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Title : Ruinsara Lake
Category : Trek
Duration : 8 Days
Location : Uttaranchal
Season : Summer (mar - june)
Autumn (sep - nov)
Grade : Moderate
The Tons valley, is situated in the western ranges of the
Garhwal Himalaya in Uttaranchal amidst thick deodar and pine
forest and is a relatively unspoilt area. The Ruinsara Lake is a
secluded serene haven surrounded by glittering peaks. Being part
of the Govind Vihar sanctuary the area is rich in wildlife and
is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers. The villages
along the way have very distinctive wooden carvings adorning
their houses. This route is associated with the epic
Mahabharata, whose heroes are said to have roamed this area
during their fourteen years of exile.
Day 00: Overnight train to Dehradun
Board the overnight train for Dehradun leaving Old Delhi Railway
Station at 10:15 pm
Day 01: Delhi to Lunagad Camp (1120m) Overnight train and
6 hrs drive.
Arrive at Dehradun 0745 hrs on board the overnight Mussourie
Express. You will board waiting vehicles and drive to Camp
Lunagad in time to arrive for lunch by 2pm. Welcome drink over
camp briefing, check into tents and relax.
Day 02: Lunagad to Bheduka(1815m). 2 hrs drive and trek
3-4 hrs.
After early morning breakfast, leave camp at 7am. Drive from
Camp to Sankri (1710m; 22km; 2hrs). Trek from Sankri to campsite
just beyond the village of Taluka (1800m; 3-4 hrs). From Taluka,
the trail descents to the river valley and continues through the
forest on the true side of the valley. In spring, there are
plenty of Gujar (pastorals with buffalo herd) camping as they
make their way to the higher pastures at the head of the valley.
Reach camp by 3pm. Dinner and overnight at camp.
Day 03: Bheduka to Dev Thach (3000m) 6-7hrs
Trek to Dev Thach a large alpine meadow. The path continues
winding through the forest until the village of Osla appears on
the opposite side of the valley. The main trail does not divert
to Osla. Instead it leads through a row of teashops and a forest
rest house known as Seema (2500m). From here it’s an hour’s walk
up to the beautiful meadow. Overnight camp.
Day 04: Dev Thach to Ruinsara Lake (3350m) 3-4 hrs
The trail leads through mixed forest and meadows of
forget-me-nots and buttercups. Halfway to the lake, the valley
widens and crosses a series of flowered meadows where shepherds
from the nearby villages graze their flocks in the summer.
Ruinsara Lake is considered sacred by the surrounding villages.
It is above the main valley floor on the true side, surrounded
by alpine pastures and low rhododendrons beneath the impressive
Swargarohini Range.Camp.
Day 05: Rest Day
A day to laze around and appreciate the magnificent view of the
snow-clad peaks of the Swargarohini or walk towards the base
camp of Banderpunch Peak to catch a close-up of the magnificent
mountain. Return to camp for hot lunch.
Day 06: Ruinsara Lake to Bheduka (1815m) 7-8 hrs(1120m)
Long walk down to the campsite of Bheduka.
Day 07: Bheduka to Lunagad (1120m) 3-4 hrs and drive 2
hrs.
Trek from Bheduka to the road head at Taluka. Drive to Camp at
Lunagad.
Day 08: Lunagad to Delhi
Have a relaxed start. After breakfast transfer to Dehradun to
board the Shatabdi Express back to Delhi. Reach Delhi 10:40pm
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