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Quick answer: The Gulabikantha trek with Trekkaro costs ₹9,000 + 5% GST (₹9,450) per person for 5 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. With the shared taxi from Dehradun and a bus from Delhi, the whole trip comes to about ₹14,850. With EMI, the trek fee starts at about ₹463/month.
Gulabikantha is the quiet alternative to the busy winter treks: wide snowy meadows near the Dodital route, views of Bandarpoonch and the Chaukhamba range, and campsites you can often have to your group. Here is what the whole trip really costs, and how Trekkaro compares with other operators.
1. The trek fee: ₹9,450
Trekkaro's Gulabikantha fee is ₹9,000 + 5% GST = ₹9,450 per person, Dehradun to Dehradun (the road transfer is separate, see below). It covers:
- A guesthouse or homestay at Hanuman Chatti, and full-service camping on the trek with a mess tent
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 4 dinner, with tea, soups and snacks
- All trekking permits and forest camping fees
- Certified trek leaders with local mountain guides
- Tents, -20°C sleeping bags and the technical kit the route needs
- First aid, oxygen cylinders and stretchers at every campsite
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes
2. Dehradun to Hanuman Chatti and back: about ₹2,200–2,600
The drive from Dehradun to Hanuman Chatti, the base village on the Yamunotri road, is not part of the trek fee. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split between the trekkers in it: roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
3. Getting to Dehradun
| Mode | Time from Delhi | Typical one-way cost |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Volvo bus (ISBT Kashmere Gate) | 6–7 hours | About ₹700–1,500 |
| Train (Shatabdi or overnight trains) | 5–6 hours | About ₹600–1,600 |
| Flight to Jolly Grant airport | About 1 hour | Often ₹3,000–6,000+ |
Total cost from Delhi: Trekkaro vs other operators
Here is the full cost of a Gulabikantha trip from Delhi by overnight bus, the way most trekkers travel. Travel costs are the same whichever company you choose; the difference is the trek fee and the gear.
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Trek fee (incl. 5% GST) | ₹7,350–11,550+ | ₹9,450 |
| Trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters, microspikes | ₹2,000–4,000 (rent) | Free (₹200 washing) |
| Dehradun–Hanuman Chatti taxi (return, shared) | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| Delhi–Dehradun bus (return) | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Insurance and food on the way | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| Total from Delhi | ₹14,550–20,750 | ₹14,850 |
Taking a train or flight, staying a night in Dehradun or adding backpack offloading adds the same amount whichever company you trek with. Travel figures are typical estimates and will vary.
How Trekkaro compares, beyond price
| Other operators (typical) | Trekkaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Group size | Often 20–30 trekkers per batch | Maximum 20, 1 leader or guide per 8 trekkers |
| Health checks | Varies; ask before booking | SpO2 and pulse twice a day, oxygen and stretchers at every camp |
| Cancellation | Often partial refunds only | Free rescheduling or a 100% TrekCash voucher up to 7 days before departure |
| EMI | Not always available | Yes, from about ₹463/month |
Optional add-ons
| Add-on | Cost | Worth it if… |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack offloading (up to 9 kg) | ₹1,500 + GST | You'd rather carry only a daypack in the snow |
| Single tent occupancy | ₹2,000 + GST | You want your own tent, or you are travelling as a couple |
Why choose Gulabikantha
- Quiet trails: far fewer trekkers than the famous winter treks, even in peak season.
- Big snowfields from December to February, with Bandarpoonch and the Chaukhamba range in view.
- 5 days from Dehradun, graded Easy–Moderate, and the gear costs you nothing.
Comparing options? See the 6 best winter treks for beginners.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Gulabikantha trek cost?
With Trekkaro the trek fee is ₹9,000 + 5% GST (₹9,450) per person for 5 days, including stays, meals, permits, the trek leader and Free Trekking Gear. From Delhi by bus, including the shared taxi to Hanuman Chatti, the whole trip is about ₹14,850.
Is the Dehradun to Hanuman Chatti transport included?
No. Trekkaro arranges shared taxis at about ₹6,500 per vehicle one way, split among the trekkers in the vehicle, which is roughly ₹1,100–1,300 per person each way.
Is Trekkaro cheaper than other Gulabikantha operators?
Gulabikantha trek fees typically range from about ₹7,000 to ₹11,000+ before GST. Trekkaro's fee is ₹9,000 + GST, and because trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes are free, the total trip usually costs less than a similar fee plus gear rental.
Can I pay in EMI?
Yes. EMI is available on eligible credit cards through the payment gateway. On a 24-month plan the trek fee works out to about ₹463 per month, depending on your bank's interest rate.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Outside the trek fee you pay only for travel to Dehradun, the shared taxi to Hanuman Chatti, insurance, food while travelling, the ₹200 gear washing charge (plus a ₹3,000 refundable deposit), and optional add-ons.
