Deoban Trek

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About Tour Package

Deoban trek, popular as the perfect weekend trek, offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the joy of outdoor trekking in a span of just 2 days.

Located near the Chakrata Hill Station, this trek starts from Lokhandi, passes via Saraswati Campsite and ends at Vyas Sikhar. Vyas Sikhar, the ultimate destination of the Deoban trek, is located at 9,448 ft altitude and stuns you with mesmerising 270° views of Himalayan Peaks and valleys.

Overall, it’s a 15.45 Km trek and can be easily completed within 2 days. Along with being an easy trek, Deoban is known for its vibrant beauty of forests, diverse wildlife, and beautiful birds. The Deoban name itself expresses its Connection with the forest. Deo refers to the Deodar Tree, and Ban refers to the Forest.

The highlight of this deoban trek is that despite being an easy level trek, more than 50 mountain peaks are visible on this hike. From the Vyas Shikhar, you’ll see glimpses of Mount Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti, Dronagiri, Bandarpoonch, Gangotri Range, Swargarohini, Sri Kantha, Kedarnath, Badrinath, Trishul, Borasu Pass, Ral Dhang, Santhal Pass, Hans Beshau, Kokshni, Gushu Pishu, and Kand Mahadev.

Region

Uttarakhand

Base camp

Lokhandi

Duration

2 Days

Grade

Easy

Distance

16 km

Altitude

2,870 m

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun to Lokhandi Drive; Lokhandi to Saraswati Campsite trek

Drive Distance & Time: 108 km; 4 hours

Trek Distance & Time: 4 km; 3-4 hours

Altitude: 7,300 ft

Today’s Difficulty: Easy

Highlights: Forest Trail

On Day 1 of the Deoban trek, the first target would be reaching Basecamp, Lokhandi Village. Therefore, in the morning, we shall pick you up from Dehradun and then take you on the joyful road journey to Lokhandi.

The distance between Dehradun and Lokhandi village is about 108 Km, and it will take approximately 4 hours to cover this distance. En route, you will see Sahaspur, Kalsi, Sahiya and the quaint hill station Chakrata.

Lokhandi to Saraswati Campsite Trek

From Lokhandi onwards, there is a 4 Km trek to the Saraswati Campsite. The real adventure of the Deoban trek will begin from Lokhandi.

In the initial 1 km, it will seem like the outskirts of a hamlet. Beyond 1 Km, the ascent will rise gradually, and the trails will be surrounded by the long, Deodar trees. On both sides of the trail, the land would be comparatively elevated and covered with dense vegetation. After 5 hours of hiking over this trail, you will reach the Saraswati Campsite, which would be the night stay for tonight.

Here, you will get to watch the beautiful sunset and dusk time in the mountains. Along with being a vast ground, Saraswati campsite is covered with Deodar, Oak and pine trees from all sides. Overall, it looks so refreshing to spend time there between natural landscapes. From the edges of this ground, many attractive scenic views are visible. For the night, we shall set our camps and then you will spend a memorable time and dinner around a bonfire in the mountains.

Day 1: Dehradun to Lokhandi Drive; Lokhandi to Saraswati Campsite trek

Drive Distance & Time: 108 km; 4 hours

Trek Distance & Time: 4 km; 3-4 hours

Altitude: 7,300 ft

Today’s Difficulty: Easy

Highlights: Forest Trail

On Day 1 of the Deoban trek, the first target would be reaching Basecamp, Lokhandi Village. Therefore, in the morning, we shall pick you up from Dehradun and then take you on the joyful road journey to Lokhandi.

The distance between Dehradun and Lokhandi village is about 108 Km, and it will take approximately 4 hours to cover this distance. En route, you will see Sahaspur, Kalsi, Sahiya and the quaint hill station Chakrata.

Lokhandi to Saraswati Campsite Trek

From Lokhandi onwards, there is a 4 Km trek to the Saraswati Campsite. The real adventure of the Deoban trek will begin from Lokhandi.

In the initial 1 km, it will seem like the outskirts of a hamlet. Beyond 1 Km, the ascent will rise gradually, and the trails will be surrounded by the long, Deodar trees. On both sides of the trail, the land would be comparatively elevated and covered with dense vegetation. After 5 hours of hiking over this trail, you will reach the Saraswati Campsite, which would be the night stay for tonight.

Here, you will get to watch the beautiful sunset and dusk time in the mountains. Along with being a vast ground, Saraswati campsite is covered with Deodar, Oak and pine trees from all sides. Overall, it looks so refreshing to spend time there between natural landscapes. From the edges of this ground, many attractive scenic views are visible. For the night, we shall set our camps and then you will spend a memorable time and dinner around a bonfire in the mountains.

Package Features List

Include Features

Trek Equipment: All essential trek equipment is included, such as sleeping bags, kitchen and dining tents, utensils, mattresses, personal tents, toilet tents, and crampons (if needed).
Forest Entry and Permits: All required fuel charges, tolls, forest entry fees, and permits are covered.
Experienced and Certified Guides: A qualified, professional team, including a mountaineering-certified trek leader, guide, cook, and support staff, will accompany you.
Emergency Kit: First aid medical kits, oxygen cylinders, and stretchers are provided to ensure the safety, comfort and well-being of all participants.
Trek Certificate & HDT Badges: Receive a trek certificate and HDT badges to celebrate your adventure.
GST (5%): Included in the package cost.

Exclude Features

Meals during Transfer: Meals are not included while traveling to and from the trek starting points.
Emergency Evacuations: Any charges related to emergency evacuation are not included.
Personal Expenses: Any meals or accommodations outside of the provided itinerary or additional services not listed in the inclusions.
Personal Luggage Carrying: Charges for mules or porters to carry personal luggage are NOT included in fees.

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.