# Phulara Ridge Trek

> Phulara Ridge Trek is a 6-day moderate trek in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, reaching 3,763 m (12,345 ft). It covers about 26.5 km on foot and starts and ends at Sankri. Best time: May to June and September to November. Trekkaro price: ₹9,160 per person + 5% GST, with free trekking gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket and poles).

Source: https://www.trekkaro.com/trek/phulara-ridge-trek (Trekkaro Adventures Pvt. Ltd.). Prices, dates and seats change often: always confirm on the trek page.

## Key facts

- **Duration:** 6 days
- **Difficulty:** Moderate
- **Highest point:** 3,763 m / 12,345 ft
- **Trekking distance:** 26.5 km
- **Region:** Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
- **Start / end:** Sankri
- **Best time:** May to June and September to November
- **Temperature:** Summer (May-Jun): Day 12°C to 20°C, Night 0°C to 5°C | Autumn (Sep-Nov): Day 10°C to 14°C, Night -3°C to 0°C
- **Price:** ₹9,160 per person + 5% GST (was ₹11,450)
- **Free trekking gear:** Included (Decathlon shoes, -10 C jacket, trekking poles; gaiters and microspikes when needed)
- **Next batch:** dates being scheduled

## Overview

For more than four hours, the trail stays on top. Phulara Ridge lifts you above the treeline onto a broad, grassy crest and then simply keeps you there, with the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag and Ranglana along the horizon and Kedarkantha standing close by. The slopes fall away into forested valleys on either side. There is no single moment of arrival on this trek; the high ground is something you walk along, hour after hour, on a ridge that rises to 12,345 ft.


The Phulara Ridge trek is a loop from the wooden village of Sankri through a run of very different landscapes. It rises through pine and oak forest to Juda Ka Talab, a small lake ringed by tall trees; climbs on through oak and silver birch to the open meadows of Bhoj Gadi, where Kedarkantha rises close by; follows the length of Phulara Ridge itself, with the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Ranglana in view; and drops to the meadows of Pushtara before a long descent to Taluka on the Supin river.


Phulara Ridge lies in the Govind Pashu Vihar National Park in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The trek takes six days from Dehradun, with four days on foot covering about 26.5 km. It starts at Sankri (1,950 m / 6,400 ft), camps at Juda Ka Talab (2,775 m), Bhoj Gadi (3,400 m) and Pushtara (2,900 m), reaches its highest point on the ridge at about 3,763 m (12,345 ft), and finishes at the road head of Taluka (2,100 m). It is graded moderate and is known above all for its ridge walk: more than four hours on an open grassy crest, which we count as rare at this grade. In our experience, few moderate treks give you so much time in the company of the high peaks.




### Walking the Roof of the Valley – What Makes the Phulara Ridge Trek Unmissable


What makes Phulara Ridge unmissable is time. On the ridge day you are not racing up to a single point for a few minutes of view before turning back; the whole high day is the view. From Bhoj Gadi a short climb puts you on the crest, and from there the trail follows the grassy spine of the ridge for more than four hours. On both sides the slopes drop into forested valleys, so the walk feels less like a climb and more like a long traverse along the roof of the valley. The ridge is broad and open, with no shade and no water, and the wind and the sky are as much a part of the day as the peaks.


You leave Bhoj Gadi early, after breakfast, and climb a short way above the meadow onto Phulara Ridge. The peaks are there at once, and then they stay there. You walk on through the morning along the grass – the Swargarohini group and Bandarpoonch on the horizon, Kala Nag and Ranglana beside them, Kedarkantha close enough to feel like a neighbour. The ridge rises to about 3,763 m, the highest point of the trek, and the view does not so much change as deepen. By the third hour you have stopped reaching for your camera at every turn of the trail. You are just walking, and looking.


In the afternoon the trail leaves the ridge and descends to the meadows of Pushtara at about 2,900 m, the last campsite of the trek. It is a fitting place to end the big day: the ridge you have just walked rises above camp, and you can look up at the line you followed all morning. The day covers 8.5 km over 6–7 hours, the longest of the trek. We think of it as one of the finest single days of walking a moderate Himalayan trek can offer.




### The Valley Itself


The trek begins right from Sankri, a small village of traditional wooden houses at about 1,950 m, looking out over forested hills. The trail climbs straight out of the village into pine and oak forest, a fairly steep and steady climb from start to finish. After about four hours the path levels out and the trees open around Juda Ka Talab, a small lake surrounded by tall oak and pine at 2,775 m, where the evenings are calm and cold. Above the lake the trail passes through oak and silver birch, the forest slowly thins, and looking back you see the Juda Ka Talab basin and the forested valleys below. Then the trees give way to the open meadows of Bhoj Gadi at 3,400 m, where the higher snow peaks to the north begin to appear on a clear day. At the edge of the meadow stand bhoj (Himalayan birch) trees, whose papery bark was once used for writing manuscripts.


