Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

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About Tour Package

Did you know Asia’s largest alpine meadow is located in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal Himalayas? You heard it right, we are talking about Ali Bedni Bugyal, located in Chamoli district at an altitude range of 11,004 ft-12,550 ft. These twin meadows feature vast stretches of grass fields carpeted with colourful wildflowers that seem to meet the sky. Adding to this, the full-face (6,000-7,000 ft) view of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti will leave you speechless. The views here are so mesmerising that Bill Aitken, a famous travel writer, in his book ‘Touching upon the Himalayas‘ compared Bedni Bugyal with the Elysian Fields (eternal paradise of Greek mythology).

The Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek covers a total distance of 31 kilometers (19 miles) which takes about 4-5 days to complete. In this duration the trek route reaches the maximum height of 12,550 feet (3,825 meters) above sea level. The trek begins from Lohajung, a small mountain village that serves as the perfect base camp, offering the stillness and charm of mountain life. Its beauty will leave you wondering—if the base camp is this stunning, how amazing must Ali Bedni Bugyal be! From here, you will pass through dense oak and rhododendron forests, gradually ascending to open meadows. The forest trail winds through diverse terrains, presenting you with an incredible visual feast.

Region

Uttarakhand

Base camp

Lohajung

Duration

6 Days

Grade

Easy-Moderate

Distance

31 km

Altitude

12,550 ft

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Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Dehradun/Kathgodam to Lohajung | 250 Km Drive, 10-12 hours
Trekkers will be picked up point near Railway station at 6:00 AM

8-10 Hours drive to Lohajung

Halt at the guest house/hotel in Lohajung.

Dinner at Lohajung.

A quick introduction with team members and fellow trekkers at the guest house
Day 02: Lohajung to Didna Village | Trek Distance: 6.5 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Gain: 7650 ft to 8100 ft
Trek from Lohajung to Didna Village after breakfast

Today’s trek is easy

Just enjoy a home stay experience at Didna Village

Acclimatization walk and engagement activities

Evening refreshments followed by dinner
Day 03: Didna to Khobal Tal | Trek Distance: 10.5 km | Trek Duration: 7-8 hours | Altitude Gain: 8100 ft 11350 ft
Leave for Ali Bugyal and Khobal Tal Campsite after breakfast

The trek will pass through forests of Oak and Rhododendrons before opening up to large meadows of Ali Bugyal

Carry water and ORS both for this day

Steep ascend at start and gradual ascend towards the end.

Arrival at the campsite by late noon.

Evening walk and refreshment.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camps
Day 04: Khobal tal to Gheroli Patal | | Trek Distance: 7 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | 11350 ft to 10500 ft
Trek to Gheroli Patal Camp site Via Bedni Bugyal after the breakfast.

Gradual ascend and descends throughout the day.

Arrival at the summit point with Himalayan peaks like Mt. Trishul, Mt. Nanda Ghuti, Mt. Chaukhambha, Nilgiri, Neelkanth in the backdrops.

Rest and packed lunch at the Summit point.

Descend down to Gheroli Patal campsite from the summit point.

Arrival at the campsite followed by evening refreshments.

Dinner and stay at the camps
Day 05: Gheroli Patal to Lohajung | 9 Kms Trek, 1 hour drive
Trek to Wan Village from Gheroli Patal campsite after breakfast.

Visit Latu Devta Temple

Drive back to Lohajung

Arrival at Lohajung around 2:30 PM

Rest for the day and enjoy the completion of your trek
Day 6 Lohajung to Kathgodam/Dehradun | 250 Km drive, 9-10 hours
Departure from Lohajung to Kathgodam/Dehradun/

230 km ride back to Dehradun via Karnaprayag, Rudraprayag, Devprayag

Expected time of arrival 8 P.M

Package Features List

Include Features

Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Veg Meals - Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks and Dinner
Tents(Triple/Double Sharing), Sleeping Bags, Sleeping Matts
Experienced and Qualified Guides
Friendly and supportive staff
Forest permits
Sanitised and Hygienic Camp sites

Exclude Features

5% GST
Anything not mentioned in inclusion list
Meals during Transportation
Any kind of personal Expenses
Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks, Landslides
Porter/mule charges (Personal), Back pack offloading Charges
Cost of Evacuation in case of emergency

Frequently Asked & Question

Reaching a maximum height of 12,550 feet (3,825 meters), the trek route of Ali Bedni Bugyal covers a total distance of about 31 kilometers (19 miles) and takes approximately 5 to 6 days to complete. The trek route starts from Lohajung, passes through forests and water streams, and finally offers the unparalleled natural beauty of the vast grassland of Asia’s largest alpine meadow. The basic trekking distances each day and the gradual climbing make it perfect for both experienced trekkers and first-timers, including families with young children above 10 years and senior citizens below 70 years.

Ali Bedni Bugyal is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand State in India. The starting point of this trek, Lohajung, a small hamlet, lies approximately 250 kilometers from Rishikesh. Although some parts of this bugyal are in the Kumaon Himalayas, the majority lies in the Garhwal Himalayas.

For trekkers, the winter season, especially December, January and February, is a perfect choice, which will be made even better by good snowfall in Ali Bedni Bugyal. After snowfall in the winter season, the meadows, Himalayan peaks including Trishul and Nanda Ghunti and the surrounding area turn into beautiful natural snow beauty. When passing through the forests in winter, the first rays of the morning rise and reach close touching the icicles, bringing a kind of freshness and vitality in the heart. Apart from trekking, the snowy areas make this place suitable for skiing trips and other snow-related activities.

While altitude sickness might not be a real concern during the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, you must be very careful because safety is the first priority. This destination lies at an altitude of approximately 12,550 feet above sea level. While going above 8,000 feet increases the chances of altitude sickness, if you properly acclimatize and follow all the precautions, you will not be affected by AMS or any other sickness. Overall, altitude sickness is not common on the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek, but you are advised to inform your trek leader if you experience any symptoms.

Jolly Grant Airport, also known as Dehradun Airport, is the nearest airport to Ali Bedni Bugyal. It is located approximately 25 kilometers from Dehradun and 15 kilometers from Rishikesh.