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Deoban Trek is a 2-day easy trek in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, reaching 2,900 m (9,514 ft). It covers about 19 km on foot and starts at Lokhandi and ends at Koti Kanasar. Best time: September to April. Trekkaro price: ₹3,800 per person + 5% GST, with Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes; ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing). Next batch: 24 Oct 2026 (31 upcoming batches).
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District: Dehradun
Duration: 2 Days
Difficulty Level: Easy
Highest Altitude: 2,900 m / 9,514 ft
Trekking Distance: 19 Km
Temperature: Spring (Mar-Apr): Day 10°C to 18°C, Night 0°C to 6°C | Autumn (Sep-Nov): Day 10°C to 18°C, Night 0°C to 8°C | Winter (Dec-Feb): Day 2°C to 10°C, Night -6°C to 0°C
Beyond Chakrata, the road runs out of houses and into deodar. Walk in from Lokhandi, spend one night in a forest that feels far older than the army town below it, and climb before dawn to Vyas Point, where the whole snow wall of the Garhwal Himalaya lines up across the north. Deoban is a weekend trek that trades crowds for silence, and you will have to look hard to find a quieter forest within a day of Delhi.
The Deoban trek explores the deodar and oak forests above Chakrata in the Jaunsar-Bawar area of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. The name means ‘forest of the gods’, and the deodar itself takes its name from the same idea. The trek starts at Lokhandi, a hamlet on the road beyond Chakrata at 2,560 m (8,400 ft), spends a night at a forest camp at Saraswati at 2,500 m (8,202 ft), climbs through the Deoban forest past an old forest rest house to Vyas Point at 2,900 m (9,514 ft), and ends at Koti Kanasar at 1,980 m (6,496 ft). Total walking is about 19 km over 2 days.
Local belief links the high ridge to the sage Ved Vyas, who is said to have meditated in these forests, and the area has its own living culture: Jaunsari villages with wooden houses, their own gods and festivals, and a way of life quite different from the rest of Garhwal. Chakrata itself is an Indian Army cantonment, which has kept the region free of big hotels and heavy traffic. It also means the trek is open only to Indian nationals, who carry original photo ID through the checkpoints.
A Forest of the Gods – What Makes the Deoban Trek Unmissable
Deoban is a trek about trees before it is a trek about views. The deodars here are tall, straight and old, and between them grow banj and kharsu oak, rhododendron and, higher up, open grassy clearings. The forest floor is soft with needles. In winter the snow settles on the branches and turns the whole ridge silent; in spring the rhododendrons add red to the green. Birds are everywhere: Himalayan woodpeckers, laughingthrushes, tits and, with luck, a pheasant crossing the path.
Then there is Vyas Point. You leave camp in the dark on Day 2 and climb through the forest to the open top of the ridge, and as the light comes up the Himalaya appears across the whole northern horizon. On a clear morning you see Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Kala Nag (Black Peak), the Gangotri group, the Kedarnath peaks and Chaukhamba to the north-east, and the snow peaks of Kinnaur and the Shrikhand range in Himachal to the north-west. It is a wide view for a summit of under 3,000 m, because nothing higher stands between Deoban and the main range.
Few trekkers come here. Most visitors to Chakrata stop at Tiger Falls or the town viewpoints, and the forests above stay empty, which is exactly why we like it. Expect a quiet trail, a camp with only your group around it, and an evening sky full of stars. The drive is part of the experience too: from the plains at Vikasnagar the road crosses the Yamuna near Kalsi, home to an Ashokan rock edict, and climbs bend after bend through pine and oak to Chakrata, with the Doon valley falling away behind you. By the time you reach Lokhandi the town is behind you and the forest has taken over.
The Trail Itself
The Deoban trail is a forest walk on a well-defined path, with gentle ups and downs rather than one long climb. From Lokhandi the first day is short: about 4 km through deodar and oak, with the ground rolling along the side of the ridge, to the clearing at Saraswati. The second day is the long one. It climbs at a steady gradient through the Deoban forest to the old forest rest house and the open ridge at Vyas Point, returns through the forest past Saraswati, and then drops for a long stretch through thinning forest and village paths to Koti Kanasar. The final descent is the part that tests the knees.
