Kagbhushandi Tal - KanKul Pass - Barmei Pass Trek
A Himalayan High Experience
About This Travel ExperienceKagbhushandi tal trek is one picturesque trek near to Joshimath in Uttrakhand. Following up the same route as that of the more popular Valley Of Flowers Trek, this trek leaves behind the village of Bhyunder and then enters into the foreground of the Hathi Parvat.
A serene trail gets difficult at times in form of two passes standing as a barrier - the Kankul Pass and the Barmei Pass. In between these tow barriers lies the vista of the pristine lake of Kagbhushandi
As wisely said by someone, you don't get the view if you don't take the pain. The views offered by this trek are jawdropping, inspiring to praise the might of the himalayas to the next level. The route is also considered to be pious by the Hindu believes
If you are a offbeat trekker, and like the remoteness of the Himalayas, keen to challenge yourself, this trek is for you.
Route Details: Joshimath -- Govind Ghat -- Bhyunder -- Samertoli -- Dang Kharak -- Raj Kharak -- Kankul Pass -- Kagbhushandi Tal -- Barmei Pass -- Farsuwan Pass -- Jabar Kharak -- Paika -- Joshimath
Day 1From Rishikesh To Joshimath, Via - Karn Prayag, Chamoli
- Rishikesh: 552 meters / 1822 feets
- Karn Prayag: 1450 meters / 4785 feets
- Chamoli: 1400 meters / 4620 feets
- Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
- Approximate Distance: 250 Km
- Approximate Time: 8 - 9 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
- Joshimath:
Coordinates: 30.55493558 , 79.56416644
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Coordinates: 30.55493558 , 79.56416644
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Brief Details Of The 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.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals
Day 2From Joshimath To Bhyundar Village, Via - Govind Ghat , Pulna
- Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
- Govind Ghat : 1900 meters / 6270 feets
- Pulna: 2200 meters / 7260 feets
- Bhyundar Village: 2600 meters / 8580 feets
- Approximate Distance: 35 Km
- Approximate Time: 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive, Trek
- Bhyunder:
Coordinates: 30.66645400 , 79.58778600
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Brief Details Of The Day: Drive Joshimath to Govind Ghat (25km, 1900m, 1hr). Trek to Bhyundar Village
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 3From Bhyundar Village To Samartoli
- Bhyundar Village: 2600 meters / 8580 feets
- Samartoli : 3100 meters / 10230 feets
- Approximate Distance: 9 Km
- Approximate Time: 5 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek
- Samartoli:
Coordinates: 30.67805244 , 79.64391830
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Brief Details Of The Day: Trek to Samartoli
Accommodation: Tents
Meals: All Meals
Day 8From Jabar Kharak To Joshimath , Via - Paika Roadhead
- Jabar Kharak: 2350 meters / 7755 feets
- Paika Roadhead: 1700 meters / 5610 feets
- Joshimath : 1850 meters / 6105 feets
- Approximate Distance: 18 Km
- Approximate Time: 4 hours
- Day's Activity: Trek, Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: Trek Jabar Kharak to Paika Road Head and Drive to Joshimath
Accommodation: Tent
Meals: All Meals
Day 9From Joshimath To Rishikesh
- Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6105 feets
- Rishikesh: 552 meters / 1822 feets
- Approximate Distance: 250 Km
- Approximate Time: 7 hours
- Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day: trek ends. drive back to Rishikesh
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Covid19 Safety Protocol For Himalayan Treks
Unnatural times call for an unusual response. We at Himalayan High are facing it with even more stringent safety measures to ensure our treks, trekkers, and the local support team are safe. The Covid19 Pandemic has completely changed the way we look at the World and do things. It has changed the way we trek as well. Checkout our Covid19 safety measures to ensure a safe trek. Read more on the following link - Safe trekking in the Himalayas during COVID-19
With this protocol, we are on track to resume our treks from November, 2020 with small teams and limited treks.
