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Jhinda Bugyal Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A magnificent 4-day alpine meadow trek perfect for introductory high-altitude exploration.
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
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
Camp Alt
7,200 ft
Day Gain
+6,029 ft
Drive 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
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
11,800 ft
Day Gain
+4,600 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Urgam To Jhinda Bugyal Jhinda Bugyal
Sustained climb through oak and rhododendron forest before the meadow opens dramatically.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Urgam settlement leads into a steep forested trail ascent leading to an alpine meadow.
Camp Alt
7,200 ft
Day Gain
-4,600 ft
Explore Jhinda Bugyal & Return to Urgam
Morning exploration before descent. Option to visit Kalpeshwar temple again for evening aarti.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route navigates the Jhinda Bugyal meadow before descending back to the valley settlement.
Camp Alt
1,171 ft
Day Gain
-6,029 ft
Drive to Rishikesh
Long drive back through the Alaknanda valley.
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Panch Kedar Extension
+8 DaysIncorporate Kalpeshwar + Jhinda Bugyal into a full Panch Kedar circuit including Tungnath, Madhmaheshwar, and Rudranath.
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