Who Is This Trek For?
The Deoban trek is graded easy, and we recommend it for first-time trekkers, families with children who walk well, and working trekkers looking for a quiet weekend in the forest. Day 1 is a gentle 4 km walk of 2–3 hours. Day 2 is the hard day: about 15 km and 6–7 hours on foot, with an early start for Vyas Point and a long descent to Koti Kanasar, followed by a 4-hour drive back to Dehradun. We recommend three to four weeks of preparation with regular walks, jogging or stair climbing. Children aged 8 and above can join with a parent or guardian. Above 60: a doctor’s fitness certificate is needed, and an ECG or TMT report is recommended. Season: September to April.
Key Highlights of the Deoban Trek
- The forest of the gods – old deodar, oak and rhododendron forest above Chakrata, with almost no other trekkers
- Vyas Point at 2,900 m (9,514 ft) – a ridge-top view of Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, the Gangotri group, the Kedarnath peaks and Chaukhamba
- Himachal on the horizon – the Kinnaur and Shrikhand snow peaks to the north-west on clear mornings
- A night in the forest – camping at Saraswati among deodar and oak at 2,500 m
- The old Deoban forest rest house – a quiet stone building on the ridge, on the way to Vyas Point
- Snow within a weekend – from December to February the forest and the ridge can lie under snow
- Jaunsari villages – wooden houses and a culture of their own around Chakrata and Kanasar
- Birdwatching – woodpeckers, laughingthrushes, tits and pheasants in the forest
Best Time to Do the Deoban Trek
The Deoban trek runs from September to April. We do not run it from May to August: the monsoon brings leeches, slippery forest paths and landslides on the hill roads, and the summer haze hides the peaks. Each window gives the forest a different mood.
September to November – Autumn (Clearest Views)
Autumn gives the sharpest mountain views from Vyas Point, with clean air after the monsoon and the forest still green. Days are 10°C to 18°C, and nights at camp fall to about 0°C to 8°C, the colder end in November. The first frost appears on the clearings late in the season.
December to February – Winter (The Snow Season)
This is Deoban at its most magical. Snow can cover the trail, the camp and the ridge, the deodars stand white against a blue sky and the forest goes quiet. Days are 2°C to 10°C, and nights at camp drop to about -6°C to 0°C. Microspikes and gaiters come with Free Trekking Gear, and warm layers are essential. Heavy snowfall can close the road above Chakrata for a day or two, so keep your return plans flexible.
March and April – Spring (Rhododendron Season)
As the snow melts from the lower slopes, rhododendrons bloom red through the forest, and patches of old snow can remain on the higher ground into March. Days are pleasant at 10°C to 18°C, and nights at camp are about 0°C to 6°C. The views of the high peaks are still good in the early morning before the haze builds.
Deoban Trek Cost and Booking in 2026
The Deoban trek costs ₹3,800 + 5% GST per person, for 2 days from Lokhandi to Koti Kanasar, with Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes. Meals, stays, permits and a certified trek leader are included; transport from Dehradun is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Book online on this page by choosing a batch date. Booking closes at 5 PM on the day before the trek, and you can reschedule once, free of charge, up to 8 days before departure.
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Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers, from Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM to Lokhandi. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
Day 1: Dehradun to Lokhandi, Trek to Saraswati
Route Details:
Drive: Dehradun → Lokhandi, 110 km, about 4 hrs | Trek: Lokhandi → Saraswati | Distance: 4 km | Duration: 2–3 hrs | Altitude: 2,560 m → 2,500 m
The group meets at Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM and leaves in shared cabs for the hills. The road runs west through Vikasnagar and crosses the Yamuna plain to Kalsi, where it begins to climb, through Sahiya and up the long series of bends to Chakrata. Keep your original photo ID handy: Chakrata is an army cantonment and there are checkpoints on the way. Breakfast is at a roadside dhaba, at your own cost.
