Garhwal
Ali Bedani Bugyal Trek
Two of the widest alpine meadows in the Indian Himalaya
About this trek
Ali and Bedani Bugyal sit side by side above the Lohajung ridge, and walking from one to the other is one of the finest meadow days in Uttarakhand. The gradient is friendly, the campsites are open, and the mountain views are unusually close for a trek of this grade — which makes it a strong first Himalayan trek.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Lohajung / Wan Village
Rishikesh → Lohajung / Wan Village
Long road day through Karnaprayag and Tharali to the base village.
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Day 2
Wan Village to Gerolipatal
Wan → Gerolipatal
A steady forest climb out of Wan to the first camp.
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Day 3
Gerolipatal to Ali Bedani Bugyal
Gerolipatal → Ali Bedani Bugyal
The forest opens without warning into the meadow, with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti on the same ridge line.
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Day 4
Bedani Bugyal — camping day
Bedani Bugyal
A full day on the meadow: short walks, the mountain views, and an early night.
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Day 5
Bedani Bugyal to Wan
Bedani Bugyal → Wan
The long descent back through the forest to Wan.
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Day 6
Wan to Rishikesh
Wan → Rishikesh
Drive out. Expect to reach Rishikesh in the evening.
What is and is not included
Included
- Qualified trek leader and support staff
- Forest and camping permits
- Twin/triple sharing tents
- All meals on the trek
- Safety equipment and first-aid support
Not included
- Transportation to and from the base camp
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (50–60 L) with a rain cover
- Three warm layers and a padded jacket
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medication and toiletries
- Two one-litre water bottles
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Also in the Garhwal
Other treks to consider
Satopanth Lake Trek
Walk past the last village on the Mana route to a triangular glacial lake ringed by Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Balakun.
Brahmatal Trek
Snow underfoot from the first day, oak and rhododendron forest, and an open ridge that holds Trishul in view for hours.
Pangarchula Trek — via Dyalisera
A summit trek to 15,069 ft with a genuine snow-climb finish, approached through the Dyalisera meadows.
