About the Trek
one of the most popular trek
Day-by-Day Itinerary
A 8-day journey from Dehradun.
- Today you will Reach Sankri by c Report in Sankri by 3 PM. Sankri is a tiny but a scenic town located in the region of Govind Pashu national park in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is around 195 km away from Dehradun. Private taxi takes around 6 hours to reach Sankri whereas bus takes around 8 hours to reach the same. Night stay & dinner will be provided by us. Stay will be arranged at a Guest house/Homestay. ar
- Early morning drive from Sankri to Dhatmeer in a Taxi. The time taken for the drive is about 1.5 hour. Dhatmeer is the starting point of our trek. After Breakfast in Sankri, we will start trekking with packed lunch for Seema Camp (2560 M) from last road head of Dhatmeer on an even surface through thick forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows, chinars and a variety of conifer trees. You will find a few waterfalls on the way. You could either opt for the steep climb of Dhaatmeer village or just trek along the Karmanasha stream. Both the routes meet at Gangaar village. Reach Seema Campsite by late afternoon. Overnight stay in tents
- Today also, the trek is along the Supin river. The destination for today is Debshu Bugyal, from where we will get a magnificent view of Kala Nag or Black Peak. After crossing Seema, we will descend through the forest with loose stones and sandy path to the river. We will cross the Supin river through a bridge. After crossing the bridge, we will again ascend with the Supin river flowing now on our right. There are a couple of tricky sections with slippery path where we might have to take a diversion. Trek along the river until we reach our campsite, which is by the side of the river. Overnight stay in Camps
- This will be our last day when we walk along the Supin river. Today we will reach Ruinsara Tal by afternoon. Ruinsara is a lovely lake surrounded by meadows and rhododendron bushes. The trail is not difficult but it is tiring. The campsite is beautiful. On one side of our camps is tiny lake of Ruinsara and on the other side is Supin River. The view from the campsite is mesmerising. On the south-west of Ruinsara Tal is Yamuna Kanta, the pass which takes you to Yamunotri and is rated as a difficult trek. To the east is the majestic Banderpooch Peak (6,387 m). The views of Dhumdhar Kandi (5,873 m) to the east, and Kala Nag (6,387m) and White Peak (6,102m) to the south-east are spectacular
- Today is a short and easy trek of about 4 km. Initially we descend down to Supin river through the dense vegetation. Crossing the river through a bridge, we will then ascend to a small meadow and then head south east along the river. After a trek of 3 kms or so the trail meanders towards south west. Walking for a kilometre from here brings us to our campsite Odari. Odari means a naturally made rock cave. According to folklore, it is believed that Bali (Hanuman's brother) stayed in this cave for one night. The views from the campsite are spectacular. In the North East we will have the crystal clear view of mighty peaks of Swargarohini 1 & 2. In the later half of the day the learning sessions will be conducted for the participants on techniques that might be of use in the coming days
- The day starts with a short hike south west to the base camp, but this hike would not be an easy one. We will have to walk on a mountain ridge with a 60 degree incline full of loose stones. This day is critical as we will be camping at a height of 4678 Metre. It is important to keep yourself active & hydrated to avoid chances of getting AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). The temperature will drop to subzero levels increasing the difficulty many folds. Acclimatisation also takes longer at such heights. Overnight stay in camps
- Today is the day because we will cross the Bali Pass (4950 m) and reach our next and also the last campsite, Lower Dhamni. We head south east towards the pass. Today's trek will be longer and the most challenging one. We will break camps and start trekking early in the morning at around 6 AM. The trail upto the pass remains full of snow which will require using the techniques learnt earlier. It will take around 2-3 hours to reach the pass from the base camp. Once we reach the pass, enjoy the 360 degree view of peaks such as Swargarohini, Banderpooch, Garhwal ranges and the Yamnotri valley. The most interesting as well as the difficult part of the trek starts after crossing the Bali Pass. We will descend down through a nearly vertical path full of scree and big stones. After crossing this leg, we will come across the goat route. To cross this leg, one needs to be mentally prepared because we will walk on an irregular path which is 6 inches or less wide in some places. After this extremely challenging part, we will rest for a while at a site called Upper Dhamni. After taking rest, we will resume our trek to Lower Dhamni. The path is a confusing one and therefore it is advised to stay with your trek leader and team
