Overview :-
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is home to multiple trekking routes. Sankri, situated within the park, acts as a base camp for treks such as Har Ki Dun, Bali Pass, and Kedarkantha. Pushtara Meadows via Phulara Ridge is one of the lesser-known but so far the best ridge trek of the country. The trek is very unique due to the landscape and the nature of its trail. Ridges are uncommon in the Indian Himalayas. But this trail takes you on a walk atop a ridge that lasts for almost 2 hours! Given that this is one of a kind trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, it is slowly earning its well-deserved fame in the trekking world it is best to visit it before the crowds arrive.
The Phulara Ridge Trek stretches for about 25 km. After walking through this ridge for 4-5 hours, you see lovely meadows on one side and a captivating valley along with the mountain views on another side this counts for a mesmerizing experience. Phulara Ridge Trek is in the middle of two valleys where you find a trail to walk. It feels like you are walking through the edges of a knife. Finding huge mountains all around you is certainly spectacular.
Watching entirely snow-covered mountains over an angle of 250 degrees keeps you enchanted throughout the trek, and a stunning view of the other mountain ranges, including Dev Kayara peak from the top of Phulara ridge Trek, makes all the efforts worth it.
Itinerary :-
Day 1 : Dehradun – Sankri
- Altitude: 1,950m/ 6,400 feet
- Drive Distance: 220 km (10 hr approx)
- Pickup: Dehradun at 6:30 AM
- Type Of Vehicle: Tata Sumo/Tempo traveller or similar vehicle
- Network Available: BSNL
- Arrival at Sankri: 5:00 PM
- Stay: in hotel, attached washroom with running hot water
Day 2 : Sankri – Sikolta
- Altitude: 9,300 ft
- Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 5-6 hrs
- Gradient: Moderate
- Ascending trail
- Water Source: Small stream near a broken bridge about 3.5 hrs into the trek
- Stay: In tents, Twin sharing
Day 3 : Sikolta – Bhoj Gadi
- Altitude: 11,115 ft
- Trek Distance: 4.45 km | Duration: 4-5 hrs
- Gradient: Easy to Moderate
- Ascending trail
- Water Source: A stream near a bridge an hour into the trek.
- Prominent Peak Views: Kedarkantha peak, Dhunda top, Lekha Top, Vijay Top, Swargarohini
- Stay: In tents, twin sharing
Day 4 : Bhojgadi – Pushtara via Phulara Ridge
- Altitude: Pushtara – 9,500 ft, Phulara Ridge – 12,150 ft
- Trek Distance: 8.4 km | Duration: 6-7 hrs approx.
- Uphill climb with a flat path on ridge followed by a descent to Pushtara
- Water Source: No water source. Carry at least 2 liters of water from the Bhojgadi campsite
- Prominent Peak Views: Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Sarutal and Hanuman top, Ranglana, Devkyara, Swargarohini, and more.
- Stay: In tents, twin sharing
Day 5 : Pushtara – Taluka – Sankri
- Altitude: 6919 ft (Taluka), 6,400 ft (Sankri)
- Trek Distance (Pushtara – Taluka): 8.1 km | Duration: 5-6 hrs approx.
- Gradient: Easy to moderate
- Descending trail to Taluka
- Water Source: A stream just before entering the forest, about 1.5 hrs into the trek.
- Drive Distance (Taluka – Sankri): 5.8 km | Duration: 1 hr approx.
- Landmarks on the way: Broken Gujjar huts, logging of timber, water tank, Tumrikot Village
- Stay: in hotel, attached washroom with running hot water
Day 6 : Sankri – Dehradun
- Drive Distance: 220 km | Duration: 10 hrs approx.
- Dropoff: Dehradun Railway Station
