Gulabi Kantha Trek

Gulabi Kantha is an untouched paradise situated in the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 12000ft. It is the perfect trek for who those who love adventure and nature. The trail is surrounded by gorgeous mountains like Bandarpunch peak Kalindi Sirkala , Shivalik Mountains and Chaukhamba Peak .Gulabi Kantha is still an unexplored trail and unknown to many trekkers across the country where it leaves the trekkers speechless because of the lush meadows, undulating valleys ,highland pastures and serene snow capped mountains. The main attraction of this trek is the flora and fauna and the view of sunrise and sunset over the himalayas.

Grade: Easy to Moderate

Duration: 5 days

Best Time: – Pre and post Monsoon

Altitude: 12000ft

Temperature: – 13°C to 17°C and Night: 10°C to -8°C

Day 1: Reach Hanuman Chatti . 8-9 hours drive from from Dehradun (2400 Meters)

Start early by driving through the beautiful sceneries of Rishikesh towards Hanuman Chatti. You will come across scenic roads, oak trees , alpine forests . It will surely level up your adrenaline rush driving through the nerve wrecking routes. Witness the crystal clear water of Yamuna. The water is holy and very pure and it’s not like the ones which you see in the cities.The roads are very curvy so you have to be careful . Continue the journey towards Yamunotri. By evening trekkers will reach Hanuman Chatti. Stroll around the city and relax. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 2: Trek from Hanuman Chatti to Seema thatch (3400 Meters)

Start the trek early morning after having breakfast and get ready for walking. Today’s trek will be for 10Km. Trekking amidst the alpine forests, wildflowers gives the adventures a sense motivation to keep walking. The trail has steep ascents in between . Trekkers will reach Seema Thatch by evening and refreshments will be served. Enjoy the gorgeous sunset and dinner will be served at night.

Day 3: Seema Thatch – Gulabi Kantha and back 5km one side (4 – 5 hour)(3789 Meters)

Today will be the most exciting day as you will be trekking to Gulabi Kantha from Seema. Before starting the trek, wake up early and watch the sunrise at 5:30Am. It is a 5 Km trek and by 1 :30 we will reach the destination by 1:30pm. Lunch will be served at around 2Pm. Enjoy the lush meadows, undulating valleys. You will be gawking at the gorgeous 360 Panoramic views of the snow capped mountains like Bandarpunch, Shivalik mountains, Kalindi Srikala and Chaukhamba peak. After spending some time here, we will head back to the campsite. Dinner will be served followed by bonfire and some music .Camping will be at Seema Thatch

Day 4: Seema Thatch – Hanuman Chatti 10km (7 to 8 hour)(2400 Meters)

Start the trek early and head towards Hanuman Chatti . The trek is for 10Km. In between the trekkers will get refreshment and stop for a while. At 1Pm we will have lunch at Kandola. Thereafter continue the trek towards Hanuman Chatti. The trek almost ends here. Dinner will be served followed by a bonfire and music.

Day 5: Hanuman Chatti – Dehradun

It is time to say goodbye as we leave behind a lot of memories and drive towards Uttarakhand. If you wish to stay in Uttarakhand you can explore the nearby places or plan your schedule according to your convenience.

Included/ Exclude

What is Included In This Treks

Transport: Dehradun to Dehradun.

Meals while on trek 2. All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner (Veg. + Egg).

All necessary entry fees and permits.

Accommodation:- Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.

Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.

First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.

Trek High quality equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent , Liner (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning , Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents utensils and crampon (if required).

Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication

Discoveryhike Staff Insurance.

Porters/mules to carry central equipment.

What is Not Exclude In This Treks

Personal Insurance

Medical Certificate

Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit

On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included

Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included

1: when was Gulabi Kantha discovered?

A Gulabi Kantha is one of the most least explored trails of India. It is an underrated trek in the Garhwal Himalayas. This trail was used by the shepherds by foot. Gulabi Kantha trek came into the limelight in 2016 when a group of trekkers began to search for new trails. It is still a virgin and raw trail for many explorers.

