Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek
- Duration: 5N/ 6D
Swargarohini Trek is a mountain group of four peaks in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. It is known as "Way to Heaven." Altitude is -17,987 feet located at Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.
Feast your eyes with the views of entire Chaukhamba Peaks and Kuber Parvat with other high snow-capped mountains.
According to the legends, Pandavas took this route while their ascent to heaven. Only Yudhishthira (one Pandavas) and a dog were able to reach heaven. All the other Pandavas died on the way.
As per legends belief, Swargarohini is the only path from where one Can Reach Heaven in Human form.
Satopanth, the sacred lake lies Chaukhamba massifs. It believed that Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh took a bath in the waters of this Lake, so it is considered holy and pure.
Devotees believe that a holy dip in Satopanth Lake will wash away so every year thousands of people visit this place.
The starting point of this trek is Mana, and the trail further leads to famous Vasudhara followed by crossing a glacier named "Dhano." Pass through Laxmi Van which is a thick forest, en route are caves where saints live permanently.
Ahead reach the serene Satopanth Lake and spend time in the divine vicinity. Further, lie Chandrakund and Suryakund with a different mythical story.
The journey from Delhi to Joshimath takes 10/11 hours and passes through the holy rivers of the Alaknanda, Mandakini, and Ganga. At the confluence of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers, Devprayag is on the way. This is a lovely place. The trip will not become monotonous and the landscape will change dramatically as you progress.Arrive at Joshimath base camp, rest in a hotel, and spend the evening exploring the surrounding areas. Return to the hotel, have dinner, and rest comfortably.
After breakfast, drive to Badrinath, check into the hotel, and spend the day exploring Badrinath. In the evening, participate in the arti darshan. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive to the last village, Mana, where the trek begins. After a short hike, you can see Vasudhara Falls, which is located on the opposite side of the Alaknanda River. Gradually ascend to the Somtoli meadows and cross a landslide-prone field, where shepherd huts can now be seen. To get to the campsite, pass through the boulder field, which is densely forested with Bhojpatra trees. The view of the Alkapuri glacier on the opposite side adds to the beauty of the surroundings. Set the camps and relax for the night.
Today's trek is difficult; head from Laxmi Van to Chakrateerth. The climb to "Sahastradhara," which means "Thousand Waterfalls," is a sheer ascent over scree and boulders. After climbing up the valley, you'll be rewarded with views of the Chaukhamba hills, Balakun, and Neelkanth.Cross a shallow stream ahead and continue walking on the levelled field. Now begin the steep climb to Chakrateerth campsite, which will be reached after a short trek. Set the camps and relax for the night.
Start your hike early today because you'll be passing through some difficult terrain. Ascend to the highest point on the mountain and hike down the glacier to the tranquil triangular "Satopanth Lake." Views of the Chaukhamba peaks and Neelkanth Mahadev are spectacular. The surroundings are lovely; spend some time exploring and relaxing there. Set the camps and relax for the night.
Early in the morning, see the Chaukhamba peaks turn golden as the sun rises. After breakfast, begin the trek to Chandrakund, where you will see some stone rooms where saints live permanently. The trail narrows as it approaches the crevassed Satopanth glacier on one side and rocky terrain on the other. When crossing this area, be extremely cautious because a single mistake can be extremely dangerous.Reach Chandartal, a small lake where the water level rises and falls with the seasons. Lord Chandrama is said to have meditated here, and this Lake remains full of water on Purnima (full moon night).
Early in the morning, drive to Suryakund and walk along the mountain's side, passing through the moraine and boulder region. The entire Chaukhamba peaks and Kuber Parvat are visible from here. Set the camps and relax for the night.
Today, go on some short walks, explore the city, and relax. Here's where you can spend the night.
Suryakund to Swargarohini Glacier is a steep ascent with crevasses along the way. Although the trek through the boulder and moraine region is difficult, the excellent and near views of high peaks are well worth it.Reach the Swargarohini Glacier; the Swargarohini peaks "Char Singh" and "Way to Heaven" are seen above. There are three steps from here; there are assumed to be a total of seven, but due to the fog, none of them are apparent. Set the camps and relax for the night.
After breakfast, return to this magical Lake along the same way. Overnight stay camp at Satopanth Tal.
Return to Laxmivan via Chakrateerth; the descent takes less time, but be cautious because some sections are difficult. Reach Laxmi Van and set the camps and relax for the night.
You can get to Mana village in three hours if you descend. The journey begins in Mana and ends in Badrinath, where arrangements will be made in a hotel. Heading to Badrinath ji darshan in the evening
After breakfast, depart for Haridwar, stopping for lunch along the way, and arriving in the evening. 8 p.m.