Beyond Chakrata the road leaves the town behind and climbs into the deodar forest to Lokhandi, a small hamlet at 2,560 m (8,400 ft), about 110 km and 4 hours from Dehradun. Here you meet the trek team, collect your packed lunch and start walking. The trail sets off along the side of the ridge on a clear forest path, rolling gently up and down rather than climbing hard.
The 4 km to Saraswati take 2–3 hours at an easy pace. Deodar and oak close in around the path, with rhododendron in the understorey, and openings in the trees give you glimpses across the valleys of Jaunsar. Listen for woodpeckers and laughingthrushes. In winter the path can be under snow from the start, which slows the walk a little but makes it beautiful. The trek leader keeps the pace relaxed so that everyone arrives fresh.
Camp is a clearing in the forest at Saraswati, at 2,500 m (8,202 ft), with tents already pitched. There is time for tea and a walk around the camp as the light goes gold through the deodars. The trek leader checks everyone’s SpO2 and pulse and briefs the group on the early start for Vyas Point. Dinner is early, the cold comes in quickly after sunset, and the sky is full of stars.
What to Expect:
- 06:30 AM pickup at Dehradun Railway Station
- Drive via Vikasnagar, Kalsi and Chakrata, with ID checks at the cantonment
- Short, gentle forest walk from Lokhandi through deodar and oak
- Birds and glimpses across the Jaunsar valleys
- Evening health check and briefing for summit day
- Overnight: camp at Saraswati
Day 2: Saraswati to Vyas Point and Koti Kanasar
Route Details:
Trek: Saraswati → Deoban → Vyas Point → Saraswati → Koti Kanasar | Distance: 15 km | Duration: 6–7 hrs | Altitude: 2,500 m → 2,900 m → 1,980 m | Drive: Koti Kanasar → Dehradun, 116 km, about 4 hrs
The day starts at about 5:00 AM with a hot drink, and the group leaves camp by headlamp. The trail climbs at a steady gradient through the Deoban forest, the oldest and densest stretch of the trek, where tall deodars and oaks shut out the sky. As the light grows, the path passes the old Deoban forest rest house, a quiet stone building in a clearing, and comes out onto the open top of the ridge.
Vyas Point, at 2,900 m (9,514 ft), is the highest point of the trek. On a clear morning the Himalaya stands across the whole northern horizon: Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Kala Nag, the Gangotri group, the Kedarnath peaks and Chaukhamba, with the snow peaks of Kinnaur and the Shrikhand range in Himachal to the north-west. In winter the ridge can be under snow and the trek team helps you on the slippery sections. Spend time here before turning back.
The group returns through the forest to Saraswati for breakfast and to pack up camp. From here the trail begins its long descent to Koti Kanasar, first through the forest and then through thinner woods and open slopes with views over the Jaunsari villages below. This is the longest stretch of the day and hard on the knees, so use your trekking poles and take it steadily. Packed lunch is eaten on the way.
The trek ends at Koti Kanasar, at 1,980 m (6,496 ft), after about 15 km and 6–7 hours on foot. The cabs meet the group here for the drive back through Chakrata to Dehradun, about 116 km and 4 hours, reaching Dehradun Railway Station in the evening. Plan your onward train or bus for late night or the next day, in case of delays on the hill road.
What to Expect:
- Pre-dawn start at about 5:00 AM through the Deoban forest
- The old Deoban forest rest house on the ridge
- Sunrise view from Vyas Point across the Garhwal and Himachal peaks
- Breakfast back at the Saraswati camp
- Long descent through forest and village paths to Koti Kanasar
- Drive back to Dehradun, arriving in the evening
- Overnight: no stay (trek ends in Dehradun)
How To Reach
Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport (DED), about 25 km / 45–60 min from Dehradun city, with direct flights from Delhi and other metros. The cab leaves Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM, so fly in the day before and stay near the station.
From Dehradun to Lokhandi: 110 km, about 4 hrs by road via Vikasnagar, Kalsi and Chakrata. Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs from Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
Return: After the trek ends at Koti Kanasar on Day 2, the cab takes about 4 hrs (116 km) and is expected at Dehradun Railway Station in the evening. Book your flight home for the next day.
