Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

The Only Meadow Trek with Stunning Mountain Views

Out of the other meadow treks in our country — Dayara Bugyal, Gidara Bugyal, and Bhrigu Lake trek — Ali
Bedni has the grandest of mountain views. That’s because of one thing — the sight of Mt. Trishul and Mt.
Nanda Ghunti jutting right out of the meadows.
Jutting out doesn’t mean you see the tops of these mountains, you see the entire face — almost 6000-7000
feet of it — rising right in front of you. The spring season is about to end on the Ali-Bedni Bugyal trek. Soon,
green meadows will start peeping out from under the snow. By summer, you see meadows carpeted with
fresh grass.
The surprise of finding yourself in Ali Bugyal after trekking through dense forests is unbeatable. The moment
you get out of the shades of the forest cover, you see acres and acres of green carpet sprawled out in front of
you. Mt Trishul, stands tall against the blue skies, making for a formidable backdrop. Horses and their foals
tear themselves across the turf in an uninhibited abandon while the cattle graze lazily on this bounty.

The walk to Bedni Bugyal from here is exhilarating! It is a walk that tempts you to take off your shoes and feel this carpet for yourselves. The Bedni Bugyal is another stop in this meadow country – a strip of vibrant green, overlooking the western valley. Popping right out of this meadow-like sentient, silent guards are the mountains of Trishul and Nanda Ghunti. If you climb the Bedni Top, other high risers of the imposing Chaukhamba range open up before you. These incredible settings make these twin meadows a must-do on the trekker’s bucket list.

All about the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek:

Region- Uttarakhand Himalayas
District- Chamoli
Trek Altitude- 12,550 feet (highest point-Bedni Top)
Trek Difficulty Level- Easy to Moderate
Trek Duration- 6 Days
Distance- 35 km
Start Point- Rishikesh
End Point- Rishikesh
Base Camp- Lohajung (220km from Rishikesh)
Season- All-season trek
Nearest Railway Station- Kathgodam (onward journey)/Haridwar (backward journey)
Nearest Airport- Pantnagar Airport, Pantnagar
Last ATM- At Deval (mostly has little cash). It is best to withdraw cash from Haridwar, Rishikesh.
Mobile Connectivity- Lohajung has good connectivity with all major networks. Under ideal weather
conditions, networks of Airtel, Idea, and Vodafone have good connectivity at Didna.

Inclusions

1.  Certified Trek Leaders

2. High-quality trekking gears (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Gaiters, Crampons, Liners, Cutlery)

3. Experienced Staff (Guides, Cooking Staff, Helpers, Porters)

4. Delicious, Hygienic & Nutritious Meals on scheduled time (Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks &Dinner)

5. Adventure gears for team (Ice axe, walkie talkies, oximeter)

6. Fully equipped medical kit, oxygen and safety equipment

7. All forest permits and camping charges

8. Transportation Charges

Exclusions

1. Anything that has not been covered in the inclusions mentioned above

2. Porters or mules to carry your personal luggage. The cost per bag (10/12 kg) is 300 per day.

3. Any kind of personal expenses.

4. Any kind of personal medication.

Itinerary

Altitude- 7,600 feet
Distance-220 km
Duration- 10 to 11 hours
Attractions of the Day- Sunset at Lohajung, views of Nandaghunti peak
Accommodation- Tourist Guest House or a lodge
We start at Rishikesh early in the morning. The drive to Lohajung takes 10 to 11 hours. We drive through the
Garhwal region of Uttrakhand, 5-6 hours into the drive, you will witness Devprayag. Following with Rudraprayag
and Karnaprayag. The winding route trails through conifer forests. The last lap of the journey from Deval to
Lohajung attains considerable altitude.
You stay in Tourist Guest House or a lodge for the night.

