Quick answer: The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek with Trekkaro costs ₹8,950 + 5% GST (₹9,398) per person for 6 days, Lohajung to Lohajung. That covers your stays, all meals on the trek, permits and camping fees, the trek team and free trekking gear. Add the shared taxi from Rishikesh and a bus from Delhi, and the whole trip comes to about ₹14,798. EMI starts at about ₹461 a month.
Ali and Bedni are two of the biggest high-altitude meadows in the Himalaya, rolling green or golden for kilometres with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti right in front of you. Here is what the trek really costs, line by line, and how that compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹9,398, free gear included
Your ₹8,950 + GST covers everything from Lohajung on Day 1 to Lohajung on Day 5:
- Guesthouse or homestay nights at Lohajung and tents on the trail
- Vegetarian meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 5 dinner, with tea, coffee, soups and snacks
- All permits and forest camping fees
- A certified trek leader and local guides, cooks and camp staff
- Tents, sleeping bags, ropes and ice axes where needed
- A first-aid kit, oxygen cylinders and a stretcher at each camp, and radio communication
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
Not included: the Rishikesh–Lohajung taxi, your travel to Rishikesh, meals on the drive, travel insurance and personal expenses.
2. Getting to Rishikesh and Lohajung
| From Delhi | Time | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus from ISBT Kashmere Gate | 6–7 hours | ₹700–1,500 |
| Train (Yoga Express or Utkal Express) | 7–8.5 hours | ₹500–1,500 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant, Dehradun | About 1 hour | ₹3,000–6,000+ |
The shared taxi leaves Jumping Heights, Tapovan (Rishikesh) at 6:30 AM for the 260 km, 10–11 hour drive to Lohajung. It costs about ₹6,500 per 5–6 seater vehicle each way, so roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person. Trekkaro arranges it and you pay the driver. Fares for buses, trains and flights change with season and how early you book.
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
| Cost per person | Trekkaro | Other operators (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹9,398 | ₹11,813–12,075 |
| Shared taxi to Lohajung, return | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400–3,200 |
| Trekking gear | ₹200 (washing charge) | ₹2,000–4,000 (rental) |
| Delhi–Rishikesh bus, return | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total | ₹14,798 | ₹19,013–22,075 |
Other operators' 6-day Ali Bedni Bugyal fees we found in October 2026 were about ₹11,250–11,500 + GST, with transport to Lohajung charged separately. Free gear comes with a ₹3,000 deposit that is refunded after the trek. A hotel night in Rishikesh and backpack offloading cost the same whichever operator you choose.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| What matters | Trekkaro | Ask other operators |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Maximum 20 trekkers, one leader or guide per 8 | How many per batch and per leader? |
| Safety kit | Oxygen and a stretcher at every camp, radio contact | What is carried, and where? |
| Cancellation | Free rescheduling, or a 100% TrekCash voucher, up to 7 days before departure | Only cash refund slabs? |
| EMI | Yes, on eligible credit cards | Available? |
Before you pay any operator, ask: Is the Lohajung taxi included? Are camping fees included? Is gear included or rented? What happens to my money if I cancel 10 days before?
Optional add-ons
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,500 + GST | It's your first trek, or you want to enjoy the meadows with only a day pack |
| Single tent occupancy | ₹2,000 + GST | You sleep lightly or want privacy on a solo trip |
How to keep the cost down
- Take the free gear. Renting shoes, a jacket, poles and microspikes elsewhere costs ₹2,000–4,000. See buy, rent or free gear: what it really costs.
- Fill a taxi. Book with 4–5 friends and the Lohajung taxi works out to about ₹1,100 each way per person.
- Pick spring or autumn. Batches run in October–November and March–June, when the meadows are at their best and you need fewer extra layers.
- Spread the fee with EMI. About ₹461 a month over 24 months on eligible cards. Choose EMI at checkout on the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek page.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek cost?
With Trekkaro it is ₹8,950 + 5% GST, about ₹9,398 per person for 6 days, Lohajung to Lohajung. It includes stays, meals, permits, the trek team and free trekking gear. The full trip from Delhi by bus, with the shared taxi, comes to about ₹14,798.
Is transport from Rishikesh included?
No. The shared taxi from Rishikesh to Lohajung costs about ₹6,500 per vehicle each way, or roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person. Trekkaro arranges it and you pay the driver directly.
Is Trekkaro cheaper than other Ali Bedni Bugyal operators?
Other operators we checked charge about ₹11,250–11,500 + GST and rent out their gear. Trekkaro's fee is lower and the gear is free, so the total trip usually works out ₹4,000–7,000 cheaper.
Can I pay for Ali Bedni Bugyal in EMI?
Yes, on eligible credit cards. On a 24-month plan the fee works out to about ₹461 a month; the exact amount depends on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Beyond the trek fee you pay only for travel to Rishikesh, the Lohajung taxi, insurance, the ₹200 gear washing charge and any add-ons you choose. The ₹3,000 gear deposit is refunded after the trek.
