Bagini Glacier Trek

Bagini Glacier Trek - 7N/8D

ITINERARY

DAY 1 TRANSFER FROM HARIDWAR JOSHIMATH (250 KMS)

Reach Joshimath from Haridwar traveling 250 km by road. Start your day early in the morning by visiting some famous places such as Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnprayag and reach Jumma. The trek starts from the town Jumma which is a one-hour ride from Joshimath.

DAY 2 JOSHIMATH – JUMMA - RUING VILLAGE (9, 180 FT) (DRIVE 1 HR)

The road from Joshimath to Jumma is somewhat bumpy and somewhat smooth. The trail begins by crossing the steel suspension bridge at Dhauliganga then ascends to Ruing. You have two camping options: first is you can stay at Ruing village after taking permission from the locals. Another option is to trek 2-3 km and reach a grassy meadow just before ascent to Dronagiri.

DAY 3 8KMS TREK, HATHI PARVAT, GHORI PARVAT, BHUMIAL GOD TEMPLE

This day, ramble on a trail that is similar to the previous day. Enjoy a meandering path that goes up and down. The road also goes through a forest. Along the way, feast your eyes on dreamy and snow-capped peaks of Hathi Parvat and Ghori Parvat. Reach the intriguing Dronagiri Village, in ruins and inhabited. You can pitch your tent at the outskirts of the village that is illuminated due to solar lights. If you choose, you can visit the Bhumial God temple close by. Witness the views of Bhumial God temple.

DAY 4 DRONAGIRI VILLAGE - BAGINI BASE CAMP (14, 711 FT) VIA LONGATULLI

Day 4 opens up many thrills with meandering pass, sight of Rishi peak, crossing a concrete bridge over the Bagini Nala, through rock and boulder ridden path. Stop for a bit at a grassy patch with a crystal clear stream passing by. Next halt is at Longatulli camping ground, a 3 hours hike from Bagini lower camp site. Get refreshed with the views of mesmerising peaks such as Satminal, Hardeul and Rishi pahar. You can camp overnight either at the Bagini main base camp (further up the mountains) or Advanced Bagini base camp that has an unmarked trail leading up to it.

DAY 5 BASE CAMP - BAGINI GLACIER (14, 814 FT) - BACK TO BASE CAMP

Day Highlights: 14km trek, Glacier drifts, Moraines, Ravines Day Details: Today, brace yourself for a challenging Bagini Glacier trekking and Changbang trek. Wake up in wee hours of the morning to be better prepared and witness the stunning sunrise at the Changbang camp site. Along the way, come across glacier drifts, moraines and ravines. Once you reach the Bagini Glacier, cuddled between stunning peaks, let yourself be enchanted by the divine vision. Go trigger happy and set off to Changbang, the final destination. Head back to Bagini base camp by following the same route.

DAY 6 BASE CAMP -RUING VILLAGE

A lighter day, follow the same route you took to reach the base camp. Descend for around 18 kms through Longatulli to reach Dronagiri Village and later Ruing Village. Set camp for the night at Ruing Village.

DAY 7 RUING VILLAGE – JUMMA - JOSHIMATH

Take a descent of three hours to Jumma Village. From here you will be driven to Joshimath. It’s time to relax and recover from the trek. Night can be spent at one of the guest houses.

DAY 8 TRANSFER FROM JOSHIMATH TO HARIDWAR

You can take an early transport to Haridwar. If you wish, you can experience the charming town of Joshimath for a bit. This will mark the end of Bagini Glacier trek journey.

INCLUSION

• Accommodation for 7 Nights and 8 Days in respective Hotel
• MAPAI (Breakfast and Dinner)
• Trekking Permits and Camping charges.
• Including all Parking Pickup and Drop from Bus to Hotel
• Sightseeing

EXCLUSION

• 5% Govt. Service tax
• Any monument entry fees / camera fees
• Any meal, which is not mentioned above.
• Any guide charges
• Any air / train fare or any items not specified under INCLUSIONs
• For Heater Requirement directly contact to Hotelier
• Any adventure activity skiing, paragliding etc
• Any personal Expenses- Laundry, shopping etc.....