Sarutal Trek

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All about the Sarutal Trek.

8D/7N

Duration

13900ft

Highest Point

Medium

Grade

7/10

Physicality

50 km

Trail Length

The Sarutal Trek is most beautiful trek in the Himalayas

Sarutal Trek is a hidden gem in the Himalayas because it is a serene Lake hiding amid meadows at a height of 4,200 meters in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi like many other treks. Sarutal was also explored by the shepherds in search of grasslands and it is located amid meadows surrounded by high peaks. Therefore, its picturesque setting and surroundings attract many trekkers every year.

From here get astounding views of (Black Peak – 6387 Meter), (Bandarpoonch peak 6300 Meter), (Ranglana, Peak 5896 Meter) (Swargarohini (I) (II) (III) 6200 Meter) and other snow-covered mountains.

Base camp of Sarutal Trek

So, The base camp of Sarutal trek is Sankri. First of all, It is a famous Market which is also the base camp of more than 25 treks.

During Sarutal trek, pass through the dense forests and undulating meadows, cross some narrow streams on the way and spot wealthy Flora and Fauna of the region.

You must have heard of the famous Kedarkantha trek in the Himalayas. Further, pass through the Kedarkantha summit which offers panoramic views of the lofty peaks standing together in glory. While the Kedarkantha route has become busy so people choose to go Sarutal which lies further.

WHY TO CHOOSE Sarutal TREK?

Before heading towards the itinerary, it is really essential to perceive the reason behind choosing Sarutal trek.

See firstly, the trekking distance is a total of by taxi 420 Km and on foot 62.5 km which is to be covered into 8 nights 9 days. Dehradun to Mussoorie, Sankri, Kedarkantha, Dunda Thach Pustara, Sarutal

The Sarutal trek is a low altitude mountain trek Altitudes is 4200 Meters

Starting trail is moderate as compared to other treks this is an easy and moderate trek. So this is the best option for first-time trekkers, family, School

Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature?

Also, You got to see so many heavenly bodies at one place like the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges, you can see pine forests, different variety of flora and fauna surpassing through bona fide Garhwali heritage and culture.

I think Do spare time in Interaction with our local’s team, and you will get to know about some of the ancient tales of Indian mythology and our local cultures, this is good ideas for trekkers

Beautiful landscapes so carry proper photo gear & Extra battery backup.

The backpack should not exceed 10 to 12 kg only

Altitude we are going to cover in Sarutal Trek

Sankri (1920 Meters)

Juda Ka Talab (2700 Meters)

Kedarkantha base camp (3200 Meters)

Kedarkantha summit (3800 Meters)

Dunda Thach – 3200 Meter

Taloti – 3789 Meter

Sarutal – 4200 Meter

Key Points Sarutal Trek

Duration: – 7 Nights 8 Days

Base camp: – Sankri Market

Summer Temperature: – Day (5°C to 15°C) Night (2° C to 5° C)

Altitude- Sarutal- 4200 Meters

Best Time: – May, June, July, Sep, Oct

Trek Level: – Moderate

Trek distance: – On foot 62.5 Km – By taxi 420 km

Group Size: – 15 people

Short Itinerary Sarutal Trek

Day 1– Pick up to you from Dehradun to Sankri (1920 Meter) (210 km) (8/9 hours)

Day 2– Trek from Sankri to Kedarkantha base (3400 Meter) via Juda Ka Talab (8 km) (6/7 hours)

Day 3– Trek from Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha Summit (3800 Meter) (3.4 km) and Dunda Thach (07 km) (3200 Meter) (6/7 hours)

Day 4– Trek from Dunda Thach to Taloti Thach (3789 m) (11 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 5– Trek from Taloti to Sarutal (4200 Meter ) (10 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 6– Trek from Sarutal to Taloti Thach (3789 Meter) (10 km) (5/6 hours)

Day 7– Trek from Taloti Thach to Taluka market (13 km) (6/7 Hours) same day Drive to Sankri (11 km) (1/2 Hours)

Day 8– Drive from Sankri to Dehradun (210 km) (8/9 hours)

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Transport facility from Dehradun to Dehradun
Forest Permit and entrance fee including camping charges
Accommodation in Hotel; Gangotri
Accommodation in tents on twin share basis
All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner
Expertise Trek Leader, fluent in English and Hindi certified in basic and advance, Search & Rescue , Method of Instructions mountaineering courses from NIM, IMF or Hanifl Centre outdoor Education
Experienced local guide and Sherpa, permanent technical guide
Kitchen team
Porters
Helpers
High quality camping tents, sleeping bags, mattress liner etc
Dining Tent
Helmet,Gaiters, Koflach Climbing shoes
Crampons
Ice Axe, Screw gate
Carabineers, rock pitons, ice pitons, snow stakes
Rescue Ropes, Climbing Ropes, Snow bar
Harness, Descended, Ascender, figure of 8, Ice Screw
Radio Willkie Talkie for Communication
Medical Kit,Oxygen Cylinders

