Kush Kalyan Trek
Region
Uttarakhand
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Difficulty
Easy to Moderate
Altitude
11,500 ft
Distance
15 kms
Trek Price: ₹10,000
Add-ons
| Items | Price (₹) | Items | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Rafting (with Safety Kayaker) | 1500 | Bungee Jumping | 2500 |
| Offloading (Backpack) | 1600 | Single Occupancy Tent | 1600 |
| Trekking Shoes Rental | 550 | Down Jacket Rental | 550 |
| Trekking Pole Rental | 250 | Poncho / Rain Cover | 200 |
| Gloves | 200 | Thermal Water Bottle | 300 |
| Insurance | 100 / day |
Overview
Kush Kalyan Trek – Overview
Discover the untouched beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas with the Kush Kalyan Trek, one of Uttarakhand’s best-kept secret meadow trails. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers, this trail offers a mesmerizing blend of dense alpine forests, vibrant wildflower meadows, and stunning panoramic mountain views.
Short Itinerary
Kush Kalyan Bugyal Trek – Short Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights)
Day 1: Arrival in Uttarkashi
Activities: Arrival in Uttarkashi, check-in and rest. Complete medical and gear checks followed by a trek briefing.
Stay: Hotel / Guesthouse
Day 2: Uttarkashi → Malla → Sheela Gano Gaira
Drive: ~26 km | 1.5 hrs
Trek: ~7 km | 4–5 hrs
Drive to Malla village and begin the trek through lush green forests to reach the Sheela Gano Gaira campsite.
Stay: Camp
Day 3: Sheela Gano Gaira → Kush Kalyan Bugyal
Trek: ~8 km | 4–5 hrs
Trek through alpine forests and ridges before reaching the beautiful high-altitude meadows of Kush Kalyan Bugyal, offering panoramic Himalayan views.
Stay: Camp
Day 4: Kush Kalyan Bugyal → Bhalak
Trek: ~7 km | 3–4 hrs
Descend through forests and scenic valleys, enjoying the changing landscapes and alpine flora along the way.
Stay: Camp
Day 5: Bhalak → Lata → Uttarkashi → Dehradun
Trek & Drive: Descend to Lata village and drive back to Uttarkashi, followed by the onward journey to Dehradun.
Trip Ends: Dehradun
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and Preparation in Uttarkashi
- Activities: Arrive in Uttarkashi, check into your accommodation, relax, and complete essential medical and gear checks.
- Briefing: A comprehensive trek briefing and equipment check will be conducted by our expedition leads for the days ahead.
- Overnight: Uttarkashi hotel/guest house.
Day 2: Uttarkashi to Malla, then Trek to Sheela Gano Gaira Camp
- Drive: 26 km (approx. 1.5 hours) from Uttarkashi to Malla village.
- Trek: 7 km (4 to 5 hours) through lush green forest trails.
- Highlights: Scenic drive along mountain roads, followed by an invigorating opening trek beneath a cool canopy of native trees leading to the Sheela Gano Gaira campsite.
- Overnight: Sheela Gano Gaira Camp.
Day 3: Sheela Gano Gaira Camp to Kush Kalyan Bugyal
- Trek: 8 km (4 to 5 hours) through rich alpine forests and winding ridges.
- Highlights: Break out of the tree line into the expansive, flower-strewn, high-altitude meadows of Kush Kalyan Bugyal. Enjoy panoramic views of majestic Himalayan peaks.
- Overnight: Kush Kalyan Bugyal campsite.
Day 4: Kush Kalyan Bugyal to Bhalak
- Trek: 7 km (3 to 4 hours) descending past shaded forest sections.
- Highlights: Enjoy a relaxing downhill walk witnessing shifting landscape perspectives, vibrant valley flora, and picturesque resting spots.
- Overnight: Bhalak campsite.
Day 5: Bhalak to Lata Village, Return to Uttarkashi & Dehradun
- Trek & Drive: Descend from Bhalak to Lata village. Board a pre-arranged vehicle back to Uttarkashi to conclude the trek, followed by a transfer back to Dehradun.
- Highlights: Reflection on a successful alpine journey, final scenic mountain views on the drive down.
Rental Gear
Rental Gear List (Pre-booking required)
- Trekking Poles: ₹200 (adjustable) / ₹150 (fixed)
- RainPoncho: ₹200
- Flask: ₹300
- Gloves: ₹150/₹250
- LunchBox&Tiffin Boxes: ₹250
- Headlamps: ₹150
- Extra WarmJackets: ₹550
- Trekking Shoes: ₹550
- Trekking Pants: ₹450
Note: Reserve rental gear in advance. Rental fees may apply.
Inclusion & Exclusion
Inclusions
- Transport: Dehradun – Harsil – Gangotri – Dehradun
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Harsil Cottage, 3 nights in tents (Double/Triple sharing)
- Meals as per itinerary (veg only)
- Certified trek leader, guides, support staff
- Camping gear: tents, sleeping bags, mattresses
- All necessary permits and forest fees
- First aid kit, oxygen cylinder
- Mules/porters for common gear
Exclusions
- Personal expenses (tips, shopping, etc.)
- Bottled water or aerated drinks
- Insurance, emergency evacuation, and rescue
- Any meals not mentioned above
- Personal trekking gear (available on rent)
- Porter for personal luggage (available at extra cost)
- Anything not mentioned in ‘Inclusions’
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the best time to do the Kush Kalyan Trek?
The ideal seasons are post-monsoon (September to November) for clear blue skies and crisp mountain views, and summer (May to June) when the meadows are vibrant and carpeted with blooming alpine flowers.
Q2. How difficult is the Kush Kalyan Trek?
This trek is classified as Easy to Moderate, making it an excellent choice for beginners with reasonable physical fitness as well as seasoned trekkers looking for a tranquil offbeat trail.
Q3. Where does the trek officially start and end?
The journey physically begins at Malla village (near Uttarkashi) and concludes at Lata village, with seamless travel arrangements connecting you to and from Dehradun.
Q4. What kind of flora and fauna can be expected on the trail?
The trail passes through dense mixed forests of oak, pine, and rhododendron, opening up into vast bugyals (alpine meadows) rich in endemic Himalayan flora and diverse birdlife.