Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Day 01: 1 Rishikesh to Lohajung (258 Kms, 8 Hrs Drive)

• The group will assemble at the pickup point at 06:00 AM. Afterward, you’ll be introduced to the whole group and a small briefing session would also be provided.
• On our journey from Rishikesh to Lohajung, we’d be driving on zig zag routes with the roaring Alaknanda river occasionally coming into view. We’d be passing through Devprayag, Karnprayag, and Rudraprayag, which are the three prayags of the Panch-Prayag.
• The mighty Shivalik ranges of the Garhwal region would be peeking from behind, beckoning you closer and providing you beautiful views to gaze at until we reach our base camp.
• We’ll reach Lohajung in the evening and check into our designated homestays.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay.

 Pickup Point – Natraj  Chowk/Tapovan Chowk

 Timing – 6.30 am  (Tentative) 

Day 02: Lohajung to Didina (7 Kms, 6 Hrs Trek)

• After early morning breakfast, a small briefing session would be provided where all the necessary details about the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek will be shared. After which, we will head towards Didina which is our first campsite.
• The trekking trail to Didina is steep and will test your endurance. The path leads you downhill through dense forests with the stream of Neel Ganga river flowing under the metal bridge that we will cross. The path will soon wind upwards and we’ll reach Didina after a steep ascent.
• We will check into the Didina campsite where lunch will be served.
• The rest of the day is at leisure but trekkers are advised to explore the quaint village.
• In the evening, we will indulge in some group bonding sessions, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in Didina.

Day 03: Didina to Ali Bugyal (8 Kms, 6 Hrs Trek)

• Post breakfast, we’ll head towards Ali Bugyal. All the necessary details about the trekking trails for the rest of the day will be shared by the trek leader.
• En route, we will be making a pit stop at Tolpani which is the last point for acquiring water on this trek. As you ascend upwards, you will be traversing through oak forests and the entire stroll seems like a dream. The tree line slowly starts to vanish and the steep climb is replaced by steady ground until you reach the ridge top where Ali Bugyal comes into view.
• We set up camps in the Greenlands of Ali Bugyal and enjoy the stunning landscape of the meadow stretched in front of us.
• After we have lunch, The rest of the day is at leisure. You can spend peaceful moments in the lap of nature and immerse yourself in the serenity of the Bugyal.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay at the Ali Bugyal campsite.

Day 04: Ali Bugyal to Bedni Bugyal (6 Kms, 5 Hrs Trek) | Back to Ali Bugyal

• After having morning tea and breakfast, we will head towards Bedni Bugyal. As we leisurely walk ahead for a few miles, and follow the path downhill, it commences the start of the trail of Bedni Bugyal.
• The other half of the twin meadows of Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, the pristine Himalayan meadows of Bedni Bugyal provides a stunning view of the peaks of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti.
• After spending some time in the lap of nature and witnessing the surreal vistas, we’ll head back to our Ali Bugyal campsite.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay at Ali Bugyal.

Day 05: Ali Bugyal to Lohajung via Gharoli Patal (9 Kms, 5 Hrs Trek)

• Post breakfast, we’ll head towards Lohajung.
• After traversing through the lush green meadows, a sharp descent will mark the end of the meadow and treelines will start to appear. Oak and rhododendron trees will come into view and as you keep descending, you will soon reach a clearing, which is Gharoli Patal.
• As we keep descending, we’ll soon embark on a steep ridge that will lead you to the Neel Ganga River.
• We will witness streams of Neel Ganga flowing ceaselessly as we walk. We can make a pit stop here for a breather and enjoy the serene view. The cool water will wash away all your exhaustion.
• After a short climb from the river, you will reach the ridge overlooking Wan Village. After walking down a steep path, we will reach the roadside area. From here, we would board a vehicle and drive to Lohajung.
• Upon reaching Lohajung, we will check-in at our homestays. The rest of the day is at leisure but trekkers are advised to go for local sightseeing and souvenir shopping.
• Dinner will be served in the evening followed by an overnight stay in Lohajung.

Day 06: Lohajung to Rishikesh (258 Kms, 8 Hrs Drive)

• Post a refreshing morning tea, we will start the return journey to Rishikesh and will reach there by evening.
• The group will disassemble and part ways with fond memories.
• End of tour.

Drop off Timing: 7.00 PM 

It is recommended to book your return bus after 10.00 PM.