Beyond the ridge, the trek comes down through a different world. From the meadows of Pushtara the trail drops steadily through forest, then out onto open village slopes above the Supin river, past shepherd huts and small fields, with glimpses of village life in the Tons valley. In the villages above Taluka you pass traditional wooden houses and granaries, some decorated with carvings, before the trail ends at Taluka, a small settlement and road head on the Supin river at about 2,100 m. The route is a loop, so no stretch of trail is walked twice.




### Who Is This Trek For?


The Phulara Ridge trek is graded moderate and is suitable for fit beginners as well as trekkers with some experience behind them. The first two trekking days are steady climbs – 5 km in 4–5 hours from Sankri to Juda Ka Talab, then 5 km in 4–6 hours to Bhoj Gadi, a shorter day by design to give your body time to adjust to the height before the ridge. The hard day is the ridge itself: 8.5 km over 6–7 hours, with more than four hours on open ground with no shade and no water, followed by a descent to Pushtara. The next day brings another long descent, about 8 km over 5–6 hours, to Taluka, so strong knees matter as much as stamina. There are no technical sections. You should be able to walk 5–7 hours a day on uneven ground, and we recommend four to six weeks of preparation before departure. Trekkers aged 9 and above can join; under-18s must be with a parent or guardian. Above 60: a doctor’s fitness certificate is needed, and an ECG or TMT report is recommended. Season: May to June and September to November.




### Key Highlights of the Phulara Ridge Trek



- **More than four hours on an open ridge** – a grassy crest above the treeline, rare at this grade, rising to 3,763 m (12,345 ft)
- **A continuous mountain panorama** – the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Ranglana along the horizon for most of the ridge day
- **Juda Ka Talab** – a small forest lake ringed by tall oak and pine, and the setting for the first night in tents
- **Two high meadow camps** – Bhoj Gadi at 3,400 m and Pushtara at 2,900 m, with the ridge you have walked rising above the last camp
- **Bhoj trees** – Himalayan birch at the edge of Bhoj Gadi, whose papery bark was once used for writing manuscripts
- **Summer wildflowers and golden autumn grasslands** – green meadows in May and June, gold and russet in autumn
- **A full loop through Govind Pashu Vihar National Park** – from the wooden village of Sankri to Taluka on the Supin river, past carved wooden houses and granaries




### Best Time to Do the Phulara Ridge Trek


The Phulara Ridge trek runs in two windows: May and June, and September to November. Early summer brings green meadows, wildflowers and long days on the ridge; autumn brings crisp, clear skies, the best mountain views and cold nights at the higher camps. Each window shows you a different Phulara.




#### May to June – Summer (Green Meadows and Long Days)


This is our most popular season on Phulara Ridge. The high meadows are green and full of wildflowers, and the long days give the ridge walk room to breathe. In early May, patches of snow can remain on the ridge, adding a little white to the green. Days are mild and nights cold without being severe, which makes this a comfortable window for fit beginners on their first moderate trek.



- **Temperatures:** Day: 12°C to 20°C | Night at camp: 0°C to 5°C
- **Trail conditions:** Green meadows and wildflowers; long days; patches of snow possible on the ridge in early May.
- **Best for:** Wildflower meadows, long daylight hours on the ridge and milder nights.




#### September to October – Autumn (Crisp Skies, Clearest Views)


After the monsoon the air over the ridge turns crisp and clear, and the mountain views are at their best. The Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag and Ranglana stand sharp against the sky along the whole length of the ridge walk. The grasslands turn golden, the forest around Juda Ka Talab turns golden too, and the meadow at Bhoj Gadi moves through gold and russet. Nights at the higher camps are cold, at or just below freezing.



- **Temperatures:** Day: 10°C to 14°C | Night at the higher camps: -3°C to 0°C (September to November)
- **Trail conditions:** Crisp, clear skies; golden grasslands and autumn forest; cold nights.
- **Best for:** The clearest mountain views from the ridge and autumn colour.




#### November – Late Autumn (The Season’s Close)


November carries the clear skies and golden grasslands of autumn to the end of the season. Nights at the higher camps are cold, and an early snowfall can leave patches of snow on the ridge, so the walk along the crest may carry a first trace of winter. For trekkers comfortable with cold camps, it is a rewarding time to see the peaks in late-autumn light.



- **Trail conditions:** Clear autumn weather; possible patches of snow on the ridge after an early snowfall; cold nights.
- **Best for:** Late-autumn views and trekkers comfortable with cold camps.




#### Trekkaro Recommendation


For green meadows, wildflowers and the longest days on the ridge, book a May or June batch – our recommendation for fit beginners on their first moderate trek. For the clearest views of the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag and Ranglana choose September or October. If you do not mind cold nights and would welcome the chance of early snow on the crest, November is a rewarding late-season pick.

