Brief Description
Region
Western Himalayas
District
Uttarkashi
Duration
5 Days /4 Nights (Dehradun to Dehradun)
Difficulty Level
Easy to moderate
Highest Altitude
3,658 Meters
Trekking Distance
30 Kilometers
Map Loaction
Temperature
In summer: day time 6°C to 15°C & Night Time 0°C To 7°C.
In winter: day time -2°C To 5°C & Night time -12°C To -5°C
Amid the great Himalayas,Gulabi Kantha is situated at an altitude of approx 3650 meters above the sea level. As the name suggest, it’s a beautiful meadow mostly surrounded by pink colored flowers. It is a lush green high altitude meadow which lies on the way to Dodital. As per Hindu mythology, Dodital is also known as the birthplace of Lord Ganesha. Gulabi Kantha provides a 360-degree view of the high altitude peaks of Himalayas including Bandar Poonch peak, Kalindisirkala, Shivalik Mountains, and Chaukhamba peak. The place offers a scenic view of sunrise and sunset.
The place is untouched and lesser known to the trekking communities in India in spite of lying enroute Dodital trek. Recently a team of ITBP team came on a visit to explore the possibility to develop it for winter games such as skiing and other games.
Best Time to Visit: Gulabi Kantha Trek is pleasant for any month of the year. Best time of year include Oct to April. During winters, Gulabi Kantha covered in the thick blanket of snow best for skiers.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1 Dehradun to Hanumanchatti drive 170 Km (6-7 hours).
Pick up point will be Dehradun railway station or ISBT and after gathering, we will depart from Dehradun to Hanumanchatti at 7:00 AM which is 6-7 hours run from dehradun. Hanumchatti from dehradun is one of the most picturesque drives in the Himalayas through Mussoorie, Kemptyfall, Yamunapul,Nainbag , Damta , Naugaun, Barkot, Kharadi, Hanumanchatti along the Holy River Yamuna. It’s also the base camp for many treks like Dodital, Darwa Top, Sarutal, Dhinara Tal. Yamunotri (Source of Yamuna) is just 13 km far from Hanumanchatti. Holy Yamuna and Hanuman Ganga River also meet here.
Altitude: 2350 meters
Day 2 Hanumanchatti to Seema Thatch: 10 km trek (5-6 hours ) 3150 Meters.
- Trek distance: 10 km
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Altitude: 3150 meters
- Altitude gain: 800 meters
On your route :-
- Bhojpatra or Himalayan Birch(Betula utilis)
- Banjh Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora)
- Burans (Rhododendron)
After breakfast, Trek start from Hanumanchatti to Seem thatch via 1-2 himalayan villages, trek crosses the beautiful dense forest and reaches to Kandola (2655 meters). Luch will be serve in Kandola and after taking little rest , trek move Thatcha which is the base camp for day 2. Snacks with tea to be served while you are enjoying the beautiful sunset. Dinner with bonfire at 7:00 pm.
Views from camp side:
- Bandarpunchh (6316 m)
- Kalindisrikala (5910 m)
- Altitude: 3150 meters
- Altitude Gain : 800 meters
Day 3 Seema Thatch to GulabiKantha and back to Seema Thatch :10 km trek( 5 hours) 3620 Meters.
- Trek distance: 10 km
- Duration: 5-6 hours
- Max Altitude: 3620 meters
- Altitude gain: 470 meters
On your route :-
- Banjh Oak (Quercus leucotrichophora)
- Burans (Rhododendron)
- Beautiful valley with lots of different-2 flowers
After breakfast we will start our trek with packed lunch, but the excitement of the journey and conquering the peak would be far greater and much more worthy in compared to the challenges that lay ahead for the visitors. The climb is steep however absolutely worthwhile and one with rewarding views. It takes about 2-3 hours to reach there. On the summit, you are surrounded by mountain valleys and ranges. Panoramic sights of mighty Himalayas range mixed with dark blue and white clouds scattered like a painting sketched by nature just for you. You will see the Shivalik Mountains, Kalindi Srikala and Chaukhamba peak. Swargarohini also comes into view along with Black Peak and Bandarpoonch. Some of the other peaks you see include Gangotri, Jaonti, Yamnotri, Jorkanden and Draupadi ka Danda. After spending some time on the top and lunch over there, you head back to the campsite. After a wonderful day, spend the night in tents.
View from Camp side:
- Bandarpunch (6387 m)
- Kalindi Srikala (5910 m)
- Chaukhamba Peak (7138 m)
- Kala Nag peak (6387 m)
- Gangotri Peak (3415 m)
- Jaonli (6632 m)
- Shivalik Mountains
- Yamunotri (3300 m
- Jorkanden (6473 m)
- Draupadi ka danda (4950 m)
Day 4 Seema thatch to Hanumanchatti: 10 km trek (5-6 hour) (3120 Meters)
After getting breakfast we start to return back from Seema to Hanuman chatti. Lunch to be served at Kandola at 1:pm.
Reach the base camp Hanuman chatti at 4:00 pm. Share your experience along with group members and management team. Dinner at 7:00 pm with music and bonfire.