Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
Description
Altitude :
12000 Ft.
Duration:
6 Days
Trek Length:
31km
Base Camp:
Lohajung
Trek Difficulty :
Easy to Mod
Transportation :
Included
“Hiking in the Himalayas isn’t always about conquering high peaks or reaching the highest passes; it’s about experiencing every aspect of the mountains. Amidst this adventure is the endless, eye-soothing greenery. The Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, as the name suggests, is an epitome of meadows with stupendous Himalayan peaks standing tall in the background. The hike offers a pleasant stroll through grasslands with grazing cattle, chirping birds, and tiny flowers enhancing the landscape’s elegance. Positioned as a midpoint on the renowned Roopkund trek, it provides a taste of the challenges and adventures that characterize a full-fledged Himalayan trek.
Ali Bedni Bugyal presents different facets of its beauty throughout the year. Spring and summer are ideal for witnessing the meadows in full bloom. Autumn provides crisp, clear skies and a riot of colours, while winter transforms the landscape into a snowy wonderland, offering a different trekking experience altogether. The best time to visit the trek is in summer and autumn. Summers, from May to June, offer pleasant weather with clear skies and moderate temperatures, making it the best time for trekking in India, specifically in this region. Monsoons, from July to September, should be avoided due to heavy rainfall. Autumn, from September to October, provides crisp, clear days and postcard-worthy views. Did you know? There are a few temples and shrines along the Ali Bedni Bugyal meadows that are also part of the Nanda Devi Yatra, which is done every 12 years in Uttarakhand.
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Itinerary
Distance: 250Kms | Time: 10 hours drive
- Altitude (Lohajung): 2,300 m/ 7,800 ft.
- Driving Distance: 250 km | 10 hrs.
- Pick-up place: TTH head office (Tapovan, Rishikesh) | Time: 6:00 am | not included in the cost.
- Local market and network available at Lohajung.
- Stay: In a guesthouse, triple/quad/Penta sharing.
- Route: Rishikesh – Devpryag – Srinagar – Rudraprayag – Karanprayag – Dewal – Lohajung.
Distance: 6-7kms | Time: 4-5 hours trek
- Altitude (Didna): 2,450 m/ 8,100 ft.
- Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 4-5 hrs.
- Altitude Gain: 300 ft.
- Reach Didna before lunch.
- Accommodation in village homestay.
- No local market but Network is available.
- Till Ruan Bagad Bridge gradual descent (4.5 km).
- Refill your water bottle at Ruan Bagad Bridge from Neel Ganga River.
- After Ruan Bagad Bridge 2 hours of a steep ascent to Didna Village (2 km).
Distance: 9-10kms | Time: 7-8hours trek
- Altitude (Khobal Tal): 3,450 m/ 11,300 ft.
- Trek Distance: 9-10 km | 7-8 hrs.
- Altitude (Ali Bugyal): 11,700 ft.
- Altitude gain: 3,200 ft.
- Accommodation in a tent.
- Carry water and ORS both.
- Reach Ali Bugyal by late noon.
- Keep your wind and waterproof handy.
- Tolpani is the last point for drinking water.
- The first half is through oak and rhododendron forest (Steep ascent).
- The second half of the trek is through big alpine meadows (gradual ascent).
Distance: 6-7kms | Time: 4-5 hours trek
- Altitude (Bedni Top): 3800 m/ 12,550 ft.
- Altitude (Bedni Bugyal): 3550 m/11650 ft.
- Altitude (Ghairoli Patal): 3200 m/ 10,500 ft.
- Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 4-5 hrs.
- Altitude Loss: 1,200 ft.
- Easiest day of the trek.
- Accommodation in a tent.
- Reach Ghairoli Patal before lunch.
- Khobal Tal to Bedni Bugyal (3 km gradual descent).
- Bedni Bugyal to Doliya Dhar (1 km gradual walk).
- Doliya Dhar to Ghaeroli Patal (3 km steep descent ).
Distance: 16kms | Time: 45min drive
- Altitude (Wan): 2,450 m/ 8,100 ft.
- Altitude (Lohajung): 2,300 m/ 7,800 ft.
- Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 5-6 hrs.
- Drive Distance: 16 km | 45 min.
- Altitude Loss: 2700 ft.
- Ghaeroli Patal to Neel Ganga (3 km steep descent).
- Neel Ganga to Ran ka Dhar (1 km moderate ascent).
- Ran ka Dhar to Wan Village road head (3 km gradual descent).
