Dhumdhar Kandi Pass

Day 1 : Pickup from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Sankri (base camp) by taxi

Total distance – 210 km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

Altitude – Sankri base camp – 1920 Meters

Night stay – Our Swargarohini Hotel – on twin share basis

Himalayan Hikers organizes transport for trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Sankri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am.

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India. The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty. Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends.

After half an hour, stop at kempty fall. Have breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world. The break will be of maximum 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close to holy Yamuna River. If you want, then take a short break of 20 minutes and enjoy being around it.
Then Reach Purola Market around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch. After having lunch proceed to Sankri base camp

Reach check post Naitwar. They will ask for Aadhar cards and some other details. Ahead lies Sankri, enjoy the drive and the wait is soon going to be over. Reach trekkers paradise and the main market of Sankri.

Go to hotel Swargarohini, freshen up and enjoy evening snacks in the open terrace with great views. You will be provided some details after which you can go for evening walk but be at the hotel for dinner.
Enjoy delicious dinner and spend comfortable night in the mountains.

Day 2 : Trek from Sankri to Taluka by taxi – 11 km same day trek to Cheludgad camp!

Total distance – 23 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 12 km – By taxi 11 km

Altitude –  Cheludgad camp – 2600 Meters

Night Stay – Camp in tents – on twin share basis

After breakfast, ready to all trekkers we will drive towards Taluka on the way beautiful forest many species of tree, Taluka is a small village with concrete houses and you can easily find few shops and hotels there. Trek starts from Taluka and the sight of magnificent snow clad mountains accompany you all along the way.

Go ahead, cross a bridge over a stream and follow the trail. Pass through dense forest and a Supin river on the way is visible flowing through the woods below. Continue trekking and a village named Dhatmir comes into right sight.

After some hours of trekking, Supin River can be seen flowing through the woods. Now, again cross the forest section and reach the green fields and a shop on the way.

From here, cross a bridge and a little higher you are welcomed by the surpassing views of towering peaks. To reach Cheludgad camp site today, setup your camps here and retire for the night. Enjoying the first camping night here

Day 3 :Trek from Cheludgad camp to Devsu Bugyal Camp

Trek Distance – 07 km – 3/4 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 07 km

Altitude – Devsu Bugyal camp – 2890 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

After breakfast start the trek the destination for today is Devsu Bugyal camp on a gradual ascent that offers excellent views of the snow-covered mountains and vast valleys with huge waterfalls. Devsu Bugyal 2nd camp of malware lake trek.

The through dense forest and spot rare species of Himalayan birds, animal and exotic flowers. The area is full of birch and spruce.

Ahead, the trail gets steep, cross the last steep ascent and reaches Devsu Bugyal. This is beg meadows, and grassland, There is greenery all over, enlivening nature and open wide meadows which are perfect for camping. From here spot magnificent Black Peak.

Pitch your tents and enjoying beautiful mountain life with us

Day 4 : Trek from Devsu Bugyal to Ruinsara Lake

Trek Distance – 12 km – 5/6 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 12 km

Altitude – Ruinsara Lake – 3500 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Today start trek to Ruinsara Lake is at an altitude of 3500 meters. In the morning after breakfast and with packed lunch, the trek starts to Ruinsara Lake and ascending again offers mesmerizing views of the snow-Covered mountains and wide valleys with cascading waterfalls. And enjoying one the way Ruinsara lake river

First there was a steep descent of about 100 m to the Ruinsara River & then a steady ascent along beautiful trail that was broken due to landslides at various places – where later during the day the ponies had a lot of difficulty.

Came to an idyllic spot for a nice halt for lunch under trees & over huge boulders. Every long break is bound to have a photo session!

The area is home to a number of Himalayan birds and animals. Trek through the muddy path, cross the slippery areas carefully and further cross Ruinsara River over a bridge.

