Ruinsara taal TREK
Ruinsara Lake is a holy lake present in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district at an elevation of 3500 meters. It is near River Supin’s source and at the base of Black Peak. It is famous for its green grasslands, alpine vegetation and Rhododendrons.
The trek moves largely towards the Supin River Valley, the upper catchment area of Tons river. Maintain your pace and you’ll soon come across the lush green meadows carpeted in the midst of a thicket. Cross a small bridge across the Ruinsara Gad or stream, after which you’ll notice short patches where the path has been disrupted by landslides and heavy downpour. Tackle this stretch with patience as one wrong move can cause broken concussions. A moderate climb will take you along the mountainside and soon you’ll catch a glimpse of a bubbling stream. There is a log bridge to access the river which is at times washed away by the stream. Now take the moderate climb and a few hut-like structures will bring you closer to the ravishing Ruinsara lake nestled at the base of the mountain. Pitch your tents here and gaze into the beauty of this placid lake. On the south-west is Yamuna Kanta, the pass leading to Yamunotri. To the east, you can see the majestic Bandarpunch Peak (6,387 m) and Swargarohini (6,252 m) in the north. The spectacular views of Dhumadhar Kandi (5,873 m) to the east, Kalanag (6,387 m) and White Peak (6,102 m) to the south-west are a sight to savour from here.
TREK highlights
Region
Uttarakhand
Difficulty Level
Easy-Moderate
Altitude
11,700 Ft.
Time Duration
9 Days
Trekking Distance
52 kms
why you should choose Ruinsara Trek
Trek through Charming Villages in Ruinsara Tal Trek
Trek through the beautiful old fashioned villages with a taste of simplicity with highly rich tradition and culture, there are wooden houses and the architecture of their temples are rare. This Valley is breath-taking. On day one, the ancient villages of Dhatmir, Gangad and, Puwani, Osla strike a chord with unique village Traditional, cultures and folklore dance. The ancient temples at Pawani, Osla have riveting Himachali architecture that can keep you absorbed for a long time. The approach to. Dhumdhar Kandi pass, Black Peak Expedition Bali Pass Trek, Swargarohini base camp is a challenging one. In the month of June and July, the higher regions of the pass are covered in snow. Trekkers who enjoy high altitude pass traverses will find themselves totally at home. The pass crossing day is long over never-ending snow dunes and ridges to cross. Trek is a classic summer, winter Trek in the valleys. Ruinsara Tal Trek provides a great opportunity for trekkers to see the scenic beauty and experience the life of remote villages of Garhwal Himalayas.
Overwhelming Views in Ruinsara Tal Trek
Ruinsara Tal lies amidst the pristine peaks and from there you can have magnificent views of Ruinsara Range, Mt. Black Peak, Bandarpunch, and Swargarohini . This is base camp of both Expedition or more 2 treks, Bali Pass, Dhumdhar kandi pass, The trail from Devsu Bugyal to Ruinsara Tal, meandering next to the Ruinsara River is a beautiful and tricky one. The valley is narrow and one can be excused for comparing it with Rishi Gorge from Odari Nanda Devi Sanctuary, although it isn’t as difficult as the latter and the array of alpine flowers across the river bank is astonishing. The Ruinsara Tal is a special glacial lake resting amidst beautiful mountain ranges of Swargarohini. The meadows around are neat and untouched. One can experience a sense of tranquility all around the lakeside.
Ruinsara Tal Trek Lies in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary
Ruinsara Tal Trek is a sacred Lake which lies close to the source of Supin River or Ruinsara gad, in this trek come under Govind Wildlife Sanctuary National park in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, in the Western Himalayas. No doubt, the Himalayas have enchanting beauty, bracing climate and desirable soothing green meadows. So, what else can be better than spending some days here in the serenity! Altitude of 3500 meters nestled on the foot of Mt. Black Peak Expedition. The reason of its uniqueness is the surroundings i.e. alpine grasslands and dwarf Rhododendrons. Ruinsara Tal Trek a most beautiful lake in Uttarakhand Himalayas Ruinsara Tal total length 1.7 km During the trek explore a sacred glacial tal “Ruinsara Tal ” and further, pass through the route over Bali pass.
Who Can GO For Ruinsara taal TREK
- First timer can apply, should have some interest in trekking and mountaineering.
- The climber must be fit and have sufficient stamina to cover 5 km of distance in 45 minutes without a stress.
- The climber should be able to carry a 10 kg backpack.
- Heart problem, high blood pressure, asthma, and epilepsy cannot be reconciled on this mission. The climber must not have the conditions mentioned above.