Altitude- 8,100 feet
Distance- 10 km
Duration- 5 hours
Trek Grade- Trek on a mild rocky trail, mix of moderate/steep ascends and descends
Water Availability- Refill water bottles at Rani Bagad, Didna
Attractions of the Day- Exploring the tiny hamlet of Didna, revelling in local culture and cuisine
Accommodation- In a homestay
Our actual trekking starts on day 2. After feasting on a heavy breakfast, we start early from Lohajung to reach
Rani Bagad. It takes almost 2 hours on a rocky trail lined with oak and rhododendron trees to reach Rani Bagad.
We cross the river bridge over river Neel Ganga at Rani Bagad and trek for another 3 hours to finally reach
Didna, our final destination for the day.

Altitude- 11,320 feet
Distance- 8 km
Duration- 5 to 6 hours
Trek Grade- Moderate to difficult
Water Availability-Keep enough stock of water as there are not many water points, water available at campsites
Attractions of the Day- Ali Bugyal meadow, mesmeric campsite, star-gazing at the campsite
Accommodation- In camps
We start early after gorging on a sumptuous breakfast. Today’s trek is a mix of easy trails and some steep &
exciting terrains. We cross coniferous forests and mini meadows and vast patches of green to reach Asia’s
largest meadow Ali Bugyal. It takes almost one hour to reach the summit of the widespread grassland which
offers 360-degree views of Himalayan giants of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
Enjoy the views of star-lit mountain sky from your camps.

Altitude-12,550 feet
Distance- 8 km
Duration- 6 to 7 hours
Trek Grade-Moderate
Water Availability- Keep enough stock of water, water available at campsites
Attractions of the Day-Exploring, Bedni top, visiting Nanda Devi temple and Latu Devta shrine
Accommodation- In camps
From Ali Bugyal, you take a minor descent and moderate ascent over a ridge, along the lush Himalayan flora. It
takes 3-4 hours to cross this ridge and reach the enormous meadow of velvety grassland, Bedni Bugyal.
The meadow strikes you with its exquisite beauty and serenity. Bedni Kund reflects the sacred peak of Mt. Trishul
on its pious waters. The famous Brahma Kamal flower can be spotted near Bedni Kund. It is also the stopover for
Nanda Devi Yatra, a ritual procession held every 12 years.
Nearby, there is a small temple of Goddess Nanda Devi and shrine of local deity Latu Devta.
From here, a gradual descend of 2-3 hours takes you to Ghairoli Patal, your destination for Day-4.
Overnight stay in camps set amidst the lap of nature..

Altitude-7,600 feet
Distance- 9 km trek and 15 km drive
Duration- 4 to 5 hours trek and 45 minutes drive
Trek Grade- Mix of gradual ascends and descends
Water Availability- Water is available at Ghairoli Patal, Rani Bagad, Wan and Lohajung
Attractions of the Day- Walk through the beautiful forests of Ghairoli Patal
Accommodation- Tourist Guest House or a Lodge
Gorge on a heavy breakfast before embarking on a long descent to Wan. As you descend to Wan through the
forests of Ghairoli Patal, the thick fauna and melodious chirping of mountain birds floor your senses. You come
across walnut, oak, rhododendrons and wild roses inhabiting exotic birds like flycatcher and magpies. You
continuously descend to reach the iron bridge at Rani Bagad. Rest awhile and fill your water bottles. Finally, a
gradual climb of 1 hour brings you to Wan. Explore the village of Wan. Drive of 45 minutes-1 hour brings you to
Lohajung.
Stay overnight at Lohajung before returning to Haridwar/Rishikesh, the following day.

Distance- 250/270 km
Duration- 10 to 11 hours
Attractions of the Day- Exploring Karnaprayag and Devprayag, visiting Rishikesh and finally the holy town of
Haridwar
You can travel back via Haridwar/Rishikesh. Enroute visit the holy towns of Karnaprayag, Devprayag, and
Haridwar. Celebrate your mountain rendezvous by rafting at Rishikesh.

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