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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.

Sankri

Starting Point

Moderate

Difficulty

Uttarakhand

Region

6

Duration

March to December

Best Time

12,345 ft

Highest Elevation

Trek Itinerary

Phulara Ridge Trek is one of the most beautiful treks in India, known for its scenic landscapes. Ridge treks aren\t very common in a country like India and only a small number of people strive for ridge summits. Yet, after being explored, this trek is now one of the most sought-after. The Phulara Ridge Trek takes you up to a height of 12,150 m.

Phulara ridge trek starts from a small village named Sankri in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Also, Sankri is a basecamp for other treks, including Har ki dun, Kedarkantha Trek, and Bali Pass trek. The Phulara Ridge trek implies a splendid journey with a high altitude of 12,150 Ft. This challenging trek in Uttarakhand is rated with an easy to moderate difficulty level that largely depends on the fitness level of the trekker. This trek is suitable for both families as well as individual trekkers.

The best time for this trek is from the middle of March to the middle of June. And next, from the middle of September till December. Phulara Ridge trek is also a great trek for monsoon treks, since at that time there are flowers and greenery, making the trek memorable.

At Phulara ridge trek, the temperature ranges between 8 and 15 degrees Celsius during the day and can drop as low as -5 degrees Celsius at night. Hence you need proper gear and clothing to fight the sub-zero temperature.

Make sure to carry extra backup batteries if you are a shutterbug eager to capture the beautiful landscapes of this trek. Alo pack light.
DAY 1   Drive Dehradun to Sankri

A Scenic Drive in the Lap of the Mountains

  200 km     |       7 hours     |       6,300 ft.

The first day starts with full enthusiasm, excitement, and joy from Dehradun to Sankri. The journey to Phulara Ridge Trek starts from here.

Around 198 km is to be travelled, which takes about 8-9 hours. Amidst the trip to Sankri, you will hit breathtaking views of Mori Naitwar, Nainbagh, Jarmola & Naugaon. In addition to this, you will see various natural water streams, a variety of flora and fauna. After reaching Sankri Village, you will encounter a fantastic sunset that will add to your unforgettable sweet memories.

The village consists of many shops and dhabas with traditional food. People are so innocent and friendly.

You will indeed feel connected to this place from the very first day. In the evening, you may roam around the local markets of the village, which looks great at night especially.
DAY 2   Sankri to Sikolta

A small stream near the broken bridge

  5 kms     |       5 hours     |       8,925 ft.

On the second day, you will be heading towards Sikolta from the Sankri Village. Sikolta, which is 2830 meters above sea level, is 4-5 hours away from Sankri Village.

You will have breakfast in Sankri in the early morning and then will start the trek towards Sikolta. During the trek, you will see thick forests consisting of pinewood trees, walnut trees, and many more, which will give you a thrilling adventure.

The journey will be full of enjoyment. You will see the snow-covered Himalayas, which will fill you with more curiosity to continue your journey further. After reaching Skilota, you will have dinner and spend the whole night in the tents in Sakolta.

After having breakfast, we will begin our trek to Sikolta and undergo a cute pine wooded area. During the trek, you're going to find lovely crimson lilies in addition to yellow marsh marigold blooming.

After some hours of trekking, you may have a captivating sight of snow-included mountains. Your dinner and night stay may be scheduled in tents at Sikolta
DAY 3   Trek to Bhoj Gadi

A stream near the bridge, around an hour into the trek.

  5 kms     |       4 hours     |       11,170 ft.

Day 3 will take you to Bhoj Gadi from Sikolta. Bhoj Gadi is located at an altitude of 3400 m. The trek will be for 4 hours.

The level of the trek will be from Easy-moderate. In between the trek, you will be able to view the eye-catching scenes of the Kedarkantha Peak.

The vistas of other neighbouring mountains and other meadows will be worth experiencing. You can envisage from this point of time how beautiful the further journey could be.

After 4 hours, you will reach Bhoj Gadi, and here you can enjoy your rest of the time. Every necessity will be provided to the travellers from time to time.
DAY 4   Trek to Pushtara over Phulara ridge

A flat path at the ridge followed by the descent.

  9 kms     |       6 hours     |       12,345 ft.

This day you need to move towards Pushtara Meadows(2890 m) via Phulara Ridge(3690 m). The time for this trek is estimated at 5-6 hours.

The hike could be a little challenging, so all the travellers are advised to keep their water bottles or soft drinks with them. You will experience various Himalayan Monals in between the trek.

