Sapt Kund Trek - Uttarakhand Himalayas
Sapt Kund Trek - Uttarakhand Himalayas
Sapt Kund Trek

About Itinerary

It is a group of lakes nestled in the foothills of gigantic Nandaghunti peak. The lakes are located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of 4800m to 5400m. One has to cover a 30 Km (Approx) one side trek to reach Saptkund. The trek is a moderate to difficult trek as the route is quite steep and there are no villages in the route. However, the beautiful views and dense forests along with splendid Himalayan peaks give visitors a tranquil environment.
The sparsely known trail offers peace and serenity as very few trekkers venture there as well as the adventurous feel of exploring an almost unknown territory.

Day wise Itinerary

Day 1 Dehradun / Rishikesh to Ramni village (Drive)
Pickup from Dehradun/Rishikesh and arrival at Ramni Village (trek start point). Night stay at village house / Camp.
Day 2 Ramni to Dhouldhari
The trek from Village to camp1 follows a gradual to steep ascents. You will come across beautiful camp sites and we will set up camps at the scenic location of Himalaya. You will see the majestic Chaukhamba and Trishul peaks from here.
Day 3 Dhouldhari to Patahrkunia
The route to camp2 goes through gradual to steep ascents and you will be accompanied by the snow-clad Himalayas.
Day 4 Patharkunia to Simbi Bugyal (meadow)
The destination of Day 4, Simbe Bugyal is one of the best camping sites of this trek. This is a beautiful meadow covered with a wide variety of colourful Himalayan flowers.
Day 5 Simbi to saptkund lake and back to Saptkund bugyal (Route change)
Today you will trek towards the mysterious SaptKund and then return to your camp.
The lake offers one of the most pristine and calming views and makes all your effort of reaching there worth it. After exploring the lake area, you will begin your descent to the campsite.
Day 6 Saptkund bugyal to jhinji Village
Will start our return journey to the beautiful Village consisting of pleasant walks and descents. We will set our camps in village.
Day 7 Jhinji village to Road (Trek), proceed to Rishikesh. Night stay
Today we’ll trek down from village and start journey towards Rishikesh. Will reach Rishikesh in the evening. We will stay in Alpine tent near the banks of Ganges. Night stay.
Day 8 Drop at Rishikesh Bus stand / Jolly grant airport / Dehradun Railway station
Get dropped at the Bus Stand/ Railway station/airport and head back home, with lots of memories.

Inclusions

Accommodation.

Dome Tents, mat, sleeping bag.

Dinner (veg) , Breakfast.

Lunch / Packed lunch.

Morning / Evening Tea.

Entry / Forest fees.

Transportation (from / to Dehradun & Rishikesh) .

Hiking stick.

Exclusions

GST(5%).

Insurance.

Food during the road transit Any kind of personal expenses.

Personal equipment: Axe, crampon.

Mules or porter to carry personal luggage. 

Anything not mentioned in inclusions.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received 46 days (or more) of departure will incur a penalty of 10% per person.

Cancellations received within 45-31 days of departure will incur a penalty of 25% per person.

Cancellations received within 30 -15 days of departure will incur a penalty of 50% per person.

Cancellations received within 14 days of departure will incur a penalty of 100% per person.

Unused services are non-refundable. No shows forfeit the entire payment.

Type of Camp

Dome Tents. Tents are pitched in a location which meets the basic requirements of a camping ground like source of water, safety from rock fall, flash floods, etc, good views to mention a few. Will provide you sleeping bags and mattress

Food

We provide nutritious and healthy food during the treks. We always serve Indian vegetarian food and eggs. Your breakfast could have an option of sandwiches or chapatis with a vegetable. We may have packed lunch on some of the longer days of the trek. Your hot meals will be a delicious mix of local vegetables, rice, chapatti. We try and incorporate a lot of fresh local produce into your meals. Your cook during the trip will also be a local. You could try and get a local secret recipe from the cook. We will provide you safe boiled drinking water throughout the trek.

Washroom Facility

The toilets will be a dry toilet where a pit will be dug and will contain a hump of mud outside. Don’t use wet tissue papers. After you finish your business, you need to cover the dump with the mud outside. A small shovel will be kept for the purpose. You should not use water in the toilet pit.

General Information

Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.

Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.

Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.

carry medical kit for headaches, cold, cough, stomach ache, etc. as you could need them during your trek.

This is a high-altitude challenging trek covering a distance of around 40 km, it is essential that you check your fitness level, skill and experience in trekking before undertaking the trek.

The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.

Checklist for Personal Items

A good backpack & a day bagpack

Trekking Shoes (comfortable, with good grip)

Floaters/Flip-Flop

Cotton & Woollen Socks (3 pair) Light & 1 heavy woollen Jacket or Sweater

A pair of gloves

Trek Pants / Lower

A pair of sunglasses to avoid the glaring sun

Sun Screen / Moisturizer

Personal Toiletries, Hand Sanitizer Towel

A Water bottle & trail snacks

Extra batteries for all electronic equipment

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