DAY 1
Drive from Dehradun to Gaichawan Gaon
Drive Distance: 195 km | Drive Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up point for trekkers: Grand Legacy (near Laal Pull) Hotel, Dehradun | Pick up Time: 6.30 am
Transport will be arranged at 6.30 AM. The cab can also pick you up from Library Chowk, Mall Road, Mussoorie at 7.30 AM. This cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 6,500 per vehicle for an SUV, shared among 5-6 trekkers, or Rs 10,000 per vehicle for a Tempo Traveller, shared among 11-12 trekkers.
DAY 2
Trek from Gaichawan Gaon to Julota
Trek Distance: 4.2 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude Gain: 5,600 ft to 8,950 ft
DAY 3
Trek from Julota to Pukhrola
Trek Distance: 3 km | Trek Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,950 ft to 10,800 ft.
DAY 4
Trek from Pukhrola to Akhoti Thach via Kedarkantha Summit
Trek Distance: 8 km | Trek Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,800 ft to 10,135 ft via 12,500 ft.
DAY 5
Trek from Akhoti Thach to Gaichawan Gaon
Trek Distance: 7.2 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Loss: 10,135 ft to 5,600 ft.
DAY 6
Drive back from Gaichawan Gaon to Dehradun
Drive Distance: 195 km | Drive Duration: 10-11 hours | Drop off point for Indiahikes trekkers: Grand Legacy (near Laal Pull) Hotel, Dehradun | Drop off Time: 7 pm
This transport cost has to be borne by trekkers and paid directly to the driver. Cost of the cab – Rs 6,500 per vehicle for an SUV, shared among 5-6 trekkers, or Rs 10,000 per vehicle for a Tempo Traveler, shared among 11-12 trekkers.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.