Phulara Ridge Trek

On the first day of your trek, you will start your journey from Dehradun to the base camp, Sankri. The drive to Sankri takes you through meandering mountain roads. A day-long drive crosses the river Bhagirathi and passes through Tehri and Chamba. Sankri, the quaint hamlet, serves as a base camp for multiple treks. When you reach Sankri in the evening, this quaint village will be bustling with trekkers from different parts of the country. 

Fare for a 5-7 seater cab will be Rs. 5,500. The cost of a 12 seater Tempo Traveller is Rs. 9,000. The amount will be shared among the participants and paid directly to the driver.

The day begins in Sankri. On the journey to Sikolta from Sankri, you will traverse a forest full of pine trees. The trail is moderate and you deal with some steep ascents along the way. After walking for a few hours, the first glimpse of Phulara Ridge surfaces.  

The campsite of Sikolta is on a clearing of grasslands and has a few huts in dilapidated condition. The team camps by the grassland with wilderness as a companion.  Along the trail, Himalayan birds like barbets, woodpeckers, and treepies give you company. Keep your eyes and ears alert in the forest to capture varieties of birds.

Today’s hike is a rare experience of walking on the Ridge leading to the lush green meadows of Pushtara. The campsite at Bhoj Gadi offers you a glimpse of the ridge at the top. 

Once you set out from Bhoj Gadi, the path becomes steep when you come nearer to the Ridge. The trail ascends till you reach the Ridge. Once the Ridge arrives, it’s a flat walk. For about 4 to 5 hours, you will be on the Ridge enjoying the spectacular views.  While you continue further, you feel the mountains moving along in the distance. The phenomenon is uncommon and surreal. 

The ridge offers majestic views of some of the big mountains. You witness the prominent ones like Draupadi ka Danda, Bandarpoonch, Kalanag and Swargarohini. 

The trail today is also known for the Monal sighting. So keep your gear ready to capture the colourful bird, the state bird of Uttarakhand. 

Once you finish walking along the Ridge, the trail descends to the meadow of Pushtara. You will camp by this beautiful meadow for the night. The meadow rolls out like a vast green carpet with no ends in sight. Its beauty multi-folds when Spring arrives, bringing a colourful layer of wildflowers.  

After experiencing a rare Ridge walk with splendid views and the vastness of Pushtara meadow, it is time to head back to the base camp now. 

You will start from Pushtara and reach Sankri via Taluka. Today’s trail is comfortable and mostly descends through a dense forest covered with pine trees to Taluka. From Taluka, you will get on an adventurous ride to the base camp in Sankri.

After experiencing a rare Ridge walk with splendid views and the vastness of Pushtara meadow, it is time to head back to the base camp now. 

You will start from Pushtara and reach Sankri via Taluka. Today’s trail is comfortable and mostly descends through a dense forest covered with pine trees to Taluka. From Taluka, you will get on an adventurous ride to the base camp in Sankri.

You will reach Dehradun between 5.00 PM and 6.00 PM.

The cab costs Rs.5,500 for an SUV and Rs.9,000 for a Tempo Traveler. The total number of participants will share the fare among themselves and pay directly to the cab driver.

The total distance of the Phulara Ridge trek is around 25km. The average distance you will cover is 6-8  km per day. You will walk for 4-6 hours every day. 

Phulara Ridge Trek is suitable for beginners. The trail is comfortable with average altitude gain. The minor participants below 12 are to be accompanied by their parents or guardians. The Outdoor Leader will make the final decision on whether a trekker can participate or not. 

Phulara Ridge is categorized as a moderate trek. The trek is 6 days long, traversing a comfortable trail and some tricky patches. The trek starts at an altitude of 6400ft. from Sankri village and climbs to the highest elevation of 12,127ft. It requires trekkers to be in good physical condition to trek comfortably.  

In the autumn months, the temperature on Phulara Ridge Trek remains pleasant during the daytime. 

The day temperature is recorded between 10°C and 14°C. At night, the campsites get chilly and the temperature drops to sub-zero. The night temperature in Phulara Ridge ranges between 0°C and -3°C. 

The best months to consider the Phulara Ridge Trek are September and November. You can also go on this trek in the summer months. During winter, the ridge becomes tricky due to snow. The trail is still unexplored and remains secluded during the autumn months. During autumn months, the trail embraces the shades of autumn. The forest and the valleys turn into a shade of brown. The sky is clear and the mountain views from the Ridge are mesmerizing. 

You will find the remains of the snow at higher altitudes if the region receives heavy rainfall. The snow remains likely if you do the trek in the first week of March. However, there will be no fresh snow on the trek. 

Phulara Ridge trek cost is Rs. 9499/- 

The trek cost covers your experience from basecamp to basecamp. The trek cost covers your accommodation at the base camp and during the trek.

Although the Phulara Ridge trek is moderate, it passes through secluded forests. The trek requires experienced guides to help you navigate the hilly terrain and dense forest. 

Phulara Ridge trek is at an altitude of 12,127ft. The trek starts from Yuksom, located at an altitude of 5840ft. 

The trek starts in a village called Sankri. Sankri is a famous basecamp village. Sankri serves as a basecamp for other renowned Himalayan treks like Kedarkantha and Har Ki Dun. 

Phulara Ridge trek is in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand’s Gharwal region. 

Phulara Ridge is a 6-day long trek, including travel to and from the base camp.

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. 

The last place with a mobile network will be the base camp in Sankri.

We suggest our participants make important calls while at the base camp. There will be no signals throughout the trek.