Kagbhushandi Tal Trek With KanKul and Barmei Pass
An unforgetable walk on the mystic and mythological route though beautiful lakes and crossing high altitude passes
About The Kagbhushandi Tal Trek
Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Kagbhushandi Tal Trek
Peaks: Chaukhamba I ( 7138m ), Chaukhamba II ( 7058m ), Chaukhamba III ( 6974m ), Chaukhamba IV ( 6854m ), Gauri Parbat ( 6708m ), Hathi Parbat ( 6727m ), Kamet ( 7756m ), Mana Peak ( 7272m ), Nilkantha ( 6596m )
Passes: Barmai Pass ( 4600m ), Kankul Pass ( 4800m )
Lakes: Kagbhushandi Taal ( 4362m ), Hathi Tal ( 4000m )
Rivers: Alakananda
Villages: Bhyunder
National Parks / Forest Reserves: Valley of Flowers National Park
Why Should You Do The Kagbhushandi Tal Trek
- 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
- Duration: 8 - 9 Days, Rishikesh to Rishikesh
- Highest Altitude: 4800m
- Grade: Strenuous ( know trek grades )
- 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 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
- Mobile Network:
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- Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
- Generic Food Menu: Indian Menu
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Good: 5
Average: 1
Bad: 3
Kagbhushandi 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
Kagbhushandi Tal Trek Package - Daywise Detailed Itinerary
Day 1Arrival In Joshimath ( 250 Kms,8 - 9 hours )
Drive Day
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 9From Joshimath To Rishikesh ( 250 Kms,7 hours )
Drive Day
Altitude Profile And Geo-Coordinates: - Joshimath: 1850 meters / 6068 feet
- Rishikesh: 552 meters / 1811 feet
Brief Details Of The Day: trek ends. drive back to Rishikesh
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
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+ Short Travel Itinerary** click on the DayNumber to read detailed itinerary for the day
- 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
+ Mandatory Packing List- 3 sets of DryFit Tshirts
- 2 set of track pants (no jeans)
- 4 sets of socks ( 2 cottons, 2 woollen)
- 1 or 2 set of thermal inner ( upper & lower)
- Fleece Jacket or Pullovers
- Down Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof High Ankle Trekking Shoes (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Trouser (can be rented from us )
- Waterproof/Windproof Trekking Jacket (can be rented from us )
- Headlamp (can be rented from us )
- Trek Pole, Waterproof Gloves, Poncho, Rucksack, Fleece Inner Gloves, Waterproof Gloves, Gaiters, Spikes, Sleeping Bag Inners ( provided by us as complimentary use )
- Polaroid UV Protected Sunglasses or Snow/Glacier Goggles
- 2 Water Bottles & Tiffin Box with Spoon, 1 cup
- Skull Cap Wollen or Fleece
- Toilet Paper Roll, Wet Tissue
- Personal Care Kit ( lip balm, moisturizer, sunscreen, etc )
- Personal Medical Kit (basic or regular medicines )
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Very Good: 34
Good: 5
Average: 1
Bad: 3
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Rules Of Cancellation:
- Up to 7 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
- Between 7 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 5 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 below 6000 meters and not graded as Challenging or Challenging+
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