Deoriatal – Rohini Bugyal Trek

Sari village in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand is the base camp for Deoriatal-Rohini Bugyal Trek. The distance between Dehradun and Sari is around 226 km. It takes around 8-9 hrs to cover the distance between Dehradun and Sari. The drive from Dehradun will traverse via Rishikesh, Devprayag, and Rudraprayag.

The trek to Deoriatal starts from the village. Deoriatal is around 4 km from the village. The trail is comfortable and is completed in around 3- 4 hours. You will walk on a well-defined path, that climbs at the beginning of the trail. Deoriatal Campsite is known for mesmerizing sunsets, rich birdlife, and colorful rhododendron blooming.

Once you reach the campsite at Deoriatal, the team then heads towards Rohini Bugyal. The Bugyal is around 8 km away from the campsite at Deoriatal. The Bugyal is a serene meadow nestled amidst the thick rhododendron forests.

You will head back to Dehradun as your experience concludes today. If you wish to stay amidst nature for a few more days, you can opt to stay in a homestay here. If you are ready for more adventure in the wilderness, you can head to Chopta, and hike up to Chandrashila Top. The Tungnath Chandrashilla trek can be done in a day comfortably from Chopta.

The total distance of the Deoriatal – Rohini Bugyal trek is around 31km. The average distance you will cover is 6-8  km per day. You will walk for 4-6 hours every day.

Yes, Deoriatal Rohini is one of the most beginner-friendly Himalayan treks. The trek can be considered by beginners who wish to start trekking the Himalayas.  

Ss the trail is comfortable, trekkers between the ages of 8-60 years can opt for this trek. These are the minimum and maximum ages of our participants. 

Deoriatal- Rohini Bugyal is an easy trek. The trek spreads over three days through an easy-to-moderate trail and some steep ascents and descents. It climbs to an altitude of 9020 ft.

Deoriatal- Rohini Bugyal temperature dips to sub-zero in winter. Winter temperature can go down to -2 to -5 degrees and maximum to 8 to 14 degrees. Find out the detailed temperature guide of the Deoriatal trek here. 

The best time to visit Deoriatal- Rohini Bugyal Trek is spring and winter months. 

Read more about the best time to visit Deoriatal – Rohini Bugyal trek. 

Yes!

If you want to experience snow, plan your trek in winter. It starts snowing in Deoriatal by December end. Plan your trek between December end to February to enjoy snow in abundance. 

Deoriatal – Rohini Bugyal trek cost is Rs. 5999/- 

The most important thing to do on a trek to avoid AMS is to drink water, more than your daily intake. Water is an excellent way to avoid AMS. Along with this, you should also have all the nutritious meals we provide on the trek. If you still are sceptical about getting AMS, we would advise you to carry Diamox tablets with you. However, according to the situation your Outdoor leader will advise whether or not you should take it.

We encourage everyone to trek, even if or not they have a medical condition. We have an in-house doctor at OWLS with whom you can discuss your medical condition and accordingly, we can help you better prepare you for the trek.

Please keep the following documents ready before filling out this form

1. ID proof
2. Health form (for all participants of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh treks) and (for all participants <15 and > 60 years of age)
3. RTPCR for children <15 years/Vaccination certificate for adults (for Nepal treks)

Although we provide filling breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with morning tea and evening snacks, you can carry some light snacks for munching on the trail. You can carry protein bars, dry fruits, and homemade snacks like Shakkarpara to help you give that extra energy on the trek. 

All our Outdoor Leaders are trained and experienced leaders. They have completed basic Mountaineering Course, and are equipped with basic first-aid knowledge. Our leaders are certified Wilderness First Responder course

You don’t need to carry your medical kit. If you have your prescribed medications, you need to carry them on the trek

The accommodation will be on twin sharing basis. One tent will be shared by two trekkers. 

Yes. Communicate your requirement to the trek leaders beforehand, as it will be difficult to arrange to offload at the last minute. The offloading charges will be Rs 350 per bag, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. 

Note: At OWLs, we suggest our participants carry their backpacks and avoid offloading. However, in case of pressing circumstances, you can opt for offloading.

Yes, you can leave the extra luggage at the base camp. However, do not leave valuables like laptops, jewellery, or any other expensive items in the base camp. 

The OWLS team will set up a toilet tent near the campsites. The toilets will be dry toilets and you will have to use toilet paper. There will be a pit dug by the team and you will have to cover your nature’s call with dry soil. Avoid using wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable. At OWLS, we thrive to leave no trace in the mountains. 

At the base camp, you will have regular concrete toilets.

The food offered will be as per the nutritional requirements. As you will be walking every day for 4-6 hours, you will be burning a good amount of calories. The team makes sure that the food you will be offered is healthy and helps you sustain through the day. The regular meal comprises eggs, locally grown vegetables, rice, roti, and pulses. The menu changes from day to day. 

You will have access to most of the mobile networks at the base camp in Sari. We suggest our participants make important calls while at the base camp. There will be no signals throughout the trek.