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Ali & Bedni Bugyal Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A classic meadow trek starting from Lohajung, passing through Didna village to reach the twin Bugyals.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
38 KM
Max Altitude
11,500 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Lohajung Forest Office
Documents
Aadhar Card, Medical declaration
Foreign Nationals
Standard tracking. No harsh restrictions.
Foreigner Process
Standard registration.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
7,600 ft
Day Gain
+6,100 ft
Drive to Lohajung
A classic, long 10-hour drive through the Kumaon and Garhwal hills to reach the central trekking hub of Lohajung. The basecamp is well-equipped.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
8,200 ft
Day Gain
+600 ft
Reach Didna Village
The trek starts by descending from Lohajung down to the Neel Ganga river, crossing a bridge, and ascending moderately through mixed forests to reach the remote, picturesque Didna village.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
11,300 ft
Day Gain
+3,100 ft
Reach Ali Bugyal
The hardest climbing day. A brutal, near-vertical ascent through incredibly dense, dark oak forests. After 4-5 hours, you violently break through the tree line directly onto the staggering expanse of Ali Bugyal.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Didna settlement broadens into a dense forested ascent toward the Ali Bugyal meadow.
Camp Alt
10,000 ft
Day Gain
-1,300 ft
Today's Objective
💧 Reach Trek Ali Bugyal To Bedni Bugyal
The apex day. A glorious, relatively flat walk from Ali Bugyal, over a ridge, to Bedni Bugyal. You spend hours walking directly towards the massive western face of Mt. Trishul. After visiting the Bedni Kund reflection lake, descend rapidly back into the tree line to camp at Gehroli Patal.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
7,600 ft
Day Gain
-2,400 ft
Trek to Wan & Drive to Lohajung
A knee-jarring, steep descent from Gehroli Patal through ancient, massive Cypress trees down to the Neel Ganga river, then a short climb into Wan village. From Wan, board local jeeps for a 1-hour fast drive back to Lohajung.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
1,500 ft
Day Gain
-6,100 ft
Drive to Kathgodam
The long, winding drive back to the railway station, concluding the trek.
Key Landmarks
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Roopkund Attempt
+3 DaysIf physically prepared, continue from Bedni up to Bhagwabasa and attempt the 15,700 ft ascent to the skeleton lake.
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