The Ali Bedni Bugyal meadows have an elevation of around 11686 feet from the ground. This alpine meadow lies along the Northern edge of Almora, Nainital, Gwaldam, and Kausani hill stations. The Mt. Trishul standing tall and firm against the clear blue skies makes a picture-perfect backdrop.
The best part of this scenic vista is the great panoramic views the surrounding valleys and mountains offer. A bundle of surprises, the experience of wandering through the dense forests of this trek merely is astounding. When you make your way through the lush green shades of forest cover; you come across vast open lands- stretches of sprawling green carpets.
Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek Highlights
Price Includes
Neat, clean, hygienic accommodation on Triple / Quad Sharing as per your preferences. Accommodation during the trek will be in camps
Inclusive of transport services for 5 Nights & 6 Days. (Ex Rishikesh ). All toll, tax, parking and driver allowances are included.
Veg Only All Breakfast & Dinner. Note:(Lunch is not included.)
All point to point sight-seeing as per given program possible in time frame.
Price Excludes
We start at Rishikesh early in the morning. The drive to Lohajung takes 10 to 11 hours. We drive through the Kumaon region with valleys of Shivalik Himalayas beckoning from all angles. You explore the scenic towns of Almora and Kausani en route. 5-6 hours into the drive, you reach Gwaldam, the Garhwal Administrative region. The winding route trails through conifer forests. The last lap of the journey from Deval to Lohajung attains considerable altitude. You stay in a Tourist Guest House or a lodge for the night.
Our actual trekking starts on day 2. After feasting on a heavy breakfast, we start early from Lohajung to reach Rani Bagad. It takes almost 2 hours on a rocky trail lined with oak and rhododendron trees to reach Rani Bagad. We cross the river bridge over river Neel Ganga at Rani Bagad and trek for another 3 hours to finally reach Didna, our final destination for the day.
We start early after gorging on a sumptuous breakfast. Today’s trek is a mix of easy trails and some steep & exciting terrains. We cross coniferous forests and mini meadows and vast patches of green to reach Asia’s largest meadow Ali Bugyal. It takes almost one hour to reach the summit of the widespread grassland which offers 360-degree views of Himalayan giants of Mt. Trishul and Nanda Ghunti.
Enjoy the views of star-lit mountain sky from your camps.
From Ali Bugyal, you take a minor descent and moderate ascent over a ridge, along the lush Himalayan flora. It takes 3-4 hours to cross this ridge and reach the enormous meadow of velvety grassland, Bedni Bugyal.
The meadow strikes you with its exquisite beauty and serenity. Bedni Kund reflects the sacred peak of Mt. Trishul on its pious waters. The famous Brahma Kamal flower can be spotted near Bedni Kund. It is also the stopover for Nanda Devi Yatra, a ritual procession held every 12 years.
Nearby, there is a small temple of Goddess Nanda Devi and shrine of local deity Latu Devta.
From here, a gradual descend of 2-3 hours takes you to Ghairoli Patal, your destination for Day-4.
Overnight stay in camps set amidst the lap of nature.
Gorge on a heavy breakfast before embarking on a long descent to Wan. As you descend to Wan through the forests of Ghairoli Patal, the thick fauna and melodious chirping of mountain birds floor your senses. You come across walnut, oak, rhododendrons and wild roses inhabiting exotic birds like flycatcher and magpies. You continuously descend to reach the iron bridge at Rani Bagad. Rest awhile and fill your water bottles. Finally, a gradual climb of 1 hour brings you to Wan. Explore the village of Wan. Drive of 45 minutes-1 hour brings you to Lohajung.
Stay overnight at Lohajung before returning to /Rishikesh, the following day.
After morning tea I moved to Rishikesh Reach Rishikesh by 7:00 pm
Make your booking 15 days prior in advance. If you cancel the trek due to any reason, it is mandatory to notify us. Cancellation charges will only be effective from the date we get your request to cancel the trek.
If the trek gets cancelled from our side due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund will not be initiated but we will arrange another trek.
Note :- If your trek starts once, and in between 2 or 4 days at the time of the trek, the weather gets bad or the trek route is closed for some reason due to which the trek cannot be done, then the company will not refund the any money to you.
The cancellation charges are as follows –(Bank charges deducted are not Refundable)
(Refund is initiated within 7-8 business days)
The distance of the Bedni Bugyal Trek is around 31 KM, in which you get a chance to conquer a height of 11,686 ft from the sea level. The same distance needs you to trek for almost 6 days with Rishikesh being your final destination.
Late summer i.e. June is the best time to plan your Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek to witness the depth of the lush greenery of the vast stretches of the alpine meadows. Also, the blooming of wildflowers all over is a perfect moment to capture. So, make sure to reserve the early dates of June to plan a short excursion to the Bedni Bugyal trek.
If you plan to start your Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek journey via Rishikesh, first book a flight to the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. Once you land at the airport, hire a cab to drive you to the Rishikesh. Alternatively, you could even take a direct flight to Delhi International Airport from your hometown, followed by an overnight train to Haridwar and then a cab drive to Rishikesh.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek has a moderate difficulty level. This trekking spot has got an elevation of just 12,000 feet to 13,000 feet off the ground with no steep slopes. One can easily get a hang of this type of trekking experience with a regular practice of walking, jogging, swimming, etc.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal is part of the famous Rookund trek. Since Roopkund trek is temporarily closed, we thought about launching the Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek. which in itself is a complete trek & offers excellent views of Higher Himalayan ranges. The twin bugyals of Ali & Bedni are amongst the best in the country and are very well know in the trekking community. The trek is fairly easy & suited for beginners. Experienced trekkers can also do this trek just for the sake of unmatched views this trek offers. Stay on this page for more details about Ali Bedni Bugyal trek.
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