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Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Bagini Glacier Trek
7 Popular Peaks:
Changabang ( 6864m ), Dunagiri ( 7066m ), Hardeol ( 7151m ), Rishi Pahar ( 6997m ), Saf Minal ( 6911m ), Tirsuli ( 7074m ), Dunagiri East ( 6421m )
3 Mind-boggling Glaciers:
Baghini / Bagini Glacier, Baghini / Bagini Glacier, East Dunagiri Glacier
1 Tranquil Rivers:
Rishi Ganga
2 Beautiful Remote Villages:
Ruing, Dronagiri
1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:
Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary
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- Day 1
- D1Rishikesh
- Day 1
- Karn Prayag
- Day 1
- Chamoli
- Day 2
- D2Joshimath
- Day 2
- Jumma
- Day 3
- D3Ruing
- Day 4
- D4Dronagiri Village
- Day 4
- Longartoli
- Day 5
- D5Lower Baghini BC
- Day 5
- Upper Baghini BC
- Day 5
- Changbang BC
- Day 6
- D6Upper Baghini BC
- Day 7
- D7Dronagiri Village
- Day 7
- Ruing
- Day 7
- Jumma
- Day 8
- D8Joshimath
- Day 9
- Rishikesh
Bagini Glacier Trek Daywise Itinerary
Day 1Arrival In Joshimath
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: No
Activity: Drive Day
Journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is a long one, but definitely not a boring one. As you swirl up, you come across the Prayags ( confluence of rivers) of Uttrakhand, coming down from the Himalayan Glaciers on the higher reaches of the Himalayan state. These rivers unite to form the mighty Ganga which flows down Haridwar to rest for India. Ganga is known as the lifeline of India, and Uttrakhand - The Dev Bhoomi ( God's Land)
The streets are colorful too !!
Travelling in mountain roads for 280 KMS can be really tiring. So take a good sleep in your hotel tonight.
Day 2From Joshimath To Ruing, Via - Jumma ( 2.5 Kms,1.5 hours )
- Day 2
- 1850 - Joshimath
- Day 2
- 2550 - Jumma
- Day 2
- 2700 - Ruing
2.5Km, 1.5hrs.Activity: Drive, Trek Day
Overnight In: Ruing (2700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today after breakfast, we board our cab for a thrilling drive to Jumma on the Niti - Malari highway. It takes around 2 hours to reach Jumma where we get down and start to trek. The trek begins with crossing the gushy river Rishi Ganga over a hanging bridge. Our trail for the day is easier, wide trek trail with multiple winding through the forest. The view of the river and the highway on the other side of the road is a beautiful sight. In no time we reach Ruing, our destination for the day
Day 3From Ruing To Dronagiri Village ( 9 Kms,4 - 5 hours )
- Day 3
- 2700 - Ruing
- Day 3
- 3700 - Dronagiri Village
9Km, 4 - 5hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Dronagiri Village (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Today again we resume our trek for the day after having our breakfast. We head towards Dronagiri village which is famous for the Hanumanji story. The trail winds up through the forest following the river. After quite some time, a barren land slide zone comes, crossing which we reach our destination for the day
Day 4From Dronagiri Village To Lower Baghini BC, Via - Longartoli ( 10 Kms,5 - 6 hours )
- Day 4
- 3700 - Dronagiri Village
- Day 4
- 3920 - Longartoli
- Day 4
- 4200 - Lower Baghini BC
10Km, 5 - 6hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Lower Baghini BC (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Our trail for the day crosses the village through the narrow concrete road made by the villagers. After some 30 minutes we climb up above the village and it takes us about an couple of hour to reach Langartolli from where the glacial moraine is visible which makes the trek even more interesting. We gently climb up and start negotiating the lateral moraine of the Baghini glacier to reach a meadow. After crossing few humps of the meadow, we reach our campsite for the day.
Our campsite is beside the glacier on a high elevation. We spend the rest of the day relaxing by the side of the glacier
Day 5Exploration Day
Excursion to Changbang BC . Return To Upper Baghini BC
- Day 5
- 4200 - Lower Baghini BC
- Day 5
- 4400 - Upper Baghini BC
- Day 5
- 4600 - Changbang BC
- Day 5
- 4400 - Upper Baghini BC
5 - 6hrs.Activity: Trek, Explore Day
Overnight In: Upper Baghini BC (4400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Changbang base camp and return back. Its a rewarding walk beside the Baghini glacier which constantly keeps us amazed. The trail has lots of flowers and offer grand views of the Rishi Pahad, Hardeol, Trishuli
Day 6From Upper Baghini BC To Dronagiri Village ( 10 Kms,4 - 5 hours )
- Day 6
- 4400 - Upper Baghini BC
- Day 6
- 3700 - Dronagiri Village
10Km, 4 - 5hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Dronagiri Village (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Descend down the same route to reach Dronagiri
Day 7From Dronagiri Village To Joshimath, Via - Ruing, Jumma ( 11 Kms,4 - 5 hours )
- Day 7
- 3700 - Dronagiri Village
- Day 7
- 2700 - Ruing
- Day 7
- 2550 - Jumma
- Day 7
- 1850 - Joshimath
11Km, 4 - 5hrs.Activity: Trek, Drive Day
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Joshimath/ Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Descend down the same route to reach Ruing and then Jumma where your vehicle will be waiting across the river to transfer you to Joshimath. After you reach, you checkin to your hotel. You may chose to have hot shower today
Day 8Departure From Joshimath
Activity: Drive Day
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Drive back to Rishikesh
Why Should You Do The Bagini Glacier Trek
- Views of peaks - Mt. Dunagiri 7066m, Rishi Pahad, Hardeol, Trishuli and Changa Banga 6864m
- The magnificient Bagini Glacier and the geographic landscape it is creating with its movement beneath the ground. Lots of open tarns - glacial lakes and its lateral moraine is a view that will capture your imaginations
- The Rongpa tribes and their hospitality.
