Bhyundar Khal Trek – Arrive in Rishikesh, where you will meet with our agent and drive to Joshimath. You’ll pass through Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnaprayag, three of five great confluences in Hindu mythology. Check into your hotel at Joshimath and take a tour of the local market. Later, have your food and retire for the evening.
The next morning, take a ride to Govindghat which is the starting point of the trek. Travel along the beautiful river, passing by Hemkund Sahib pilgrims. There are several real traditional dhabas along the path where you may rest and eat delicious food. Arrive at Ghangaria, check into your hotel, and rest.
Also See: Har ki Dun Trek
The Bhyundar Khal Trek also includes a visit to the lovely Valley of Flowers. The Valley Of Flowers Trek is a worldwide popular trek which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The valley of flowers height is 14,107 feet and is the home to a variety of unique and magnificent fauna and flower species, including the rare Brahma Kamal Flower.
The trail progressively ascends and descends, passing through hard, rocky paths, boulders, and even moraines. Experience the greatest thrill of walking over the glacier and crossing deep crevasses. Finally, have a magical view of Nilkantha, Hathi, Nilgiri, and Rataban peaks at the Bhyundar Khal Peak. Afterward, descend to Joshimath via Amrit Ganga followed by Bampa Village.
Although, Bhyundar Khal Trek is completed in less than 10 Days/9 Nights, still a buffer day is taken in case of any negligence due to the weather conditions. The next day, enjoy your breakfast in the guest house and board your return cab to Rishikesh. Marking the end of this trek.
Why should one go for Bhyundar Khal Trek?
The reason behind choosing Bhyundar Khal is that it is known for high-altitude treks, glacier treks, pass trekkings, camping, and expeditions.
Bhyundar Khal is a renowned tourist site for foreigners and group trekkers from all over the world. It is advised for individuals who desire to try out extreme hiking adventures.
Bhyundar Khal Trek difficulty level
Bhyundar Khal Trek, located at an elevation of 21325 feet, presents numerous challenges and needs the presence of trained licensed guides who are familiar with the terrain. Some sections are close to the crevasses and require specialized equipment such as rope, crampons, and GPS navigators to hike the core Himalayan region. This is a serious adventure for which only experienced trekkers are eligible. Maintaining attentiveness while trekking assures your safety. Your safety is our top priority. It is the reason Moustachescapes.com, always gives professional assistance and supervision to our hikers.
Things to keep in mind before hiking to Bhyundar
- This is a challenging hike that requires previous moderate-level trekking expertise.
- A basic understanding of mountaineering is required. Since even the basic knowledge of tying ropes can help you cross large crevasses.
- The base camp at Bhyundar is the coolest of all the campsites. In addition, most of the walk is pleasant during the day.
- The expedition to Bhyundar Khal is well-known for crossing multiple passes along the way.
- This trek should not be taken lightly, and it should be completed with enough acclimatization and hydration.
Some other facts about Bhyundar Khal
The Bhyundar Khal Trek is one of the Himalayas ‘ lesser-known treks. It was during the British Raj in India when Sir Frank Smythe discovered this expedition. Sir Frank Smythe was an English mountaineer and botanist best known for his alpine and Himalayan expeditions. He discovered the picturesque Bhyundar valley on his way back from his successful ascent to Kamet in 1931. Smythe returned to the valley in 1937 and investigated a number of high-altitude crossings, notably Gupt Khal Pass, which he mentions in his book “The Valley of Flower.”
Itinerary
Day 1: Rishikesh to Joshimath
Drive: 260 km
Meal: Dinner
Stay: Stay in a hotel on a sharing basis.
- Arrive in Rishikesh early in the morning, meet our team representative and board the sharing cab from Rishikesh to Joshimath.
- During the journey you will cross Devparyag, Rudraparyag and the Karnaparyag.
- Reach Joshimath in the evening, check in the property and visit the local market on your own.
- In the evening have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 2: Joshimath to Ghangaria
Drive: 19 km
Trek: 9 km
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Stay: Stay in a hotel on a sharing basis.
- Wake up to a fresh morning, have your breakfast and prepare for a short drive to Govindghat.
- Post reaching Govindghat, start your trek to Ghangaria.
- The initial trail is mostly motorable and you might see a few Sikh pilgrims making their way to the Hemkund Sahib. But the best thing is that the route also has several authentic traditional dhabas that serve amazing food.
- Till halfway, you will trek along the charming river and then will cross over to reach the destination for today.
- After you have reached Ghangaria, check-in with the hotel and relax.
- Enjoy your time at the market and have your dinner and retire for the day.
Day 3: Ghangaria to Tipra Kharak via Valley Of Flowers
Altitude: 12139 ft
Trek: 14 km
Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Evening Snacks + Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a sharing basis
- Wake up early, have your breakfast and start your hike to Tipra Kharak.
- First 7 km of the trek will be very easy and can be covered under 4 hours, post the halfway the route gradually inclines.
- Tipra Kharak is a mine ground and is situated north of Hemkund and Saptrishi.
- Cross Valley Of Flowers and reach the camping ground, pitch tents and with hot meals retire for the day.
Day 4: Tipra Kharak to Upper Tipra
Trek: 10 km
Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Evening Snacks + Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a sharing basis
- Wake up early, have your breakfast and start your hike to Upper Tipra.
- The trek route will gradually incline and decline, you walk over the rough patches and leave your footsteps behind.
- You will walk through the valley with majestic views all around.
- Reach the Upper Tipra and pitch your tents and retire for the day with hot meals.
Day 5: Upper Tipra to Bhyundar Khal
Altitude: 21325 ft
Trek: 8 km
Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Evening Snacks + Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
- Wake up a little early, have breakfast and start your tiring trek to Bhyundar Khal.
- The route will be mostly covered under the snow, you walk over the glacier and at some points you use ropes to avoid deep creavesses.
- At the Bhyundar Khal peak, have a magical view of Nilkantha, Hathi, Nilgiri and Rataban peaks.
- Pitch the tents on the camping ground and with hot meals, retire for the day.
Day 6: Bhyundar Khal to Amrit Ganga
Trek: 14 km
Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Evening Snacks + Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
- Wake up to a chilly morning, have your breakfast and start your descent to Amrit Ganga.
- The trek route is decent, you walk over the moraines and the boulder sections to a rocky patch.
- Pitch the tents on the camping ground near Amrit Ganga and with hot meals retire for the day.
Day 7: Amrit Ganga to Bampa Village
Trek: 10 km
Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Evening Snacks + Dinner
Stay: Stay in tents on a sharing basis.
- Post a healthy breakfast, start your trek back to Bampa village.
- The route will cross different villages with shepherds’ houses and their cattles grazing around.
- Reach the camping ground, pitch the tents for the day and with hot meals retire for the day.
Day 8: Bampa village to Joshimath
Drive: 90 km
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
Stay: Stay in a guest house on a sharing basis
- Wake up to a lazy morning and board your shared cab to Joshimath.
- It will take under 2 hours to reach Joshimath, check in to your guest house, take a hot shower and rest for the day.
- Spend the evening by visiting nearby cafes with the Himalayan views.
- Retire for the day in the property.
Day 9: Joshimath to Rishikesh
Drive: 250 km
Meal: Breakfast + Dinner
- Enjoy your breakfast in the guest house and board your return cab to Rishikesh and end this trek.
Day 10: Rest Day
- This will be a buffer day in case of any negligence due to weather conditions.
