Masar Tal Trek

Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Uttarkashi

The pick-up will be from Dehradun, timing of departure is 6:30 am. The drive is through Mussoorie, Tehri Lake can be seen en route Uttarkashi can be reached in 8 to 9 hours.

The arrangements will be made in a hotel at Uttarkashi.

Day 2 : Drive from Uttarkashi to Malla (25 km) and trek to Sillachan

Have breakfast and leave for Malla, the drive is 25 km long. Malla is the starting point of this trek, head towards Sillachan by covering 9 km and reach your campsite.
After setting up your tents, have salubrious food and retire for the night.

Day 3 :Trek from Sillachan to Kushkalayni

Start the trek from Sillachan, the distance is 11 km to reach Kushkalyani. Reach the ravishing meadows and setup the camps in middle of the ground.

Rest there and comfortably enjoy your overnight stay in tents.

Day 4 : Trek from Kushkalayni to Kyarki Khal

Today the trek to Kyarki Khal is an exciting one because the undulating meadows, cascading waterfalls and scenic sights will leave you gazing at nature’s beauty.

Reach Kyarki Khal, have sumptuous food and settle for the day.

Day 5 : Trek from Kyarki Khal to Pari Tal

From Kyarki Khal trek through the lush green Kyarki bugyal, pass through dense forest area and reach Pari Tal; campsite for today.
After pitching tents and having food retire for the night.

Day 6 : Trek from Pari Tal to Sahastral

Sahastral is 12 km away from Pari Tal and the picturesque trail is through Taddiudyar. Reach the campsite and settle for the day.

Day 7: Trek from Sahastral to Kalyani

Today is a long trek, the distance is 16 km which can be covered in 7 hours. Kalyani lies amid mountains and an embankment is visible on another side. It is a wide meadow, great for camping, so setup your camps here and settle for the day.

Day 8 : Trek from Kalyani to Kharsoli

Kharsoli is still 11 km away from kalyani. It is Bhilan Ganga’s confluence and a large meadow, pitch your camps here in middle of the meadow. Sumptuous food will be served and overnight stay will be in tents.

Day 9: Trek from Kharsoli to Tambakund

Start the trek from Kharsoli to Tambakund, the distance is 8 km. Reach there setup your camps and settle for the day.

Day 10: Trek from Tambakund to Khatling Glacier and return

Wake up early today because trek to Khatling Glaicer is strenuous, the distance is 3 km but climbing it will take time.

The Jogin peaks (I, II and III), Meru, Barte Kauter and Sphetic Pristwar with many more Himalayan peaks surrounds this glacier. After spending some time there start the descent. Packed lunch will be provided have it while returning to Tambakund.

Day 11: Trek from Tambakund to Masar Tal

Post breakfast head towards Masar Tal. Start ascending and gaze at the Khatling valley peaks and below the emerald Bhimtal Lake is visible.

Witness Doodhganga which falls down from the glacier and appears like milk. Move further and now Khatling glacier comes into sight. Masar Tal lies in the remote region and is in picturesque artistic setting, the landscape and surroundings are totally gorgeous which makes it a great campsite.

Set your camps near this Tal, this place is serene and peaceful. The campsite is windy so wear enough clothes to protect against cold and retire for the night.

Day 12: Trek from Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal

Proceed towards Mayali Pass to reach Vasuki Tal. Cross Mayali glacier and reach Painya and Teen Tal. These are at a distance of 1 km from each other. Cross the snow sections and boulder zone, it is going to be a long trek.

After tough descent, reach the campsite Vasuki Tal a holy lake which resembles snake Vasuki of Lord Shiva, it is the origin of Vasuki Ganga. Catch the views of Chaturangi glaciers. Setup the tents, have food and retire for the night.

Day 13: Trek from Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath

From Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath, the distance is 6 km. After one ascent you have to descent all the way. Climb up and you can have first sight of Kedarnath and River Mandakini.

Descent and reach there in one and a half hour, it is a very famous Hindu pilgrimage site, Kedarnath “Abode of Lord Shiva”. Get there visit the temple in the evening and check in a hotel at Kedarnath.

Day 14: Trek from Kedarnath to Gauri Kund

The distance from Kedarnath to Gaurikund is 14 km, it is a well-defined and well maintained path, descent through this trail and reach this pure Kund after crossing Rambara village.

Gauri Kund is a divine hot water spring, devotees take bath in it and consider it pure. Arrangements will be made in a hotel there.

Day 15: Drive from Gauri Kund to Dehradun

Vehicles will be arranged for you till Dehradun, drive is along the banks of River Ganga. Start after having breakfast and have lunch en route.