- Wan Village to Lohajung (45 minutes drive, road condition is not good).
Distance: 250kms | Time: 10hours drive
- Driving Distance(Lohajung – Rishikesh): 250 km | 10 hrs.
- After morning tea travel towards Rishikesh.
- Breakfast and Lunch on the way are not included in the trek cost.
- Reach Rishikesh by 6:00 – 7:00 pm.
- For the safer side book on word journey after 8:30 pm.
Trek Cost Inclusion
- 5 days premium trek
- Double sharing basis of tents through the trek.
- Dehradun to Sankri & Return Transport in Tempo/Bolero/Sumo Vehicle
- All meals – vegetarian
- Campfire at Camps (If Available)
- Trekking permits and forest camping charges
- Trekking equipment (Tents, sleeping bags, ice axes, ropes, etc.)
- Expert trek leader (qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering courses)
- Services by Expert Team (guides, cooks, helpers)
- Safety equipments (first aid, medical kit, etc.)
- Achievement Certificate
- Memories of Life Time
Batch Availability
03 Dec to 07 Dec (Open)
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27 Dec to 31 Dec (Open)
28 Dec to 01 Jan (Open)
29 Dec to 02 Jan (Open)
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Trek Cost Exclusion
- Pickup from your place
- Luggage carries charges
- Food during travel
- Any kind of personal expenses
How to Reach
It is essential for everyone to arrive at Rishikesh (06:00 am)
Directions to go to Dehradun:
- By Air: he Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun is the closest airport to Lohajung, approximately 220 km away. Once you arrive at the airport, you can easily hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lohajung. The total duration of the journey from the airport to the base camp is estimated to be around 9-10 hours.
- Traveling by Train: The nearest railway station to Lohajung is Kathgodam Railway Station, located around 210 km away. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Lohajung. The journey takes around 8-9 hours.
- By Road: ohajung is well connected by road to major cities in Uttarakhand. Buses and taxis are available from cities like Delhi, Dehradun, Haridwar, and Kathgodam. The nearest major town to Lohajung is Karnaprayag, which is around 23 km away. From Karnaprayag, you can hire a taxi or take a local bus to reach Lohajung.
FAQ's
Ali Bedni Bugyal is a high-altitude meadow located in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. It is renowned for its scenic beauty, expansive grasslands, and panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks.
The trek to Ali Bedni Bugyal is considered moderate in difficulty. It involves moderate to steep ascents and descents, and the altitude can pose a challenge for some trekkers. It’s advisable to have a basic level of fitness and some prior trekking experience.
The best time to trek to Ali Bedni Bugyal is during the summer months from May to June and post-monsoon months from September to October. During these times, the weather is generally favorable with clear skies, making for excellent views of the surrounding peaks.
Yes, trekkers need to obtain permits from the Forest Department. These permits are usually arranged by trekking organizers or can be obtained in advance from the Forest Department office in Lohajung or Kathgodam.
Accommodation during the trek is primarily in tents at designated camping sites. Some villages along the route might offer basic guesthouses or homestays, providing a chance to experience local hospitality.
Ali Bedni Bugyal is situated at an altitude of approximately 11,000 feet (3,353 meters) above sea level. Trekkers should be mindful of the altitude and take necessary precautions to avoid altitude sickness.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING FOR KEDARKANTHA- TREK
- 50–60 ltrs backpack
- Strong hiking boots: a leather upper is best because it gives your ankles more support. If you don’t have a pair yet, you should get one as soon as possible and wear it a lot so that it breaks in well. This will help keep blisters from forming.
- Tennis shoes or sandals that are light enough to wear in camp
- Two pairs of thick wool socks, if possible.
- Two pairs of everyday nylon socks to wear underneath the wool socks to prevent blisters.
- One shirt for hiking, preferably with long sleeves.
- Long John top: This is also called thermal underwear, and it should be made of wool if it is the first layer.
- Two each of warm shirts and pants for camp
- 1 each rain cot/poncho
- Warm Jacket: 1
- One pair of wool gloves as thick as can be bought on the market.
- Long Johns: The first layer should be wool if possible.
- Under wear: 2-3 changes Shorts or pants for hiking: 1
- Sunscreen lotion is up to you. Chap stick or lip balm is optional.
- Water bottle: Two 1-liter bottles (Pepsi bottles work well), make sure they don’t leak.
- Headlamp or flashlight: A headlamp is best because it frees up your hands for work. If you bring a flashlight, bring extra batteries.
