Phulara Ridge Trek

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9,000/- Ex Dehradun (5N/6D)
7,000/- Ex Sankari
+ 5% GST

Pick Up Point: Dehradun
Payment Mode: Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer

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About Phulara Ridge Trek

Region: Uttarakhand
Trek Duration: 06 Days
Trek Difficulty: Easy To Moderate
Max Altitude: 3690m / 12106 Ft.
Approx Trekking Km: 30 Kms.
Nearest Bus/Railway Station/Airport: Dehradun
Best time to do: September to November

The Phulara Ridge Trek stands out as one of Uttarakhand’s most enchanting journeys. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned trekker, the allure of Phulara Ridge Trek promises an unforgettable experience. Embarking from Dehradun, the trek unfolds through Sankri and onwards to Phulara Ridge, meandering through lush meadows and quaint villages. With temperatures dropping low, even the spring season graces the landscape with a blanket of snow, though the prime visiting months are May and June, or the serene period from September to November.

Phulara Ridge boasts numerous attractions that beckon travelers from far and wide. Among them, the picturesque meadows of Pushtara stand as a testament to nature’s splendor, inviting adventurers to lose themselves in her embrace.

In today’s fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and serenity amidst the chaos becomes imperative. While foreign escapades may not be feasible for everyone, Uttarakhand, with its plethora of trekking destinations and natural wonders, offers a sanctuary for the soul. Our Phulara Ridge Trek Package aims to make this dream accessible to all, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder the pursuit of adventure.

We extend a warm welcome to travelers worldwide, providing top-notch amenities and services to ensure a seamless and memorable journey. For a detailed insight into the Phulara Ridge Trek, refer to our comprehensive itinerary outlining the day-to-day schedule of the trek. Join us and embark on an expedition to rediscover the beauty of nature and the essence of tranquility.

The Phulara Ridge Trek is approximately 25 kilometers long. After walking for 4-5 hours over this ridge, you will see magnificent meadows on one side and a compelling valley with mountain vistas on the other, making for a spellbinding experience. The Phulara Ridge Trek is located in the center of two valleys and features a walking track. It feels like you’re walking through a knife’s edge. It’s great to be surrounded by massive mountains. Stunning views of neighboring mountain ranges, notably Dev Kayara Peak, from the top of Phulara Ridge Walk keep you enthralled throughout the trek.

  • The Phulara Ridge Trek is one of India’s most attractive treks, with stunning scenery. Ridge treks are uncommon in India, and only a small percentage of the population attempts ridge summits. Nonetheless, after being investigated, this route has become one of the most popular.
  • The Phulara Ridge Trek reaches a height of 12,000 metres. The Phulara Ridge Trek begins in the little village of Sankri in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district.
  • Sankri is also a starting point for other treks such as Har ki Dun, Kedarkantha Trek, and Bali Pass Trek.
  • This hard trek in Uttarakhand is rated as easy to moderately difficult, depending mostly on the trekker’s fitness level.
  • This walk is appropriate for both families and solo trekkers.
  • Phulara Ridge trip is also a fantastic journey for monsoon treks, as there are flowers and foliage at that time of year, making the trek much more memorable.
  • The temperature during the Phulara Ridge walk varies between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius during the day and drops to -5 degrees Celsius at night. As a result, adequate equipment and clothing are required to combat the sub-zero temperatures.
  • If you’re a photographer who wants to capture the stunning scenery on this walk, bring additional backup batteries.
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Day 1 : Dehradun – Sankri

  • Altitude: 1,950m/ 6,400 feet
  • Drive Distance: 220 km (10 hr approx.)
  • Pickup: Dehradun at 6:30 AM
  • Type Of Vehicle: Tata Sumo/Tempo Traveler or similar vehicle
  • Network Available: BSNL
  • Arrival at Sankri: 5:00 PM
  • Stay: in the hotel, attached washroom with running hot water.

