Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is home to multiple trekking routes. Sankri, situated within the park, acts as a base camp for treks such as Har Ki Dun, Bali Pass, and Kedarkantha. Pushtara Meadows via Phulara Ridge is one of the lesser-known but so far the best ridge trek in the country. The trek is very unique due to the landscape and the nature of its trail. Ridges are uncommon in the Indian Himalayas. But this trail takes you on a walk atop a ridge that lasts for almost 2 hours! Given that this is one of a kind trek in Uttarakhand Himalayas, it is slowly earning its well-deserved fame in the trekking world; it is best to visit it before the crowds arrive.
The Phulara Ridge Trek stretches for about 30 km After walking through this ridge for 4-5 hours, you see lovely meadows on one side and a captivating valley along with mountain views on another side, this counts for a mesmerizing experience. Phulara Ridge Trail is in the middle of two valleys where you find a trail to walk. It feels like you are walking through the edges of a knife.
Trek Name: Phulara Ridge Trek
Days: 6
Adventure Type: Trekking
Base Camp: Sankri
Season:Summer | Autumn |
Month:May | June | October | November |
Country: India
Altitude: 12150 Ft.
Grade: Easy to Moderate
Rail Head: Dehradun
Stay: Homestay& Camping
Food: Meals while on trek & at guest house (Veg )
Location: Uttarakhand
Distance: 29 Km.
Trail Type: Circle trail | Camping in various locations, starting and ending at the same point.
AirPort: Jolly Grant Airport, which is 21 km away from RishikeshTrek
Altitude(Sankri): 1,950m/ 6,400 feet.
Drive Distance: 220 km (10 hr approx).
Altitude(Sikolta): 2850 m/9,400 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.
Altitude: 11,100 ft
Trek Distance: 4-5 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
Altitude: Pushtara - 9,500 ft, Phulara Ridge - 12,150 ft.
Trek Distance: 8.4 km | Duration: 6-7 hrs approx.
Uphill climb with a flat path on ridge followed by a descent to Pushtara.
Water Source: No water source. Carry at least 2 liters of water from the Bhojgadi campsite.
Prominent Peak Views: Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Sarutal and Hanuman top, Ranglana, Devkyara, Swargarohini, and more.
Stay in tents, twin sharing.
Altitude: 6900 ft (Taluka), 6,400 ft (Sankri).
Trek Distance (Pushtara - Taluka): 8 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): 12 km | Duration: 1 hr approx.
Landmarks on the way: Broken Gujjar huts, logging of timber, water tank, Tumrikot Village.
Stay in a hotel, with an attached washroom with running hot water.
Drive Distance: 220 km | Duration: 10 hrs approx.
Transportation Amount is not included in the trek cost.
Dropoff: Prince Chowk, Dehradun railway station 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm (Timings are subject to change based on weather and road conditions).
Note:
Keep a buffer day in your travel plan.
If buffer day is not used in the travel then it can be used to Explore Dehradun.
Distance, Altitude, and Trekking hours are approximate and rounded off.
Keep the original and copy of ID proof handy.
Come one day early if planning to come by plane.
5% GST will be applicable on Trek Cost and Add-ons
Services from Sankri to Sankri.
subject to change based on weather and road conditions).
Please reach Dehradun a day before to avoid any delays.