- Items for the bathroom, like a toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. And a small one-person medical kit.
- Cotton or nylon for a sun hat. Sunglasses: Those with an anchor are best.
- It is essential that you arrive at the starting point of any hike or excursion in the best possible physical condition and readiness.
- The hike is not tough; in fact, if you can keep both your feet and your mind calm and strong during the journey, you will discover that the hike is rather simple.
- When you are out on a hike, bear in mind that you may not always be with your guide and that you may not always be on the correct trail.
- The majority of individuals glance both where they are going and where they are going while they are walking; this might produce twitching in your legs, which can make the whole journey difficult.
- It is imperative that you see your physician if you are experiencing any kind of health issue.
As you climb to higher altitudes, the air grows thinner and less oxygen is present. The amount of oxygen in our blood is equivalent to the proportion of haemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen. At altitudes above around 2,100 metres (7,000 feet), the amount of oxygen carried by our blood starts to decrease. At the same time, the human body possesses both immediate and long-term adaptations to altitude that help it somewhat compensate for the shortage of oxygen.
A Great First Trek for Anyone Who Wants to Get Into Hiking:
- The Kedarkantha Trip is a Moderate level trek in terms of fitness requirements. The track is well-marked and has only modest inclines and declines. Water fountains may be seen at various points throughout the path. However, it’s still best to be ready if you’re planning your first major Himalayan trekking adventure. Here is a plan for getting in shape for the trip.
- Our hikes are typically designed such that you cover around 9 kilometres in six hours, however this might vary somewhat depending on the terrain. It’s about the same as walking 6 kilometres an hour over the plains, therefore the speed is around 1.5 kilometres per hour.
- Following this plan, you may train yourself to run 3 kilometres in 30 minutes. Always begin your workout routine with some light stretching and warm-up moves.
- Follow this training schedule for trekking fitness required:
- Week 1: Walk for 10 minutes at a fast pace, jog for 10, and finish with a slow stroll for 10 minutes.
- Week 2: 15 minutes of jogging, followed by a 5-minute brisk walk. A leisurely stroll that takes no more than 5 minutes
- Week 3: Walk briskly for five minutes. Jogging for 15 minutes A brisk stroll that takes no more than 5 minutes
- Week 4: Do a brisk 5-minute walk, then a 25-minute jog, and finish with a 5-minute cool down.
Packing list
These are documents required for legal purposes by Trekgoindia and the forest department. Without any of these, you will not be allowed to trek.
- Original and photocopy of government photo identity card. Anything such as a driver’s license, Aadhar Card, or passport will do. This is required by the forest department for your identification.
- Disclaimer certificate: There are two sections in this. The first part is a personal medical record. The second part is a legal requirement. Download the PDF, read carefully, fill in and sign it. This must be handed over to your Trek Leader during registration at the base camp.
- Medical certificate: The medical certificate needs to be filled out by an MBBS doctor, without which the forest department will not issue permissions for your trek. It is also a requirement by Trekgoindia
Note: Trekgoindia has a panel of doctors who can help you with a medical certificate. They are available for online consultation. To get in touch with them, please write to trekgoindia@gmail.com. They will respond to you within 24 hours.
Consultation fee: Rs 300
PRO TIPS
Keep important documents in a clear plastic cover and slide them into the inner pocket at the back of your backpack. This keeps them from getting wet. Please note there is no facility to get printouts and photocopies at Sari.
Before you purchase any gear, make sure you visit the Crosstrek Rental store, where you can get custom-made high quality gear at 5% of the buying cost.
You can rent trekking shoes, backpacks, padded jackets, trekking poles, rainwear and headlamps for less than Rs 1400 for the entire duration of your trek.
Here is a list of everything you need for your trek.
