Quick answer: Seven Trekkaro treks near Dehradun start with a pickup at Dehradun Railway Station. Benog Tibba (35 km away) and Nag Tibba (88 km) take 2 days each. Aancha Top, Gulabikantha, Dayara Bugyal, Dodital Darwa Pass and Kedarkantha, 160 to 200 km away, take 4 to 6 days. Fees start at ₹3,825 + 5% GST.
Which treks start from Dehradun?
All seven treks below begin and end at Dehradun Railway Station, where the shared cab picks the group up. They are listed by drive distance from Dehradun, as each trek page gives it.
| Trek | Drive from Dehradun | Base | Days | Highest point | On foot | Grade | Fee with 5% GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benog Tibba | 35 km, 2 hrs | Cloud End | 2 | 2,216 m (7,270 ft) | 8 km | Easy | ₹4,016 |
| Nag Tibba | 88 km, 4 hrs | Pantwari | 2 | 3,022 m (9,915 ft) | 16 km | Easy | ₹4,016 |
| Aancha Top | 160 km, 6–7 hrs | Ranachatti | 6 | 3,818 m (12,525 ft) | 22 km | Easy–Moderate | ₹9,870 |
| Gulabikantha | 162 km, 7–8 hrs | Hanuman Chatti | 5 | 3,658 m (12,000 ft) | 24 km | Easy–Moderate | ₹8,925 |
| Dayara Bugyal | 180 km, 8–9 hrs | Raithal | 4 | 3,749 m (12,300 ft) | 20 km | Easy–Moderate | ₹8,190 |
| Dodital Darwa Pass | 185 km, 8–9 hrs | Agoda | 6 | 4,150 m (13,615 ft) | 36 km | Moderate | ₹11,025 |
| Kedarkantha | 200 km, 8–9 hrs | Sankri | 5 | 3,810 m (12,500 ft) | 20 km | Easy–Moderate | ₹9,450 |
Days count Dehradun to Dehradun, so the drive in and out is part of each figure. The 2-day treks fit a short break; the rest need more days off.
Which treks near Dehradun can you do in 2 days?
Benog Tibba: the closest, 35 km from Dehradun
The trek page says it "starts and ends at Cloud End, at about 2,074 m on the edge of the sanctuary", a 2-hour drive from Dehradun. Day 1 is about 4 km and 2–3 hours up to tents near the Jwala Devi temple at 2,216 m (7,270 ft); Day 2 is about 4 km back to Cloud End in 1.5–2 hours, then the drive down. It is graded Easy, takes children from age 6 who already walk regularly, and runs September to June, with winter batches from December to February. In winter the trek page gives days of 8°C to 15°C and nights of -3°C to 4°C, and says it "is not a snow trek", though a light dusting is possible on the top after a cold spell in January. The fee is ₹3,825 + 5% GST.
Nag Tibba: the higher 2-day trek, 88 km away
Nag Tibba starts and ends at Pantwari (1,400 m / 4,590 ft), about 4 hours from Dehradun. Day 1 is 5 km and 3–4 hours to tents near the Nag Devta temple at 2,300 m (7,550 ft). Day 2 is the long one: 11 km and 6–8 hours over the summit at 3,022 m (9,915 ft) and down to Pantwari. The trek page gives snow from late December to February, with winter nights of -7°C to -2°C. It is graded Easy, the minimum age is 9, and the fee is ₹3,825 + 5% GST. For the base village and the district, see where Nag Tibba is.
Which longer treks start from Dehradun?
Five treks go further from Dehradun, with 4 to 6 days, summits above 3,600 m and longer winter snow. What sets each apart:
- Aancha Top (6 days) starts at Ranachatti, which the trek page calls "a village on the road to Yamunotri". Three nights are in tents at Bamsingh, Dinnala and Aancha camp, and the summit day crosses Aancha Top at 3,818 m (12,525 ft). The trek page says "Snow lies from December to February and in some years into March", with winter nights of -15°C to -5°C. The minimum age is 10.
- Gulabikantha (5 days) starts at Hanuman Chatti (2,134 m / 7,000 ft) in Uttarkashi district. Two nights are at Kandola camp, and the summit is 3,658 m (12,000 ft). Winter nights are -10°C to -5°C. Our Gulabikantha best time guide covers the months. The minimum age is 8.
- Dayara Bugyal (4 days) is the shortest of the high treks. It starts at Raithal (2,256 m / 7,400 ft), camps at Gui, and tops out at Dayara Top, 3,749 m (12,300 ft). "From December to March, the meadows of Dayara are buried under a thick blanket of snow," says the trek page. The minimum age is 8.
