
Day 9 : Joshimath to Haridwar (276 km)
Have breakfast and depart to Haridwar or Dehradun via Rishikesh and take many memories with you
How Difficulty level is Bagini Glacier trek
Bagini Glacier trek is Moderate trek , this trek comes in a moderate level, I myself have done this trek sometimes with me, people who are trekking for the first time, we have done the entire trek, they used to need help somewhere, which we and our team used to help.
This trek is a bit difficult, Longatulli base camp after uphill trek but if your fitness is good and you have it in your mind that I want to trek then you can do it absolutely. Where help is needed, our guides will support you, you just have to be strong and capable of the trek. One thing is that all you can do is to have courage and I myself am passionate.
Bagini Glacier trek safe for me ?
Yes Bagini Glacier trek is a safe trek if you are going with a good trekking team which you must know before booking yourself, It is important for you to know that the bow trekking organization with which we are going is right or not,
And if possible, trek with local trekking organization, you can do the same help all the time. then your trek can be very good and memorable
The minimum age required to trek Bagini Glacier trek is 15 years and maximum 55 years. The rest depends on your fitness .
Best Time to Do Bagini Glacier Trek ?
Bagini Glacier trek is a very beautiful and an uphill trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, The Bagini Glacier trek is great for those people who have a great passion for mountaineering and consider it a special purpose in their life. Bagini Glacier trek is such a trek where you get to see more than one Himalayan mountain range.
The right time to do Bagini Glacier trek is from May 1st week to the last of June and then from the last of August to the last month of October.
specially in the months of may, and June, snow is found in abundance here, which makes your trek very memorable and also a little difficult after Longatulli base camp. So this trek should not be considered too easy trek
Bagini Glacier trek in May to June ?
Bagini Glacier trek Month in may and june gives a slightly different experience to Trekkers because in May you start getting snow Longatulli base camp
The Bagini Glacier trek starts from Joshimath in Uttarakhand which comes in Chamoli District
In May and June, you get a combination of both greenery and snow, which makes the trek very spectacular. The weather in May and June is quite good and trek friendly, which makes trekking a lot of fun.
During the day the temperature of Bagini Glacier trek is around ( 5°C to 12 °C and during the night the temperature comes down to -1 °C to -5 °C which is not bad.
Views and treks in Bagini Glacier trek provide a lot of peace to the mind during the day, while you wake up from one wake to another Bagini Glacier trek can always be one of the most close treks in your heart.
Bagini Glacier trek in September or October
Bagini Glacier trek is a little different in the months of September and October, this is because you will find snow only summit day. or Bagini Glacier trek
But the beauty of the trek will not be lacking, the trek and nature adorn themselves with time and in different colors. Month of September and October are very good days to trek, at this time total greenery and at the end of October sometimes you can get to see live snow fall.
During the day the temperature of Bagini Glacier trek is around Day time 8°C to 15 °C and during the night the temperature comes down to 7 °C to – 3 °C which is very confirmable,
At this time the weather here will be very good for you , At this time it is even safe to trek here and there is no rai
You can book trains, air flights, and bus tickets for your journey only according to the information given by us.
The Bagini Glacier trek will be of 07 days and 02 days of your journey total of 09 Days from Haridwar to Haridwar
First of all, all the trekkers will have to book their flight and train bus according to our time table as our pick up is from 6 am to 7 am, you will have to reach Haridwar in the morning.
A taxi from Himalayan hikers will link you to the Haridwar railway station.
Himalayan Hikers organize transport to Joshimath base camp from Haridwar railway station. Our vehicles leave at 6:00 am to 7:00 am sharp from Haridwar.
In the Haridwar railway station, you will get our staff that will arrange transport for you. The contacts no Transport coordinator or our office team will give you a week ago to your departure
Please you guys book your transport facility according to your own time table, after Himalayan Hikers take all the responsibility of Haridwar to Haridwar, that you will not face any problem.