Day 2: Sankri – Sikolta

  • Altitude: 9,300 ft
  • Trek Distance: 7 km
  • Duration: 5-6 hrs
  • Gradient: Moderate
  • Ascending trail
  • Water Source: Small stream near a broken bridge about 3.5 hrs into the trek 
  • Stay: In tents, Twin sharing

Day 3 : Sikolta – Bhoj Gadi

  • Altitude: 11,115 ft 
  • Trek Distance: 4.45 km
  • Duration: 4-5 hrs
  • Gradient: Easy to Moderate
  • Ascending trail
  • Water Source: A stream near a bridge an hour into the trek.
  • Prominent Peak Views: Kedarkantha peak, Dhunda top, Lekha Top, Vijay Top, Swargarohini
  • Stay: In tents, twin sharing

Day 4 : Bhojgadi – Pushtara via Phulara Ridge

  • Altitude: Pushtara – 9,500 ft, Phulara Ridge – 12,127 ft 
  • Trek Distance: 8.4 km
  • Duration: 6-7 hrs approx.
  • Uphill climb with a flat path on the ridge, followed by a descent to Pushtara
  • Water Source: There is no water source. Carry at least 2 liters of water from the Bhojgadi campsite
  • Prominent Peak Views: Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Sarutal, Hanuman top, Ranglana

Day 5: Pushtara – Taluka and Sankri

  • Altitude: 6,919 ft (Taluka), 6,352 ft (Sankri)
  • Trek Distance (Pushtara – Taluka): 8.1 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs approx.
  • Gradient: Easy to moderate
  • Descending trail to Taluka
  • Water Source: A stream just before entering the forest, about 1.5 hrs into the trek. 
  • Drive Distance (Taluka – Sankri): 5.8 km Duration: 1 hr approx.
  • Landmarks on the way: Broken Gujjar huts, logging of timber, water tank, Tumrikot Village
  • Stay: in the hotel, attached washroom with running hot water

Day 6: Sankri – Dehradun

  • Drive Distance: 220 km | Duration: 10 hrs approx. 
  • Drop-off: Dehradun Railway Station

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri

Our excursion begins in Dehradun, where we will get you in a Tata Sumo or comparable vehicle at 6:30 AM. You are mentioned to report at the pickup point when. From Dehradun, we will head to Sankri, which is a ways off of 220 km from Dehradun. It might take around 8 – 9 hrs or more to arrive at Sankri, as the mountain streets can be very rough now and again. Notwithstanding, the way to Sankri is very grand.

On your way, you will cross pleasant spots like Mussoorie, Mori, Naitwar, and so on. You will drive along the excellent Yamuna and Tons Rivers, with pine trees covering the street. The river is smooth white in certain spots and clear green in others. The scent of pinewood and the excellence of nature will compensate for the long ride to Sankri. The last stretch of the street is around 22 km from Sankri. On arriving in Sankri, we will check in at our lodging. Subsequent to cleaning up, you can go through the evening to the curious villa of Sankri for your recreation.

You can go out for a walk around this enchanting town. Sankri is an adventurer’s center as it is the headquarters for not a couple but 11 Himalayan trips, including well-known ones like Har Ki Dun. At Sankri, the BSNL network is accessible, yet it is extremely flighty. You can likewise watch lovely dusk at Sankri Village in the setting of the Himalayas, an incredible chance for shutterbugs to catch all the magnificence around. In the evening, you can eat at your inn or in the neighborhood town to experience the nearby flavors. Remain for the time being in Sankri, and we will begin our trip the next day.

Day 2: Sankri – Sikolta

On the principal day of your travels, today you will travel from Sankri to Sikolta headquarters. The primary leg of the excursion gets through a tranquil pine cover, and this is an extraordinary spot for bird watching. You might detect a few assortments of Himalayan birds, like treepies, drongos, barbets, woodpeckers, and more, in the coniferous bushes.

After about 90 minutes on the path, you will go over an extension crossing, where we will get to the opposite side of the waterway. Mind your means as you climb uphill on the path. Stroll on further, and you will show up at Jainot Thatch, followed by a rise to Marikoda, a grand spot that unfurls the perspectives on Dhunda Top on the left and the primary looks at the Phulara Ridge. The journey branches here, and one takes you to the wonderful snow-capped lake Juda ka Talab, while the other takes you to the Sikolta campground. Walk onwards towards the Sikolta campground, and soon you will notice the magnificent snow-shrouded tops uncovering themselves on the left, and in the spring, the way is lined by yellow marsh marigolds and lilies.

Continue to stroll ahead until you arrive at a clearing on the knoll. This is your Sikolta campground. You might recognize some wrecked Gujjar hovels here, and towards your right, there is a water source that is loaded up with water during the post-storm season where you can top off your water bottles.

When you reach Sikolta, put your packs down and set up your shelters. This is where you will camp for the evening.

Day 3: Sikolta – Bhoj Gadi

Today you will journey to the Bhojgadi campground from Sikolta. The underlying trip begins with strolling through thick timberland for around 30 minutes. You can top off your water bottles here.