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

Personal Insurance
Personal toiletry Items
Trekker carry your Photo ID , Adhar card , Passport , Visa , Medical certificate , Declaration from for entry at forest check posts on the trek it is very important

Day 1 Pickup from Dehradun Railway Station and Drive to Sankri (base camp) by taxi

Total distance – 210 km – 8/9 Hours journey

Mode of journey – By taxi

Altitude – Sankri base camp – 1920 Meters

Night stay – Our Swargarohini Hotel – on twin share basis

First of all, Himalayan Hikers organizes transport for trekkers from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning which will leave for Sankri around 6:00 am to 7:00 am.

Dehradun is the capital of Uttarakhand and one of the most beautiful places in India. The main attraction of this place is Rajpur road go through it and get a glimpse of Dehradun’s beauty. Reach Mussoorie after an hour which is also known as “Queen of Hills”. People visit it heavily during vacations with their family and friends.

After half an hour, stop at kempty fall. Have breakfast there and witness people from different parts of the world. The break will be of maximum 1 hour. Ahead the peaks are visible and further you will come close to holy Yamuna River. If you want, then take a short break of 20 minutes and enjoy being around it.
Then Reach Purola Market around 1:30 pm and take a break there for lunch. After having lunch proceed to Sankri base camp

Reach check post Naitwar. They will ask for Aadhar cards and some other details. Ahead lies Sankri, enjoy the drive and the wait is soon going to be over. Reach trekkers paradise and the main market of Sankri.

Go to hotel Swargarohini, freshen up and enjoy evening snacks in the open terrace with great views. You will be provided some details after which you can go for evening walk but be at the hotel for dinner.
Enjoy delicious dinner and spend comfortable night in the mountains.
Day 2 Trek from Sankri to via Juda Ka Talab to Kedarkantha Base Camp

Total distance – 8 Km – 6/7 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Kedarkantha base camp – 3200 Meters

Night Stay – Camp in tents – on twin share basis

Today, the heartwarming morning is eagerly waiting for you to wake up. Feel the peace amid the mountains; no connectivity and no materialistic thing is here to disturb you, the only thing is peace.

Relish the hot cup of coffee/tea at 6:00 am and get ready for your breakfast at 7:30 am. You have to strictly leave at 8:30 am after the instructions of your guide.

The trek starts from Sankri to Kedarkantha base camp which is 8 km away. After a little walk from the main market witness Swargarohini peaks (I, II, III) which will mesmerize you.

After 20 minutes of hike the beautiful Saur village will come into sight, all the houses there are made of wood. Here are home stays which serve delicious organic local food.

Some names of the local places are – Goteka, Boiroka ligudiya, Posla, Jainola, Kuwamohli and then Juda Ka Talab. And Reach Kedarkantha base camp

Move further through pine forest and reach your campsite from where the Kedarkantha peak shines tall and relish the great views! Afterwards enjoy hot lunch.

Have evening tea/coffee, snacks, soup and explore the area. Dinner will be served after which you can rest for the night.
Day 3 Trek from Kedarkantha base to Kedarkantha Summit (3800 Meters) and follow to right trail to Dunda Thach

Trek Distance – 10.5 Km – 6/7 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Dunda Thach – 3200 Meters

Night Stay – Our Camp site – on twin share basis

Today is the main day of your trek, so be ready at 4:30 am in the morning to witness sunrise from Kedarkantha summit. Nothing can be better than watching rising sun from the summit because then the views are jaw dropping. Whoever watches it gets mesmerized.

Light breakfast will be served at 4:30 am then the trek with start. It is important to use headlamps. Trekking in dark is really fun but only with professional guides. Soon you will reach just below the Kedarkantha summit.

The ascent to top is 1.5 km long but the efforts will be worth. Move ahead with everyone and the soft sunrays will fill your heart with joy. When the sun is about to rise, reach the top (3800 m) and capture some of the best moments of your life.

There is the temple of Lord Shiva and Ganesha, seek their blessings and get awe struck by the panorama views of stunning Himalayan peaks. Spend good time with your group and after an hour get ready for the follow Dunda Thach trail reach evening camp enjoying the nigh here.
Day 4 Trek from Dunda Thach to Taloti Thach.

Trek Distance – 11 Km – 5/6 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Taloti – 3789 Meters

Night Stay – Camp site – on twin share basis

Have breakfast and head to Taloti Thach. On the way, you will come across a temple of Lord Shiva, Parvat and Ganesha. The distance to be covered is probably 11 km, there are few steep sections cross them and reach your campsite.

