Trishul Basecamp with Ronti Saddle

On Day 1, the OWLS team travels to the base camp, Wan, a remote village situated on the Eastern Garhwal side of the Himalayas.

OWLS organizes the transport from Dehradun to Wan. The taxi leaves OWLS pick-up point, Inter State Bus Stand, Dehradun (ISBT Dehradun) at 6 a.m. 

Your journey to Wan is exhilarating as it traverses mountain roads and dense coniferous forests. You will travel on meandering mountain roads while Alkannada and Baghirathi keep you company, flowing in opposite directions. Once it digresses at Karnaprayag, the road leads you to the sleepy towns of Tharali and Deval before finally reaching Wan. 

Note: Fare for a 5-7 seater cab will be Rs. 9000 per vehicle, and the cost of a 12-seater Tempo Traveller is Rs. 12000. This amount will be shared among the participants and paid directly to the driver.

The journey to the base camp of two majestic peaks kicks off in Wan on Day 2. As soon as you finish breakfast, you begin your journey to the first campsite at Ghairoli Patal. It takes around 4 – 6 hours to cover the distance of 6 km. 

You will be mesmerized to pass through a heavenly forest trail today. Himalayan flora and fauna brighten your day as you trudge your way to the campsite. You witness a first glimpse of mighty Mt Trishul from the campsite.

It is a long and tiring day today as you hike for around 9 hours, covering a distance of 9 km. Although an exhausting day, you will be mesmerized by the vast spread of verdant grasslands when Bedni Bugyal welcomes you. Majestic Mt Nanda Ghunti, Chaukamba and Mt. Trishul play hide and seek, enticing you to discover more.

The distance covered during this climb is shorter than the previous days. However, there is a significant elevation gain, which can make you feel exhausted. The journey begins from the Patar Nachauni campsite and involves a steep ascent towards Kalu Vinayak, a temple on the way to Bhagwabasa. After reaching Kalu Vinayak, the trail descends towards Bhagwabasa. This place offers a magnificent view of Mt Nanda Ghnuti, Mt Trishul and Chaukhamba. 

As you gain substantial altitude, the team rests at the Bhagwabasa campsite to acclimatize. You can go on a short hike to explore the dreamy meadows of Bedni.

The team starts early on Day 6 and crosses Sila Samunder, a rocky boulder patch. You will hike to Sila Samunder via Junargali. A steep climb takes you to Junargali Top situated at 16,000ft. After immersing yourself in the mesmerising views of breathtaking snow-studded peaks, the descent to Sila Samunder begins where you will camp for the night.

The summit day is here. The team heads to the summit in the wee hours to witness the glistening peaks of Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti.

The summit day is here. It is a long hike and you are in for some thrilling adventures along the way. The team heads to the summit in the wee hours to witness the glistening Ronti Peaks, Mt Trishul and Mt Nanda Ghunti. 

A steep and strenuous climb from Homkund takes you to the top. When you reach the top of Ronti Saddle, you witness the grandeur of the Himalayan peaks. The team thanks the mountain gods as towering snow-clad peaks mesmerize you. After immersing in the splendour of the Himalayas, the descent to the base begins.

After the successful summit climb, the team begins descending to Latkhopdi. You will pass through a forest and cross an icy cold river along the way. The campsite is nestled amidst a forest area. The team reaches the campsite in Latakhopdi in the evening and rests for the night.

Sutol is around 10 km from the campsite of Latakhopdi. You will be back in civilization by evening today. A picturesque descent to Sutol village begins early in the morning. The team reaches the village in the evening.

After breakfast, the team leaves for Dehradun. A bag full of adrenaline rush and memories takes you back to the city. The journey to Dehradun begins early in the morning, and you will reach Dehradun late in the evening.

The total distance of the T.B.C with Ronti Saddle is around 70 km. The trek requires 11 days, including travel to and from the start point. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle is a challenging trek. As it is a difficult pass trek, we recommend the trek to people with prior high-altitude experience. However, if your physical fitness meets the requirements, you can book the trek after consulting our Outdoor Leader.

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle  is very difficult trek. The trek is 10 days long and traverses some taxing climbs, tricky patches, and a high pass.  It starts at 7,900 ft from its start point, Wan, and climbs to the highest elevation of 17,200ft at Ronti Saddle. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle temperature ranges between 14°C and 20°C in summer. The night experiences colder temperatures than the day. 

The best time to visit T.B.C with Ronti Saddle Trek is June month and late September. The trek offers diverse landscapes during these months.

The T.B.C with Ronti Saddle batches happen in June and in late September. The snow melts by summer. So, there is a grim chance of fresh snow on the trek. However, you are likely to find remains of winter snow at higher altitudes in early summer. 

The Trishul Basecamp trek cost is Rs. 32,500/- 

The trek cost covers your experience from start point to end point. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle trek is in Uttarakhand.  

The trek starts from a village called Wan, around 10-11 hrs drive from Dehradun. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle Trek is a 11-day long. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle trek is at an altitude of 17,200ft. The trek starts from Wan, located at an altitude of 7,900ft. 

T.B.C with Ronti Saddle is a challenging trek. It is essential to conduct thorough research before finalising your guides if you are planning to go solo. Hiring a local guide well acquainted with the trail and mountaineering skills is suggested to avoid unforeseen situations. 

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 (Aadhar Card)
2. Health form  

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 Responders. 

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 700 per bag per day, and your bag should not weigh more than 9 kg. Your beg will be carried by high altitude porters on this trek.,

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

No, you can not leave the extra luggage at the start point. As this is a crossover trek, we will not be coming back to same point. You can leave your extra luggage at Dehradun if you have any, You can directly ask for help at hotel in Dehradun. OWLS team also does the same.

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 5-7 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 mobile networks become scanty once you leave the start point, Wan. We suggest you make calls from Wan. There will be no signals throughout the trek. There will be no access to charging points on the T.B.C with Ronti Saddle trek. The network will be available once you cross over to Sutol. 

At OWLs, we prioritize the safety of our participants above everything else. Our team of Outdoor Leaders is certified to lead trekkers on a trek like Pin Bhaba. They are NOLS First Responders approved Outdoor Leaders. 

Our team is equipped with the medical assistance required for our participants. Up in the mountains, the trekkers often fall prey to Acute Mountain Sickness. AMS can hit anyone, irrespective of their trek experience. Our Leaders are well-trained to handle the situation and ensure the safety of our trekkers. We engage in the Health Assessment of our trekkers right at the base camp. It helps us respond in case of any untoward situation.