Buda Madmaheshwar Trek

Day 1: Dehradun – Ransi (242 kms ) 8 – 9 hours drive

Day 2: Ransi – Madmaheshwar Temple (16 kms ) 5-6 hours trek

Day 3: Madmaheshwar Temple - Ransi (16 kms) 5-6 hours trek

Day 4: Ransi - Dehradun (242 kms) 8 – 9 hours drive

At Himalaya Shelter, we provide you with the option to customize your Buda Madmaheshwar Trek Tour. Whether you're an avid mountaineer, an adventure seeker or a group of friends, you can opt for our personalized tailor-made expedition program. This customized program will be exclusively designed for you, taking into account your specific requirements for transportation, accommodation, meals, technical equipment and any other premium facilities you may need during the trekking.

After the epic battle of Mahabharat, the victorious Pandavas who defeated their cousins Kauravas seeing the massive destruction caused decided to atone their sins. They left their kingdom and went in search of Shiva to seek forgiveness and his blessings. But Shiva wanted to avoid them as he was deeply affected by the death and destruction which happened. Pandavas after unsuccessful in finding Shiva at Varanasi reach the Garhwal region to look for him. Bhima one of the Pandava brothers saw a bull grazing in Guptakashi region and recognized him to be Shiva caught hold of it but the bull formed Shiva disappeared into the ground and later appeared in parts in 5 different places. The hump in Kedarnath, Face in Rudranath, Arms in Tungnath, Navel and Stomach in Madhmaheshwar and hair in Kalpeshwar. At all these five places the Pandavas build a Shiv Temple thus freeing from their sins. These 5 temples are a part of Panch Kedar. Madhmaheshwar is one of the five places where Shiva reappeared. The temple apart from its scenic location is a sought-after place by those seeking spiritual solace. 

• Buda Madmaheshwar Temple - it is believed that during winter months Lord Shiva would reside here. The sunrise view of the Chaukhamba peaks from this temple is breathtaking and truly divine.
• Chaukhamba Peaks – from Budamadmaheshwar temple one can see the   Chaukhamba snow clad peaks view which is a sight to behold esp during sunrise. Chaukhamba is mountain massif in the Gangotri group of mountains in the Garhwal Himalayas. Chaukhamba has four summits, along a northeast-southwest trending ridge.
• Madmaheshwar Temple - Madmaheshwar temple is a pert of Panch Kedar, one of the five places where Shiva reappeared. His navel and stomach were found here and Pandavas built a temple of Shiva at this place. The temple apart from its scenic location is a sought-after place by those seeking spiritual solace. 

Buda Madmaheshwar Trek is situated at an altitude of about 11500 feet or 3497  mts and is considered to be a moderate difficulty trek of about 32 kms which can be done over a long weekend or 4 days.

The trek starts at Ransi village and goes upto the Madhmaheshwar temple. The trek offers green wooded forest on one side and gorgeous alpine meadows on the other with Chaukhamba snow clad peaks view being the highlight from this point. Due to its high altitude along with rocky terrain and final steep ascent it is a moderate difficulty trek where a certain degree of physical fitness is necessary. The trek is not suitable for families with very young kids less 9-10 yrs old due to its uneven terrain and long walking hours. Acclimatization is also crucial as nights at high-altitude can be colder than expectations. During summer time, temperatures are comfortable but unpredictable weather can add difficulties.

For climbing technicalities, there are no major technical sections, so no particular mountaineering skills are required but a prior trekking experience is beneficial while undertaking this trek. The guidance of a professional mountaineer or experienced guide is important here. Solo trekking is not advisable. Trekkers should make the preparations after seeing all perspectives.

The summer months of May – June and Late September October is the best time to trek to Buda Madmaheshwar Temple. During these months the weather is pleasant and accessible for trekking. The day time temperature ranges from 10- 20 degree C and night time temperature can fall as low as even 0 degree owing to its high altitude.

Months of monsoon July – August early September should be avoided due to danger of landslides and slippery terrains due to heavy rainfall in the region.

This trek is not advisable during winter months due to extreme cold temperatures with heavy snowfall and icy terrains.

The starting point for the Buda Madmaheshwar trek is Ransi. You will be picked up from Dehradun and dropped back there. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant airport which is in Dehradun itself. From Dehradun it is 8-9 hr drive to Ransi which is nearly 242 kms in distance.

Dehradun is well connected to all major cities of Uttarakhand and major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh.

Buda Madmaheshwar trek starts from Ransi and it is a 32 kms trek and takes about 4 days.

Clothing and Backpack

Get a good backpack (50 L) with a rain cover. Look for a bag that can provide you good back support. Pack 4 quick-dry t-shirts and 2 trekking pants. Get a pair of thermals (upper and lower) for night. Pack a fleece jacket or woolen sweater as a mid-layer. Get a waterproof wind breaker for sudden rain and chilly winds. For winter trekking, get a good down jacket. Now pack a woolen beanie and a balaclava. Get two pairs of gloves (woolen and waterproof). You should also pack a suncap for the daytime.

Footwear

You should look for good quality trekking shoes. Your shoes must be waterproof and provide good ankle support. Do not wear a new pair of shoes on the trek. Your feet must be familiar with the shoes. Now pack 4 pairs of trekking socks and 2 pairs of woolen socks. Pack a pair of comfortable slippers or sandals for the campsite.

Personal Care

For personal care items, start packing with your toiletries. Get a small zipper pouch and pack all the toiletries. Now look for a quick-dry towel and a toilet roll. You should also pack hand sanitizer and moisturizer. Pack a sunscreen that can protect your face from sunburn. You can also pack some snacks for the trek.

Physical Fitness Preparation for Trek:

To overcome the difficulty level of  trekking, it requires strong cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and overall physical fitness. Incorporate these exercises into your routine to increase strength, stability, and stamina, which will help you tackle difficult terrain sections of the trail at high altitudes.