Garhwal
Rudranath Trek
The remotest of the Panch Kedar, through the bugyals above Sagar
About this trek
Rudranath is the Panch Kedar temple that cannot be reached by road, and the walk to it is one of the finest meadow treks in the Garhwal. From Sagar the trail climbs through forest to Panar bugyal, crosses the Pitradhar ridge with Nanda Devi and Trishul in view, and drops to the small stone temple in its meadow. We run it as a trek with camps rather than a rushed pilgrimage.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Sagar
Rishikesh → Gopeshwar → Sagar
Drive to Gopeshwar and the road-head village of Sagar.
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Day 2
Sagar to Lyuti Bugyal
Sagar → Pung Bugyal → Lyuti Bugyal
A long climb through oak and rhododendron forest to the first meadow.
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Day 3
Lyuti Bugyal to Rudranath via Panar
Lyuti Bugyal → Panar Bugyal → Pitradhar → Rudranath
Over Panar bugyal and the Pitradhar ridge, with the big peaks in view, down to the temple.
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Day 4
Rudranath to Panar
Rudranath → Pitradhar → Panar Bugyal
Morning at the temple, then a short day back to the meadows.
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Day 5
Panar to Sagar, drive to Rishikesh
Panar → Sagar → Rishikesh
Descend to Sagar and drive out. An overnight at Gopeshwar can be added.
What is and is not included
Included
- Qualified trek leader and support staff
- Forest and camping permits
- Twin/triple sharing tents or guesthouse as noted
- All meals on the trek
- Safety equipment and first-aid support
Not included
- Transportation to and from the base camp unless noted
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (40–60 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.
Ali Bedani Bugyal Trek
A rolling grassland trek above Lohajung, with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti standing directly over the campsite.
Brahmatal Trek
Snow underfoot from the first day, oak and rhododendron forest, and an open ridge that holds Trishul in view for hours.
