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Mukta Top Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 6-day journey starting from Dehradun, with a base camp in the quiet Asi Ganga valley, ascending through dense forests to the 11,820 ft summit.
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Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
22.0 KM
Max Altitude
11,820 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Uttarkashi Forest Office
Documents
Original Aadhar/Passport, Two Passport Photos, Signed Medical Fitness Certificate
Foreign Nationals
Foreigners require standard forest clearance and pay a marginally higher permit fee. Passport and valid visa copies are mandatory.
Foreigner Process
Standard forest entry permits apply. No special inner-line permits required for this specific altitude and location.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
4,600 ft
Day Gain
+3,134 ft
Drive to Kuflon
A scenic drive through the Garhwal mountains passing the major hub of Uttarkashi before entering the quiet Asi Ganga valley.
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
6,782 ft
Day Gain
+2,182 ft
Reach Shiladuni
A short, gradual ascent through beautiful pine forests and small village clearings. A great day to test baseline fitness.
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
9,600 ft
Day Gain
+2,818 ft
Reach Chaithathar
The trail steepens significantly, transitioning from oak to dense bamboo and Bhojpatra forests. In winter, this is usually where the snowline begins.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The trail follows the mountain river corridor through a narrow, forested gorge, moving past traditional settlements into increasingly dense dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
10,800 ft
Day Gain
+1,200 ft
Reach Mukta Tal
A shorter trek allowing for crucial acclimatization before the summit push. The trail opens up into vast meadows leading to the small lake of Mukta Tal.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The rugged alpine terrain opens up to reveal a spectacular high-altitude glacial tarn, serving as a critical hydrological node in the upper watershed.
Camp Alt
7,780 ft
Day Gain
-3,020 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Mukta Tal To Mukta Top
The summit day. A steep morning push to 11,820 ft yields massive 360-degree views of the Greater Himalayas. This is followed by a long descent to Kuari.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The final ascent leaves the upper glacial basin for the exposed summit ridges, offering panoramic views across the watershed divide before descending back to the icefields.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHigh Exposure
High-consequence exposure zones ahead. Requires confident rock scrambling and strict three-point contact.
Camp Alt
1,466 ft
Day Gain
-6,314 ft
Trek to Kuflon & Drive to Dehradun
A rapid descent through the forest back to Kuflon, followed immediately by the long drive back to Dehradun.
Key Landmarks
The trail follows the mountain river corridor through a narrow, forested gorge, moving past traditional settlements into increasingly dense dense forested valleys.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Uttarkashi Temple Visit
+1 DaySpend an extra day in Uttarkashi exploring the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple and the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM).
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