Nearest railway station: Dehradun (DDN), which is also the pickup point, with direct trains from Delhi. For a weekend batch that leaves Dehradun on Saturday morning, the overnight train on Friday night is the easiest option.
- Nanda Devi Express – overnight from Delhi, arriving early in the morning.
- Dehradun Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Vande Bharat – day trains; take them the day before the trek.
Check current timings before you book.
From Dehradun to Lokhandi: 110 km, about 4 hrs by road. Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
Return: The cab from Koti Kanasar reaches Dehradun Railway Station in the evening on Day 2. Plan your train home for late night on Day 2 or the next day.
By bus: Ordinary and Volvo buses run through the night from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate to Dehradun ISBT, about 6–7 hrs. Prefer Uttarakhand Roadways (government) buses from inside the ISBT, and from Dehradun ISBT take an auto or cab to the railway station for the 06:30 AM pickup.
From Dehradun to Lokhandi: 110 km, about 4 hrs by road via Vikasnagar, Kalsi and Chakrata. Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
Return: The cab from Koti Kanasar reaches Dehradun in the evening on Day 2. Plan your bus home for late night on Day 2 or the next day.
Things To Carry
Deoban is only 2 days, but Day 2 is 15 km with a pre-dawn start and a long descent, and from December to February the forest and the ridge can be under snow.
- Trekking shoes – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear (one refundable deposit of ₹3,000 + ₹200 washing charge covers the whole kit); your own broken-in pair with ankle support is welcome too.
- Trekking poles – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; they save your knees on the descents.
- Microspikes and gaiters – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear, for the snow sections.
- Backpack (30–40 L) – with a rain cover.
- Day pack (20–30 L) – needed if you offload your main backpack; carries water and a warm layer.
- Two water bottles (1 L each) – an insulated one in the cold months.
- Headlamp – with spare batteries, for early starts and camp evenings.
- Lunch box – reusable, for packed lunch on the trail.
Nights at the Saraswati camp are about 0°C to 8°C from September to November, -6°C to 0°C from December to February and 0°C to 6°C in March and April: carry 3-4 warm layers in autumn and spring and 5 in winter.
- -10°C padded jacket – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; your main warm layer at camp and on the high sections.
- Thermal inners (top and bottom) – 1 set, for camp and the night.
- Fleece jackets or woollen sweaters – 1 in the warmer months, 2 in the cold months.
- Rain jacket or poncho – for sudden showers or wet snow.
- Trek pants x2 – quick-dry, no jeans.
- Quick-dry collared T-shirts x2–3 – full sleeves protect from sun.
- Socks – 3–4 pairs: sports socks for walking and woollen socks for the night.
Keep these handy for the bright open sections and the cold evenings.
- Sun cap – for the open ridges and meadows.
- Woollen cap – covering the ears.
- Balaclava or buff – a balaclava in winter, a buff or scarf in other months.
- Gloves – a woollen pair plus a waterproof pair (essential in snow).
- UV sunglasses – for sun and snow glare.
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm – for the exposed sections.
- Quick-dry towel and toiletries – small and light; no wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable.
- Plastic or ziploc bags – for wet clothes and to carry back your waste.
- Snacks – dry fruits, energy bars and chocolates for the trail.
- Power bank – there is no charging point on the trail.
- Personal medicines – and a small first-aid pouch; tell the trek leader what you carry.
- Cash in small notes – cards are not accepted on the trail.
- Original government photo ID – Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, with a photocopy.
- Medical certificate signed by a doctor – download the format from your booking.
- Signed disclaimer form – from your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Deoban Trek is a 2-day easy trek in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, reaching 2,900 m (9,514 ft). It covers about 19 km on foot and starts at Lokhandi and ends at Koti Kanasar. Best time: September to April. Trekkaro price: ₹3,800 per person + 5% GST, with Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes; ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing). Next batch: 24 Oct 2026 (31 upcoming batches).
The Deoban trek is in the forests above Chakrata, in the Jaunsar-Bawar area of Dehradun district, Uttarakhand. It starts at Lokhandi, a hamlet on the road beyond Chakrata at 2,560 m (8,400 ft), camps at Saraswati, climbs to Vyas Point and ends at Koti Kanasar. Trekkaro picks up the group at Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM on Day 1, and the drive to Lokhandi is 110 km and about 4 hours.