Because Taloti Thach is a lavish meadow with beautiful surroundings and amazing views of Himalayan peaks.

So, Set up your camps and after having delicious food retire for the night.
Day 5 Trek from Taloti to Saru Tal camp

Trek Distance – 10 Km – 5/6 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Saru Tal – 4200 Meters

Night Stay – our Camp – on twin share basis

Today, the trek is a mixture of ascents and leveled walks. Cross several meadows and ridges to reach the pristine Saru Tal.

Above all Saru Tal is a unique glacial lake amidst meadows in the picturesque surroundings. The Black Peak, Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini (I) (II) (III), Bali pass Trail, Dhaldhar kandi pass are clearly visible from there.

So This trail further goes to Fachu Kandi Pass. Set up your camps near Sarutal Lake, enjoy the panorama views and relax for the night.
Day 6 Trek from Sarutal to Taloti Thach

Trek Distance –10 Km – 5/6 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – On foot

Altitude – Taloti Thach – 3789 Meters

Night Stay – our Camp – on twin/three share basis

Post breakfast; retrace your steps through meadows and ridges. Reach Taloti camp and retire for the night.
Day 7 Taloti Thach to Taluka market (13 km) (6/7 Hours) same day Drive to Sankri (11 km) (1/2 Hours)

Total distance – 13 Km – 6/7 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – – On foot – 13 km – By taxi 112 km

Altitude – Sankri – 1920 Meters

Night Stay – Hotel – on twin share basis

Today you will get back to Sankri but via Taluka.
Descent till Taluka is easy but is careful while coming downhills because most of the people get their ankles twisted.

Hence We Enter in a thick forest the trails are very confusing so follow your guide.

Also, The Langoors are easily spotted here hanging from trees to trees. After a short trek, come across a village and you can see there are cows and goats at every house.

Therefore Reach Taluka after half an hour, it is a village with some shops. The vehicle will be arranged from here to reach Sankri and the arrangements will be made in a hotel there.
Day 8 Drive from Sankri to Dehradun Bay Taxi

Distance – 210 Km – 8/9 Hours Trek

Mode of journey – Bay taxi

Finally, It’s your last breakfast on this trek with the Himalayan Hikers team. The certificates will be given and after some beautiful photos, we will bid you all a goodbye from Sankri.

How to reach Sankri (The trek base):

Nearest Rail station: Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)

Nearest Airport: Delhi, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)

Based upon your request we will arrange a pick up and drop from Dehradun to Sankri and back. This will be shared equally by the team members on actual basis. You pay directly to the driver/transporter. The fare is Rs 5500 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Maxx one way. This can accommodate 6 to 8 people. A Tempo Traveller charges Rs 9000 (12-14 seat) one way. This is NOT included in TREK FEE and to be paid directly to the driver/owner.

If you wish to reach our Trek Base Sankri on your own by public transportation:

There are 2/3 privately operated buses from Dehradun (near DDN railway station on Gandhi road) To Sankri. The 200 Km journey will take around 10/12 hours. The busses start at 5:30/6/7 am.
While returning from Sankri take the morning bus to Dehradun/Vikasnagar and reach by 7 pm.

How to reach Dehradun:

For the treks at Uttarkashi district in Garhwal , one has to reach the capital city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun, specially the trek starting from Sankri, Yamunotri etc. Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun are 3 nearby cities in the area and one can move from one to another by public vehicles like bus or shared Jeeps.

Haridwar to Dehradun: 55 Km and may take one and half to 2 hours.

Dehradun to Rishikesh: 45 Km and may take around one and a half hour.

You can fly or by train reach New Delhi as per your convenience from any part within India.

There are direct trains from Kolkata to Dehradun.

KUMBHA EXPRESS – Train No. – 12369 ( Very good option to reach Haridwar by 5 pm; You can take a bus from the terminus just opposite to the railway station referred as Roadways bus stand/ISBT and reach Dehradun in one and half hour. Spend the night in Dehradun and start your onward journey by car next morning.)

UPASANA EXPRESS – Train No. – 12327 ( Very good option to reach Dehradun directly by 5 pm; Spend the night in Haridwar and start your onward journey by car next morning)

DOON EXPRESS – Train No. – 13009 (Don’t book this train when you plan a long onward journey immediately in the morning)]

Avoid booking wait listed (WL) tickets in AC classes (1A/2A/3A) or Chair Car (CC). Book Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets which have normally more seats/berths and hence much better chance to get confirmed.

You can reach Dehradun easily from New Delhi by train or bus (~ 6/7 hours) and is around 260 Km.

By train:

Following trains are good to reach Haridwar and run daily.