After you reach the summit, you will be amazed to see the view of Hanuman Top, Bandarpoonch, and Swargarohini.

The scenic beauty of Pushtara Meadows and its lush green area will make you fall in love with this place for sure.
DAY 5   Trek to Taluka

There is a stream just before you enter the forest.

  8.5 kms     |       7 hours     |       6,520 ft.

Now is the time to set back and say goodbye to Phulara Ridge Trek. From Pushtara Meadows, you will return to Sankri via Taluka.

First, you will trek to Taluka for about 6-7 hours and then drive to Sankri from Taluka for 1 hour.

We advise you to enjoy this time most as this will be your last day of such a fantastic trek. Make sure to have vistas of sunrise.

While trekking to Taluka, observe and enjoy everything.

The dense forests of pine wood will help you to regain your memories. After reaching Taluka, we will drive to Sankri.
DAY 6   Drive from Sankri to Dehradun

End of Trip With a Bag Full of Life Time Memories

  200 km     |       7 hours     |       2,100 ft.

Hence, your get concluded on this day. You will drive to Dehradun from Sankri. After breakfast, you will be travelling and will reach Dehradun by evening.

But this is not the conclusion; there are more such treks of Uttarakhand you need to discover in the future.
Trek Booking for

The Phulara Ridge

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The dates mentioned above are relative to Sankri (Basecamp to The Phulara Ridge).
For booking of slots starting from Nov 19th, Nov 26th, and Nov 29th you will get a complimentary stay at Sankri while your return with no extra cost.
Trek Fee

10000

PER PERSON
 What Do You Need for the trek?

Minimum 50-55 litres Rucksack with cover.

1 small Day pack.

Good trekking shoes that are oaky, so that you can have a comfortable grip ( strongly recommended).

Layered clothes, as when the weather changes in the mountain you can put on layers or take it off as per your comfortability.

1 Trekking Pole, to maintain stability and balance.

1 stainless steel lunch box with Airtight Lid, a stainless steel mug & a stainless steel spoon.

At Least 2 full sleeve t-shirts must be dry fit (Big No for cotton t-shirt)

2 trek pants must be dry fit with zippered pockets, so you can put your mobile, hanky or snacks (Big No for Jeans)

1 pair of Thermal wear.

1 Padded jacket or down jacket.

2 sweaters or fleece jackets.

1 rain jacket and 1 rain pant. (If you don’t have a rucksack cover then you can carry a poncho instead of a rain jacket. )

4 pairs of sport socks must be dry fit.

1 pair of woolen socks to keep your feet warm.

1 pair of synthetic hand gloves (For easy grip over anything or to keep yourself warm).

1 sun cap or hat, so it can provide you protection from sunstroke, headache, and dehydration.

1 woolen head cap/ balaclava, so that it can protect your ears from cold sensitivity.

1 woolen neck warmer or scarf to keep your neck warm.

Under garments according to your comfort but shouldn't be too many.

Sunscreen.

Toiletries like small size toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, moisturizer along with Toilet roll (As you’ll not be able to have a bath on trek so don't need to overload it with shampoos & other stuff.

2 water bottle (1 litre each)

Personal medical kit including Paracetamol 500, Avomine, Combiflam, Omez, ORS (6 packets), Knee Brace, Diamox or Acetazolamide, Loperamide, Dexamethasone, and Nifedipine.

Sunglasses with UV Protection, so that it can provide you protection from harmful UV rays or snow blindness (If you wear specs, then you can get oversized glasses which you can wear over your regular specs).

1 Headlamp, so that your hands can get free to do other things

Photo Id

Disclaimer and Medical Certificate duly filled.

 Inclusion

Accommodation
Stay is included from Day 1 to Day 5. You will be staying in Basecamp at Sankri and trekker's hut on the remaining days of the trek.

Food
All meals from dinner at Sankri on Day 1 to Dinner on Day 6 to Breakfast are included. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) on all days of the trek.

Camping Charges
All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included.

Safety Equipment
First Aid, Medical Kit, Oxygen Cylinders.

Experienced Trek Leader
We Barefoot Trekians believe that trek transforms lives hence we provide experienced trek leaders to facilitate and enhance your experience.

What is Offloading?
Offloading is when the mules carry your backpack and you carry only basic things in your day pack. We never encourage trekkers to do offloading. Because when you will carry your own backpack, you will get the real taste of trekking.

