Itinerary

1. Day 1: Rishikesh - Govindghat

   • Drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat (1,828 m) via Joshimath. Govindghat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. This place is a base for many treks, including Kuari Pass, Pangarchula Peak and Valley of flowers. (270 km and 7.5-hour drive)

   • Witness the confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi to form river Ganges on the way. 

2. Day 2: Govindghat - Bhyundar village

   • Make your way towards Bhyundar village, which is the starting point of the trek to Kagbhusandi Lake. 

   • 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 will have the first glimpse of Hathi Parvat while moving towards Roopdhungi.

   Stay overnight in tents at Roopdhungi.

   Distance covered: 10 km.

3. Day 3: Bhyundar valley - Mmartoli

   • Move from Roop Dhungi to Martoli and later to Rajkharak. The entire trail is beautiful and soothing to the eyes. (6 km trek)

   • Walk on a colourful route with various flowers blooming in full blossom with snow-clad Himalayan peaks in the background. 

   • Pass through Kargil, Martoli, Bankbara and Dang Khark.

   • 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.

4. Day 4: Martoli - Rajkhark

   • Trek to Rajkhark. (5 km trek)

5. Day 5: Rajkhark - Kagbhushandi - Rajkharg

   • Trek to Kagbhushandi and back to Rajkharg. (8 km)

6. Day 6: Rajkhark - Bhyundar Valley

   • Trek to Bhyundar valley. (10 km)

7. Day 7: Bhyundar - Joshimath

   • Trek to Joshimath. (9 km trek)

   • Drive for the rest of the way. (20 km drive)

8. Day 8: Joshimath - Rishikesh

   • Drive to Rishikesh. (252 km and 7.5 hours)