2: When is the best time to do Gulabi Kantha Trek?

A. Pre monsoon and post monsoon are the best seasons ie April, May, June, September and October. During winters , the trek becomes difficult hence proper gears are required.

3: What is the difficulty level of Gulabi Kantha trek?

A. The trek is fairly graded as easy to moderate. It is approached by experienced trekkers as well as beginners.

4:What will be the approximate temperate in Gulabi Kantha?

At day time, it’s not that cold but at night, you will have to put couple of layers. Summer temperature is 20degree( maximum) and 5 degrees (minimum) .During winters it can go up to negative temperature.

5: Are Gulabi Kantha and Kedarkantha same treks?

Both are different from each other. But they are situated in the same district of Uttarakhand that is Uttarkashi. Gulabi Kantha is a green highland located at the hilltop whereas Kedarkantha is the summit at 12,000ft. Both the trek tops the list in the India’s Best Winter Treks.

6: How to reach HanumanChatti?

A. Hanuman Chatti is located in the Yamunotri Valley. It can be reached by road and the nearest town is Barkot. It is just 34km from Dehradun and takes 6-7hours to reach the place.

Getting to the Basecamp – Hanuman Chatti

DELHI- DEHRADUN- HANUMAN CHATTI

The Gulabikantha Trek begins in Hanuman Chatti – a small village in Uttarkashi range. It is a 172km drive from Dehradun

Discovery Hike will arrange for transport from the Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 at an additional charge for the Gulabikantha Winter Trek. The cost of the cab is Rs.6,000 for mini cab, which can ferry 6 to 7 trekkers, and must be shared among the trekkers and paid to the driver directly. If a whole group requests for pre transportation, you will need to pay the amount in advance.

Travel by Train: You can reach Dehradun by taking an overnight train from Delhi and reach Dehradun in the morning by 05:40. The cab will depart from Dehradun railway station at 06:30. The following are the two options you can use:

You can take Nandadevi express (12205) which departs from Delhi at 23:50 and arrives in Dehradun at 05:40

The second option is DDN Jan Shatabdi (12055) which departs from Delhi at 15:20 and reaches Dehradun at 21:10. This should be opted for only if you wish to arrive in Dehradun the previous night of Discovery Hike’s transport vehicle.
Travel by Bus: You can also travel by bus if you choose, or are unable to get a confirmed train ticket. Please ensure that you book only those buses that are scheduled to arrive before 06:30 so that the trek can start on time for you and everyone else.

Options to Get to the Basecamp on Your Own

Take a direct bus from Dehradun to Hanuman Chatti: The bus leaves at 06:00 from the Dehradun Railway Station. You are advised to buy your tickets for the same as soon as you reach the station.

Take a bus from Dehradun to Barkot : The bus leaves at 12:00 from the Dehradun Railway Station. If you reach late, you can stay the night in Barkot. After reaching , Barkot, take a direct connecting bus to Hanuman Chatti.

Use Private Transport: You can also choose to drive to Hanuman Chatti by following the route to Mussoorie. After reaching Mussoorie, drive further up to Yamuna pull and Barkot, You can stay here lunch or have your lunch at Kempty Fall. After reaching Barkot, follow the road ahead to Barkot – and finally, Hanuman Chatti will be few hours from there.

Returning to Dehradun from Hanuman Chatti

Hanuman Chatti – Dehradun – Delhi

On day 5, the trek will end in Hanuman Chatti. Discovery Hike will arrange transport from Hanuman Chatti to Dehradun at an additional charge of Rs.6,000 which needs to be shared amongst the trekkers. You are expected to reach Dehradun at 18:00. Please ensure to book your overnight train to Delhi from here. The following are the trains you can use

Option 1: You can take the Nanda Devi Express which departs at 21:20.

Option 2: You can take the Mussoorie Express which departs at 23:00 from the Dehradun Railway Station to Delhi.