Quick Facts- Duration: 8 - 9 Days, Rishikesh to Rishikesh
- Highest Altitude: 4800m
- Grade: Strenuous ( learn more )
- Best Time: May End - June, Sep - Early October
- Terrain: Rhododendron forest, alpine meadows, rocky, crevasse, snow field, glacial moraines
- Activity Type: Trek
- Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
- Starts At: Joshimath
- Ends At: Joshimath
- Region: India - Uttrakhand
- Country: India
- Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehraoon, Uttrakhand
- Nearest Rail Head: Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
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- Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
- Generic Food Menu: Indian Menu
Short Travel Itinerary** click on the links to read details
- Day 1
Drive
Arrival Day Arrive In Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Karn Prayag (1450m ), Chamoli (1400m ). 8 - 9 Hrs. 250 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
- Day 2
Drive, Trek
From Joshimath (1850m ) To Bhyundar Village (2600m ), Via - Govind Ghat (1900m ), Pulna (2200m ). 5 Hrs. 35 Kms
Overnight In: Bhyundar Village (2600m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 3
Trek
From Bhyundar Village (2600m ) To Samartoli (3100m ) . 5 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Samartoli (3100m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 4
Trek
From Samartoli (3100m ) To Raj Kharak (3830m ), Via - Dang Kharak (3400m ) . Excursion to Hathi Tal (4200m ). 5 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Raj Kharak (3830m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 5
Trek
From Raj Kharak (3830m ) To Kagbhushandi Tal (4400m ), Via - KanKul Pass (4800m ) . 7 - 8 Hrs. 9 Kms
Overnight In: Kagbhushandi Tal (4400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 6
Trek, Pass Crossing
From Kagbhushandi Tal (4400m ) To Upper Barmai Camp (4200m ), Via - Barmai Pass (4600m ) . 5 Hrs. 7 Kms
Overnight In: Upper Barmai Camp (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 7
Trek
From Upper Barmai Camp (4200m ) To Jabar Kharak (2350m ), Via - Farsawan Top (4135m ) . 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Jabar Kharak (2350m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 8
Trek, Drive
From Jabar Kharak (2350m ) To Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Paika Roadhead (1700m ) . 4 Hrs. 18 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Tent
Meals Included: All Meals
- Day 9
Drive
From Joshimath (1850m ) To Rishikesh (552m ) . 7 Hrs. 250 Kms
Overnight In: Rishikesh (552m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
+ Why Is This Special
- Nar, Neelkanth, Hathi, Ghodi, Oti Ka Danda peaks, Chaukhamba
- The village of Bhyundar and Pulna
- Samertoli - a lovely meadow
- Dang Kharak, a glacier between Hathi and Ghodi
- Hathi taal, a lake below the Hathi Parvat. Little walk from Raj Kharak
- Kankul Pass, the gateway to Kagbhushandi Lake
- The Swarna Ganga, meaning golden Ganga, a tributary of Alakananda emerging from Kagbhushandi lake
- Barmei Pass - the most challenging part of this trek
- Great views from Pharsawan Top
- Finally, the spiritual connect and mythological story of Kaga and Ramayana
+ Reviews & Testimonials
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We typically get booked about 3 - 6 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.
SPECIAL CANCELLATION TERMS DURING COVID19:
(1st OCTOBER 2020 TILL 31st MARCH 2021 )
Considering the uncertainties during the COVID19 pandemic, we have eased our cancellation rules.
- Up to 3 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total invoiced amount. No questions asked.
- 2 days to 1 day before the trek start date - We will either issue you a trek voucher with a value of 100% of the trek fee or refund 85% of the trek fee if you want us to transfer the money back.
- 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 1 day 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 1 day before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
- Validity Of The Covid19 Cancellation Policy: The above-listed cancellation rules apply only to bookings for which the trek start date falls between 1st October 2020 till 31st March 2021.
Find detailed info on Cancellation & Refund Policy
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