A ridge is in which two sides of the mountain come together. Therefore, walking on an ridge is similar to the walk on a knife-edge in which there are only sides of the mountain that drop down each side. There are some ridge sections in a few Himalayan treks. But, having an entire day of trekking along a ridge is an experience that is unmatched. If you’ve completed a climb to the summit you’ll know that you’re at the highest place for around 20-30 minutes. From this point, you have a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. While on this trek you’re standing at a high altitude of 12,000 feet for the an entire day’s trek(4-5 hours! ).
The stunning 250-degree view of mountains that are covered in snow will be all the way! It gives you the impression that the mountains are traveling with you when you travel along the ridge that cuts in the landscape. In front of you, the ground is swept down the opposite side, one of them into a meadow, the other into the valley. This is the thing that is unique about Phulara Ridge a unique experience.
Overview
After you have walked down the ridge and you are within The Pushtara meadows. The sheer size of the meadows will awe you. The folds and folds of carpeted green hills extend to as far as your eyes can reach. Wildflowers bloom in all their splendor. There is a 360-degree view of mountains covered in snow. Then you realize that this is the place you’ll be camping! We’d even go so in the direction of calling it our camp site during the whole year.
2. The forest
If you are only going for a short walk the forest that lie on Phulara Ridge is extremely dense. It is so dense that just streams of light coming through the forest’s dark abyss will illuminate your way. In addition, due to the inactivity of the residents, you will find areas that aren’t marked with trails. Because the forest isn’t frequently walked upon and you’re likely to be the only person walking the trail. Therefore, all the chirps, the chirps of birds, the rustles of trees they all become magnified by the silence. There are many varieties of trees, including pines, oaks and oaks. You can also see silver birches, dwarf rhododendrons and maples. Forest walks are an absolute delight to observe and Phulara is the most remote of them all.
3. The bird
The dense forest of Phulara will be awed by the abundance of wildlife and birds. Our explorers spotted 11 Himalayan monals! This bird of state of Uttarakhand is not easy to spot and is among the most colorful birds we’ve seen. It’s a treat to see even one – not even 11. Our explorers also saw barbets, woodpeckers and Himalayan Whistling Thoroughfares and Drogos
Itinerary
Pickup Location – Prince Chowk, Just 400 mtrs From Dehradun Railway Staion.
Pickup time will be 7.00 AM.
Its 210 kms drive from Dehradun to Sankari base camp.
Dinner will be at Our Guest House.
Today you will be staying at alltitude of 1930 mtrs
Sankari the base camp for the trek is tiny but beautiful village that has 250 homes. A handful of restaurants and shops comprise the retail activity in Sankari. In the peak time the place is typically full of trekking activity since it is the basecamp of numerous treks like Kedarkantha, Bali Pass and Borasu Pass. n.
Altitude 6,397 ft (1.950 m), to 9,300ft (2.835 m),
Time taken: 5 hours
Trek gradient: Moderate. All along the ascending trail.
Water sources A small stream located near the broken bridge. This is approximately 3.5-4 hours into your trek
Altitude9300 ft (2.835 m), to 11.155 ft (3.400 m).
Time taken: 4 hours
Trek gradient: Easy-moderate. All along the ascending trail.
Water sources A stream located near the bridge about an hour into the hike.
It takes about 30 minutes to ascend from Sikolta through the forest patch. The forest is dense and dark. Pay attention to the few fallen trees along the trail. A bridge can be seen at the end of the trail. There is a short descent to the bridge and a steep ascent through a narrow section of the landslide terrain. This section measures approximately 100 meters.
Bhoj Gadi to Pushtara via Phulara ridge
Altitude 9,500ft (2.896 m) to 7,953ft (2.424 m),
Time taken5 hour trek + 1-hour drive to Sankari
Trek gradient: Easy-moderate. Continue to Taluka by ascending the trail.
Water sources You will find a stream about 1.5 hours before entering the forest.
It would take you to Taluka. You will descend through the meadows for the first 30 minutes. Here you will see broken Gujjar huts. The trail is visible to the right coming from Taloti Valley. Continue to descend and follow this trail. Continue to descend and continue going towards the right. The tree line begins to rise. The floor is covered with yellow flowers. It’s like a bed where you can just lie down.
After the final briefing and certificate ceremony, you will leave for Dehradun.
Trek Cost Inclusion
- Stay is included on all days of the trek ( from Sankari To Sankari ). You will be staying in guest house / hotel on sharing basis.
- Transport charges from Dehradun To Sankari and return.
- All meals from dinner at Sankari on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 6 are included. Meals are simple, nutritious and vegetarian.
- All the trek equipment will be included like a sleeping bag, kitchen & dining tent, utensils, mattress, tent, toilet tent, and crampon (if needed).
- Note:- Tents and sleeping bags are custom made of Trekup India which are tested on high altitudes by our mountain expert trek team.
- First aid medical kits, oxygen cylinder as well as stretcher.
Trek Cost Exclusion
- All kinds of personal expenditures are excluded.
- Anything that we have not mentioned avobe.
- The trek cost is not inclusive of meals bought during the journey on 1st day and last day. ( Food starts from dinner at base camp on day first till last day lunch ).
- Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage (Offload Charges for bag 600 per day, per bag. Note: bag weight should not be more than 11 kg.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges
