Kagbhusandi Lake Trek

Package Overview

The Kagbhusandi Lake or Khagbhusandi is a small emerald green lake situated at an altitude of 5,230 metres near Kankul Pass (5,230 m) almost a km in length. This lake is cocooned in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand state. It is a paradise for the nature lovers as they can admire the beauty of the sublime Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Thailya Sagar, Brigupanth and Nar-Narayan Peaks during the trek.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath; 260 km, 9-10 hour.

  On the first day of your trek, you’ll be driving from Rishikesh to Joshimath. The entire journey takes you through the mountain side, with the river Ganges flowing below you. You also get to witness the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi to form river Ganges.

  • Themes : Adventure

• Day 2 : Drive Joshimath to Govind Ghat; 20 km, 45 min.

  Govindghat is located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This place is a base for many treks including Kuari Pass, Pangarchula Peak, and Valley of flowers.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 3 : Trek Govindghat to Bhyundar Village to RoopDhungi (1828m); 12 km, 6-7 hour.

  Start early and mark your way towards Bhyundar village, the starting point of the trek to Kagbhusandi Lake. Though, there is steep climbing for the first hour of the trek, but it is easier in gradient later on. You will encounter rocky areas, glaciers, shrubs, rivers, etc on the first day of your trek. Enjoy the sounds of gushing water of River Alaknanda, while you move forward. The trail after Bhyundar village passes through dense bear-infested rhododendron forests. It is here that you’ll have a first glimpse of Hathi Parvat while moving towards Roopdhungi. Overnight stay in tents at Roopdhungi.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 4 : Trek RoopDhungi to Samartoli to Raj Kharak (3900m); 14 km, 8 hour.

  Post breakfast, we move from Roop Dhungi to Simartoli, and later to Raj kharak. The entire trail is beautiful and soothing to eyes. You will be walking on a colorful route with variety of flowers blooming in full blossom and snow-clad Himalayan peaks in the background. Passing through Kargil, Simartoli, Bankbara, and Dang Khark we camp at Raj Khark for the day. These are all beautiful campsites for trekkers. A lot of shepherds from the nearby villages use this area as pastureland to graze their livestock.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 5 : Trek Raj Kharak to Kagbhusandi Tal (4730m) via Kankul Pass (4960m); 8 km, 5 hour.

  This is the most exciting day of our trek as we head to Kagbhusandi Tal from Raj Khark. The initial path to the lake is through green valley and beautiful meadows, later followed by climbing huge boulders and walking on narrow paths. However, the instant thought of the mesmerizing lake will keep you motivated through all the tough routes. On the way, you will witness stunning views of Neelkanth (6596 m.), Hathi Peak (6727 m.), Ghodi Parvat (6590 m.), Chaukhamba and Nar-Narayan Peaks. There is the wide variety of flora and fauna in the valley. You can see Brahma kamal, Myriad, Fen kamal and many more flowers. Once you reach the lake, you will be awestruck by the beauty of nature. Overnight at Kagbhusandi.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 6 : Trek Kagbhusandi to Gounchha Udiyar; 8 km, 3-4 hour.

  After a healthy breakfast, continue your journey to our next campsite. The 8 km route to Gounchha Udiyar is covered by sprawling green meadows, gushing streams, lofty panoramic views, and alpine forest. Do not forget to click some amazing pictures on this route. This is where you can capture the best of what the nature has to offer. Reaching Gouchha Udiyar take a stroll in the area to meet the villagers and get a glimpse of their nomadic and peaceful culture. Take rest after a hectic day at a makeshift tent in Gounchha Udiyar.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 7 : Trek Gouncha Udiyar to Painka to Govindghat (1828m); 10 km trek, 7 km drive.

  Put on your hiking shoes and begin your journey to Painka village, the last day of our on foot excursion of the trek. After reaching Painka, we head towards Govindghat for overnight stay. Painka is a small and beautiful village located in the lap of Garhwal Himalayas. The trek passes through the rocky and narrow paths, along with some dense forest area. You’ll also come across the spring coming from Barmal Peak. The beauty of this place will leave you astonished and you would definitely want to visit here again. The blissful walk ends on reaching Govindghat. Check in at the guest house arranged by us. Enjoy hot dinner and relish the entire evening.

  • Themes : Trekking, Mountaineering

• Day 8 : Drive GovindGhat to Rishikesh; 272 km, 9-10 hour.

  This is the last day of our trip and the sentiment of the trekking experience is unforgettable. We take back some amazing memories and incredible moments to rejoice for the rest of our life. Board our awaiting vehicle and drive back to Rishikesh. Lunch on the way and trip finishes at Rishikesh.

  • Themes : Adventure, Sightseeing

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Inclusions

• CP (Room + Breakfast)
• Hotel Services
• Breakfast
• Taxi Services

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Exclusions

• Activity Excluded

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Package Start From

• Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, Asia

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How To Reach Kagbhusandi Tal – Kankul Pass Trek

• Rail: Haridwar serves as the nearest railway station to the base camp of the trek, Joshimath. It is situated at a distance of about 250 kms from the place which can be reached in about 8-9 hours. A cab or a bus can be arranged to further reach your final destination.
• Road: There are frequent bus services from Delhi to Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun both under private as well as state department. From here on one can easily get a bus or cab to transfer to Gangotri. You can also hire jeeps and tempos from Rishikesh till the base camp. Gangotri is about 466 kms from Delhi by road.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* 20% Advance Percentage of total booking amount

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.

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