Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek

Our pick up point is Dehradun Railway station or ISBT, meet us there and then drive is towards Sankri. You can have your breakfast at Kempty Fall which is a famous picnic spot and is famous for a waterfall. Have your lunch in the middle of your journey at Purola.

It’s a picturesque drive to Sankri, you will get fetching views through your window, and the drive will be through Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Damta, Newman, Purola, Mori, Netwar these are beautiful places in the Himalayas. Sankri lies in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district, it is a village with a mini-market famous for wooden huts that serve delectable food. You will see apple orchards here and greenery all around.

Reach Sankri have a glace of snow-covered mountains, this place is pollution-free, enjoy the invigorating climate. We own a hotel there named “Swargarohini”, relax for the night here.

The trek today is 7 km long so carry packed lunch with you. Start heading towards Devsu Bugyal and while your ascent you can experience extremely beautiful views of snow cladded peaks, wide valleys, and some cascading waterfalls.

Now, go through the thick forest of Pines and Oaks, walk under the shade of trees with the crumbling sound of leaves. This place has rich alpine vegetation and it is home to a number of Himalayan birds and animals which can be spotted on the way to the campsite.

Reach Devsu Bugyal after a steep uphill trek, there you will witness the alluring greenery and undulating meadows all around. This is a great place for camping with amusing views of Kala Nag (Black Peak). Set up the tents and spend your night comfortably there.

Leave the campsite of Devsu Bugyal and head towards Ruinsara Lake, the trek is long so carried lunch to have in the middle of the trek. After ascending you will be mesmerized by the close views of mountains covered in snow with cascading waterfalls.

The path is muddy and some parts are slippery, so be careful while heading forward, after this section you have to cross a bridge over Supin.

After a steep ascent reach this sacred Lake surrounded by peaks and it offers majestic views of pristine mountains – Black Peak, Swargarohini (I) (II) (III), Bandarpoonch and Ruinsara range. Pitch the tents at the desired location here and after having salubrious food rest for the night.

Make a wish to Ruinsara Lake and head towards Kyarkoti. From here Black Peak is visible, the sight is enough to energize you for upcoming days. Kyarkoti is a meadow amidst mountains and boulders, set up your tents and settle for the day.

Your campsite for today is Dharon Odari, it is your camp 01. Leave the grounds of Kyarkoti and head further. Altitude is gained and after a sheer ascent, you can reach the destination. Pitch your tents and settle for the day.

Acclimatization prevents High altitude sickness, go on a short hike today and rest for the day.

Start the trek from Camp 01 to Camp 02, it is at a height of 5000 meters. After crossing steep ascents and tough trek reach the campsite. Set up the tents and sleep comfortably in tents.

Analyze the conditions of weather and trail and without wasting any time head towards Dhumdhar Kandi Pass. Most of the part of today’s trek is gradual ascent but further you will be crossing humps and a steep climb.

Reach the top (5608 m) and get the surpassing views of Swargarohini, Black Peak and Bandarpoonch. After you spend a good time at the pass plan the descent, is steep and tough at first but further, it gets easy.

The campsite for today is Ratiya camp reach there and set your camps in a safe place. Have salubrious food and rest for the night.

Post breakfast descent towards Kyarkoti, which was your campsite on Day 5. The grasslands are perfect for camping, have the pleasure of spending one more night there and rest for the night.

From Kyarkoti it is an easy descent to Dharian Gharat, today’s trek can be completed in 4 to 5 hours. Reach the campsite place your tents and settle for the day.

Jhala is a mini village and ending point of this trek from here the drive is towards Sankri. Go to Swargarohini hotel and comfortably rest for the night.

After having breakfast at the hotel leave for Dehradun.