Detailed Route
Phulara Ridge Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
An offbeat gem in the Sankri range, offering continuous Himalayan panoramas unlike typical valley treks.
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Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
29 KM
Max Altitude
12,100 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Dehradun to Sankri
Pick up at 7:30 AM. Guesthouse stay in Sankri. Use the evening to rent trekking poles/shoes in the market. Technical: A long, winding mountain drive. The Mori-Netwar section is prone to small rockfalls during rains. Stay alert near the river bents. Hydration is key to avoiding travel-induced altitude sickness. Safety: Ensure you have physical copies of your medical certificate and Aadhar Card for the Netwar checkpost entry.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Sankri to Sikolta
First night in tents. Sikolta is a pristine forest clearing. Sunset through the pine needles is a highlight. Technical: Gradual but consistent uphill on forest trails. Terrain is mostly soft soil and leaf-litter. Excellent grip for standard trekking shoes. Moderate pace recommended. Safety: Watch for loose boulders near the 'Broken Bridge' section. Cross one at a time.
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Trek: Sikolta to Bhoj Gadi
Bhoj Gadi is a massive meadow. Best place for group games and acclimatization walks. Technical: Trek moves above the pine zone into the Birch (Bhojpatra) forest. Shorter distance but thinner air. Gradient increases slightly near Bhoj Gadi. Stable terrain. Safety: Bhoj Gadi is exposed. Night winds can be high. Ensure tent pegs are deep and rain-flys are taut.
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Summit Day: The Infinity Ridge walk to Pushtara
Pushtara is a massive alpine meadow. It's often called the 'Fairyland of Garhwal'. Technical: A 4-5 hour continuous ridge walk. The ridge is narrow with significant drops on either side. Requires focus and balance. Zero water sources on the ridge. Safety: Wind-chill Alert: Even on sunny days, the ridge wind is cutting. Keep high-neck layers ready. UV exposure is extreme; wear polarized glasses.
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Trek: Pushtara to Taluka, Drive to Sankri
Reach Sankri by 4 PM. Celebration night with local 'Sidhwa' dance. Technical: Long persistent descent. Hard on the knees. 100% need for two trekking poles. Terrain re-enters the forest zone. Safety: The Taluka-Sankri road is highly unstable. If there is a blockage, be prepared to trek an extra 4km on the road.
Key Landmarks
Drive: Sankri to Dehradun
Reach Dehradun by 7:00 PM for late night trains/flights.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Kedarkantha Crossover
+2 Daystraverse from Pushtara meadow towards Kedarkantha base to combine two legendary treks into one long alpine loop.
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