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The Trek
Gulabi Kantha is located at a height of 12,431 feet (3,789 mts) above the sea level. The 360-degree view of the surrounding mountain peaks, including Bandarpoonch peak, Kalindi Sirkala, Shivalik mountains, and Chaukhamba peaks, adds to the overall experience of visiting Gulabi Kantha. Gulabi Kantha meadow offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the sunrise and sunset. The meadow is approximately 2.5 kms in length and 1.5 kms wide, making it a spacious area to explore. Aside from the scenic views, Gulabi Kantha is also home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. This untouched paradise is lesser-known to the trekking communities in India, even though it lies close to Dodital.
The name Gulabi Kantha comes from the abundance of blooming pink flowers of Rhododendron in the region. The entire trek becomes adorned in pink during the season, truly a sight to behold.
About the area
The base village of Gulabi Kantha is Nisni which is situated at a distance of approximately 16 kms before Yamunotri, in the state of Uttarakhand. The Char Dham lies in Uttarakhand giving it immense religious significance and thus Uttarakhand is also called Dev Bhoomi (Gods abode).
Holi Celebration
Get ready to experience one of the most unique and special Holi celebrations, where the mountain folk of the region celebrate in their own distinctive way, blending traditional folk music, dance, and vibrant colors. The highlight of the celebration is the traditional ‘Naati’ dance, a lively and energetic folk dance performed in a circle, accompanied by local music played on traditional instruments. During the celebration, you’ll not only witness the joy and excitement of the festival but also have the opportunity to join in and learn the dance steps, making it a truly immersive experience. The locals are known for their warmth and openness, and they are eager to share their culture with visitors, offering a chance to mingle, learn about their traditions, and fully participate in the festivities. With the guidance of trusted staff, you’ll feel at ease as you embrace the rhythm, music, and spirit of the celebration. This is an experience of a lifetime, where you can truly connect with the local culture, learn new things, and make unforgettable memories.
Expected weather
• Grade: Easy
• Highest Altitude: 12,431 ft
• Distance to be trekked: 21 kms
• Temperature: Day: 5 to 10 (maximum) degrees Celsius; Night: -5 to -7 (minimum) degrees Celsius
Bring your family along
We are making this trek a family trek, wherein you can explore the outdoors and spend some quality no-screen time with your kids, nephews or nieces!
What have we got planned?
1. Campsite activities for kids
2. Slower pace on trail
3. Hands-on exploration – more breaks on trail where we give information to kids
about the geography and flora & fauna of the region
4. Picnic by the riverside
5. DIY activities like pitching tents
6. Fun games & interactions
7. Stargazing sessions & much more!
Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Nisni village (2133 mts)
Pickup arranged from Dehradun airport/railway station. Distance: 163 kms; Time:6-7 hours. Overnight at homestay in Nisni
Day 2: Trek from Nisni village to Kandola (2591 mts)
Distance: 3 kms; Time: 3-4 hours. Overnight stay in camps
Day 3: Trek from Kandola to Seema Thatch (3200 mts)
Distance: 5 kms; Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight stay in camps
Day 4: Trek from Seema Thatch to Gulabi Kantha summit (3789 mts) and back to Seema Thatch (3200 mts)
Distance: 5 kms; Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight stay in camps
Day 5: Trek from Seema Thatch to Nisni village (2133 meters)
Distance: 8 kms; Time: 5-6 hours. Overnight at homestay in Nisni village. Evening Holika Dahan celebrations in Nisni Village in the evening.
Day 6: Holi celebrations in Nisni Village
Get ready to experience/witness one of the most special holi celebrations! The mountain folk of this region has a very special and peculiar way of celebrating Holi with folk music and the traditional ‘Naati’ dance! And the best part about this entire experience is that they love to share their culture with others. In the
company of our trusted staff, feel free to mingle with the locals, learn about their culture and learn their dance steps! It’s an experience of a lifetime! Holi Celebrations will start around 9 am and will continue till about 4 pm, followed by tea and dinner. Overnight at homestay in Nisni village.
Day 7: Drive from Nisni village to Mussoorie/Dehradun
Distance: 131 kms / 163 kms; Time: 4-5 hours / 6-7 hours
Trek ends today on reaching Mussoorie/Dehradun
• Complete accommodation (twin/triple sharing) during the entire duration of the trek.
• All meals starting from Nisni & back
• Airport/Railway station pickup and drop ONLY on trek-specific dates.
• Rentals for all common gear provided to you like tent, sleeping bags, etc.
• Forest Entry Permission and camping charges.
• Guide and expertise charges.
• High altitude medical kit with oxygen cylinder & stretcher.
• 5% GST
• Meals or drinks purchased by participants during the travel or trek (example biscuits, fruits, etc.)
• Rentals for personal clothing.
• Flight/Train/Bus ticket till Dehradun.