Ruinsara Tal is a freshwater Lake which lies amidst the pristine peaks and is nestled on the foot of Mt. Kalanag. The region is idyllic and turns lush green after the rains of June and August.

Ruinsara Tal also beautiful lake surrounding mountain range Ruinsara lake camp site is more beautiful camping in the Himalayas.

Tonight you can see full moon light and star – on your tents.

Day 5 : Trak from Ruinsara Lake to Kyarkoti Advance Base Camp

Trek Distance – 07 km – 5/6 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 07 km

Altitude –Kyarkoti – 3900 Meters

Night Stay – our Camp – on twin share basis

Today you will be trekking towards Kyarkoti Base Camp and from there you can have a glance of Black Peak which will gear you up with enthusiasm. The campsite is Kyarkoti which is a grassland surrounded by mountains and boulders all around.

From here, you can relish magnificent views of Ruinsara Range, Mt. Kalanag, Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini (I) (II) (III). Base camp of kyarkoti

Set your camps here and make good plans for the journey ahead and overcoming challenges. After having food retire for the night.

Day 6 : Trek Kyarkoti Advance Base Camp to Camp 01 Dharon Odari

Trek Distance –06 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 06 km

Altitude – Dhorai Odari – 4500 Meters

Night Stay – our Camp – on twin/three share basis

Today start the trek from Kyarkoti Advance Base Camp to Dharon Odari which is your camp 01. The ascent is steep and you are going to gain altitude.

Reach the campsite setup the camps and retire for the night.

Day 7 : Rest + Acclimatization Day at Camp 01

Most trekkers go through Altitude Sickness and because of this health issue the government of Uttarakhand and forest department made a rule i.e. anyone who is going for Dhumdhar kandi pass Trek will spend one days in Camp 01 for proper Acclimatization.

Day 8: Trek from Dharon Odari (Camp 01) to Camp 02.

Distance – 04 km – 3/4 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 04 km

Altitude – Camp 2 – 5000 Meters

Night Stay – our Camp – on twin/three share basis

After spending two nights at Dharon Odari (Camp 01) leave for Camp 02 which is at an altitude of 5000 meters. After a sheer ascent and a hard trek reach the campsite.

Pitch your tents there and retire for the night.

Day 9 : Trek from Camp 02 to Dhumdhar Kandi Pass (5608 m) and Gantrara gad /Ratiya camp

Trek Distance –06 km – 6/7 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 06 km

Altitude – Gantrara gad– 5608 Meters

Night Stay – Our campsite – on twin share basis

Start the trek early and analyze the weather conditions. Go towards the pass and climb gradually all the way to reach Dhumdhar Kandi Pass – 5608 meter

You have to cross the humps and the last section is steep so you need ropes to traverse it. Reach the top and the rewards you get are the unmatched views of Bandarpoonch, Black peak and Swargarohini.

Do not spend much time on the top and start descending early because it is steep but further it eases. Reach Gantrara/Ratiya camp, choose the safest place and set your camps, have food and retire for the night.

Day 10: Trek from Ratiya camp to Kyarkoti camp

Distance – 09 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot – 09 km

Altitude – Kyarkoti camp– 5608 Meters

Night Stay – Our Hotel – on twin share basis

After breakfast, Leave Ratiya camp early and head towards the grasslands of Kyarkoti where you stayed on. Setup the camps there and retire for the night.

Day 11: Trek from Kyarkoti to Dhorian Gharat

Distance – 07 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot – 07 km

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Descent from Kyarkoti to Dharian Gharat, the trek is 7 km long which can be covered in 4-5 hours. Setup the camps there, delectable food will be served then you can settle for the night.

Day 12: Trek Dharian Gharat to Jhala Harshil (9 km) same day Drive to Dehradun via Uttarkashi (231 km)

Distance – 09 km – 5/6 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot – 09 km and by taxi – 231 km

Start heading from Dharian Gharat to Jhala it is a small village and end point of this trek. From here vehicle will be arranged till via Uttarkashi to Dehradun.

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