Crossing the wooden scaffold you will stroll for around 15 minutes until you reach ‘Karasu Thatch’, which is a segment in the path loaded up with verdant green vegetation and lined by yellow wildflower sprouts.
From Karasu Thatch, the Kedarkantha Peak is pleasantly noticeable. Take the second to retain the magnificence of your environmental elements. From here there are areas of both progressive risings and drops and you will see the path ahead dabbed with Rhododendron and Bhoj trees. Thirty minutes of additional strolling opens the path into lavish knolls; Dhunda Top is obviously apparent from here.

To arrive at the Bhoj Gadi campground, you should stroll for around 15 additional minutes. The campground offers staggering perspectives on the Kedarkantha top and Swargarohini tops. Set against the scenery of green fields and the white material of snow-covered mountains, this is an incredible spot for shutterbugs to get their cameras out and catch the excellence of the scene. Stroll around the campground or essentially sit and unwind and the tranquility of nature inundates you gradually.

Day 4: Bhojgadi – Pushtara via Phulara Ridge

The present climb will take you to the Pushtara campsite and Phulara Ridge. You’ll begin the day with a stunning dawn vista prior to going to the Pushtara Meadows through the Phulara Ridge. The present excursion is the most picturesque of your journey, with various risings and plummets.
We will arrive at the Phulara Ridge, the feature of our stroll, in roughly an hour assuming we start promptly toward the beginning of the day from the Bhoj Gadi campsite. A constant scope of mountains shapes the Phulara Ridge, which peaks for an impressive distance.

Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kalanag, Kedarkantha, Ranglana, Hanuman Top, Natural, Hata Peak, and other tremendous pinnacles of the Garhwal Himalayas might be seen unhampered from the edge.

Since the peak brings down to profound valleys on the two sides, the mountain seen from here is continuous. As the peak gets done, we’ll drop into Pushtara Bugyal’s gigantic, undulating fields. Pushtara Meadows, a dazzling area of verdant grass, gives an awesome stroll after the edge climb. Respect the lavish plant life of the knolls, which are loaded up with Himalayan wildflowers, for example, the popular Brahmakamal and fankamal. The dynamically shaded Monal Pheasant, Uttarakhand’s state bird, is an intriguing Himalayan avian animal category that should be visible here. The Pushtara Meadows will be our short-term setting-up camp spot.

Since there are no water sources along the trip, bring somewhere around 2 liters of water from the Bhoj Gadi campsite. Along the way, you’ll get master’s help from mountaineering qualified journey pioneers and find a ton of intriguing insights regarding the climb.

Day 5: Pushtara – Taluka – Sankri

The final section of your trip is a total fall to the settlement of Taluka. After around 30 minutes of walking through the Pushtara meadows, you’ll come across some broken Gujjar homes. Continue descending, keeping the route on your right, and a treeline will emerge, becoming denser. Beautiful yellow flows are also strewn throughout the valley bottom. After another 30 minutes of descent, you will reach a forest. Stay on the trail since the forest is dense and expansive, and you could get lost if you wander off. As you walk under their shadows, towering pine trees loom over you. Take care when walking because there may be a few trees that have fallen to the ground. To traverse the trees, you’ll have to move around or over them.

After another 30 minutes of descent, you’ll start to notice traces of civilization. Continue on your path until you reach a footpath and a water collection pipe. On the right, there’s a large water tank, and stone-roof wooden cottages start to sprout. Tumrikot is the name of the village. A charming Himalayan village. After 30 minutes of walking, you will reach the finish of your journey. You’ve arrived at Taluka, a little settlement. A clearly defined marking for the Har Ki Doon walk may also be found here.

You will admire the rustic domesticity and daily life of these distant Himalayan settlements. A vehicle will take you back to Sankri from Taluka. In Sankri, you will spend the night in a hotel or a homestay.
You can go to the Sankri local market at night and buy some souvenirs to remember your vacation.

Day 6: Sankri – Dehradun

Today we start our excursion back to Dehradun, carrying with us the recollections of an extraordinary high experience. The movement to Dehradun will require around 10 hours and will take you along a similar stunning course as you took in.

Contingent upon traffic and street conditions, the timing might change. We’ll drop you off at Dehradun Railway Station, where you might plan your next train.

