Max Participants :
15
Trail Type :
circle trail, Start one place and end to another place
Itinerary Description
Introduction
Phulla Ridge trek in Uttarakhand is one of a kind. It brings two things into the limelight; the mountain ridges and you. Usually, ridges occur as part of the high-altitude trekking experience. However, on this trek, the ridge itself is the showstopper. The two-hour balancing walk on the ridge that divides two valleys is no less of adventure and reward.
Located at a height of 3,700 meters, the ridge will put you in the spotlight surrounded by spectacular views of lofty mountains and cascading valleys. Enjoy the majestic views of Swargrohini and Kedar Kantha peaks. Apart from that, the 5-day trek is an excellent choice for beginners because it offers phenomenal rewards for a trek of this difficulty level.
Best Time to Trek
The best time to trek to Phulara ridge is summer and autumn. The heavy snow in the winter season makes it difficult to hike on the ridge. The trails are closed during the monsoons.
Summer: May-June is the best month to enjoy the lush green meadows of Pushtara bursting with tiny Himalayan flowers. The snow at the ridge starts melting, and the mist of pine and deodar in the air makes it a nostalgic experience. If you are lucky, you can even catch the aspen glow from the campsite of Bhoj Ghadi.
Autumn: September and October on the Phullara Ridge trek will welcome you with clear skies and the best views of the mountains. The scenery drastically changes from lush green to rustic hues. The air gets chilly and windy.
Difficulty Level
Phulara Ridge is an excellent trek for beginners and novices. The trail is moderately easy with gradual ascent and hiking through meadows feels like a walk in the park. However, some people may find longer distances during the daytime a challenge if they have no prior hiking or camping experience. Following a fitness regimen before the trek will immensely help.
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Dehradun (640 mts) to Sankri (1950 mts) 195 km (8-9 hours)
Day 2: Sankri (1950 mts) to Juda ka Talab (2773 mts) 5 km (5 hours)
Day 3: Juda ka Talab (2773 mts) to Bhoj Ghadi (3400 mts) 5 km (5 hours)
Day 4: Bhoj Ghadi (3400 mts) to Pushtara (2800 mts) via Phulara Ridge (3700 mts) 11 km (7 hours)
Day 5: Pushtara (2800 mts) to Taluka (2108 mts) 8 km (5 hours) and drive to Sankri (1950 mts) 12 km (1 hours)
Day 6: Sankri (1950 mts) to Dehradun (670 mts) 195 km (9 hours )
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Drive from Dehradun (640 mts) to Sankri (1950 mts) 195 km (8-9 hours)
Please assemble at Dehradun ISBT to board transportation to Sankri. The quaint town is located about 200 km from Dehradun and takes about 9-10 hours to get there. Enjoy the scene drive accompanied by mountains and river streams.
Day 2
Day 2: Sankri (1950 mts) to Juda ka Talab (2773 mts) 5 km (5 hours)
Trail: The trail steadily climbs uphill into the forests. In between the woods, there are also some clearings where you can take a breather. Campsite: The campsite lies in the thicket of forests by a run stream of water. It is 500 meters from Juda ka Talab, the fam campsite on Kedarkantha trek. Milestone of the day: Enjoy a picturesque lunch by the emerald-green lake. According to mythology, Lord Shiva meditated in this place. He took out a few strands of his hair to form Juda ka Talab.
Day 3
Day 3: Juda ka Talab (2773 mts) to Bhoj Ghadi (3400 mts) 5 km (5 hours)
Trail: The trail gradually rises above the tree line and opens to lush meadows and grand skylines. Campsite: The campsite of Bhoj Ghadi is a flat meadow patch with a river stream flowing nearby. Enjoy the starry night and views of snow-covered mountains. Thrilling point: As you climb to the highest point, you can lay your eyes on Kedarkantha Peak on one side and Phulara Ridge on the other side.
Day 4
Day 4: Bhoj Ghadi (3400 mts) to Pushtara (2800 mts) via Phulara Ridge (3700 mts) 11 km (7 hours)
Trail: The initial section of the trail is an uphill battle followed by a long walk on the ridge, and finally descent to Pushtara. Campsite: The campsite of Pushtara is located amidst lush green meadows. Enjoy the welcome on a red and yellow carpet of tiny Himalayan wildflowers. Thrilling point: As you reach the top of Phulara Ridge, feel yourself under the limelight surrounded by a 360-degree view of gigantic mountains and rolling valleys.
Day 5
Day 5: Pushtara (2800 mts) to Taluka (2108 mts) 8 km (5 hours) and drive to Sankri (1950 mts) 12 km (1 hours)
Towards the end of the trek, the trail descends completely and follows a zig-zag pattern. As you approach Taluka, the signs of human civilization will begin to appear. As you arrive at the quaint village, you will see well-laid-out markings to the Har ki Dun trail. Transport will be arranged from the Taluka to Sankri.
Day 6
Day 6: Sankri (1950 mts) to Dehradun (670 mts) 195 km (9 hours )
We check-out from the guest house in Sankri and drive back to Dehradun from Sankri. Expect to reach Dehradun around 8 in the evening. There may be delays due to heavy traffic on the Sankri-Dehradun Road.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Food as per menu on the trek, starting from lunch on day 2 till lunch on day 5
- ●Forest Permits/Camping Charges
- ●Tents, Sleeping bags, mats
- ●Safety Equipment
- ●Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters and mules for carrying common luggage
- ●Services of a Trek Leader
- ●2 Nights Hotel/Guesthouse stay in Sankri.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Meals during road journeys
- ●Meals during hotel/guest house stay
- ●Carriage of Personal Bags during the trek
- ●Any kind of Insurance
- ●Any expense of personal nature
- ●Any expense not specified in the inclusion list.
- ●Transportation from Dehradun to Sankri, and back to Dehradun
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Easy
Max Altitude
3710 mts
Distance
30 km
WMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WMRS Level Required
WMRS 3
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
If you do not know what level of WMRS trek would suit you best, worry not! Fill out this Form:
We will send you a progression chart to help you comfortably get out of your comfort zone in order to level up and ultimately reach your highest potential in the big, bad world of outdoor adventure.
Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized approx 2000+ trekking, Expeditions and other adventure activities.
- ●Wanderin’ Man Adventures operating expeditions above 8000 mts.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15 + adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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