Trek to Dronagiri aka Sanjeevani Parvat [Premium]

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Arrive at Rishikesh, sightseeing
• Day 2 - Travel to Auli via 4 holy confluence on River Ganga (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnprayag, Nandprayag). Stay at Auli
• Day 3 - Trek to Gorsan Peak 
• Day 4 - Travel from Joshimath to Jumma around 45km. Then 3km trek to Ruing village. Further trek 8km from Ruing village to Dronagiri village base camp
• Day 5 - Trek to Nandi Kund.
• Day 6 - Descend to Jumma and then travel back to Joshimath.
• Day 7 - Visit Badrinath Temple and Manna Village (Travel via the 5th holy confluence of River Ganga - Vishnuprayag). Stay at Joshimath.
• Day 8 - Departure from Joshimath early in the morning to Rishikesh. 
• Day 9 - Travel back to your city.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Rishikesh

Elevation: 1,030 ft (312 m)

Arrive in Rishikesh and check in to the hotel. Meet your fellow trekkers in a meet and greet session where you will also be prepped for the upcoming trek. In the evening, head out to witness the magnificent Ganga Arati and explore the authentic local cultures of India. Stay the night at Rishikesh. 

Day 2: Auli

Elevation: 8,202 ft (2,500 m)

Travel Duration: 7-8 hours

On day 2 you start your journey from Haridwar to Auli. Witness the four confluences of the sacred River Ganga (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag) en route and also get the very first glimpse of the snow-clad peaks when you're about to arrive in Auli. Check in to the hotel and stay the night at Auli. 

Day 3: Gorsan Bugyal

Elevation: 10,544 ft (3,214 m)

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours

On day 3, wake up early in the morning and head out on an acclimatization trek to the extremely beautiful Gorsan Bugyal. Pass through one of India's high altitude man-made lakes - Chenab Lake and also get a good view of the revered Mt. Nanda Devi along with other peaks such as Hathi Parvat, Ghoda Parvat and Mt. Dronagiri. Stay the night in Auli.

Day 4: Dronagiri Village

Elevation: 12,001 ft (3,658 m)

Trek Duration: 8-9 hours

On Day 4 you start your journey from Joshimath to Jumma. After you arrive in Jumma, you start your trek towards your first base point, Rwing Village. The trail till Rwing is considerably easier. The ascend gets more challenging as you start trekking towards Dronagiri Village from Rwing. While the trail may be tough, but it is just as mesmerizing. You will arrive in Dronagiri Village by evening, you will camp the next two nights in Dronagiri Village.

Day 5: Nandi Kund

Elevation: 15755 ft (4805 m)

Trek Duration: 8 hours

Wake up early in the morning to witness the magnificent sunrise that lights up the Garhwal mountains. Today you trek to the revered Nandi Kund. This high-altitude lake remains frozen through the winter seasons and opens up with crystal clear waters during the rest of the year. The trek to Nandi Kund is about 4 Km long and is a steep climb from the Dronagiri village. Owing to the high altitude, this trek is strenuous yet thrilling with some amazing views of the Garhwal mountains, including the mighty Dronagiri Peak.

Day  6: Joshimath 

Elevation: 6,150 ft (1,875 m)

Trek Duration: 7-8 hours

Today you start your trek back to Joshimath from Dronagiri Village. You will arrive in Joshimath by early evening and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing and unwinding.

Day 7: Badrinath/Mana

Elevation: 10,828 ft (3,300 m)

Travel Duration: 7-8 hours

Today depending on the weather** you travel from Joshimath to the revered land of Badrinath, one of the holy char Dham's and Mana, India's last village. The travel will also show you a good glimpse of the 5th Prayag, Vishnuprayag on the way to Badrinath and Mana. Stay the night in Joshimath

Day 8: Rishikesh

Elevation: 1,030 ft (312 m)

Travel Duration: 7 hours

On your last day, you travel back to Rishikesh from Joshimath via road giving you the final few glimpses of the white peaks and the beautiful Himalayas. Stay the night at Rishikesh

Day 9: Your City

Today you travel back to your city.

 

**Travel to Badrinath and Mana depends entirely on the weather conditions during November. If there is a chance of snowfall or there has been snowfall, we will move towards Rishikesh from Joshimath and spend the night there. This will be decided by our Trek Captain during the course of the trek.

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Risk and Liability 

We will endeavor to make your program smooth and as pleasant as possible. However, the entire course of trekking depends on the ranges of the mighty mountains, physical health, and environmental conditions. Therefore, TrekNomads shall not be responsible for any changes in the itineraries due to unavoidable circumstance and natural disasters such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snowing, cancellation of flight and delay, any types of sickness including altitude sickness.

Fitness Criteria 

High-altitude/Himalayan treks require every participant to maintain a certain form of physical fitness that will help them trek with ease. A good fitness regime followed by a healthy diet can help you get fit for a Himalayan/high-altitude trek. However, it is advised that you consult with your doctor and then participate in a Himalayan/high-altitude trek.

• Begin your training about 6 weeks before your departure
• Focus on building your stamina through Aerobics, Running, Stair Climbing, Swimming or Cycling about 3 - 4 times a week
• Build your core strength with resistance training through Squats, Lunges, Hip Hinging, Step Ups, Planks at least 3- 4 times a week
• Work on developing a breathing rhythm and expanding your lung capacity with deep breathing and Yoga
• As your trek approaches, head out on smaller treks to help you acclimatize yourself
• Don't miss out on exercising if you can help it, even a 30-minute workout regime followed religiously can take you a long way.

Do’s and Don’ts:

• We believe in leaving the mountains in a better condition, which is why we follow a no-litter policy on our treks. Each trekker will have to bring back the waste that is created during the trek.
• Trekking is best enjoyed when you’ve worn comfortable clothes. Try and avoid wearing Jeans, bright colors and heavy apparels as much as possible.
• A lighter backpack always helps you have a better trek, try and carry just as much as needed.
• Always be in sight of your trek lead, if you feel the need to stop for any reason at all, please keep the trek lead informed.
• If you do come across any reptiles, animals or even insects during the trek, please keep your calm and let it patiently pass by. Any kind of noise and panic will scare them as well.
• Do not venture out into the forest/waterfalls on your own as it may be dangerous.
• Trekking is a good adventure, having said that, it is our primary responsibility to take good care of ourselves and be compassionate towards fellow trekkers
• If, at any point, during the trek, you feel uneasy or unwell, please inform the trek lead immediately
• Tune in to the sounds of nature while on a trek and avoid carrying speakers or playing music during the course of the trek
• To help you enjoy the trek to the fullest, we avoid smoking and consumption of alcohol, and other intoxicants during the course of the trek