• Backpack offloading charges. Trekkers can opt for a porterage service at ₹400/- per day, per bag.
Reach Dehradun by train/flight. Travel to Sankri base camp by car.
A certified trek leader, a guide, cook & porters will accompany you during the trek.
We’ve been organizing treks for over five years and have had many female trekkers trek with us. In fact, a lot of them come solo for treks. There has never been a complaint about the atmosphere of a trek, about other trekkers or our professionalism. They have all been kind enough to leave a review.
No. Guests are expected to carry their own power banks.
Yes, this trek is ideal for first timers provided you train well.
You can prepare for the trek with a combination of Cardio & Strength activities
2-3 kms slow jog OR 5-6 kms of brisk walking OR 10 kms cycling. Pace is not important, consistency is important (non-stop jogging/running/cycling)
Squats 15 x 3, Lunges 15 x 3, Calf raises 15 x 3
All of the above at least 4 times a week
Climbing stairs 15-20 floors with backpack (At Least once a week)
Yes, you are ideally expected to carry your backpack. But you do have an option of offloading your bags on a mule for an additional cost. The cost will be INR 400/ per day per bag (weight not exceeding 8kg). One is expected to inform us about offloading 1 week prior to the trek.
Good Sturdy Backpack: Prefer a trekking pack over a backpacking one. The size of the backpack depends upon the participant. Normally for a 5-6 day trek a 40-50 litre pack should suffice.
Shoes: Any waterproof trek (not hike) shoe would be ideal.
Socks: 3 pair cottons and 2 pairs of woollens.
Trek pants (ideally water resistant): They are very important and help you a great deal on your trek. You can get two quick dry summer trek pants. If you don’t have a trek pants, you can replace it with Gym track pants. Don’t trek in Jeans/ Pants.
T-shirt/ Base layer: One can get 2 T-shirts/ trekking base layer on the trek, one of which can be full sleeved. Avoid cotton and prefer dry fit.
Fleece/ Sweater/ good quality Hoodie: 1 fleece jacket or sweater. Fleece is preferred over sweater (or hoodie) as it is lightweight and easy to carry. Sweaters and Jackets can be heavier than Fleece for the warmth they offer.
Down/ Padded Jacket – Down/ Padded jacket (Upto -5 degrees). If you don’t want to get a padded/ down jacket, get two fleeces.
Cotton track pants for camp – These are specifically for cold evenings at the campsite. This can be ignored if you are comfortable wearing your trekking pants in the camp.
Thermals: 1 pair. We wear thermals only upon reaching the campsite not while trekking.
Windproof Jacket: All rain proof can be used as wind proofs. Required as an additional layer during trekking in windy conditions. Avoid if you have a rain proof jacket.
Rainwear:
Option 1 – Rain set: One Waterproof jacket (3000 mm waterproofing), Rain proof pants and Bag cover
Option 2 – Poncho: Covers your body and bag completely.
We recommend Option 1 as poncho makes trekking difficult.
Woolen Cap/ Balaclava-1: To cover your ears, head and neck. Get one woollen cap and one neck warmer or balaclava.
Neck Warmer/ Scarf - 1: For evenings. Avoid if you are comfortable using a Balaclava.
Gloves: 2 gloves out of which 1 can be waterproof and one woollen. The waterproof one has to ideally be larger than you normally use so that you can wear both your gloves together if required.
Suncap – 1
Sunglasses – 1
Toiletries – Also include sunscreen, moisturizer and lip-cream
Headlamp/ Torch -1. Preferably head lamp.
Trekking pole
2 water bottles (1 litre each) – One can also get a hydration pack.
Camp shoes/ Flip flops for camp
Plastic covers for inside the backpack to keep your clothes dry
Daypack – Required if you have a summit days climb. Preferably one that can be compressed.
Documents: 2 passport sized photograph, Address and Photo proof (Driving License or Aadhaar card), Doctor’s medical certificate saying that you are fit for the trek. We reserve the right to not take you on the trek if you fail to produce this.
Trekking pole
You will be sleeping in twos or threes in your tents in sleeping bags. The sleeping bags are snug and comfortable. We will be providing inflatable pillows.
Through the trek, there are no bathing facilities at campsites. Trekkers often take advantage of running streams to freshen themselves up.
Most wild animals are naturally wary of human activity and prefer to stay in more remote, quieter parts of their habitat. Here’s why wild animals typically do not approach camps.
The common perception is that alcohol makes you feel warmer, however it also dehydrates you & dehydration can be fatal while trekking. Hence consumption of alcohol is prohibited. Smoking in camps is not allowed.
If you cancel –
– 60 days before the trip: we can process a complete refund minus minimum processing charges.
– Between 30-45 days before the trip: you will be refunded 50% of the trek fee.
– Within 30 days before the trek starts: No refund.
– If your spot is replaced in a full batch: we will process a complete refund after canceling minute operational charges. (For fixed departures only)
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