Kagbhushandi Tal Trek
An unforgetable walk on the mystic and mythological route though beautiful lakes and crossing high altitude passes
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Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Kagbhushandi Tal Trek
9 Popular 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 )
2 High Passes:
Barmai Pass ( 4600m ), Kankul Pass ( 4800m )
2 Serene Lakes:
Kagbhushandi Taal ( 4362m ), Hathi Tal ( 4000m )
1 Tranquil Rivers:
Alakananda
1 Beautiful Remote Villages:
Bhyunder
1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:
Valley of Flowers National Park
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- Day 1
- D1Rishikesh
- Day 1
- Karn Prayag
- Day 1
- Chamoli
- Day 2
- D2Joshimath
- Day 2
- Govind Ghat
- Day 2
- Pulna
- Day 3
- D3Bhyundar Village
- Day 4
- D4Samartoli
- Day 4
- Dang Kharak
- Day 4
- Raj Kharak
- Day 4
- Hathi Tal
- Day 5
- D5Raj Kharak
- Day 5
- KanKul Pass
- Day 6
- D6Kagbhushandi Tal
- Day 6
- Barmai Pass
- Day 7
- D7Upper Barmai Camp
- Day 7
- Farsawan Top
- Day 8
- D8Jabar Kharak
- Day 8
- Paika Roadhead
- Day 9
- D9Joshimath
- Day 10
- Rishikesh
Kagbhushandi Tal Trek Daywise Itinerary
Day 1Arrival In Joshimath
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: All Meals
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 Bhyundar Village, Via - Govind Ghat , Pulna ( 35 Kms,5 hours )
- Day 2
- 1850 - Joshimath
- Day 2
- 1900 - Govind Ghat
- Day 2
- 2200 - Pulna
- Day 2
- 2600 - Bhyundar Village
35Km, 5hrs.Activity: Drive, Trek Day
Overnight In: Bhyundar Village (2600m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Drive Joshimath to Govind Ghat (25km, 1900m, 1hr). Trek to Bhyundar Village
Day 3From Bhyundar Village To Samartoli ( 9 Kms,5 hours )
- Day 3
- 2600 - Bhyundar Village
- Day 3
- 3100 - Samartoli
9Km, 5hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Samartoli (3100m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Samartoli
Day 4From Samartoli To Raj Kharak, Via - Dang Kharak . Excursion to Hathi Tal ( 9 Kms,5 hours )
- Day 4
- 3100 - Samartoli
- Day 4
- 3400 - Dang Kharak
- Day 4
- 3830 - Raj Kharak
- Day 4
- 4200 - Hathi Tal
- Day 4
- 3830 - Raj Kharak
9Km, 5hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Raj Kharak (3830m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek to Raj Kharak
Day 5From Raj Kharak To Kagbhushandi Tal, Via - KanKul Pass ( 9 Kms,7 - 8 hours )
- Day 5
- 3830 - Raj Kharak
- Day 5
- 4800 - KanKul Pass
- Day 5
- 4400 - Kagbhushandi Tal
9Km, 7 - 8hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kagbhushandi Tal (4400m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
cross KanKul Pass to descend down to Kagabhushandi Tal
Day 6From Kagbhushandi Tal To Upper Barmai Camp, Via - Barmai Pass ( 7 Kms,5 hours )
- Day 6
- 4400 - Kagbhushandi Tal
- Day 6
- 4600 - Barmai Pass
- Day 6
- 4200 - Upper Barmai Camp
7Km, 5hrs.Activity: Trek, Pass Crossing Day
Overnight In: Upper Barmai Camp (4200m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
cross Barmai Pass
Day 7From Upper Barmai Camp To Jabar Kharak , Via - Farsawan Top ( 14 Kms,6 hours )
- Day 7
- 4200 - Upper Barmai Camp
- Day 7
- 4135 - Farsawan Top
- Day 7
- 2350 - Jabar Kharak
14Km, 6hrs.Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Jabar Kharak (2350m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
cross Farshwan top and traverse to reach Jabbar Kharak
Day 8From Jabar Kharak To Joshimath , Via - Paika Roadhead ( 18 Kms,4 hours )
- Day 8
- 2350 - Jabar Kharak
- Day 8
- 1700 - Paika Roadhead
- Day 8
- 1850 - Joshimath
18Km, 4hrs.Activity: Trek, Drive Day
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Tent
Meals Included: All Meals
Trek Jabar Kharak to Paika Road Head and Drive to Joshimath
Day 9From Joshimath To Rishikesh ( 250 Kms,7 hours )
- Day 9
- 1850 - Joshimath
- Day 9
- 555 - Rishikesh
250Km, 7hrs.Activity: Drive Day
Overnight In: Rishikesh (552m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
trek ends. drive back to Rishikesh
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
Kagbhushandi Tal Trek - Elaborate Description
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 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: 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
+ 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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Kagbhushandi Tal Trek Quick Informations
- 📅 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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- 🌞 Temperatures:
- 🔒 Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
- 🍵 Generic Food Menu: Indian Menu
Covid19 Safety Protocol For Himalayan Treks
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.
All our permanent staffs are fully vaccinated and we hire vaccinated local resources only to ensure everyone's safety.
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