8-Day Kagbhusandi Lake Trek from Rishikesh via Govindghat and Joshimath

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What's Included

• Accommodation (guest house and camping)
• All meals while on the trek
• Trek equipment
• Permits and forest permission
• First aid medical kit
• Qualified and experienced English-speaking local trek leader, guide, and support staff
• All transportation during the trek program

Not Included

• Any personal expenses
• Insurance
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage (250/day/bag)
• Meals during travelling

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat via Joshimath

   Drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat (1,828 m) via Joshimath. Govindghat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and serves as a base for many treks, including Kuari Pass, Pangarchula Peak, and Valley of Flowers. The journey covers 270 km and takes about 7.5 hours. Drive from Rishikesh to Govindghat (1,828 m) via Joshimath. Govindghat is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand and serves as a base for many treks, including Kuari Pass, Pangarchula Peak, and Valley of Flowers. The journey covers 270 km and takes about 7.5 hours. Witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers forming the Ganges on the way. Witness the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers forming the Ganges on the way.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Trek from Govindghat to Bhyundar village and Roopdhungi

   Make your way towards Bhyundar village, which is the starting point of the trek to Kagbhusandi Lake. Make your way towards Bhyundar village, which is the starting point of the trek to Kagbhusandi Lake. Encounter rocky areas, glaciers, shrubs, rivers, and more on the first day of your trek. Encounter rocky areas, glaciers, shrubs, rivers, and more on the first day of your trek. Enjoy the sound of the gushing Alaknanda River as you move forward. After Bhyundar village, the trail passes through dense bear-infested rhododendron forests. It is here that you will catch your first glimpse of Hathi Parvat while moving towards Roopdhungi. Enjoy the sound of the gushing Alaknanda River as you move forward. After Bhyundar village, the trail passes through dense bear-infested rhododendron forests. It is here that you will catch your first glimpse of Hathi Parvat while moving towards Roopdhungi. Stay overnight in tents at Roopdhungi. Distance covered: 10 km.

3. 3
   Day 03

   Trek through Bhyundar Valley to Martoli and Raj Khark

   Move from Roopdhungi to Martoli and later to Rajkharak. The entire trail is beautiful and soothing to the eyes. The trek covers 6 km. Move from Roopdhungi to Martoli and later to Rajkharak. The entire trail is beautiful and soothing to the eyes. The trek covers 6 km. Walk along a colourful route with various flowers in full bloom and snow-clad Himalayan peaks in the background. Walk along a colourful route with various flowers in full bloom and snow-clad Himalayan peaks in the background. Pass through Kargil, Martoli, Bankbara, and Dang Khark. Pass through Kargil, Martoli, Bankbara, and Dang Khark. Camp at Raj Khark for the day. These are all beautiful campsites for trekkers, and many shepherds from nearby villages use this area as pastureland for grazing their livestock. Camp at Raj Khark for the day. These are all beautiful campsites for trekkers, and many shepherds from nearby villages use this area as pastureland for grazing their livestock.

4. 4
   Day 04

   Trek onward to Rajkhark

   Trek to Rajkhark. The trek covers 5 km. Trek to Rajkhark. The trek covers 5 km.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Excursion to Kagbhushandi and return to Rajkharg

   Trek to Kagbhushandi and return to Rajkharg. The total distance covered is 8 km. Trek to Kagbhushandi and return to Rajkharg. The total distance covered is 8 km.

6. 6
   Day 06

   Descend to Bhyundar Valley

   Trek to Bhyundar Valley. The trek covers 10 km. Trek to Bhyundar Valley. The trek covers 10 km.

7. 7
   Day 07

   Trek to Joshimath and continue by road

   Trek towards Joshimath. The trekking distance is 9 km. Trek towards Joshimath. The trekking distance is 9 km. Drive the remaining 20 km. Drive the remaining 20 km.

8. 8
   Day 08

   Drive from Joshimath back to Rishikesh

   Drive to Rishikesh. The journey covers 252 km and takes about 7.5 hours. Drive to Rishikesh. The journey covers 252 km and takes about 7.5 hours.

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