Khedatal Bhukki Trek

We will meet in Rishikesh and you will be picked up after breakfast. Today we are going to cross some of the most popular and beautiful hill towns of Uttarakhand. We will pass through Tehri Dam and see the Dobra Chanti suspension bridge. We will reach the temple town of Uttarkashi which means Kashi of the north. It has an ancient Vishwanath temple which holds supreme reverence among devotees from all across the country. Uttarkashi is also home to Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. We are going to reach Uttarkashi and check into our hotels and rest. You can explore the temple town and visit the temple. You can also enjoy strolling in the local market and enjoy some street food.

This morning we will leave early. We have to reach Bhukki Village which is about 39 kms from the town of Uttarkashi. We will enjoy our breakfast enroute. We will be crossing many small towns and temples on the way. We will cross Bhatwari which is the last market where you can get all the essentials that you need for the journey ahead.
We will reach Bhukki village which is a very picturesque village nestled amid mountains with a uniquely preserved culture. To reach the village, we have to cross a hanging bridge which is built over the Bhagirathi River. You can feel the immense force of the river as you cross the bridge with the river flowing beneath you.
We will cross the Bhukki village and walk 1.5 kms and climb our way to reach the Tehl camp through the forest trail. This day can be a bit tiring since it is your first day walking uphill. However, you will get some of the most exhilarating views all through this route. We will reach our campsite and pitch our tents in the forest. You will be thrilled to explore the natural beauty of this place. You can sit and relax for the rest of the day.

Wake up to a gorgeous sunrise and look at the forest as it lights up with golden sunlight. Post breakfast, we shall start our trek for the day. The first five kilometres are easy to walk and will not strain you. We are going to walk under the forest line. We are going to walk from Dingad valley and cross one valley to reach another. After the first five kms, we have to climb 4 kilometres. We will reach our destination for the night. Prepare to be left speechless at this gorgeous campsite. It is right out of a fairy tale. You will see Gujjar huts in green meadows with clear streams flowing through. Spend your time exploring the campsite and get together for a delicious dinner. Overnight in camps.

We will wake up to a beautiful sunrise. After having hot tea and biscuits we will leave for Khedatal. Today we have a short beautiful hike ahead of us. We will leave the Gujjar huts and cross a small river by walking over a wooden bridge. We will reach the Khedatal campsite shortly and you will be served delicious breakfast. We are going to see the highlight of our journey. The astounding view of the Khedatal amidst meadows leaves one mesmerized. You have to hike down to reach the lake. The lake’s water is crystal clear and no leaves fall on the lake. Even though there are a lot of trees surrounding the lake, the lake is always clean. Enjoy this sight and notice this interesting phenomenon. This is the day when we have no more exertion ahead. You can enjoy by the lake and explore the rich meadows which have several Gujjar huts. Overnight in camps.

This is the day when you can fully relax and unwind. Feel free to shoot time lapses of your favourite mountains as clouds pass by. You can explore the meadows and fully immerse in the true beauty and splendour of this place. This Himalayan lake is a sight to behold. You can also meditate at the temple and immerse in the spiritual environment.

The sunrise at the lake is a sight to behold and enjoy. To make this experience unforgettable, we will enjoy a hot cup of tea by the lake. We will have a sumptuous breakfast and leave for our next base. Today, we have to ascend to reach the NIM (Nehru institute of Mountaineering) campsite. We have to walk up the valley today. Fortunately, after yesterday’s rest, you should be fully recovered to do this with ease. We will have lunch once we reach the campsite, which is not very far. Enjoy this evening and you have a lot of time. Overnight in tents.

Today, we have to go all the way down to Telh camp. We will descend through the meadows to the forest. We have to descend so make sure you don’t get overexcited and run. Take care of your knees while you descend. We will leave after breakfast and enjoy our lunch on the way. We will reach the Telh camp which you have seen before. This is your time to relax and rejuvenate. Overnight in Camps.

We will leave early morning since we have a long day ahead. Today is the day we head home with a bag full of memories. We will have tea and biscuits to begin. We will have breakfast enroute and board the vehicle at the road head from where we started walking on day 1. We will cross the temples we visited on Day 1. We will stop to thank the deities for making our journey safe and smooth. We will now drive to Rishikesh from here. We will cross the same Himalayan towns that we did to reach here. However, you are not the same. Now you have familiarity and experience. With loads of happy memories, we bid you goodbye and hope to see you again. Drop in Rishikesh. Please plan for your journey from here.