- Dronagiri village, a village at almost 4000m up in the Himalayas is a beautiful villages with some 20 odd houses where very few family stays. Mostly the grand parents stay there while the full family arrives during holidays or festivals.
- The mythological story of Hanuman Ji lifting and carrying off the mountain behind the village for sanjeevani booti for Lora Laxman is very interesting. Due to the event, its been told that while playing Ram Leela, its only enacted till that part where Hanuman Ji carries off the hill.
- Lots of flowers are seen on the trail.
Bagini Glacier Trek - Elaborate Description
The Baghini Glacier TrekTrek through one of the most beautiful valleys in the Himalayas. With great views of Mt. Dunagiri 7066m, a peak that looks like a crown of a great king, close view of Rishi Pahad, the snout of Rishi Ganga to the base camp of the killer mountain - Changa Banga 6864m makes this trek a unique experience.
The sight of the Bagini Glacier will definitely itch your curiosity to a level you had never known before. Its a rare view of a Himalayan glacier with such a simple hike, and gets your understanding of a Himalayan river system very clear.
The associated history of the Dronagiri village with Ramayana is another interesting thing in this trek. Its said that Shri Hanumaji had lifted up the hill of Dronagiri village when he had been asked to collect 'Sanjeevani Booti' for Lord Laxmana, to bring him to life. As a result of which, during festivals in the village, when the villagers enact Ramayana, they act only till that scene... The hospitality of the Rongpa people, witnessing local life, their hardships and farming are an added icing to an already wonderful trek.
Come, trek with us to experience both the Beauty and Roughness of Himalayan Roughness..
Bagini Glacier Trek Package Cost Details
+ Short Itinerary
** click on the DayNumber to read detailed itinerary for the day
- Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day Arrive In Joshimath (1850m )
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Dinner
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
- Day 2
Drive, Trek
From Joshimath (1850m ) To Ruing (2700m ), Via - Jumma (2550m ) . 1.5 Hrs. 2.5 Kms
Overnight In: Ruing (2700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 3
Trek
From Ruing (2700m ) To Dronagiri Village (3700m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Dronagiri Village (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 4
Trek
From Dronagiri Village (3700m ) To Lower Baghini BC (4200m ), Via - Longartoli (3919m ) . 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Lower Baghini BC (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 5
Trek, Explore
From Lower Baghini BC (4200m ) To Upper Baghini BC (4400m ) . Excursion to Changbang BC (4600m ). 5 - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Upper Baghini BC (4400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 6
Trek
From Upper Baghini BC (4400m ) To Dronagiri Village (3700m ) . 4 - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Dronagiri Village (3700m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
Trek, Drive
From Dronagiri Village (3700m ) To Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Ruing (2700m ), Jumma (2550m ). 4 - 5 Hrs. 11 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Joshimath/ Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 8
Drive
Departure Day Departure From Joshimath
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
+ Cancellation Policy
When Should You Book?
We typically get booked about 2 - 5 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.
Rules Of Cancellation:
If cancellation is done:
- Up to 30 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
- Between 30 days to 20 days before the trek start date - 50% refund of the invoiced amount. 30% of the invoice amount will be charged as the cancellation penalty.
- Between 20 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slot is allowed.
- Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 15 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Transfer of Seat to Friend/ Family: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks between 4000 to 6000 meters and graded as Challenging or Challenging+
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Bagini Glacier Trek Quick Informations
- 📅 Duration: 9 days/ 8 nights, Rishikesh to Rishikesh
- 🔼 Highest Altitude: 4600m
- 🛑 Grade: Moderate ( know trek grades )
- 👍 Best Time: Apr to June, Sep to Nov
- 🌄 Terrain: Meadows, forest
- 🏃 Activity Type: Trek
- 🔄 Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
- 🚩 Starts From: Joshimath
- 🚩 Ends In: Joshimath
- 🌏 Region: India - Uttrakhand
- 🎌 Country: India
- 🛪 Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehraoon, Uttrakhand
- 🚉 Nearest Rail Head: Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
- 🙏 Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Joshimath
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- 🔒 Is Cloak Room Available: No
- 🍵 Generic Food Menu:
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We had started our treks from October 2020 and since then we have served many trekkers without any problems related to covid. Thanks to our safety protocol and SOW.
Covid Negative RT-PCR Test Report or Vaccination Certificate Is Mandatory To Trek With Us.
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