Family Trip in Summer Phulara Ridge Trek
TREK DIFFICULTY
Easy - Moderate
TREK DURATION
6 Days
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
11,581 Feet
GROUP SIZE
12
TREK DISTANCE
27 Km
BASECAMP
Uttarakhand
BEST TIME
May | June And September | October
PICKUP POINT
Dehradun (Prince Chowk)
Family Trip to Phulara Ridge Trek in Summer Overview
There comes a moment when climbing feels like a breath of fresh air, leading us towards the inevitable. It's an experience that takes us on a journey into the unknown, where our haven meets reality. But what if it's the other way around? Climbing can be a seamless exercise, but it can also be intimidating, even if you've already conquered multiple summits and trekked endlessly.
While you’ve reached here, we’d like to whisper a name you’ve wanted to climb for a long time - Phulara ridge trek! So, let’s begin! Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is home to many trekking routes. Sankri, situated within the park, acts as a base camp for treks such as Har Ki Dun Trek, Bali Pass Trek, and Kedarkantha Trek.
The Phulara Ridge trek is one of the lesser-known but amazing treks. It is unique due to the landscape and nature of its trail, with ridges being uncommon in the Indian Himalayas. However, this trail takes you atop a ridge that lasts almost 2 hours. As this is a one-of-a-kind trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, it is slowly earning its well-deserved fame in the trekking world, so it is best to visit it before the crowds arrive.
In Himalaya Shelter, we provide you with the option to customize your trekking experience. Whether you're a solo traveler, a group of friends, or a family, you can opt for our personalized tailor-made trekking program. This customized trek will be exclusively designed for you, taking into account your specific requirements for transportation, accommodation, meals, and any other premium facilities you may need during the trek. No other participants will be added to your group. Choosing a customized trek will enable you to fully enjoy the trek with your loved ones. Click here to learn what a Customized Trekking program looks like.
Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Drive: 190 km, 8 hrs
Altitude: 2,100 ft (640 m) – 6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Accommodation: Guest House rooms with attached washrooms and geysers
Meals: Evening Snacks + Dinner
- The easiest way to get to Sankri is from Dehradun or Mussoorie.
- The journey takes around 8-10 hours by road.
- The river Tons accompanies you for most of the journey.
- Touristy hill stations can be passed by along the way.
- The Uttarkashi district has quaint little towns, such as Purola, that can help you calm down.
- Sankri is a quiet and network-less settlement nestled in the mountains.
- The village is welcoming and has a homely feel.
- Sankri offers views of the Swargarohini ranges.
- Sunrise and sunset at Sankri are a must-see.
Day 2: Trek from Sankri to Sikolta
Trek: 4.5 km, 4-5 hrs
Altitude: 6,398 ft (1,950 m) – 8,858 ft (2,700 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
- The trek begins with a slight ascent through a dense forest of towering pine trees.
- The forest gives way to an enchanting clearing.
- The only dhaba on the trek is located in this clearing.
- A villager might welcome you with his musical flute.
- After reaching Sikolta, take an excursion to Juda ka Talab, a well-known lake in the trekking community.
Day 3: Trek from Sikolta to Bhoj Gadi
Trek: 4.5 km, 5 hrs
Altitude: 8,858 ft (2,700 m) – 12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
- Begin the day with an ascent through a forest
- Reach a wooden bridge and cross it over a cascading brook
- Conquer a short patch of steep ascent and reach the Karsu thatch
- Witness the picturesque opening of the Karsu thatch
- Explore the wooden house-like abandoned structures
- Walkthrough islands of rhododendrons
- Reach the plain green grass meadow of Bhoj Gadi
- Admire the backdrop of purple-gray-hued and snow-capped mountains
- Roam around the campsite and pose with the fascinating arrangement of stones and a log
- Sit and experience serenity and meditativeness.
Day 4: Trek from Bhoj Gadi to Pushtara via Phulara Ridge
Trek: 8.5 km, 7-8 hrs
Altitude: 12,139 ft (3,700 m) – 12,345 ft (3,763 m) – 9,843 ft (3,000 m)
Accommodation: Camping (Alpine Tents)
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
- A descent to the iconic Phulara Ridge takes about an hour from Bhoj Gadi
- The Phulara Ridge is a chain of mountains forming a continuous crest with narrow edges dropping into valleys on either side
- Unobstructed views of majestic Garhwal Himalayan mountain ranges – including Swargarohini and Bandarpoonch – can be seen in three directions
- Once the ridge ends, a descent into the vast and undulating Pushtara bugyal or Pushtara meadows follows
- The expanse around is a source of liberation after the exhilarating ridge walk
- Countless variety of flowers bloom in summer, including the Brahmakamal and Fankamal
- The ridge has been named “Phulara” due to the presence of flowers
- There is a possibility of spotting the rare monal pheasant, the state bird of Uttarakhand, on today’s trail.
Day 5: Trek from Pushtara to Taluka and Drive to Sankri
Trek: 10 km, 7 hrs
Altitude: 9,843 ft (3,000 m) – 7,900 ft (2,408 m) and Drive to 6,398 ft (1,950 m)
Accommodation: Guest House rooms with attached washrooms and geysers
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
- The last day of the trek involves a full day of descent to civilization.
- We continuously descend along the trail towards Taluka.
- After crossing the grasslands, we enter the dense untouched forests and continue across them for the rest of the trail.
- As we descend towards Taluka, we will find an increasing number of trees.
- We will be greeted by little yellow flowers, which to some extent, help ease the sadness of reaching the end and make us realize the worth of the treasure gathered in the last few days.
- While descending through dense forest, we will observe bands of langoors on trees.
- We come across scattered settlements, eventually reaching the quaint village where we will be greeted by curious and warm villagers and their children asking for candies.
- We will appreciate the architecture and smile at the simple domesticity of village life in the remote Himalayas.
- A vehicle will take us to Sankri from Taluka, and we take a car back to Sankri for the hour-long drive.
Day 6: Drive from Sankri to Dehradun
Drive: 190 km, 8 hrs
Altitude: 6,398 ft (1,950 m) – 2,100 ft (640 m)
Meals: Breakfast
Drive back to Dehradun on the final day.
Inclusions
- Transport support from Dehradun to Sanki and back
- Pick-up location: Prince Chowk, near Dehradun Railway Station
Pick-up Time: Around 7:30 am - All vegetarian meals starting from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day
- Professional Guide, Cook and Support staff
- First-Aid kit with Oximeter and Portable Oxygen Cylinder
- Kitchen tents, common tents, toilet tents with portable toilet seats
- Rent for camping equipment like Clean sleeping bags and foam mattresses, Good quality ‘A’ shaped or dome tents, Camping stools, Table and Crampons and gaiters if required
- Forest entry charges for Indian nationals (Additional charges will be applicable for international tourists)
- Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and personal luggage
- Accommodation throughout the trek on a twin-sharing basis
- Guesthouse accommodation on the first and second last day on a triple-sharing basis
- All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.
- Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above
- Any cost or services not mentioned in the Inclusions
- Accommodation in Dehradun
- Adventure Insurance
- Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, roadblocks etc
- Porter and mule support to carry personal Luggage can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 400 per bag per day (weighing up to 12 kg)
- Please carry a lunch box for packed lunch/breakfast to avoid using polythenes and Aluminium foils. Keeping the Himalayas clean is our own responsibility. Reduce the use of Plastic when you are in the abode of the Sacred Himalaya. 🌱
The highest point on the Phulara Ridge Trek is Phulara Top, which is at an altitude of approximately 3,600 meters (11,811 feet) above sea level.
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