Shoes and backpack
- Trekking shoes with ankle support (Available on rent)
- Backpack with rain cover (Available on rent)
Warm Layers and Clothes
- Warm layers (Padded jackets available on rent)
– 3 layers if you’re trekking in spring, summer and monsoon (1 woollen sweater, 1 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
– 4 layers if you’re trekking in autumn (1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket)
– 5 layers if you’re trekking in winter (1 pair of thermals, 1 woollen sweater, 2 fleece, 1 padded jacket) - 3 Collared T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
- 2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry one)
Accessories
- Sunglasses (Available on rent)
- Sun cap, preferably with flaps (Available for purchase)
- Waterproof gloves (Available for purchase)
- Balaclava
- Woollen socks (2 pairs of Dry fit + 1 pair of Woollen)
- Headlamp (Available on rent)
- Trekking pole (Available on rent)
- Rain jacket + pants / poncho (Poncho is available on rent)
Toiletries:
- Sunscreen
- Moisturiser
- Light towel
- Lip balm or vaseline
- Toilet paper (Wet wipes are strictly not allowed on our treks)
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes)
Cutlery:
- Steel lunch box, spoon and a coffee mug (Lunch box is available on rent)
- Two water bottles or Hydration Pack (Water bottles are available on rent)
Once you run through this list, don’t miss this ultimate guide on what gear to take on a trek. It contains tips on what gear to choose, where to get it from and how much to spend on it.
Our only tip: Keep your backpack light. Trekgoindia practices low impact sustainable trekking in every aspect of the trek. Carrying your own personal backpack reduces your impact on the mountains by 20%. We expect all our trekkers to carry their own backpacks unless they have a justifiable reason not to.
Carry these medicines with you, easily accessible at all times. Do not take any medicine unless you have consulted your trek leader.
- Diamox (1 Strip): It is important to carry Diamox as part of the Live Saving Drugs. Read more about Diamox here on how it reduces the chances of Acute Mountain Sickness on the trek.
- Dolo 650 (5 tablets): This is a paracetamol. It helps to tackle fever, mild pain
- Avomine (4 tablets): Carry this especially if you are prone to motion sickness. Pop one-half hour before the start of your road journey.
- Combiflam (5 tablets): Take a combiflam if you get a sudden twist of the leg or a muscle strain. It is a pain reliever. It also contains paracetamol.
- Digene (4 tablets): Take it if you feel the food that you’ve taken is undigested. Alert your trek leader immediately. It could be a sign of AMS.
- ORS (6 packs): Consume a pack of ORS water at least once a day, usually a mid-day when you are in the middle of your trek. It replenishes essential salts lost while trekking. Tip: It also makes cold water easier to drink.
- Knee Brace (optional): Carry this if you are prone to knee injury or have known issues of knee pain.
Our trek leaders carry a high altitude medical kit with them which also consist of Life Saving Drugs. If there is an emergency our trek leaders know how to tackle it. Meanwhile, contact your trek leader before consuming any of these medicines listed here.
Pro Tip: We find that these medicines by trekkers are rarely used. But you cannot do away with them. At the end of the trek please donate unused medicines to your trek leader. Some of these medicines get distributed to villages on the trek and some are added to the Trekgoindia medical kit.
In the normal course of things, IndianTreks anticipates that you will be the one to carry your own personal gear; but, if you want to unload your backpack, you may give it to the mule.
Charge of offloading Backpack
- 1,300 INR (Indian Rupees), provided that the payment is made online ten days in advance
- INR 1500/- If you inform us after reaching Sankri.
- There is a need for a waterproof cover on the backpack; luggage and stroller bags are not permitted.
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In the unlikely event that TrekGoIndia cancels a trek prior to the scheduled departure date:
While it is extremely rare for TrekGoIndia to cancel a trek, we understand that unforeseen circumstances or natural disasters may occasionally require us to do so before the scheduled departure. These circumstances could include continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity that poses a risk to the safety of our trekkers. Additionally, unforeseeable events such as local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any similar situations that compromise the safety of the trekking experience may also necessitate a cancellation.
In the event of such a cancellation, TrekGoIndia will provide you with a voucher equivalent to the amount you paid for the trek. This voucher can be redeemed for any of our treks within the next year, allowing you to still enjoy an adventure with us at a later date.
Note
The issuance of a voucher is not applicable in situations where you are required to descend from the trek for any reason. The trek leader may make the decision to send you down from the trek due to factors such as insufficient fitness level, symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), high blood pressure, exceeding the designated turn-around-time, health concerns, or if you are found smoking, drinking, or violating the rules set for the trek. In such cases, the provision of a voucher does not apply.
In the rare event that TrekGoIndia shifts a trek:
We would like to emphasize that weather conditions in high-altitude areas are highly unpredictable and can undergo sudden changes at any time, irrespective of the day. Additionally, circumstances beyond our control, such as natural disasters, political unrest, pandemics, and lockdowns, may impact the feasibility of conducting a trek. In cases where we are unable to proceed with an event due to such circumstances that are beyond our direct control, we will make every effort to provide you with an alternative trek that is safer and more suitable.
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