However in some exceptional cases if you might need to opt for offloading then the charges would be INR 350/day. And in that case you must have a day pack.

What will you get in rent from our Base?
These below things you can take on rent from our Basecamp. The charges mentioned are for the whole trek.

Trekking Shoes at INR 750
Security Deposit : INR 1000

Padded Jacket at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000

Trekking Pole at INR 250
Security Deposit : INR 500

Head Torch at INR 150
Security Deposit : INR 300

Rucksack at INR 650
Security Deposit : INR 1000

Trekking Pants at INR 350
Security Deposit : INR 500

Before accepting the rental items we want you to check the equipment conditions, make sure those are proper and you need to keep a security deposit for each item. Your Trek Leader will take care of it. You will get the security amount back once you will deposit the rental items in proper conditions.

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.
We respect your privacy 100%, so the information that you provide will remain strictly confidential.

Other Details

 How to get fit for the trek
In case you’re just starting with a regular fitness routine, phase out your distance targets in the following manner –
  • Target completing 5 km in 40 minutes when you begin.
  • Gradually increase your pace by running 4 times a week and bring it down to 5 km in less than 35 mins.
  • If you are above 45 years and is comfortable with brisk walking, then target covering 10km in 90 minutes.
  • If you are somebody you prefers cycling over running, then try to cover 25 km in 60 minutes.
Strength – Target 4 sets of squats with 20 in each
  • This is another area you should work on.
  • There is a lot of trekking distance that you will cover in high altitude carrying your backpacks.
  • You have to walk on uneven terrain during the trek. It could be taxing for your legs. For this, strengthening your legs will help.
  • It could be taxing for your legs. For this, strengthening your legs will help.
  • You can do some squats to strengthen them. Start with 3 sets of squats, with 8 squats in each set and work towards reaching your target in 3 weeks.

Flexibility
  • Another aspect that will help you trek comfortably is flexibility.
  • For this, you can do some stretching exercises – stretch your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower back muscles and shoulders regularly.
  • On your trek, it is important that you arrive on the slopes with your muscles relaxed. Carrying a backpack, however light, can become a strain after a while.
  • These exercises will help you to be in good shape before the trek.

We in Barefoot Trekians believe that if you are fit nothing will be difficult for you.

  Terms & Conditions

  • The purchase of any trek services offered by Barefoot Trekians (hereinafter referred as 'BFT') constitutes a contractual arrangement between BFT ('First Party') and trekker (hereinafter referred as 'You') ('Second Party'). Both Parties are hereinafter referred as ('Parties'). Booking of services with BFT represents your unconditional acceptance of the terms & conditions set out herein. These terms and conditions shall be binding on you and all the trek companions booked by you.
  • Trekking in the Himalayan region carries an inherent risk to the life and property of both Parties. The weather changes in minutes causing injury or life-threatening, which is beyond BFT control however BFT does its best to reduce all types of risks, discomfort, and hazard to the best of its ability, yet there are chances of accidents, mishaps, and deficiency in service. Ergo, you must agree with these terms and conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these terms prior to confirming your booking.
  • BFT offers treks that require varying levels of fitness. The level of difficulty can be based on the extent of physical stress, the terrain, weather and / or climate. To enable you to choose appropriately and prepare accordingly, carefully review the level of difficulty of each trek before booking the same.
  • BFT takes no responsibility for your inability to cope with the level of difficulty on a trek. While most treks do not require specific preparation, a reasonable level of fitness adds to your experience. You are solely responsible for ensuring that you are ready for the trek in every way, including physical and mental conditioning. You are also expected to carry the right clothing and equipment.
  • You must carry a filled Medical form and disclaimer and submit to the trek leader at the base camp.
  • Failure to share this information with BFT can result in immediate termination of your trek at any stage of the trek with a full cancellation penalty. BFT reserves the right to decline, accept, and/or remove any participant from a trek.
  • Remember one thing If you are fit enough nothing will be difficult for you and you can enjoy the trek on a high notch, Hence we are keeping fitness on top priority to keep your trek safe.
  • No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trek for any reason after the trek has begun.
  • As a trekker, you must be responsible. Baggage and personal effects are at your risk throughout the trek. You are solely responsible for your personal belongings while on the trek. BFT is not responsible for the loss of baggage, goods, air tickets, passport, cash, traveller's cheques, or any other travel document or item owned by you while on the trek, whatever the cause.
  • You are required to behave in a manner that is acceptable and conducive to group trek. BFT reserves the right to terminate your trip (if you are found to be causing distress/annoyance to co-travellers, endanger/damage property of any supplier or of other travelling companions), without assigning any reason whatsoever. No refund for unused services is possible in such cases.
  • You also agree to abide by the authority of the Trek leader designated by BFT. The decision of the Trek leader is binding on all participants on matters that affect the safety or well-being of any person participating in the trek. Behaviour that causes danger, distress or annoyance to others, or interferes with the mobility of the group can result in the Trek leader terminating your participation from the trip, with no right to refund for missed or unused services.
  • We strictly follow ‘High on mountain by Altitude, Not by Alcohol or Smoking’. If Trek Leader found you drunk or drinking or smoking, you would be disowned. One thing you need to understand is that both the above things are harmful on high altitude and your safety is our priority.
  • Price DO NOT include:
    • Any cost incurred in route to & from the destination for personal expenses of trekker.
    • Meals (unless specified), beverages.
    • Additional personal use of vehicle, anthing apart from specified in itinerary.