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voters ID, etc,)
Passport and Visa important to foreigners
Medical Certificate (First part should be filled by the Doctor and Second part by the Trekker)
Declaration Certificates
Note: – Many trekkers commit the same mistake of carrying unnecessary items on a trek which only makes the backpack heavy. It is important to know the right items to carry. It differs from season to season if you are trekking in summers then carry less layers of warm clothing and if you are trekking in winters carry enough layers to protect yourself against chilly cold.
Necessary Items for trekkers
Basic Trekking Gears
The Clothes You Should Bring On Satopanth Expedition
Head Gears
Foot Gears
Personal Care Essentials
Carry a Personal Medical Kit
Are you Looking for Trekking Equipment on Rent?
If any trekker requires trekking equipment on rent, Himalayan Hikers offers the best-quality gear available for rental. Many individuals are in need of such equipment, and renting provides a cost-effective solution, allowing them to access high-quality gear at an affordable price without the need for a significant investment for short-term use.
Trek Equipment You can book directly on first day at the Base Camp.
Note:-
Please take all medicines only when prescribed by the doctor. In case you face any problem during your trek,
discuss and take advice from the Professional guide.
The Trek is one of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand, Himachal,Kashmir,Laddakh,Sikkim,Nepal, requiring both physical preparation and mental readiness. Although it is categorized as a moderate trek, reaches an elevation of over 12,720 feet and traverses remote Himalayan terrain, which can be physically and mentally challenging. Here's how you can prepare yourself for a safe and successful accomplishment of the Trek:
Physical Fitness
Building a good fitness base is essential for every trekker. The Trek itinerary involves 5 to 6 hours of walking every day. Though the trails are well-marked, they are often bumpy and include steep uphill sections, which may affect your stamina. You can overcome your physical limitation with a 6-week training program that you can begin about 2 months before your Trek. Your 6-week fitness routine should include
Pro Tip: If you have time, you can skip the Sunday training and go for a long-distance walk or mini day-hike (7–10 km) with a loaded backpack to simulate real trekking conditions. A short 1-day hike around your city/town can help a lot.
Mental Preparation
Physical strength is only half the journey, the other half is mental resilience. The trail takes you through remote clearings, steep climbs, cold starry nights, and no mobile connectivity. Be prepared to:
(I) - Detach from the digital world.
(II) - Embrace basic mountain living (camping, toilet tents, limited electricity).
(III) - Push through moments of fatigue, weather discomfort, or altitude effects.
A positive mindset, patience, and the ability to adapt will carry you farther than muscle ever could.Himalayan Hikers is a reputable trekking company that places a high priority on safety. Here are some of the safety measures they take to ensure the safety of their clients during the Trek:
Experienced Guides: Himalayan Hikers hires experienced and certified guides who are well-versed in the terrain, weather conditions, and local culture. These guides have first-hand knowledge of the routes and are equipped to handle any emergency situations that may arise.
Proper Gear: The company provides all the necessary gear and equipment to their clients to ensure comfort and safety during the trek.
Hygiene and Sanitation: Himalayan Hikers places great emphasis on hygiene and sanitation during the Trek. They provide clean drinking water, hand sanitizers, and toilet tents to ensure that their clients are healthy and comfortable.
Emergency Services: The company has a well-defined protocol for handling emergency situations. They have a team of trained medical professionals who are available 24/7 and can be quickly mobilized in case of an emergency.
Acclimatization: Himalayan Hikers follows a gradual acclimatization process during treks to ensure that their clients adjust to the high altitude gradually. They also monitor the health of their clients regularly and provide necessary medical attention if required.
Overall, Himalayan Hikers places a great emphasis on safety and takes all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their clients during treks.
Trek Inclusions
What is Included In This Trek?
Transport Facility Dehradun To Dehradun
Forest Permit and entrance fee
Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner
(All camping gears)
High quality tents
Sleeping bags
Mattress
Liner
Pillow
Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents
Dining Tent
Dining Table
Porters
Helper
Mules
Kitchen team
Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication
Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide
Medical Kit
Oxygen Cylinders
Crampons and Gaiters
Trek Exclusions
What is Not Include In This Trek?
Personal Insurance
Medical Certificate
Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit
On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included
Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included
Important Note
No important note.
No FAQs available for this trek.