DDN JANSHTBDI – Train No. 12055 (Arrives DDN in the evening @ 9:10 pm, good choice when you stay the night in Dehradun and have a long drive ahead next day)
NANDA DEVI EXP – Train No. 12205 (arrives DDN early morning @ 5:40 am)

Always avoid booking waitlisted (WL) tickets in AC classes (1A/2A/3A) or Chair Car (CC). Book Sleeper class (SL)/Second Sitting class (2S) tickets which have normally more seats/berth and hence much better chance to get confirmed.

By bus:

Govt. Road Transport (Roadways of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab etc.) buses are frequently available in day time and night from Kashmiri Gate ISBT (http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_transport/Transport/Home/ISBT/Fare+Chart). Tickets are available on board for these regular type buses. From Delhi Airport or Station you can reach ISBT Kashmiri Gate via Delhi Metro service (http://www.delhimetrorail.com/metro-fares.aspx). It is only 4 Km from NDLS and can be reached easily by booking an auto rickshaw.

For privately operated bus, you can book online from different portals. Select a boarding point suitably. Overnight Volvo/A.C/Push back buses are available. Normally these buses take up to 7 hours to reach Dehradun ISBT. You can book an auto rickshaw for Railway Station (5 Km away)/Hotel Drona (GMVN) or take a shared auto (Route No. 5) from ISBT.

[There are two major bus terminus in Dehradun. The buses from Delhi/Haridwar goes to the ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus) and the other one is the Parvatiya Depot (Hill Depot, from where you can get the buses going up the hills like Uttarkashi, Barkot, Purola etc) located just beside the Railway station.

Nearest Airport Jolly Grant is 25 Km away from Dehradun. book a private taxi to reach Dehradun city. This airport is accessed from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh easily. The flights are mostly via Delhi.

For night stay in Dehradun:

Trekkers reaching on the previous day before the journey to the actual trek base need to stay the night in Dehradun. There are several options in Dehradun for spending a night while staying in Premium, Standard or Budget accommodation. Options vary from Privately operated Hotels/Lodges, to state run Tourist Rest Houses.

State run GMVN (Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam) operates Hotel Drona complex is 10 minutes walking from the railway Station. You can book an auto rickshaw. From ISBT it is around 5 Km. You can book an auto rickshaw to Hotel Drona (GMVN) or take a shared auto (Route No. 5) from ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus). This is a reliable and a decent choice for Standard accommodation. The have restaurant and room service.
Check the following for online booking of the above: http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/tour/booktrh.asp
You can call or visit GMVN nearest office or even send an email for more information.The information is available at:
http://www.gmvnl.com/newgmvn/online_reservation/#

Return from Dehradun:

Normally you reach Dehradun from any trek base by 6/7 pm in the evening. You can take any train after 9 pm or regular bus service as mentioned above to reach Delhi or directly to your homeward journey in the same night.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance.

Booking:

We assume that you have read and understood our “Terms & Conditions” (https://himalayansunshine.com/terms-and-conditions) before Booking a trek/tour.
To reserve your place in a scheduled Fixed Departure trek or a Customised/Private trek pay 25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE as the initial “Booking Deposit”. You can pay by Net banking/Draft/Cheque/Credit/Debit/AMEX cards. This will ensure your participation in the desired trek and we will reserve your place in the scheduled date. You need to pay the remaining amount at least 15 days before Trek Starting Date.
If you book a Trek/Tour before 14 days or less from Trek/Tour Starting Date, you need to pay the full TREK/TOUR FEE.

Cancellations:

“Booking Amount” i.e.25% of the TREK/TOUR FEE is Non-Refundable at any stage.
If in case you are not able to make it due to unavoidable reason(s), we provide you a very flexible choice of Shifting to another trek within next one year. One year is counted from the starting date of the trek/tour you booked initially with us.
In case you postpone your trip you need to inform minimum of 15 days before the trek/tour starting date. (Though we suggest to inform us earlier if known)
In case you postpone a trek/tour before 15 days of the scheduled Trek/Tour Starting date or prior, you may shift to another group of the same trek/tour scheduled in the same season or within next one year. You may shift to another suitable route also. For changing any, you need our approval first. Your request must be in written communication through your registered email with us.
If you cancel/postpone a trek/tour from 14 days to 8 days before tour starting date, your Booking Amount is Non-Refundable. We will not take any request of shifting dates. We will charge 50% of the amount as Cancellation Charges and process refund of remaining 50%. You may also shift to another group within next year but 25% Booking Amount will be deemed as Cancellation Charge and the rest amount will be transferred to the shifted group.
If you cancel a trek/tour 7 days (i.e. a week) before Trek/Tour Starting Date or later, there will be NO REFUND.
In case of any unforeseen incident including but not limited to natural calamities like flood, earthquake, landslide, forest fire or any political unrest, if we are compelled to cancel the trek/trip, you will be entitled to redeem the full amount for the same/similar kind of trek/trip within next one year.
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