The Deoban trek takes 2 days from Dehradun, which makes it a good weekend trek. Day 1 is the drive to Lokhandi and a gentle 4 km walk to the forest camp at Saraswati. Day 2 is the climb to Vyas Point at dawn, the return to camp and the long descent to Koti Kanasar, about 15 km in all, followed by the drive back to Dehradun by evening. Total walking is about 19 km.
The highest point of the Deoban trek is Vyas Point at 2,900 m (9,514 ft). The camp at Saraswati is at 2,500 m (8,202 ft), the start at Lokhandi is at 2,560 m (8,400 ft) and the trek ends lower down at Koti Kanasar, 1,980 m (6,496 ft). At these heights Acute Mountain Sickness is uncommon, but the trek leader checks your SpO2 and pulse every day, and you should report any headache or dizziness at once.
The Deoban trek is graded easy and suits beginners. Day 1 is a gentle 4 km forest walk of 2–3 hours. Day 2 is harder: about 15 km and 6–7 hours, with a pre-dawn climb to Vyas Point and a long descent to Koti Kanasar that tests the knees. We recommend three to four weeks of preparation with regular walks, jogging or stair climbing, so the long second day feels comfortable.
The Deoban trek runs from September to April. September to November gives the clearest views of the snow peaks from Vyas Point; December to February brings snow to the forest and the ridge; March and April bring rhododendron blooms. We do not run it from May to August, when summer haze hides the peaks and the monsoon brings leeches, slippery paths and landslides on the hill roads.
Yes, the Deoban trek can have snow from December to February, and patches of old snow can remain on the higher ground into March. Snow can cover the trail from Lokhandi, the camp at Saraswati and the ridge at Vyas Point. Microspikes and gaiters come with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear. Heavy snowfall can close the road above Chakrata for a day or two, so keep your return plans flexible in winter.
Nights at the Saraswati camp on the Deoban trek are about 0°C to 8°C from September to November, -6°C to 0°C from December to February and 0°C to 6°C in March and April. Days are 10°C to 18°C in autumn and spring and 2°C to 10°C in winter. The pre-dawn climb to Vyas Point is the coldest part of the trek, so carry your warmest layer and gloves.
The minimum age for the Deoban trek is 8 years, for children who already walk regularly, as Day 2 is about 15 km. Trekkers under 18 must come with a parent or guardian. There is no upper age limit: trekkers above 60 are welcome if they are fit and in good cardiovascular health, with a doctor’s fitness certificate, and we recommend an ECG or TMT report.
The pickup for the Deoban trek is at Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM on Day 1. Reach Dehradun the night before or early that morning:
- Train: the overnight Nanda Devi Express from Delhi, or a day train the day before
- Bus: overnight buses from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate to Dehradun ISBT, about 6–7 hrs
- Air: Jolly Grant Airport, about 25 km from the city; arrive the day before
The Deoban trek costs ₹3,800 + 5% GST per person, for 2 days from Lokhandi to Koti Kanasar. It includes Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, against a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and ₹200 washing charge), the night’s camping in 3-person tents with sleeping bags, meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 lunch, forest permits, a certified trek leader and the safety kit. Transport, backpack offloading (₹800) and a single tent (₹1,000) are extra.
You can book the Deoban trek online on this page: choose a batch date, add the trekkers and any add-ons, and pay securely. Booking for a batch closes at 5 PM on the day before the trek starts.
- Price: ₹3,800 + 5% GST per person, with EMI options shown in the price box
- Pickup: Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM
- Free Trekking Gear: shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes, with a ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge
- Change of plans: one free reschedule to another batch, a booking transfer or a 100% TrekCash voucher (valid 1 year), up to 8 days before departure
After booking you get a confirmation with the batch details, the medical certificate format and the packing list.
No, transport is not included in the Deoban trek fee. We help the group book shared cabs from Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM to Lokhandi, and from Koti Kanasar back to Dehradun; the fare is paid directly to the driver and split among the trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare before departure. The drive is 110 km and about 4 hours on the way up, and 116 km and about 4 hours on the way back.
