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    Ruinsara Lake Trek

    The Ruinsara Lake is a secluded serene haven surrounded by glittering peaks. The lake is located in the Tons valley, a part of the western ranges of the Garhwal Himalayas. This route is associated with the epic Mahabharata, whose heroes are said to have roamed this area during their fourteen years of exile.

    Destination

    The trek to Ruinsara lake is moderately difficult yet stunning in nature. The journey offers to show you a vast array of alpine flowers along the way. The view from the Swargarohini Range Camp leaves you stunned as the snow clad mountain peaks look majestic. The Ruinsara lake is also massively significant in the mythological context. All the stories you read about the Pandavas being in exile for 14 years in the Mahabharata came true here!

    Destination highlights

    Drive through the rugged regions of Garhwal | Explore meadows of alpine flowers | Discover stories from Indian mythology

    2036

    3350

    1120

    12.2 kms

    25 hrs

    2 kms

    Old Delhi Railway Station

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    Old Delhi Railway Station

    Train

    Delhi

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    22:15

    22:45

    Ruinsara Lake Trek Photos

    Board the overnight train for Dehradun leaving Old Delhi Railway Station at 10:15 pm

    Overnight in train

    Food

    No meals provided today

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 1 Milestone

    Old Delhi Railway Station

    Dehradun

    22:15 PM

    Arrival at Dehradun at 7am on board the Mussourie Express. You will board the waiting vehicles and drive to Camp Lunagad in time to arrive for lunch by 2pm. Enjoy a welcome drink over the camp briefing, check into tents and relax.

    Stay in Camp Lunagad

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 2 Milestone

    Dehradun

    Lunagad Camp

    07:45 AM

    After an early morning breakfast, we leave the camp at 7am. Drive from the Camp to Sankri for 2hrs. The trek begins from Sankri to the campsite just beyond the village of Taluka (1800m; 3-4 hrs). From Taluka, the trail descends to the river valley and continues through the forest on the side of the valley. In spring, there are plenty of Gujar (pastorals with buffalo herd) camping as they make their way to the higher pastures at the head of the valley. Reach the camp by 3pm. Dinner and overnight at camp.

    Stay in campsite at Bheduka

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 3 Milestone

    Lunagad Camp

    Bheduka

    07:00 AM

    Trek from Bheduka to Dev Thach, a large Alpine meadow. The path continues winding through the forest until the village of Osla appears on the opposite side of the valley. The main trail does not divert to Osla. Instead it leads through a row of teashops and a forest rest house known as Seema (2500m). From here it’s an hours walk up to the beautiful meadow. Overnight camp.

    Stay in campsite at Dev Thach

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 4 Milestone

    Bheduka

    Dev Thach

    08:00 AM

    The trail leads through mixed forests and meadows of forget-me-nots and buttercups. Halfway to the lake, the valley widens and crosses a series of flowered meadows where shepherds from the nearby villages graze their flocks in the summer. Ruinsara Lake is considered sacred by the surrounding villages. It is above the main valley floor on the true side, surrounded by Alpine pastures and low Rhododendrons beneath the impressive Swargarohini Range Camp.

    Stay in campsite near lake

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 5 Milestone

    Dev Thach

    Ruinsara Lake

    08:00 AM

    A relaxed day to laze around and appreciate the magnificent view of the snow-clad peaks of the Swargarohini or walk towards the base camp of Banderpunch Peak to catch a close-up of the magnificent mountain. Return to camp for an early lunch and proceed down to camp at Dev Thach.

    Stay in campsite at Dev Thach

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 6 Milestone

    Ruinsara Lake

    Dev Thach

    08:00 AM

    Take a long walk down towards the campsite of Bheduka.

    Stay in campsite at Bheduka

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 7 Milestone

    Dev Thach

    Bheduka

    08:00 AM

    Trek from Bheduka to the road head at the Taluka village. Drive to Camp at Lunagad.