- Dodital Darwa Pass (6 days) is the hardest here, graded Moderate, with 36 km on foot and a highest point of 4,150 m (13,615 ft) at Darwa. It starts at Agoda (2,250 m / 7,382 ft), camps at Manjhi and then by Dodital lake (3,050 m / 10,006 ft) for two nights. From December to March the trek page says "the lake partially freezes and the forest lies under snow". The minimum age is 10.
- Kedarkantha (5 days) starts at Sankri (1,950 m / 6,400 ft) and climbs in short stages to a base camp at 3,429 m (11,250 ft), with a 2:00 AM start for the 3,810 m (12,500 ft) summit. The trek page grades it Easy–Moderate and calls it "one of the best-suited winter treks in India for first-time trekkers". The minimum age is 8.
Where is there snow near Dehradun in winter?
All seven treks run in winter. How much snow and cold you meet depends on height, and the trek pages give these figures:
| Trek | Snow months on the trek page | Winter night temperature | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benog Tibba | Not a snow trek; light dusting possible on the top after a cold spell in January | -3°C to 4°C | September to June |
| Nag Tibba | Late December to February | -7°C to -2°C | September to June |
| Aancha Top | December to February, in some years into March | -15°C to -5°C | September to June |
| Gulabikantha | December to February on the upper trail | -10°C to -5°C | October to April |
| Dayara Bugyal | December to March | -10°C to -2°C | September to June |
| Dodital Darwa Pass | December to March; lake partially frozen | -12°C to -5°C (December–January) | October to June |
| Kedarkantha | Heavy snow December to February | -15°C to -10°C | September to April |
For snow on a 2-day trip, Nag Tibba's page gives snow from late December to February. Benog Tibba is the gentle option for small children or a first night in a tent. For deep snow and a big summit day, Kedarkantha, Dayara Bugyal and Aancha Top give it with 4 to 6 days. Our best winter treks for beginners compares several of these for a first trek.
How do you get to the Dehradun pickup, and what do the cabs cost?
Dehradun sits at 640 m (2,100 ft). Jolly Grant airport is about 25 km from the city and the railway station. For the weather before you set out, the IMD Meteorological Centre Dehradun publishes warnings, nowcasts and weather reports for Uttarakhand. The trek cabs leave Dehradun Railway Station at 6:30 AM for Nag Tibba, Aancha Top, Gulabikantha and Kedarkantha, and at 7:30 AM for Dayara Bugyal and Dodital Darwa Pass; your trek coordinator confirms the Benog Tibba pickup time.
Transport is not included in any of these fees. We help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver.
Kedarkantha's cab is ₹1,000 per person each way, so its all-in cost is ₹11,450: the ₹9,450 fee with GST plus ₹2,000 for the return cab. For Aancha Top, Gulabikantha, Dayara Bugyal and Dodital Darwa Pass, a 5–6 seat vehicle costs about ₹6,500 one way, split among trekkers. For Benog Tibba and Nag Tibba, your trek coordinator confirms the cab fare before the trek.
What comes with every one of these treks?
Each of the seven includes Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, against a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and a ₹200 washing charge. Meals are pure vegetarian.
Every trekker brings a doctor-signed medical certificate; the form is in My Bookings. Travel insurance is mandatory and not included, so you buy your own. See each trek page for live batch dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the nearest trek to Dehradun?
Benog Tibba is the nearest of the Trekkaro treks, starting at Cloud End, 35 km and about 2 hours from Dehradun. It is a 2-day Easy trek to 2,216 m with one night in tents.
Which treks near Dehradun can be done in 2 days?
Benog Tibba and Nag Tibba each take 2 days from Dehradun and back. Nag Tibba goes higher, to 3,022 m, and has a longer second day of 11 km.
Which trek near Dehradun has the most snow in winter?
The trek pages do not rank snow depth, but Kedarkantha's gives heavy snow from December to February, and Dayara Bugyal's gives snow on the meadows from December to March. Aancha Top has snow from December to February, in some years into March.
Is Nag Tibba good for beginners?
Yes, Nag Tibba is graded Easy and takes 2 days from Dehradun, with a minimum age of 9. The second day is the long one, 11 km in 6–8 hours over the 3,022 m summit.
Is transport from Dehradun included in the trek fee?
No, transport is not included on any of these treks. We help the group book shared cabs paid directly to the driver: ₹1,000 per person each way for Kedarkantha, and about ₹6,500 one way per 5–6 seat vehicle, split, for Aancha Top, Gulabikantha, Dayara Bugyal and Dodital Darwa Pass.
