Bainya Top Trek

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

Our vehicle picks you up from Dehradun railway station then leaves for Sankri (210km), it takes 7-8 hours to reach there. The drive to Sankri is a picturesque one and you will come across plethora of sceneries on the way.

The scenic beauty of valley attract the visitor’s eye. You will see Yamuna River and Tons valley across the Yamuna Bridge, the crystal clear water gives a very refreshing feeling if you feel tired on the way. Drive is through some splendid places i.e. Mussoorie, Damta, Nowgao, Netwar and Purola.

These are the villages where you can see people working in fields and you can have a glimpse of their lifestyle. When you go through the forests, peep out of your window and look at the combination of dark and light greenery, it looks picture perfect.

We cross an entry gate of Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, Sankri lies there. When the Baraadsar mountain range and other snow-capped mountains are visible then you are about to reach Sankri, it will take 15-20 minutes more.

Sankri is a small village with less number of houses, there is a famous mini market of Sankri with few wooden huts serving traditional and delicious food. From here you can have a glance of some mountain ranges, it is surrounded by the mountains and the environment is pollution free, relish the beauty of Sankri. We own a hotel named “Swargarohini”, enjoy your dinner and relaxing stay there.

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

Trek 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 – Our Camp- on twin share basis

Post breakfast enjoy the drive from Sankri to Taluka, this often remains closed during monsoon season because this region is prone to landslides. Go through some mountain bends and the road is well marked and levelled.

Reach Taluka it is a small village with some hotels and shops. Trek starts towards Cheludgad camp, trek through beautiful dense forest rich in Flora as well as Fauna.

Spot Langooor families near Cheludgad and the colorful Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand can also be spotted in this region. Many other rare species are seen here which are not commonly found in other areas.

Reach Cheludgad, your campsite for today, enjoy your meal there and spend your night in camps.

Day 3 :Trek from Cheludgad camp to Devsu Bugyal

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

Today the trek is towards Devsu Bugyal, it is a wide meadow below this Thach Ruinsara and Supin Rivers meet. After having breakfast leave Cheludgad campsite and head towards Devsu Bugyal.

Packed lunch will be provided, on the way you will come across many streams. Trek through the forest of Rhododendrons and undulating meadows, gradually ascend and you will reach the campsite in few minutes.

A wide meadow with wildflowers will open up in front of you, which is great for camping and it will be a great relief spending night in middle of this Bugyal. Pitch your tents and retire for the night.

Day 4 : Trek from Devsu Bugyal to Bainya base camp (06 km) (4/5 Hours) (3500 Meters)

Trek Distance – 06 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Bainya base camp – 3500 Meters

Night Stay – Our Camp site – on twin share basis

Today is the beautiful day of your trek and you will ascend till you reach Baiyan base camp. This camp site is one of the most beautiful camp in the Himalayas

The trail is through some meadows ridge which blooms with color full flowers of geraniums, marigold and purple gentians. This part of the trek is the most picturesque on because of its idyllic setting. The trail is all green because of the foliage and trees.

Day 5 : Trek from Bainya base to Bainya top or near Maldaru Lake

Trek Distance – 10 km – 7/8 Hours journey

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Bainya Top / Maldaru Lake – 4000 Meters

Night Stay – Our Camp – on twin share basis

Today is the main day of your trek and you will ascend till you reach Baiyan Top summit. Start your trek after having breakfast the climb is steep and the views of snow covered mountains will be visible along the trek.

The trail is through some meadows which bloom with colorful flowers of geraniums, marigold and purple gentians. This part of the trek is the most picturesque on because of its idyllic setting. The trail is all green because of the foliage and trees.

After a steep ascend reach the Bainya Top summit , a mesmerizingly large meadow with thrilling views of Har Ki Dun valley, Borasu pass, Swargarohini peak 1,2,3 (6312 m), Black peak (6387 m), Bandarpunch peak (6300 m) Rangnala peak (5600 m) in Obra valley and Hatta peak.

A beautiful place with amazing sights makes Bainya Top a great trek, choose a desired place to setup the camps at and then retire for the night in the serene environment.

Day 6 : Trek from Bainya base to Cheludgad camp

Distance – 13 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot

Altitude – Cheludgad camp – 2600 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

After great time at Baiyan Top, bid good bye to this picturesque place and the spell binding views do not miss the morning view of the high rising peaks because they turn totally different in the morning.

Start your after breakfast and trek through the dense forest, again spot Langoors hanging from one tree to another, look at the different colorful birds singing in their own tone pleasing your ears. You will come across streams on the way where you can fill the water bottles.

Descend all the way to reach Cheludgad which was your campsite on day 2, again you will be camping here amidst the nature. Setup your camps, have salubrious food and retire for the night.

Day 7: Trek from Kukurandi to Manjivan

Distance – 12 km – 4/5 Hours journey

Mode of journey –On foot

Altitude – Sankri – 1920 Meters

Night Stay – Hotel – on twin share basis

Start trekking down to Taluka from where the trek started. Follow the same trail through rich forests and variety of Flora and Fauna.

Reach Taluka, vehicles will be arranged for you and then enjoy the 11 km drive to Sankri.

Day 8 : Drive from Sankri to Dehradun

Trek Distance –210 km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

Post breakfast leave for Dehradun and you can have lunch en route.