Kyarkoti Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Kyarkoti Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

A 3-day immersive expedition traversing diverse Himalayan landscapes and alpine altitudes.

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

3 Days

Total Distance

16 KM

Max Altitude

11,200 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

450

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

Foreigners require Inner Line Permits (ILP) to stay in Harshil and trek in this region.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
8 Hrs
190 KM
drive

Camp Alt

7,800 ft

Day Gain

+6,629 ft

Drive to Harsil

RishikeshHarsil

Harsil is one of the most beautiful valleys in Garhwal. Spend the evening in the apple orchards.

Key Landmarks

UttarkashiGangoriHarsil Apple Orchards

Staying At

Harsil Guesthouse

The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.

Paved Road
Day 2
6 Hrs
8 KM
trek

Camp Alt

11,200 ft

Day Gain

+3,400 ft

Today's Objective

🔭 Reach Kyarkoti Meadow

HarsilKyarkoti Meadow

Climb through dense deodar and rhododendron forest before emerging onto the expansive flower meadow.

Key Landmarks

Deodar forestFirst meadow clearing

Staying At

Kyarkoti Meadow Tents

The Harsil settlement opens into a forested trail ascent leading to the Kyarkoti meadow.

TrailBroken Trail
Day 3
16 Hrs
198 KM
mixed

Camp Alt

1,171 ft

Day Gain

-10,029 ft

Trek to Harsil & Drive to Rishikesh

KyarkotiRishikesh

Final descent from Kyarkoti meadows back to Harsil, followed by a long transit drive to Rishikesh.

The Kyarkoti meadow descends back into the forested Bhagirathi river valley.

Trail

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Gangotri-Kyarkoti Combination

+2 Days

Add a Gangotri darshan to the Kyarkoti trek for a complete sacred and wilderness experience in 5 days.

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