- This will be our last day of trek. Initial trail is through forest which then merges into a cemented path. The trail is 4.5 km long with mild ascent upto Yamunotri. It will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Yamunotri. After reaching Yamunotri, you may take a dip in the Sulphur hot water springs of Yamnotri. Bathing in the hot water springs will take away the pain in your legs. From the shrine of Yamunotri we will take the regular pilgrims route to Jaan Ki Chatti which is around 5 km. We board the vehicle already waiting for us and drive to Dehradun. Overnight stay in hotel at Dehradun
What's Included
- Meals during the trek (Starting Dinner on Day 1 till Lunch on Day 8)
- Tents on triple sharing basis, Sleeping bags, mats
- Micro-spikes, Gaiters, as required
- Experienced Trek guide, cook, helpers, Mules or porters for carrying common supplies
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader
What's Not Included
- Any Expense of personal nature
- Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list
Things to Carry
Essentials
- Backpack (50–60 L) with rain cover
- Day pack (20 L)
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Headlamp / torch with spare batteries
- Water bottles (2 L)
- Personal medication
Clothing
- Thermal innerwear (top + bottom)
- Fleece / down jacket
- Waterproof outer shell
- Woollen cap, gloves, neck gaiter
- Trekking pants × 2
- Quick-dry t-shirts × 3
Documents
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar / Passport / DL)
- Two passport-sized photos
- Medical fitness certificate
Optional
- Trekking poles
- Sunglasses (UV protection)
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Power bank
- Energy bars / dry fruits
How to Prepare
This is a Difficult grade trek or expedition. You will face sustained high altitude (4,500–6,000 m+), technical terrain (glaciers, moraines, scree, fixed ropes), extreme cold, and 8–12 hour walking days. Prior high-altitude trekking experience is mandatory. Begin training at least 8–12 weeks before departure.
Cardio — Start 8–12 Weeks Before
- Run: 8 km in under 40 minutes, 5x per week — build aerobic base
- Long hikes: 15–20 km with 10–12 kg loaded pack on weekends, ideally on trails with elevation gain
- Stair climbs with load: 20+ floors with a full pack, 4x per week
- High-intensity intervals: Hill sprints or stair sprints 2x per week for VO2max
- Mandatory practice trek: Do at least one 2–3 day practice trek at moderate altitude before departure
Strength (5x per week)
- Barbell squats — 4 sets of 12 (progressive overload)
- Deadlifts — 3 sets of 10
- Weighted step-ups — 4 sets of 12 each leg (use a high bench)
- Single-leg Romanian deadlifts — stability is critical on technical terrain
- Core circuit: 90-sec planks, hanging leg raises, windshield wipers, Russian twists
- Grip training: farmer's walks, dead hangs — essential for fixed-rope sections
- Shoulder press + pull-ups — upper body matters when hauling yourself over boulders
Nutrition & Recovery
- 4–5 litres of water daily; maintain this standard on the trek as well
- High-protein, high-iron, high-carb diet — your body will burn 4,000–5,000 calories/day on the trail
- Iron and B12 supplementation (consult your doctor) — oxygen-carrying capacity matters above 5,000 m
- Zero alcohol for 3+ weeks before departure
- Sleep 8+ hours — overtraining is as dangerous as under-training
- Taper training in the final week: light walks only, full rest 2 days before departure
Altitude, Technical & Medical
- These treks operate at 4,500–6,000 m+ — HACE and HAPE are real risks, not theoretical
- Diamox protocol is mandatory (consult your doctor for dosage and start date)
- Learn and practice: crampon walking, ice axe self-arrest, rope ascent/descent, moraine navigation
- Full personal medical kit: Diamox, Dexamethasone (emergency only), Nifedipine, ORS, painkillers, anti-nausea, blister kit, tape
- Get a full medical check-up including ECG, blood oxygen baseline, and lung function if possible
- Personal travel + medical insurance covering high-altitude evacuation is mandatory
- Mental preparation: difficult treks involve discomfort, exhaustion and uncertainty — embrace it
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Frequently Asked Questions
Difficulty depends on the trek — please check the difficulty rating above. Our trek leaders brief you in detail before departure and help you build up gradually on the trail.
Refer to the upcoming departure dates on the right — those are the months we operate this trek. Weather is most stable in the listed batch dates.
You should be able to walk 5 km comfortably and jog 4 km in under 30 minutes. Start preparing at least a month before your trek with cardio and basic leg strength work.
Network is patchy beyond the base village. Embrace the digital detox — we provide walkie-talkies and emergency comms with the trek leader.