Jhinda Bugyal Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Jhinda Bugyal Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

The Jhinda Bugyal Trek is a 4-day journey starting from Urgam, peaking on Day 2 at the highest camp.

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

4 Days

Total Distance

24 KM

Max Altitude

11,800 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

600

Where to Get

Base Checkpost Office

Documents

Aadhar/Passport Copy, 2 Passport Photos, Medical Certificate, Disclaimer Form

Foreign Nationals

Foreign nationals require standard valid visa and passport copies for logging at forest checkposts.

Foreigner Process

Standard forest entry permits required.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
10 Hrs
250 KM
mixed
7,200 FT
RishikeshUrgam with Kalpeshwar darshan

Drive Rishikesh to Urgam, Visit Kalpeshwar Temple

Kalpeshwar cave temple visit is a 30-minute climb from Urgam village. The cave shrine is naturally formed and extremely atmospheric.

Key Landmarks

HelangUrgam ValleyKalpeshwar Cave Temple

Staying At

Urgam Village Guesthouse
Day 2
7 Hrs
9 KM
trek
11,800 FT
UrgamJhinda Bugyal

Urgam to Jhinda Bugyal

Sustained climb through oak and rhododendron forest before the meadow opens dramatically.

Key Landmarks

Shepherd settlementsFirst meadow viewsTrishul panorama

Staying At

Jhinda Bugyal Tents
Day 3
5 Hrs
9 KM
trek
7,200 FT
Jhinda BugyalUrgam

Explore Bugyal, Return to Urgam

Morning exploration before descent. Option to visit Kalpeshwar temple again for evening aarti.

Key Landmarks

Bugyal sunriseUpper meadow ridge

Staying At

Urgam Guesthouse
Day 4
9 Hrs
250 KM
drive
1,171 FT
UrgamRishikesh

Drive Urgam to Rishikesh

Long drive back through the Alaknanda valley.

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Panch Kedar Extension

+8 Days

Incorporate Kalpeshwar + Jhinda Bugyal into a full Panch Kedar circuit including Tungnath, Madhmaheshwar, and Rudranath.

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