How to reach
The Dehradun Railway station is one of the main stations in the City and it is an old station. It has good connectivity to many places and these include Lucknow, Delhi, and Howrah. Tickets from Delhi to Dehradun by train cost around Rs.350 for a second class sleeper ticket and Rs.890 for a third A/C sleeper ticket. It is essential to book the tickets at least one month in advance as this route is always in demand.
By Train:-
From Delhi take the DDN SHTABDI SPL (02017) Dep. New Delhi at 06:45am. Arrival Dehradun at 12:55pm. or the Uttar KOTA DDN SPL (02401) Dep. NZM at 11:45pm arrival Dehradun at 05:40 am (Overnight Journey).
By Bus:-
Regular buses fly from ISBT Delhi Anand Vihar/Kashmiri Gate station to Dehradun. Buses drop you at ISBT bus station.Tata Sumo or similar vehicles will pick-up you from Dehradun Isbt and Railway
Brief Itenary
Day 01: Dehradun to Sankri
Day 02 : Sankri to Taluka to Gangar
Day 03 : Gangar to Kalkattiyadhaar
Day 04 :- Kalkatidhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun by Trek
Day 5: Boslo to Untigad by Trek
Day 6: Untigad to Devesu Thatch via Ruinsara Tal by Trek
Day 7: Devesu Thatch to Gangaad
Detailed Itenary
Day 01: Dehradun to Sankri (220km 8hr-10hr drive)
The Journey to the cradle shaped valley starts from Dehradun. Dehradun rests between the Ganga and the Yamuna, and attracts a large number of tourists each year for its magnificent landscapes. Your journey starts in the morning, picking you up at 7.00 AM from the Dehradun Railway station. We drive to Sankri passing through the queen of hills i.e. Mussoorie. On the way you get an opportunity to have a splendid view of the of Snow-clad hills from Mussoorie onwards. You will also have the astonishing view of “Kempty Falls” en-routing Sankri. Sankri held as base camp for many treks and one of them is Har-Ki-Doon. It is a village with jaw dropping view of the Mighty Himalayas. It is located 13 km inside the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary which itself does not need any introduction. The beautiful sun setting behind the Himalayas with the scenic view of the Swargarohini peak makes Sankri one of the most popular base camps.
Day 02 : Sankri to Taluka to Gangar (12km of drive to Taluka then 9kmof trek to Gangar)
After a sumptuous breakfast, we take a short drive to Taluka village where we begin our 9 km trek through the dense forest trails of Gangar. At first, the trek descends, we walk alongside of the river Rupin and then we move uphill through forest full of Chestnut, Walnut and Willow trees. The trail winds upwards and continues to the village of Gangar. And then we come across sceneries within the prominent mountain backdrops. On our way ahead we reach the Temple of Duryodhana, which is believed to have a significant historical significance by the locals. The tears shed by the locals are believed to have formed the River Tamsa when the demise of Duryodhana occurred at the battle of Kurukshetra. we stay overnight in camps directly under the magnificent stars with stimulating Campfire to release our stress.
Day 03 : Gangar to Kalkattiyadhaar (12km 5hr-6hr of trek )
After breakfast, we will head out on the next 12 km trek through the thick forests of Govind National Park which is a wonderful mixture of flora & fauna. The main wildlife fauna includes Snow leopard, Himalayan Black and Brown Bears, Tahr, Bharal, Musk deer, Serow, Mousedeer, Snowcock, Monal, Tragopan, Chir, Chiker, Koklas and Kaley pheasants. There are about fifteen species of large mammal in the sanctuary as well as about one hundred and fifty species of bird. The colorful Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Uttarakhand, is found in this forest. The Har-Ki -Doon Valley route will be a balance between steep climbs, descending walks and brisk walks. Har-Ki-Doon is situated on the foothills of Swargarohini Peak with scenic views of nature. It is home to the silent Jaundhar Glacier which fascinates every traveler. The Har-ki-Doon is called the ‘hanging valley of gods’ with high chances of sighting wildlife. The smell of pine combined with the sight of deodar trees will aromize your senses. We then trail through terraced mountain fields, conifer forests, and lush green grasslands. The coniferous flora on the opposite side of the valley is awesome and is a shutterbugs delight. The trail climbs to the ridge locally named as Kalkattiyadhaar. We stay overnight at Kalkattiyadhaar; above the clouds and closer to the sky.