    Stay in Camp Lunagad

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 8 Milestone

    Bheduka

    Lunagad Camp

    08:00 AM

    Have a relaxed start. After breakfast, we transfer to Dehradun to board the Shatabdi Express back to Delhi. Reach Delhi at 10:45pm. Trip ends here.

    Trip ends before nightfall

    Food

    Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

    Veg | Non veg

    Day 9 Milestone

    Lunagad Camp

    Delhi

    08:00 AM

    Includes / Excludes

    Includes

    • All travel from Delhi and back to Delhi by road/rail/air as applicable (by non-AC car / 2 or 3 tier AC coach)
    • All arrangements for staying and camping while on the trip, accommodation on twin share basis in tents / rest houses / hotels
    • All meals
    • Professional guide fee / peak fee / sanctuary fee / royalty / permits where applicable
    • All trekking arrangements with India’s most experienced guiding team
    • Camp staff, cook, etc.

    Excludes

    • Railway station / airport transfers in Delhi
    • Any stay and meals in delhi
    • Sleeping bag
    • Items of personal clothing
    • Expenses of personal nature like laundry, phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, insurance, camera fee
    • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions
    • Any other circumstances beyond our control.

    What to Wear

    What to Wear

    • Comfortable trekking/hiking shoes (shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
    • Trekking pants
    • Good quality windproof jacket
    • Not to wear - Expensive watches or jewellery
    • Unnecessary electronic devices
    • Carry your luggage in a duffle bag or backpack
    • Avoid suitcases, trolleys or any other hard luggage

    What not to Wear

    • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
    • Restrictive clothing
    • Flip-flops

    Equipment / Gear

    We Provide

    • All trekking arrangements with India’s most experienced guiding team
    • Accommodation on twin share basis in tents / rest houses / hotels
    • Karri mats to sleep on
    • Camp staff, cook, etc.

    You need to get

    • Woolens/thermal underwear
    • Wind/rain proof jacket
    • Good hiking/trekking shoes
    • Spare sandals
    • Socks - cotton+woolen / gloves
    • Water bottle - at least 1 Lit.
    • Flashlight and spare batteries
    • Sun shade/hat with brim/woolen hat/gloves
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen/sun block SPF 50 and more
    • Vaseline/Lip salve
    • Insect repellent (if you are prone to bites)
    • Personal toiletries - towels/soap etc.
    • Rucksack/duffel bag to carry your baggage
    • Karri mat / Thermarest (optional)
    • Small daypack to carry camera, water bottle and wind/rain jacket on a walk.
    • Long trousers / long shirts / T-shirts etc.
    • Thermal underwear for cold days
    • Personal medication, if any

    Medical Kit

    • Carry specific personal or prescribed medication only.

    Cancellation policy

    If cancellation takes place more than 45 days prior to departure, your full deposit will be returned except a processing charge of Rs. 5000 or US$ 120; (60 days for Brahmaputra trip)

    if cancellation takes place between 45 and 30 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour price will be forfeited (between 60 and 30 days for Brahmaputra trip)

    If cancellation takes place less than 30 days prior to departure, 100% of the tour price will be forfeited.

    Some trips attract a minimum processing charge – please check. The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used.

    Rules on trip

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    Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

    Please book your spot well in time as the overnight trains get filled up very quickly, sometimes couple of months ahead of the travel dates. TATKAL Quota of tickets opens for booking only two days ahead of the travel date and there is an extra cost of Rs 1400 for each of such booking. These tickets are paper tickets, confirmation is never guaranteed and arrangements to have them picked up from our office in Delhi would have to be made by you.

    Aquaterra Adventures India Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any expedition prior to departure (including, but not limited to, by reason of too few people booking on any tour) in which case participants will be given a refund in full. However, you will not be entitled to make any further claim for any injury, loss, expenses or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience which may result from such cancellation (including but not limited to visa, passport and vaccination charges, or departure, gear purchases, airport and airline taxes).

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