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Yamunotri Saptarishi Kund Trek

(1 Review)
  • 3 days
  • 12-15 persons
  • Camping based trek
  • Tough
  • Janki Chatti / Dehradun
  • Min Age: 15+

₹ 7,750 per person

2N/3D Ex Janki Chatti | 5% GST applicable
  • All veg. meals (From Day 1 Lunch to Day 3 Breakfast)
  • camping accommodation for 2 nights
  • camping equipment (tents, sleeping bags, mats etc.)
  • forest trekking permits (if any)
  • services of trek guide, cooks & support staff

Upcoming Dates

Jul / Aug 2021 available (min 4-5 pax)

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Yamunotri Saptarishi Kund Trek

02 Nights 03 Days, Uttarakhand, India

Yamunotri Saptarishi Kund trek is an adventurous hike on a spiritual super highway which takes you to the actual source of Yamuna, the “Saptarishi Kund” which a glacial lake situated about 1000 m above the Yamunotri temple.

The trek to Saptarishi Kund is one of the most challenging and least crowded Himalayan trails in India. The trek is also a great training opportunity for trekkers who are looking to undertake higher Himalayan treks and expeditions in future.

Starting Point

Janki Chatti (8 hrs from Dehradun)

Nearest Roadhead

Janki Chatti

Nearest Railhead

Dehradun Railway Station

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant near Dehradun

Price Inclusions

  • all veg snacks & meals during trek
  • camping equipment (tents, mats, sleeping bags etc.)
  • camp tent accommodation for 2 nights (2-3 per tent)
  • forest camping & trek permits (INDIANS ONLY)
  • services of trek leaders, trek guides, cook, helpers
  • transport from Dehradun / Mussoorie to trek base & vice versa ( taxi / cabs from local travel vendors ) - Ex DEHRADUN package only

Price Exclusions

  • any kind of personal expense on food or medicines
  • any kind of travel, lodging or medical cost incurred in case a trekker decides to drop out of the trek
  • any kind of hotel or lodge stay
  • porter charges apply in case a trekker is unable to carry his / her backpack & wants to offload it on mule / porter (₹ 250-300 per backpack per day)
  • any thing which is not mentioned in the inclusions
Itinerary

Day 1 Hanuman Chatti - YamunotriDrive: 7 km Trek: 6 km Time: 4-6 hrs Level: Easy

Hanuman Chatti is a multitude of mules, porters, ramshackle shops and labourers perpetually re-laying the road. Porters and ponies are available at Hanuman Chatti and their rates are fixed by the District Magistrate before the start of every yatra (pilgrimage season). From Hanuman Chatti , you can trek on the spiritual superhighway 3 km north to Banas (Narad Chatti), 2 km further to Phool Chatti, 3 km to Janki Chatti (2,650m) and the final 5 km to Yamunotri, the confluence of Hanuman Ganga and Yamuna rivers. Located at an altitude of 3,293m, the most westerly of the four ‘dhams’ in the Himalayas, Yamunotri is also the least trafficked. Lest you summon up a picture of an idyllic communion with nature along the upper valley of the river, let me clarify that you will be far from alone. The source of the Yamuna is an important pilgrim destination, with its fair share of mules and ‘dandis'(palanquins), frail women in wispy cotton, and sun-blackened ascetics with hollow eyes.

The Yamunotri Temple is set in a tight, steep valley, dominated by views of the Bandarpoonchh Peak. The entrance to the shrine is guarded by tank (or kunds) of steaming water channeled in from thermal springs. Pilgrims variously cook their rice in the tanks, rinse themselves of their sins, or, like us, consider the scene a while before deciding that ablutions in the glacial stream would be more hygenic.

The offspring of Surya and the twin sister of Yama, the Lord of Death, the dark coloured Yamuna wields such cleansing power it would put any modern detergent to shame. It’s believed that anyone who bathes in her dark waters is spared a torturous death. Tired after a 13 km exhausting trek, you can take rest overnight in the rather basic Travellers’ Rest House, before making your way back the next day, after darshan at the temple.

Day 2 Yamunotri - Saptarishi Kund - YamunotriDistance: 7 km Time: 10 hrs Level: Difficult

The actual source of the Yamuna is perched high above the temple, a glacial lake “Saptarishi Kund” on Kalinda Parvat. The ascent is more than 1,ooo vertical metres, and not easy of access. The climb takes one away from the squalor of of the shrine, and the ridge above yields aerial views of the virginal alpine meadows – the unnamed and beautiful bugyals of the region.

Day 3 Yamunotri - Hanuman ChattiTrek: 6 km Drive: 7 km Time: 4 hrs Level: Easy

According to a legend, the Yamunotri Temple must be built every few years and the sudden floods and heavy snow ensure that it lives up to this legend. There are several hot water springs adjacent to the temple precint, the most prominent if which is the Surya Kund. Pilgrims immerse rice, gram and potatoes tied in a piece of cloth into the springs, which takes only a few minutes to cook. It is then offered to the deity and later distributed as prasad. But going by the quantities one ends up having, by no stretch of imagination could it be called a prasad. On your way down to Hanuman Chatti, you should visit the Someshwar Temple at Kharsali, 1 km across the river from Janaki Chatti. This is one of the oldest shrines in the region and is dedicated to Yamuna’s father Surya, the Sun God. After the 13 km downhill trek to Hanuman Chatti, depending on your schedule or how tired you are, you can either stay at overnight in the Travellers’ Rest House at Hanuman Chatti or drive back to Haridwar, from where Delhi is 200 km. You also have an option of stopping by at Mussoorie or Dehradun.

FAQs

Is it necessary to hire a guide on this trek ?

Yes, it is absolutely essential to take a guide for this trek whether you are trekking solo or in a group.

What is the best season for this trek ?

The best season for Saptarishi Kund trek is from Jul to Sept.

Is this trek suitable for kids ?

It is ideally recommended for 15+ age. Saptarishi Kund is a high altitude trek which is not suitable for children below 15 years.

Is this trail safe for women & solo travelers ?

Yes, in fact all the Himalayan trails are quite safe for women & solo travelers. People of the region are very warm, caring & hospitable in nature.

What type of accommodation is available during this trek ?

Camping tent accommodation (2-3 per tent).

Do we have to give tip money to guides / porters ?

Guides & porters in the region will never demand any tip money from you. They just need their daily wages paid by the trek operator. However, it is always encouraging if one can give a little tip to them if they provide good services.

Which currency is accepted during transit or in nearby villages on this trek ?

Indian currency is accepted

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Surya Kumar

Group Traveller

A thrilling, adventurous & life changing trek to Saptarishi Kund lake. Truly awesome experience with team TrailHikers !!!!!

June 20, 2020