Bagini Glacier Trek

09 Days / 08 Nights

Bagini Glacier is one of very old glaciers lies in the Garhwal Himalayas at an altitude of 14816ft. this region’s mesmerizing flora & fauna, majestic snow-capped mountains, old-traditional villages, and gorgeous water streams attracts the lot of nature lovers around the word. We shall experience the different adventure each day and get a chance to literally explore the vast nature paradise differently. This trail offers the lush green forests, majestic open meadows, snow-capped mountains, rocky terrains, even small temples which local villagers worship daily in such terrain. Our main trek shall start from the Ruing Village which is approx. 50 km from Joshimath.

Fast Facts

State: Uttarakhand
District: Chamoli
Destination: Bagini Glacier
Climate: Long winters: October to May; Short summers: June to September.
Temperature: Day: 10 to 15° C |  Night: 5 to -5° C
Altitude: 14,816 feet

Getting There

By Train: Excellent railway network connects to Haridwar & Dehradun (Haridwar to Joshimath) 260 km approx.

By Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant Airport, (from Dehradun to Joshimath) 275km.

By Road: Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Uttarakhand Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state.

Tour Itinerary

  • Report at Rishikesh hotel 
  • Evening explore local Rishikesh own your own.
  • Meals: Dinner only
  • Post breakfast drive to Joshimath (mountain vehicles)
  • En-route visit the Devprayag (confluence of Bhagirathi & Alaknanda River & become Ganges)
  • Arrive Joshimath and check-in to the guest house/camp/hotel.
  • Evening reserved to relax
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
  • After breakfast, we take short drive to Jumma.
  • On the way visit Adi Guru Shankracharya Cave and Kalpvriksha
  • Start our easy trek to Ruing Village, a small tribal settlement of some 10 houses.
  • Reach Ruing Village camp site & spend a quality time in the lap of the Himalayas.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Today’s walk goes through some lovely patches of tall Deodar and pine forest.
  • A few ascent and descent along the Bagni Ganga, offering an inspiring close view of Lampak 1, 2 and 3 peaks during entire walk.
  • Reach Dronagiri Village camp site and relax, evening, spend on leisure and wander the local mountains.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Today we shall continue our journey and start walk towards Longatoli.
  • It would be easy day as compared to yesterday and takes you through alpine meadows.
  • Today have a good chance to wildlife as mountain goats and blue sheeps.
  • Reach Longatoli and amaze with the surrounding of the camp site near to the Bagni Nala.
  • Evening, stroll near to the camp for a while & it may the perfect place for the meditation.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Post breakfast, we proceed more further to Bagini Glacier Base Camp
  • After crossing the few hours of rocky trail, we shall with encountering, running glacial water bodies.
  • Witness the magnificent beauty of the nature, which offers the splendid views of HathiGhori, Satminal, Dunagiri East, Garur peak, Trishuli, Hardeul, Rishi, Kalanka, Changabang peaks.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Today we will start early with a packed breakfast, to catch the rewarding sight with early light on the peaks and blue glacial lakes.
  • An endeavoring step will bring to explore further deeper into gorge towards foot of Changbang massif the highest one in area to experience the bliss that cannot be measured & capture the moment in your heart for the lifetime.
  • Make the trek down to the Sem Khark. to end the our today adventure.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • After breakfast we shall descend back to the Jumma via ruing.
  • Reach Jumma Village, where our pre-arranged vehicle will be waiting to drive for Joshimath.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
  • Today start our day in early morning and drive towards Haridwar/Dehradun (mountain vehicles)
  • Here our tour comes to end with great memories.
  • Meals: Breakfast only.

Tour Includes

  • Guesthouse/hotel stay, double/twin sharing basis in Rishikesh, Joshimath.
  • Return Transportation: Rishikesh – Joshimath by Non-AC Vehicle (Tata Sumo/tempo traveller on seat basis)
  • Vegetarian meals: as per itinerary

DURING THE TREK:

  • Tented stay in single/double occupancy due to Covid
  • During the trek lunch will be packed or hot.
  • Packed juice, chocolate and cookies on trek.
  • Camping Gear (tents, sleeping bags, matt, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent etc.)
  • Daily hot water for washing in the morning and evening.
  • Well train and experienced cooks and camping staff.
  • Local knowledgeable tour guide, trail management, and camping fee.
  • Safety equipment and first aid kit, oxygen cylinder.

Tour Excludes

  • 05% Applicable Goods and Service Tax GST
  • Any air/train fare to/from Rishikesh/Dehradun
  • Any insurance, medication, cost of emergency evacuation.
  • Any services of personal nature, such as porters/ponies, telephone calls etc.
  • Any kind of Drinks (soft/hard)
  • Backpack offloading charges, carry it on your own. If required any helper, would be chargeable.
  • Anything not specially mentioned in the itinerary above.
  • Expenses incurred due to unforeseen circumstance (landslides, road blocks etc.) are not included in the cost.

Important

The above is the tentative program and can be amend/changed as per the convenience.
Himalayan Eco Drive, A Unit of Mystical Journeys India Pvt Ltd, thus all payment shall payable to Mystical Journeys India Pvt Ltd

Cancellation

In case of cancellation, the fee will be deducted as per the following conditions strictly. No refund will be entertained without submitting a request cancellation letter effective from the day we receive the letter.

Notice of less than 30 days – Half fee will be refunded
Notice of less than 15 days – No refund

Also no refund will be entertained to participants who are unable to complete the trek or abandon it due to any reasons.

Precautions for The Travellers Due to COVID

  • Carry sufficient personal sanitizers, face masks, a personal medical kit.
  • Trekkers are expected to pack their own sleeping bags, assigned to them.
  • It is advisable to carry your own sleeping bag but not necessary.
  • Do not rely on rental gear and try to buy your own gear well in advance.
  • Trekkers are expected to bring their own water bottles during the trek.
  • The temperature should be normal and the oxygen level should be high before commencing the trek.
  • Maintain a safe distance of at least 1-2mtrs from other trekkers.
  • During your journey do not share anything with locals/kids.
  • Maintain social distancing if by chance anyone comes near you at the base or during the trek.