Yamunotri - Ruinsara Trek
The trek to Ruinsara Tal can be taken from either the Har-ki-Doon side or from the Yamunotri side. From Osla we follow the trail that goes along a stream, until we reach a glacial rivulet that passes through boulders, and leads into a birch forest. Following the trail, as it tends to turn left, we'll find the Ruinsara Tal on our left. The lake is hidden between a small ridge and the left wall of the valley.
There is enough space to camp here; we'll even find rock shelters to protect us from that surprise shower. The trail further goes up to the Bandarpunch Base Camp, from where an excellent view of the famous Bali Pass can be enjoyed. The trek route from Yamunotri, situated 12 kms ahead of Yamunotri, goes through dense forest and is somewhat difficult compared to the route from Osla to Ruinisara.
This specially designed hiking and trekking tour to Yamunotri - Ruinsaira - Har ki doon in Garhwal Himalayas is a combined effort of a team of certified mountaineers and travel agents in India aiming at making travel economical and affordably cheap for the budget trekker as well as maintaining quality at par with the world-class standards. We feel our job, as tour operators and trek guides, is to design treks giving our customers a memorable experience in trekking adventure.
Itinerary (Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har-ki-doon Trek):
Rishikesh - Hanumanchatti - Yamunotri - Sapt Rishi Kund - Yamunotri Pass - Kyarkoti - Ruinsara - Osla - Har ki doon - Jaundhar Glacier - Seema - Sankari - Rishikesh
Grade: Mild
Time: Summer
Duration: 13 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas India):
Arrive Rishikesh. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek starts. Dinner & overnight in Rishikesh.
Day 2 (Hanumanchatti):
On day 2 of Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek, we drive 225 kms to reach Hanumanchatti. Hot lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Hanumanchatti.
Day 3 (Yamunotri):
13 kms drive to Yamunotri (3150 m). Dinner & overnight at Yamunotri.
Day 4 (Sapt Rishi Kund):
12 + 12 kms acclimatization trek to Sapt Rishi Kund (4200 m) & back, with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Sapt Rishi Kund.
Day 5 (Yamunotri Pass):
On day 5 of Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek, we undertake a 12-km trek to Yamunotri Pass (4500 m) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Yamunotri.
Day 6 (Kyarkoti):
10 kms trek to Kyarkoti with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp
Day 7 (Ruinsara):
On day 7 of Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek, we undertake a 9-km trek to Ruinsara (3500 m) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Ruinsara.
Day 8 (Osla):
13 kms trek to Osla / Seema (2559 m) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Osla.
Day 9 (Har ki doon):
On day 9 of Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek, we undertake a 14-km trek to Har ki Doon (3566 m) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in Har ki doon.
Day 10 (Jaundhar Glacier):
8+8 kms return trek to Jaundhar Glacier and back. Lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Har ki doon.
Day 11 (Seema):
14 kms return trek to Seema. Lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Seema.
Day 12 (Sankari):
23 kms return trek to Sankari. Lunch en route. Dinner & overnight in Sankari.
Day 13 (Rishikesh, Garhwal Himalayas India):
Drive back 210 kms to Rishikesh. Hot lunch en route. Arrival Rishikesh. Yamunotri - Ruinsara - Har ki Doon Trek concludes.
