Bagini Glacier Trek

• Day 1 – Transfer from Haridwar Joshimath (250 kms)

• Day 2 – Joshimath – Jumma – Ruing Village (9, 180 ft) (Drive 1 hr)

• Day 3 – 8 kms Trek, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, Bhumial God temple

• Day 4 – Dronagiri Village – Bagini Base camp (14, 711 ft) via Longatulli
• Day 5 – Base camp – Bagini Glacier (14, 814 ft) – Back to Base camp
• Day 6 – Base camp -Ruing Village
• Day 7 – Ruing Village – Jumma – Joshimath
• Day 8 – Transfer from Joshimath to Haridwar

Bagini Glacier Trek Itinerary

• Day 1 – Transfer from Haridwar Joshimath (250 kms)

• Day 2 – Joshimath – Jumma – Ruing Village (9, 180 ft) (Drive 1 hr)

• Day 3 – 8 kms Trek, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, Bhumial God temple

  This day, ramble on a trail that is similar to the previous day. Enjoy a meandering path that goes up and down. The road also goes through a forest.

  Along the way, feast your eyes on dreamy and snow-capped peaks of Hathi Parvat and Ghori Parvat. Reach the intriguing Dronagiri Village, in ruins and inhabited. You can pitch your tent at the outskirts of the village that is illuminated due to solar lights. If you choose, you can visit the Bhumial God temple close by. Witness the views of Bhumial God temple.

• Day 4 – Dronagiri Village – Bagini Base camp (14, 711 ft) via Longatulli

  Day 4 opens up many thrills with meandering pass, sight of Rishi peak, crossing a concrete bridge over the Bagini Nala, through rock and boulder ridden path. Stop for a bit at a grassy patch with a crystal clear stream passing by.

  Next halt is at Longatulli camping ground, a 3 hours hike from Bagini lower camp site. Get refreshed with the views of mesmerising peaks such as Satminal, Hardeul and Rishi pahar. You can camp overnight either at the Bagini main base camp (further up the mountains) or Advanced Bagini base camp that has an unmarked trail leading up to it.

• Day 5 – Base camp – Bagini Glacier (14, 814 ft) – Back to Base camp

  Day Highlights: 14km trek, Glacier drifts, Moraines, Ravines

  Day Details: Today, brace yourself for a challenging Bagini Glacier trekking and Changbang trek. Wake up in wee hours of the morning to be better prepared and witness the stunning sunrise at the Changbang camp site.

  Along the way, come across glacier drifts, moraines and ravines. Once you reach the Bagini Glacier, cuddled between stunning peaks, let yourself be enchanted by the divine vision. Go trigger happy and set off to Changbang, the final destination. Head back to Bagini base camp by following the same route.

• Day 6 – Base camp -Ruing Village

  A lighter day, follow the same route you took to reach the base camp. Descend for around 18 kms through Longatulli to reach Dronagiri Village and later Ruing Village. Set camp for the night at Ruing Village.

• Day 7 – Ruing Village – Jumma – Joshimath

  Take a descent of three hours to Jumma Village. From here you will be driven to Joshimath. It’s time to relax and recover from the trek. Night can be spent at one of the guest houses.

• Day 8 – Transfer from Joshimath to Haridwar

  You can take an early transport to Haridwar. If you wish, you can experience the charming town of Joshimath for a bit. This will mark the end of Bagini Glacier trek journey.

Other Inclusions

• Equipment required for the treks
• Permits
• First aid medical kits and oxygen cylinder
• Charges of qualified trek leader, guide and support staff
• Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath and return

Transport

Transport from Haridwar to Joshimath base camp and return by Tata Sumo, Max or equivalent vehicle.

Things To Carry

• Back pack of 60 ltr -70ltr. They should come with comfortable shoulder straps, frame, and back pack cover.
• Waterproof trekking shoes that are high ankle and have a good grip
• 2 synthetic /waterproof Track Pants, T-shirts – 3 full sleeve
• 1 Fleece jacket would be ideal; a woollen sweater would be an alternative
• 1 Wind proof jacket, 1 Heavy jacket, Thermal Inners
• 2 pairs cotton socks, 2 pairs woollen socks, 2 pair water proof hand gloves
• Woollen cap/ Balaclava
• Sun Cap, Sun protection cream, Sun glasses – Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected
• Head Torch with extra batteries
• 2 Water bottle- one litre each