Himalayan Ridge Trek - Phulara
Ridge treks are not very common in India. There are many smaller ridge sections that you encounter during many Himalayan treks but a ridge that goes this far (4-5 hrs) is extremely rare.
Phulara Ridge (12,127 Ft) lies in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarakhand. Phulara is one amongst the many pristine treks that you can do in the Uttarkashi district and one of the handful of ridge treks in India. But what separates Phulara is, that it has not seen many footsteps that differentiate it from other places.
So what is a Ridge?
A Ridge is where two sides of the mountain meet right at the top (Like a spinal cord running along an animal’s back / a knife’s edge).
You would be traversing through different terrains ranging from dense pine forests to open scapes surrounded by snow-capped peaks & lush green meadows dotted with colorful flowers. If you have sumitted any of the Himalayan peaks, the best of the best views would be right at the summit. But with Phulara Ridge trek breathing panorama stays with you for an entire day you hike the ridge. It’s as surreal as any trek can get.
You’d also be camping at some dreamy locations along the way.
The best time to do this would be from March till November
The average Day temperature: 8°C-15°C
Night time: -5°C-3°C
Itinerary:
Day 0: Reach Delhi & start from Delhi to Dehradun
Day 1: Get picked-up from the railway station. Drive to Sankri Market – 210 Km (8/9 Hours (1920 Meters)
Day 2: Trek from Sankri to Sikolta (07 km) (4/5 Hours) (2900 Meters)
Day 3: Trek from Sikolta to Bhoj gadi camp (04km) (3/4 Hours) (3470 Meters)
Day 4: Trek from Bhoj Gadi camp to Phulara ridge summit (3700 Meters) Pushtara thach 6 km) (5/6 Hours)
Day 5: Trek from Pushtara thach to Taluka (8km) (4/5 Hours) same day Drive to Sankri Hotel
Day 6: Sankri to Dehradun by taxi (210 km)(8/9 Hours) - Dehradun to Delhi
Oct 1: Reach home town
Start Reach Delhi & proceed to Dehradun by bus / train
Day 1
Morning:
Transfer Transfer from Dehradun to Sankri(2000m) (200 kms/6-7 hrs)
Day 2
Morning:
Hiking Trek from Sankri to Sikolta (07 km) (4/5 Hours) (2900 Meters)
Day 3
Morning:
Hiking Trek from Sikolta to Bhoj gadi camp (04km) (3/4 Hours) (3470 Meters)
Day 4
Morning:
Hiking Trek from Bhoj Gadi camp to Phulara ridge summit (3700 Meters) Pushtara thach 6 km) (5/6 Hours)
Day 5
Morning:
Hiking Trek from Pushtara thach to Taluka (8km) (4/5 Hours) same day Drive to Sankri Hotel
Day 6
Morning:
Transfer Sankri to Dehradun by taxi (210 km)(8/9 Hours) - Dehradun to Delhi
Day 7
Morning:
Transfer Delhi - Home Town
Important Info
Advance Pay & Block: You can pay 5,000 + 5% GST non-refundable advance and block your slots. The remaining amount could be paid 10 days before the event.
Everything else not mentioned as part of the inclusions
Flight tickets from your respective destinations to Delhi
Cancellation Policy:
75% refund for all cancellations done 7 days before the date of stay
No refund for cancellations within 7 days from the date of stay
Booking dates cannot be transferred / rescheduled
In case of govt. imposed lockdowns / Covid disruptions, an option to reschedule booking to any other date within a year will be given. No refund will be issued.
Refunds if any will be credited to the source account in 7 working days
Note:
Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes
Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience
Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek
Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician
Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek
The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites
Campsite Rules
No Alcohol
No Smoking
No Littering
Valid ID required
How to get here?
Reach Delhi from your respective destinations & avail full package that includes transfers from Delhi & back
Reach Delhi by 7pm on Day 0.
Book train/flight post 9am from Delhi on Day 7.