KAGHBHUSANDI LAKE
Duration:7 Days /6 Nights
Places Covered: Rishikesh to Govindghat via Joshimath - Roopdhungi - Roop Dhungi to Simartoli and Raj Kharak-:Raj Kharak to Kagbhusandi Lake via Kankul Pass-Kagbhusandi lake to kargilla
Itinerary
Vehicle will be arranged from Rishikesh, the drive is along Ganga, Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers. Get beautiful sight of hills through your window, witness the confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi en route.
Govindghat lies in Chamoli and it is basecamp of many famous treks i.e. Valley of flowers, Pangarchulla and Kuari Pass. Arrangements will be made in a hotel at Govindghat.
Post breakfast leave early for Bhyundar village, the initial trek is a steep ascent but afterwards it becomes gradual. The water sounds of gushing Alaknanda can be heard as you move forward.
Pass through the dense forests with blooming Rhododendrons, spot Himalayan wildlife in this region. The campsite for today is Roopdhungi, pitch your tents there and settle for the day.
Have healthy breakfast, head towards Simartoli and continue trekking to Raj Kharak. Today the trail is picturesque and the great Himalayan peaks are clearly visible looming in the backdrop.
The campsite is Raj Kharak, to reach there hike through Bankbara and Dangkharak. Setup your camps, have delicious food and sleep comfortably in tents.
Today s trek towards Kagbhusandi Lake which lies at an altitude of 5230 meters. It is 5 km away from Raj Kharak and the distance can be covered in 4 to 5 hours. The terrain is a changing one with amusing sight of blooming meadows, green valleys and further it changes to narrow trails and big boulders. Cross Kankul Pass and get views of Hathi peak, Chaukhamba peaks, Nar Narayan and Neelkanth peaks will amaze you.
Watch thousands of flowers blooming like Brahma Kamal, Phen Kamal and Myriad with many species of flowers. Reach this sacred lake and its emerald water will make you stare at it and the mountain views looks stunning. Kagbhusandi Lake is related to mythology, explore the surroundings with the beauty of the lake.
Reach this sacred lake and its emerald water will make you stare at it and the mountain views looks stunning. Kagbhusandi Lake is related to mythology, explore the surroundings with the beauty of the lake.
Kargilla to bhundyar to pulna 10 km and drive to Govindghat 4 km Head towards Gobindghat and start the descent early.
Arrangements will be made in a hotel there.
Have your breakfast early and leave for Rishikesh to reach there on time.