  Cancellation Policy

We understand the pain of cancelling a trek. As trekkers, we always look forward to treks, and after months of training and planning, if we have to cancel our trek, there’s no greater disappointment than that.

This is why we have a trekker-friendly cancellation policy.

Barefoot Trekians Standard Cancellation Policy when Trekkers cancel Treks
  • Cancellation 30 days before the starting date of the trek
    Get your full trek fee back in a Barefoot Trekians Trek Voucher OR get a monetary refund with 15% cancellation charges.
    If you paid 50% booking amount then full booking amount as a Trek Voucher or monetary refund with 15% cancellation charges on full amount.
  • Cancellation between 30 days and 20 days before the starting date of the trek
    Get 80% of the trek fee in a Barefoot Trekians Trek Voucher OR get a monetary refund with 30% cancellation charges.
    If you paid 50% booking amount then 80% as a Trek Voucher of the booking amount or monetary refund with 30% cancellation charges on full amount.
  • Cancellation between 20 days and 10 days before the starting date of the trek
    Get 60% of the trek fee in a Barefoot Trekians Trek Voucher OR get a monetary refund with 50% cancellation charges.
    If you paid 50% booking amount then 60% as a Trek Voucher of the booking amount or monetary refund with 50% cancellation charges on full amount.
  • Cancellation less than 10 days before the starting date of the trek
    No monetary refund, get 50% of your fees in a Barefoot Trekians Trek Voucher.
    If you paid 50% booking amount then 50% as a Trek Voucher of the booking amount.
    • Barefoot Trekians Health First Philosophy
    There are some thoughts and ideologies that we hold close to our hearts.

    As trekkers, there are times when you have to let go of a trek midway. Sometimes you fall ill, or get hit by AMS or at times simply fatigue pulls you down. It can happen that your Trek Leader sends you down due to a safety or health issue.

    At Barefoot Trekians, we feel terrible when such an event happens.

    Should such a situation occur that you have to drop out from this trek, we want you to know that we feel as bad as you do. You can always come back another time, repeat the same trek and finish your adventure. For this you need to pay only 50% of the trek fee.
  • In case of government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or any other unforeseen circumstances, we work out the best possible alternate plans or trips/treks. At times even if certain activities are canceled, the organization provides the best alternative but no refunds are provided.
  • If a trek is called off at the last moment due to a natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh etc.), BAREFOOT TREKIANS will issue a trek voucher for the full amount and if possible will provide an alternate trek. The voucher can be redeemed up to the same amount for the same trek or another trek in the next 365 days from the trek departure date.
  • If a trek or trip cannot be completed due to natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.). No refund would be provided.
  • Any extra expense coming due to any natural calamity/unforeseen circumstances (like rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strike, bandh, etc.), Will be borne by the trekker. The company will not be liable.
  • We don’t take any responsibility for the train tickets got stuck in RAC or WL status. Hence, no refunds will be initiated from Barefoot Trekians.

  Covid-19 Safety Measures

  • Thermal screeningwill be done for all passengers at pickup location. Regulars screening of Hotel Staff, Guests, Drivers & Guides.
  • Vehicles used for the journey will be thoroughly sanitized before the commencement of journey.
  • Ensuring availability of sanitizer, masks & gloves during commute and at hotels.
  • Maintaining socialdistancing measures at hotel premises like restaurants, bars, lobby area etc.
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