Rudranath Trek

Day 01: Drive from Dehradun to Sagar village
Day 02: Trek from Sagar village to Lyuti Bugyal
Day 03: Trek to Rudranath Temple and Back to Lyuti Bugyal
Day 04: Back to Sagar village from Lyuti Bugyal
Day 05: Drive from Sagar village to Dehradun/Rishikesh

You can customize your trek itinerary with our reputed firm, Himalaya Shelter. Here, you will get the following benefits:

• Vegetarian and simple tasty meals (dinner and breakfast),
• Accommodation in a decent hotel/homestay in Sagar village,
• Professional and skillful trek guide,
• Transportation from your nearby location of Dehradun, Rishikesh/Haridwar to Dehradun.

The glory of Rudranath is added by the Himalayan peaks like Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Nanda Ghunti. The Rudranath trekking is a trip through the beautiful dense rhododendron dwarf forests of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. The pilgrims delight in the wild grassy meadows and thick woodlands, cross pristine streams, and traverse alpine pastures that beckon with their beauty of serene ridges and spiritual significance. 

The celestial Rudranath temple is naturally made of rockstone and located near numerous sacred water tanks, including Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund, etc. You can indulge in the blissful morning aarti and the sparkling Vaitarini River, known as “Water of Salvation.” It is believed that the dead souls pass from here to the other world.

From the summer and early autumn months, it is considered to be the ideal time to visit this pilgrimage path due to the following reasons: 

One can visit the Rudranath easily during these months, as its weather is quite temperate. This cool to moderately warm temperature makes the challenging trek more practicable. 

During this weather, the roads and trekking paths are easily reachable as the snow has melted sufficiently. This type of slushy path is way more reachable than the winter months’ trail. 

This time is perfect to give a profound spiritual experience to the trekkers. Because of the ongoing festival season, many rituals and festive celebrations are held there that add to the spirituality. 

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.

If one has to visit the Rudranath trek, the convenience of flights, buses, and trains is easily accessible. Here is a briefing for understanding other travel options.-

• By air: Many flights are available from Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun to reach Rudranath, which is approx. 260 km away. You can reach Dehradun by taking daily flights, and after arriving there, you will get taxis or buses to reach the temple.

• By train: The nearest railway station is the Rishikesh Railway Station, which is approx. 240 km away. You can arrive by booking any direct or connecting trains from your location to Dehradun and then to Rishikesh. After reaching here, you will get taxis or buses to Gopeshwar, and then you can start the trek.

• By bus: The most economical option to reach Rudranath is by bus. First of all, the devotees reach Delhi, and from ISBT Delhi, you will easily get buses to Rishikesh. Afterwards, you can reach one of the stoppages to Rudranath by booking buses or taxis.

Trek route and major stopovers (Sagar, Mandal, Lyuti Bugyal, Panar Bugyal)

To reach Rudranath Temple, there are two different trek routes, and each trek offers different landscapes and scenic views that one can’t resist. The exhilarating Rudranath Mahadev trek journey passes through scenic Bugyals like Panar Bugyal and Lyuti Bugyal that offer vibrant wildflowers and greenery.

The Rudranath trek short itinerary route begins from either of the three routes -

Gopeshwar or its nearby places, then reaches its first stop at Sagar village. After that, you can start trekking to Lyuti Bugyal, Panar Bugyal, Pitradhar, and then Rudranath.

From Dehradun/Rishikesh, you can visit Mandal village, then Anasuya temple, and afterwards trek to Hansa Bugyal and Naola Pass, then reach Rudranath.

Commenced from Sagar village, then Helang-Urgam village, then trekked to Kalpeshwar-Dumak-Panar Bugyal, then Rudranath.

First aid medical kits and emergency kits should also be available to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of all members.

You will see spellbinding Himalayan views all along the way while reaching Rudranath Temple, which will soothe your soul. But for safety, you just have to be careful while trekking and reaching heights. In case of any emergency, you can use first aid and drink enough water and energy drinks.

Physical Fitness Preparation for Trek:

To overcome the difficulty level of Bali pass 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.