Day 4: Kalkatidhar to Boslo via Har Ki Dun by Trek (10 Kms approx 5-6 Hrs)
A valley is a superb spot showing gigantic magnificence in one sight. The enormous pinnacles of Swargarohini, Black Peak and so forth demonstrate their wondering impressions. The valley is an astonishing amalgamation of glades, solidified streams, coniferous timberlands, ice sheet moraines, the setting of tremendous pinnacles. And you will be able to witness the route towards Boslo, and heading towards this mesmerizing beauty is nothing less than a dream.
Day 05 : Boslo to Untigad by Trek (6-7 hrs, 9-10 Km)
Today after breakfast we mark our return journey to Gangar and take the same path to reach the destination. While descending, you get to have greater view of scenic landscapes and enjoy the natural beauty as much as you wish and ready yourself to head towards home. The blend of the two streams one is Har Ki Dun and another is Kyarakoti which meets and make Tamsa River. You need to be somewhat cautious with the trail as throughout the spring there is many flowers so don’t harm the vegetation. Later you will cross the Har Ki Dun waterway. Be somewhat cautious and you will effectively cross by. Presently the trail will be taken over with the eye catching Silver Birch, Blue pine and a wide range of vegetation. The Kyarakoti waterway will pursue by you with its full control with its music of 3 km past the stream crossing you will go over two tremendous rocks laying one over the other making a characteristic safe house beneath. This will be an ultimate journey for you.
Day 06 : Untigad to Devesu Thatch via Ruinsara Tal by Trek (6-7 hrs, 12-13 Km)
After 8 Kms from Untigad you arrive at the wrecked extension of the Kyarakoti and Har Ki Dun waterways. In spite of the fact that this time take the trail towards Devsu. In the wake of intersection the Kyarakoti stream it will be a lofty rising to Devsu. You will be invited with wonderful elevated shrubs brimming with a wide range of blooms and greenery. It will be the best campground of this adventure as you will be encompassed with a floor covering of grass on the ground.
Day 07: Devesu Thatch to Gangaad (5-6 hrs, 9-10 Km)
On 7th day the trail will take you back in time as the ancient village Gangaad, The trail will proceed between the woodlands loaded with Chir Pine, Needle pine, different greeneries and blossoming trees. Converse with local people, about their town, their history, their sustenance and culture
Day 08: Gangaad to Taluka by trek than drive to Sankri (3-4 hrs, 7 To 9 Km)
On your 8th day it will be an opportunity to bid farewell to the locals of Gangaad. The trek will take you to the similar route of Taluka. It will generally take 3-4 hrs on a normal pace. The vehicles will take you from Taluka to Sankri and you reach in the late evening. You can get some neighborhood made items in Gangaad, for example, Wool, Honey, Herbs, Organic Rajma, Red rice and so on.
Day 09 : (Return) Sankri to Dehradun (Drive)
Today is the last day of the memorable trip where we take away a bag full of memories cherishing the whole life. We head back from Sankri to Dehradun with a heavy heart remembering those nights under the clear sky on the lap of the Himalayas.
Important things to carry for trekking
Basic Essentials
An identity card – Original and Photocopies (MANDATORY)
Back Pack & Rain Cover (50-60 liter)
Day Pack & Rain Cover (20-30 liter, If you hire mule or porter)
1 ltr of pet water bottle or hydration pack
Floaters or Sandals, Trekking Shoes (waterproof are better during snow and rain)
LED Torch/Headlamp (With extra batteries)
Poncho, Rain Coat or Umbrella any one is must (Poncho are lightweight, easy to carry/fit)
Torch with pair of batteries
Clothing & other Essentials
2 Pairs of Quick Dry Tees and Track Pants (Denim are not recommended for treks.)
1 pair of T-shirts (half and full sleeve)
3 Pair of Cotton Socks, 2 pairs of woolen socks
2 Full Sleeve Sweater or Fleece Jacket
Thermal Wear – 1 pair (you can keep two if going on the long trek)
Gore Tex type similar hard shell for rain or snow & to be worn over mid layers like fleece or down jackets.
One down feather Jacket
Sun Cap, One Scarf, Light towel, Gloves (1 woolen, 1 waterproof)
Woolen cap or Balaclava that covers the ear (protection from cold waves), Dark UV Sunglasses
Carry a few plastic bags in case your clothes get wet.
Eatables – Quick Energy During Trek
Glucose, Chocolates, biscuits, Energy bars, Toffees and Dry fruits & nuts.
INCLUSIONS
1.Accommodation. (Guest house, Camping)
2.Meals while on trek (Veg)
3.Trek equipment (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen & dinning tent, crampon, utensils, tent)
4.All necessary permits and entry fees.
5.First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6.Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
EXCLUSIONS
1.Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head
F.A.Q.
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