If you prefer the second option, book a flight that leaves in the late morning or early afternoon of Day 5. Avoid rushing by booking a flight in the afternoon, even though overnight buses from Dehradun arrive in Delhi in the early hours.
Deoban Trek is a perfect getaway into the wilderness if you are short on time but longing for an adventure in the wild. The trek is near Chakarta in Uttarakhand and is renowned for its beautiful forest trail and splendid summit views.
The Deoban trek derives its name from the abundance of Deodar trees that dot the trail. The journey takes you through a dense forest, home to towering Deodar trees, some of which have stood tall for over 500 years. As you walk, the peaceful ambience of the forest beckons you to explore further. In just two days, the Deoban Trek offers a complete escape to the wilderness, with breathtaking forest views teeming with Deodar trees, rolling grasslands, and an idyllic summit view.
Enchanting Deodar Forest is the highlight of this weekend’s trek. But your eyes meet a surprising scenery on this easy Himalayan trek. Trekkers get to soak in the majestic view of Uttarakhand’s renowned peaks if the weather is kind and clear.
At the summit point, Vyas Shikhar, you’ll have an incredible panoramic view of over 50 mountain peaks, with the majestic Mt. Nanda Devi standing out as the most prominent. The towering peaks of Shrikhanth Mahadev, Swargarohini, Ranglana, and Bandarpoonch offer their grand views.
Deoban, or “God’s forest”, offers the ideal setting to find peace and inner calmness by allowing you to cater to your spiritual wellness. You will also interact with the local Jaunsari tribe and learn about the minimalistic style of living, history, myth, and culture of the Jaunsari-Bawar region.
Located at 3025m above sea level, Deoband is a perfect weekend escape to immerse in the serenity of the forest and the glorious panorama of the Himalayan ranges.
The Basecamp of the Deoban trek is Lokhandi, a remote village near Chakrata. Plan your travel to the nearest airport or the railway station well in advance. The base camp is around a 4 hours drive from Dehradun city.
OWLS arranges pick-up from Dehradun to Lokhandi for the participants. The pick-up will be available at the Inter-State Bus Stand, Dehradun (ISBT Dehradun). Reach the pickup location at 6 a.m.
[Note: Fare for a 5-7 seater cab will be Rs. 6,000 per vehicle. The 12-seater Tempo Traveller costs Rs. 10,000. The cab cost will be handed over to the driver.]
The base camp is around 108 km and is a 4-hour drive from Dehradun. Dehradun is easily accessible by air, train and road. The nearest airport is Jolly Grant International Airport in Dehradun. You can book your tickets well in advance till Dehradun to avail of tickets at cheaper rates. You can choose to travel by air from any metro city to Dehradun. The other option is to reach Delhi by air and travel by train or bus from Delhi onwards.
If you are reaching Dehradun by air, here are a few options for planning your travel. Dehradun Airport is well connected with all the metro cities. Book a direct or connecting flight to Dehradun. If you plan to reach Dehradun by air, ensure to land in Dehradun on Day 0.
Dehradun city is 32 km away from the Jollygrant Airport. It takes 1 hour to reach the city. You can opt to hire a cab/auto directly from the Airport. The other option is to exit the Airport complex and book an auto. The charges for prepaid cabs at the airport are exorbitant. Another low-cost alternative to get to Dehradun city is to travel on a city bus. Walk towards the Dehradun – Rishikesh highway and hop on a shared auto or city bus. You will have to wait for the bus. Regular city buses run between Dehradun and Rishikesh almost every half an hour.
If you land in Dehradun on day 0, book a hotel or dorm near ISBT, Dehradun. Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam’s hotel is 10 minutes away from ISBT and offers rooms at reasonable rates. They have economical as well as deluxe rooms.
OWLS pick-up will be available on Day 1 at ISBT Dehradun at 6. a.m.
This option will be economical for you. A flight to Dehradun will be slightly priced higher than a flight to Delhi. To cut down your travel budget, fly to Delhi, then get on a bus or train from Delhi to Dehradun.
You can book and find bus options at UTC Online or Redbus. Another option is to go to Kashmere Gate and book a bus offline. Try to board a bus or train which will arrive in Dehradun on the evening of Day 0. Reaching Dehradun on Day 0 helps you to rest before your trek starts on Day 1.
If you want to travel overnight, Nanda Devi Express runs daily and departs from H. Nizamuddin at 11.35 p.m. and arrives at Dehradun early at 5.40 a.m. Overnight Volvo AC buses also run frequently between Delhi and Dehradun. It takes 6-7 hours to get to Dehradun from Delhi.
Your Deoban Trek is 3 days, including travel to and from the base camp. The team will be back in Dehradun on Day 3. You reach Dehradun in the evening, between 7 to 8 pm.
While returning, you can fly directly out of Dehradun to your city. The second option is to travel by bus or train to Delhi.
If you go with the first option, you can book a direct flight from Dehradun to your city on Day 4.
The second option requires you to travel to Delhi by train or bus. Once you reach Dehradun in the evening, you can head to ISBT Dehradun and book an AC Volvo bus to Delhi and travel comfortably. The other option to reach Delhi from Dehradun is to book a train.
Some trekkers prefer to stay back for a day and use the buffer day to explore Rishikesh or Mussoorie. You can either stay for a night and explore Dehradun city or proceed home the same evening if flying out of Delhi.
