About Gulabi Kantha Trek
Gulabi Kantha Trek is situated at Uttarkashi District in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, The Northern State of Uttarakhand. Gulabi Kantha Trek lies in Yamuna Valley. Gulabi Kantha Trek is a very beautiful Trek in Uttarkashi. Gulabi Kantha is located around 12,500 feet above sea level. Gulabi Kantha Trek gives a beautiful view of Himalayan mountain ranges like- Shivalik mountain range, Bandarpoonch peak, Chaukhamba peak. Gulabi Kantha is a beautiful lush green meadow covered by wildflowers, deodar trees, and Oak trees.
Gulabi Kantha trek lies on the way to famous Dodital, A Freshwater lake. Gulabi Kantha means “Pink Hill”, As in the trek of Gulabi Kantha it becomes pink due to Rhododendron flower (Buras) blooms. Gulabi Kantha gives a mesmerizing view of sunset and sunrise. Gulabi Kantha trek is discovered by the ITBP group in 2016. Gulabi Kantha trek is not so a very popular trek. Gulabi Kantha trek is famous for Trekking, and Camping.
Overview of Gulabi Kantha Trek-
State– Uttarakhand
District– Uttarkashi
Region– Garhwal
Elevation– 12,500 ft
Base Camp– Hanuman Chatti
Trek Difficulty– Easy to Moderate
Duration of Trek– 5days
Country– India.
Necessary Essentials to carry for Gulabi Kantha Trek-
Whenever you go on a trek always go in groups with a knowledgeable guide.
Woolen cap, good socks, Gloves.
Good quality boots with good grip.
Hiking stick, Tents, Sleeping bags
Hot water bottle, Energy Bar.
Thermal innerwear
First Aid kit
Personal Toiletries
Waterproof track pants and waterproof and windproof jackets.
Trek Route to Reach Gulabi Kantha Trek-
- Dehradun/Rishikesh to Hanuman Chatti, The Base camp of Gulabi Kantha Trek.
- Trek starts from Hanuman Chatti to Seema Thatch. It is 10-11 km.
- Then, Seema Thatch to Gulabi Kantha. It is 8 km.
- And then Back to Seema thatch.
- Seema Thatch to Hanuman Chatti (Base camp).
- And Then drive back to Dehradun/Rishikesh in Cab.
Where to Stay during Gulabi Kantha trek-
Gulabi Kantha Trek is a trek in the Himalayan range, So the only place to stay is Camps during the trek. And there is some homestay in Hanuman Chatti.
Best Time to Visit and Explore the Gulabi Kantha Trek- Uttarkashi
Tourists can visit this trek all over the year except monsoon, as it can lead to difficulty in the trek. The best months are April to Oct. From Gulabi Kantha Trek many treks pass from here like- Deodital, Yamunotri, Dwara pass, Dayara Bugyal, etc.
How to Reach- Gulabi Kantha Trek, Uttarkashi
By Air-
To Reach Gulabi Kantha Trek, Jolly Grand Airport is the nearest airport in Dehradun. Dehradun is around a 6 km drive away from Hanuman Chatti (base camp of Gulabi Kantha trek).
By Road-
To Reach Gulabi Kantha Trek, Take Bus, or cab from Dehradun, Haridwar, or Rishikesh to Hanuman Chatti and then start the Trek.
By Rail-
To Reach Gulabi Kantha Trek, the nearest railway station is in Dehradun.
Tourist Places near Gulabi Kantha Trek-
Dodital
Dodital is a beautiful trek in Uttarakhand. Dodital is a freshwater lake in district Uttarkashi. It is a source of the Assi Ganga river.
Bandarpoonch-
Bandarpunch is a Himalayan mountain Range in the Uttarkashi district. The meaning of Bandarpoonch is “Monkey tail”.
Yamunotri–
Yamunotri is a holy place for Hindi, from where the river Yamuna originates. And Goddess Yamuna also worshiped there. It is located in the Uttarkashi district.