The Deoban trek is open to Indian nationals only, because Chakrata is an access-restricted Indian Army cantonment where foreign nationals face strict restrictions. Indian trekkers need no special permit; Trekkaro arranges the forest entry permit at the forest barrier, included in the trek fee. Carry an original government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence) for the checkpoints around Chakrata and the forest barrier, and avoid photographing army areas.
There is limited mobile network and no ATM on the Deoban trek. Jio, Airtel and BSNL work in Chakrata, signal is patchy at Lokhandi, and there is little or no signal at the Saraswati camp and in the Deoban forest, with patches on the open ridge. The last reliable ATMs are in Vikasnagar and Dehradun, so carry cash in small notes from Dehradun.
For the Deoban trek, carry warm layers, a headlamp and water; the main gear comes with Free Trekking Gear. Pack:
- Thermal inners and 2–3 fleece or woollen layers (more in winter)
- Headlamp with spare batteries for the 5:00 AM start
- Two 1-litre water bottles and a lunch box
- Woollen cap, gloves, sunglasses and sunscreen
Trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes are part of Free Trekking Gear.
On the Deoban trek you spend one night camping at Saraswati, in the forest below Deoban, in 3-person tents with sleeping bags and mats, with a dining tent and a toilet tent at camp. Meals run from Day 1 lunch at Lokhandi to Day 2 lunch: simple, freshly cooked vegetarian food, with tea, soup and snacks. Breakfast on the drive up from Dehradun is at a roadside dhaba at your own cost.
Terms & Conditions
1. Free Trekking Gear (FTG)
- Decathlon trekking shoes
- Decathlon jacket rated to -10°C
- Trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No rental fee: ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge
2. Accommodation
- Day 1: camping in 3-person tents at Saraswati, in the forest below Deoban
3. Meals
- All meals from Day 1 lunch at Lokhandi to Day 2 lunch
- Simple, freshly cooked vegetarian food
- Tea, coffee, soup and snacks on the trail and at camp
4. Permits & Camping Fees
- All forest permits and entry charges for the trek
5. Camping & Safety Equipment
- Tents, sleeping bags and mats for the nights at camp
- Dining tent and toilet tent at the campsite
- First-aid kit on the trek
- Pulse oximeter and blood-pressure checks during the trek
6. Trek Team
- Certified trek leader and local guide throughout the 2-day trek
- Cook, helpers and support staff
1. Transport
- Not included: Dehradun to Lokhandi, and Koti Kanasar back to Dehradun
- Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
- Travel to and from Dehradun, arranged by you
2. Food During Transit
- Meals on the drive between Dehradun and Lokhandi
3. Backpack Offloading (optional)
- ₹800 + 5% GST for the entire trek
- Maximum weight: 9 kg; no suitcases, trolleys or duffel bags
4. Single Tent Occupancy (optional)
- ₹1,000 + 5% GST per tent for the entire trek
5. Personal Equipment
- Your backpack, clothing and other personal gear (trekking shoes, jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes come with Free Trekking Gear)
6. Trek Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory and not included. It must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
7. Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
- Personal expenses and tips
We know that cancelling a trek can be genuinely disappointing. Plans change, life intervenes, and sometimes the mountains have to wait. That is why Trekkaro has designed one of the most trekker-friendly cancellation policies in the industry — to reduce the financial impact on you and give you real options when things do not go as planned.
Important: Bookings made on trekkaro.com are cancelled online from My Bookings. Bookings made offline with our team must be cancelled in writing by e-mail by the person who originally booked the trek. Requests over the phone, via WhatsApp, or through third parties are not accepted.
How to Cancel Your Trek
Booked online on trekkaro.com:
- Log in and open My Bookings.
- Choose Cancel Booking on the trek you want to cancel.
- Pick a refund (as per the charges below) or Get TrekCash Voucher instead — the voucher is issued instantly and appears under My TrekCash Vouchers.
Booked offline with our team:
- Compose an e-mail from the registered e-mail ID used at the time of booking.