By Air:-

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun

By Train:-

Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi
    • Nandadevi Express – Train no: 12205 (Departure – 11:50 pm; Arrival – 5:40 am)
    • Dehradun Express – Train no: 12687 (Departure – 9:10 pm; Arrival – 5:00 am)

By Bus:-

There is a regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun; from Delhi, there is ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT, and they are not trustworthy.
Usually, buses drop you off at Dehradun ISBT. From there, you have to go to Dehradun Railway Station
    • Tata Sumo or similar vehicles will pick up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00 am.
    • Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek
    • You will reach Sankri by 5:00 pm
    • Food from Dehradun to Sankri is not included in the trek cost

Inclusions:-
1. Accommodation (guest house, camping).
2. Meals while on trek (Veg. & Egg).
3. Trek equipment: sleeping bag, mattress, tent (triple sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampons (if required).
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First-aid medical kits and oxygen cylinders.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek leaders, guides, cooks, and support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage.
8. Secure travel staff insurance.

 

Exclusions:-
1. Food during the transit.
2. Insurance.
3. Any kind of personal expense.
4. Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charge.

Note :

Normally, Secure Travels expects you to carry your personal luggage on your own; if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.

Charges of offloading backpack:- Contact us 

The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kg. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases, trolleys, and bags will not be allowed.

Paying the Trek/Tour Fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation email with your transfer details so that we can follow up on your reservation efficiently.

On the occasion which you cancel your trek, that is the cancellation coverage we follow: –

Cancellation 30 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek 

— Get your complete trek rate returned in our Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 15 % cancellation charges. – Cancellation within 30 days and 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek

 — Get 80% of the trek rate in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 50% cancellation charges. 

– Cancellation much less than 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek 

— No financial refund

Trekking Gear

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag – Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty – 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

 

Miscellaneous

1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone’s passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

  • It fosters aerobic fitness.
  • It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
  • It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
  • It helps in toning legs.
  • Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let’s have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.

Altitude is a risk. Before you begin the trek, you should be aware of the effects of the high altitude on your body. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms include a moderate headache, nausea, and overall discomfort.

Response: If you have any of these symptoms, notify the trek leader immediately and follow his advice. To deal with the scenario, each campsite contains a stretcher, a fully prepared first aid kit, and oxygen cylinders.

Weather Risk: No one can guarantee snow, rain, or sunlight, even if we keep a constant eye on the weather. Please keep in mind that your safety is our primary priority, and if the weather isn’t cooperating, we won’t leave the campsite.

Response: The choice to go or wait for better weather will be made solely by the Trek Leaders and Guides.

Risk: Injury is a possibility. While trekking across difficult terrain, minor injuries such as calf sprains, bruising, and other minor ailments are prevalent. Serious injuries, such as fractures or significant cuts, are quite uncommon.

Response: All of our Trek Leaders are trained in wilderness first aid. They’ve been taught to deal with emergencies and have well-stocked first-aid equipment to deal with minor injuries. In the event of major injuries, the patient is carried to the nearest roadhead on a stretcher and taken to the nearest medical facility.

DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK
1. Alcohols or any other intoxicating products ‘’STRICTLY PROHIBITED’’
during the trek.
2. Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3. Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4. Avoid trekking during the night as it is extremely dangerous.
5. Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6. Do not participate in or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7. While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines
and instructions.
8. Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.

IMPORTANT:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Secure Travels.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of
the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since adventure
entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we
will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in
the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan,
but please be prepared to be flexible if required.

FAQs

The Phulara Ridge Trek reaches a height of 12,000 metres. The Phulara Ridge Trek begins in the little village of Sankri in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district.

The Phulara Ridge walk is a spectacular adventure that begins at a high elevation of 12,127 feet.

Yes, this Trek is appropriate for both families and solo trekkers.

The best time to do the Phulara Ridge trek would be in the summer– May and June. The gradual transition of the trail from snow to greenery is something to behold. This coupled with the blooming rhododendrons, the possibility of witnessing the rare alpenglow phenomenon and the vibrant meadows of Pushtara make it one of the best times to do the trek.

Another good time to do the Phulara Ridge trek is in the post-monsoon and Autumn season — September to November. The trail is lush green in September, fresh from the monsoon outpour. As you move towards autumn, the region changes hues to dramatic yellows and oranges. You’ll also get the best views of mountains this season.

The Phulara Ridge trek is a moderate-grade trek. This means the trek is ideal for a fit beginner. The trek is 4 days long and each day, you’ll be trekking for an average of 5 hours each on the first two days and longer over the next two days.

Weather Forecast

The weather during April, May and June is mostly cool and pleasant but gets chilly and cold during winters.

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