Fitness Regime for your Himalayan Treks (Comprehensive plan to make you fit for any trek in 4 weeks)
Description:
Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 6 Days
Grade :– Moderate
Max Altitude :- (3878 m).
Approx Trekking Km :- 56 Kms.
Vijay Top lies at an elevation of 3878 metres in the famous Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district. It is not known much by people but this trek has all the qualities which Kedarkantha Trek possesses. But the only difference is, the trails are untouched and not traversed by many, if you want to be away from the cacophony of cities and other groups of trekkers on the trek routes, then this winter choose “Vijay Top”.
The real beauty of the magnificent mountains is revealed here, it remains engulfed by the snowfall in winters. A thick snow sheet covers this mighty peak making it pristine and in summers the scenery changes from white to all green which resembles the wonderland not traversed by many. This trek is hidden beauty among the Himalayan Mountains not known by the trekkers and can be called a true gem.
It starts from the village “Bhitri” which is the last on trail and you go through many Himalayan villages located uphill and the people with their smiling faces seems to be the happiest. The houses made of wood, well designed temples and food cultivation amidst the crude nature will ignite a craving to know them in close proximity.
Details:
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION |
Duration – 6 Days Dehradun to Dehradun |
| DEPARTURE TIME |
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| RETURN TIME |
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| SHORT ITINERARY |
Day 1 : Dehradun to Himari (207 km) (7/8 hours) (5,100 feet)
Day 2: Himari to Sarutal (7 km) (5/6 hours) (2000 m)
Day 3: Sarutal to Badang (8 km) (5/6 hours) (2600 m)
Day 4: Badang to Vijay Top (3878 m) and back (6 hours)
Day 5 : Badang to Sarutal (8 km) (5/6 hours) (2000 m)
Day 6 : Sarutal to Bhitri Village and Depart to Dehradun |
| MANDATORY THING TO CARRY |
• Two liters of water bottles
• Rain coat – if in case it rains
• A torch
• Good Traction Shoes
• Turkish Socks / thick socks – which can help to prevent leech bites
• Personal medical kit
• Extra trousers and inner-wears
• One cover sheet/Blanket(for Bus journey)
• Toiletries
• A cap |
| WEAR |
• Cargo/track pants -2
• T-shirt -2
• Shoes, Socks
• Personal medication kit
• Soap
• Toothpaste
• Toothbrush
• Sunscreen
• Rain Coat/Poncho |
| INCLUDED |
1. Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
2. All necessary entry fees and permits.
3. Accommodation:- Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.
4. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6.Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
7. The Trail Himalaya Staff Insurance.
8. Porters/mules to carry central equipment. |
| NOT INCLUDED |
1. Transport: Sankri to Sankri and Return.
2. Any kind of personal expenses.
3. Food during the transit.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Insurance.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges7. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1500/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1800/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover.Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed. |
Duration – 5 Days Dehradun to Dehradun
Best Season – Round the year
Level – Easy, Moderate
Day 1: Dehradun to Himari (207 km) (7/8 hours) (5,100 feet)
Start from Dehradun, vehicles will be arranged for you till base camp. You can have your breakfast en route at Kempty Fallaround 8:30 am and lunch atPurola.
Himari is base camp of Vijay Top at an altitude of 15548 metres. The journey is through picturesque places and then enter Tons valley. As you come close to the campsite and reach Dhaula altitude is gained, enjoy the drive the forest and greenery all around.
Reach Himari surrounded by mountains and nearby are some villages. Have food and spend your night in tents.
Day 2: Himari to Sarutal (7 km) (5/6 hours) (2000 m)
Today you will go through beautiful Himalayan villages and the Bhitri is last one on trail, you can reach there by following the right of Rupin River and crossing Pujali village. The orchards and small fields are owned by villagers which can be easily seen during the trek, they cultivate Wheat and Red rice.
Except these villages there are more located upwards, the smiling faces of villagers and their greeting will make your day, Changsheel valley and mountains of Himachal are visible from the top of Bhitri. Continue trekking and enter a thick forest of pinesand reach a temple.
This is the last temple and 1 km away is a meadow which is going to be you campsite. Sarutal Lake is between the undulating meadows which looks completely unique, in winters the lake freezes. Set up your camps at this beautiful setting and rest for the night.
Day 3: Sarutal to Badang (8 km) (5/6 hours) (2600 m)
Post breakfast head for Badang which is a wide green grassy land which divides two pristine valleys Rupin and Supin. It is at a high part of the ridge and offers 360 degree views.
Himachal peaks are visible towards west and do not miss the views early in the morning you will get to see something totally different. Swargarohini, the mountain with “Char Singhs” “4 peaks” is the most clear of all unique and it can be easily identified.
Now, enter the section of thick forests and gain altitude, see the flowing Rupin and Supin on west and you go towards North. Enter another section of meadows and the streams crosses the route, the water is clear and it can be used for drinking.
Reach the camping site Badang, a wide grassland with ample of space for setting camps. Choose the area and pitch your tents to spend nights comfortably..
Day 4: Badang to Vijay Top (3878 m) and back (6 hours)
Today you will be reaching Vijay Top by ascending all along the journey, there are no descends. In winters the trails get covered in snow and the ascend get difficult but the adventure gets doubled and traversing the summit gives more satisfaction.
The trek is through forest, go through the trails which not many have seen and are hidden. You can spot animals traces because this is home to a number of species. As you go higher the mountain views get clearer and the first glance of the summit will push you to climb for more enthralling views.
The climb to the top is moderate but some parts are challenging because of steep ascent and snow on trail. But, once you finally climb up the first thing which your eyes would notice are the 360 degree views of Kedarkantha (3800 m), Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Swargarohini (I) (II) (III), Baraadsar Range, Phulara Ridge, Rupin and Supin valley, Kanasar Lakeand Sarutal.
Spend some at the top and be at peace, then start descending towards the wide meadow “Badang” where you camped last night. Reach there and get a chance to stay there one more night.
Day 5 : Badang to Sarutal (8 km) (5/6 hours) (2000 m)
Do not miss to see the rising sun in such serene environment, have a cup of tea and let all the hostile things flow out and be totally at peace watching the pristine beauty. You will again notice Swargarohini, the beautiful mountain amongst all is staring at you with magnificent eyes.
Bid a warm goodbye to this place and head for Sarutal, again you are going to camp here. The trek is going to be descending till you reach the Tal, go through the forest sections and wide and small meadows. The beautiful sights will accompany you until you reach the campsite.
When you reach Sarutal, pitch your tents and relish the beauty of nature. Explore nearby places and then wait for delicious food to be served. After having dinner sleep comfortably in your tents.
Day 6 : Sarutal to Bhitri Village and Depart to Dehradun
Enjoy your last day of the trek to the fullest and take unforgettable memories back with you. Today you will again trek through “Bhitri”village.
Trek starts through a dense forest in winters trekking here becomes more fun here, cross this section and after some time of trekking you will reach the village. The villagers greeting you with “Namaste”and good wishes will make you happy. Have a look at their lifestyle many things can be learned from these people and applied in our lives.
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