- Attach a copy of your tax invoice to the e-mail.
- Send both to info@trekkaro.com.
- Your cancellation is effective from the date Trekkaro receives and acknowledges your e-mail.
How to Reschedule Your Trek (Free)
- Once per booking, to another batch of the same trek, free of charge. A request we decline doesn’t count.
- Up to 8 days before departure, also in the 8–14-day window when there is no cash refund. The new batch must start at least 7 days after the day you ask.
- Subject to seat availability for every trekker on the booking.
- Not available for bookings paid fully or partly with a TrekCash Voucher.
- No fee or price difference; add-ons and the number of trekkers stay as booked.
Booked online: My Bookings → Reschedule free → pick a batch. Our team confirms by e-mail and your booking moves once approved. Booked offline: e-mail info@trekkaro.com.
How to Transfer Your Booking
You can give your booking to another trekker up to 8 days before departure. E-mail info@trekkaro.com from your registered e-mail ID with your booking ID and the new trekker’s name, age, phone number and ID proof. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of the trek. We confirm the transfer by e-mail.
Cancellation Charges
| When you cancel | Cash refund | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days or more before departure | 70% refund (30% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 15 to 29 days before departure | 50% refund (50% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 8 to 14 days before departure | No cash refund of the trek fee | You can take a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule (once per booking) or a transfer to another trekker |
| 7 days or less before departure, or no-show | No refund of the trek fee | None: no voucher, reschedule or transfer |
A 100% voucher instead of a refund. From the day you book until 8 days before departure, you can take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of the amount paid, valid for 1 year on any Trekkaro trek. This works in every slab above, including 8–14 days, when there is no cash refund. Online bookings take the voucher from My Bookings → Cancel Booking (issued instantly). Offline bookings ask for it by e-mail to info@trekkaro.com.
If you paid the FTG security deposit and the washing charge, both are refunded in full when you cancel before the trek starts, in every slab.
Cancellation of Voucher-Based Bookings
- The standard cancellation policy applies to voucher-based bookings in the same way it applies to direct bookings.
- Any remaining balance after the applicable cancellation charge has been deducted will be credited back to your Trekkaro account as a new voucher.
- If your voucher has already expired at the time of cancellation, no refund, credit, or extension will be issued under any circumstance.
- If a voucher is set to expire on a Sunday or public holiday, it must be redeemed before the expiry date.
Additional Terms
- Free Rescheduling: Switching to a different batch of the same trek is free of charge once per booking, up to 8 days before departure, subject to seat availability. Not available for bookings paid with a TrekCash Voucher. See “How to Reschedule Your Trek” above.
- Trek Transfers: You can transfer your booking to another person up to 8 days before departure, by e-mail. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of that trek. See “How to Transfer Your Booking” above.
- No Refund Post-Commencement: Once the trek has commenced from Day 1 of your confirmed itinerary, no refunds or TrekCash Vouchers will be issued for any reason, including early exit, illness, or dissatisfaction with services.
- Policy Changes: Trekkaro reserves the right to amend or withdraw this cancellation policy at any time without prior notice. The version in effect at the time of your booking confirmation governs your booking.
Early Exit or Removal from Trek
A trekker may be required to leave the trek before completion for health concerns (AMS, hypertension, cardiac symptoms, or fitness that poses a safety risk), rule violations (alcohol or non-prescribed drugs on trail, smoking in prohibited zones, reckless behaviour, or misconduct), or by their own decision. In all cases of early exit or removal, no refund, partial refund, or TrekCash Voucher will be provided, and any additional transport or exit expenses are the trekker's responsibility. The trek leader's decision on health and safety grounds is final.
If Trekkaro Cancels Your Trek
In rare circumstances beyond our control — natural disasters (extreme snowfall, avalanche, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unforeseen civil events (government curfews, lockdowns, political unrest) — Trekkaro will issue a TrekCash Voucher for the full trek fee paid, valid for 12 months on any trek listed on Trekkaro.com. If the new trek costs more, the difference is payable by the trekker. The voucher is sent to your registered e-mail within 10 working days and may be transferred to another person who meets Trekkaro's eligibility requirements.
Refund Processing
Refunds are processed within 10 working days of cancellation approval and credited to the original payment method only (credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or wallet). Your bank may take another 3–5 business days. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.
The full policy is part of our Terms & Conditions (Section 09).
Oxygen, first aid, daily SpO₂ checks, trained leaders — tap to read
1. Trained Trek Leaders
- Trek leaders hold NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) certification or an equivalent qualification
- Their training covers casualty assessment, high-altitude medical response, rope work and evacuation
2. Daily Health Checks
- Blood oxygen (SpO2) and pulse are checked for every trekker every day
- A falling SpO2 reading is acted on early, before it turns into Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
- If you are not fit to continue, the trek leader will ask you to rest or descend; the trek leader’s decision on health and safety is final
3. Emergency Equipment
- Portable oxygen cylinders carried with the group
- First-aid and medical kit with the trek team
- Stretchers for emergency evacuation
- Radio communication across the trek team, as mobile signal is not reliable on the trail
4. Proper Trekking Gear
- Free Trekking Gear, with no rental fee: Decathlon trekking shoes with good grip, a jacket rated to -10°C, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No one walks in worn-out or wrong gear, the cause of many slips and cold injuries
5. Tents and Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping bags rated to -20°C, and tents shared by three trekkers, with men and women in separate tents
6. Snow and Steep Sections
- On snow, ice or exposed ground, the trek team fixes ropes and cuts steps where needed and helps you across
7. Risks on the Deoban Trek
- Highest point: 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
- Day 2 is long: a pre-dawn climb to Vyas Point and a 15 km day ending in a long descent to Koti Kanasar
- Snow and ice on the trail and the ridge from December to February, and heavy snowfall can close the road above Chakrata
- Hill roads beyond Chakrata are narrow and winding
8. Your Part
- Build your fitness before the trek with running, cycling or swimming
- Tell the trek leader about any medical condition and the medicines you carry before Day 1
- Report a headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness to the trek leader at once
- Carry travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation
What a day on the trek feels like — tap to read
1. What You Can Expect From Us
- Safety first on the Deoban trek: daily SpO2 and pulse checks, oxygen cylinders and a stretcher with the group
- Personal attention: batches of up to 20 trekkers, so the trek leader knows each trekker’s health and pace
- NIM-certified trek leaders (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, or an equivalent qualification), with local guides who know the Deoban route, its weather and its campsites
- An itinerary planned for altitude, with daily distance and height gain set so your body can adjust
- Clear pricing: everything included and excluded is listed under Terms & Conditions, with the price of each optional add-on
2. What We Expect From You
- A willing attitude: cold nights, steep climbs and sudden weather changes are part of the mountains
- Physical preparation: you do not need to be an athlete, but train before the trek so the longest day feels comfortable
- Trust in your trek leader: follow their calls on route, pace, start times and turning back, as they are made for the group’s safety
Last ATM and phone network on the route — tap to read
1. Last ATM
- Last reliable ATMs: Vikasnagar and Dehradun; Chakrata has a bank ATM but do not depend on it
- There is no ATM at Lokhandi, on the trail or at Koti Kanasar
- Carry small notes: cards are not accepted on the trail
2. Mobile Network
- Jio, Airtel and BSNL work in Chakrata; signal is patchy at Lokhandi
- Little or no signal at the Saraswati camp and in the Deoban forest; it can return in patches on the open ridge
- Make your important calls and tell your family about the limited connectivity before you leave Chakrata
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Why Trekkaro?
Leaders in providing Free Trekking Gear for 8+ years — redefining the way everyone must trek.
World's first free trekking gear company — Decathlon trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters & microspikes. ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge.
Up to 8 days before departure, reschedule to another batch for free or take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of your amount — valid for 1 year on any future trek.
Rated 4.9/5 on Facebook & 4.7/5 on Google by trekkers who trekked with us.
We keep you safe from the moment you book to the moment you head home — certified leaders, first aid & emergency support.
Well-planned itineraries balanced with the freedom to make the experience your own — no matter the trek difficulty.
Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to making trekking a force for good — for people and the planet.
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