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri

**Route Details:**

**Drive: Dehradun → Sankri (~200 km, 9–10 hrs) | Altitude: 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | Stay: Guesthouse / homestay, Sankri**

Day 1 is a long travel day, so you leave Dehradun early, around 6–7 am. The road climbs through Mussoorie and then winds through Nainbagh, Purola and Mori. After Mori it follows the Tons river and then the Supin river, through pine forest, into Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. The last reliable ATMs are at Purola, so we recommend withdrawing the cash you need in Dehradun.

Sankri is a small village at about 1,950 m, with traditional wooden houses and views of the surrounding forested hills. It is the base for several treks, including Kedarkantha and Har Ki Dun, so it has a friendly, busy feel in the trekking season.

You check in to the guesthouse or homestay. In the evening your trek leader holds a briefing and checks everyone’s documents and gear. The forest permit for the national park is arranged at Sankri. Jio and BSNL work in Sankri; there is no network on most of the trail. Eat a good dinner and sleep early. The trek begins tomorrow.

What to Expect:
- Early start via Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Purola and Mori
- Tons and Supin river valleys into Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
- Traditional wooden houses of Sankri village
- Evening briefing with a document and gear check
- Last reliable ATMs at Purola; Jio and BSNL in Sankri
- Overnight: Sankri (1,950 m / 6,400 ft)

### Day 2: Sankri to Juda Ka Talab

**Route Details:**

**Altitude: 1,950 m → 2,775 m (9,100 ft) | Distance: 5 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Terrain: fairly steep, steady climb through pine and oak forest | Stay: Tents at Juda Ka Talab**

The trek starts right from the village. The trail climbs out of Sankri and quickly enters a forest of pine and oak. This is a fairly steep, steady climb from start to finish. There is no single hard section to brace for. The whole day is the climb, and the way to walk it is to find a slow, comfortable rhythm early and hold it.

Take short breaks rather than long ones, so your legs stay warm and your breathing stays even. Drink plenty of water. The climb is steady, and it is easy to get dehydrated without noticing. Lunch is usually packed and eaten on the trail. Mules carry the camp equipment. If you have opted for backpack offloading, you walk with only a daypack and water.

As you gain height, the forest thickens and the air turns cool. Through gaps in the trees you start to see the surrounding ridges. Stop at the gaps for a minute; it is a good excuse to catch your breath. After about four hours the path levels out and the trees open around Juda Ka Talab, a small lake surrounded by tall oak and pine, at about 2,775 m. After a morning of climbing, the level ground feels very welcome.

Camp is close to the lake. In summer the clearing is green; in autumn the forest turns golden. On arrival there is hot tea and snacks. Water is available at the campsite, and the team boils or treats it before you drink. Evenings by the lake are calm and cold. Walk around the lake once before the light goes. This is your first night in tents, so set up your sleeping bag and layers before dark. Your trek leader starts the daily oxygen and pulse checks this evening, and they continue every evening of the trek.

What to Expect:
- Fairly steep, steady climb through pine and oak forest from the first step
- Views of the surrounding ridges through gaps in the trees
- Juda Ka Talab, a small lake ringed by tall oak and pine
- Hot tea on arrival and water at camp, boiled or treated by the team
- First night in tents and the first evening oxygen and pulse check
- Overnight: Juda Ka Talab camp (2,775 m / 9,100 ft)

### Day 3: Juda Ka Talab to Bhoj Gadi

**Route Details:**

**Altitude: 2,775 m → 3,400 m (11,150 ft) | Distance: 5 km | Duration: 4–6 hrs | Terrain: climb through oak and silver birch forest that thins onto open meadow | Stay: Tents at Bhoj Gadi**

After breakfast you keep climbing above the lake. The trail passes through oak and silver birch, and the forest slowly thins as you gain height. Keep the same slow rhythm as yesterday; your legs will thank you for it tomorrow. Look back for views over the Juda Ka Talab basin and the forested valleys below.

Soon the trees give way to the open meadows of Bhoj Gadi, at about 3,400 m. After two days inside the forest, this is the first open camp of the trek. Kedarkantha rises close by, and on a clear day the higher snow peaks to the north begin to appear. Look for the bhoj (Himalayan birch) trees at the edge of the meadow. Their papery bark was once used for writing manuscripts.

This is a shorter day by design. You reach camp by early afternoon, which gives your body time to adjust to the height before tomorrow’s ridge walk. In our experience, a short walk around camp after you arrive helps with acclimatisation, but rest is just as important. Spend the afternoon resting, exploring the meadow, or watching the light change on the mountains. Sit in the sun while it lasts. Water is available at camp, so top up your bottles and drink steadily through the afternoon.

In summer the meadow is green and full of wildflowers; in autumn it turns gold and russet. Evenings here are cold, so put on your warm layers as soon as the sun goes down. Your trek leader checks everyone’s oxygen levels and briefs the group on the big day ahead. Fill at least two litres tonight for the ridge, where there is no water. Lay out tomorrow’s cap, sunscreen and warm layer before you sleep, because the ridge has no shade and can be windy. Then get to bed early.

What to Expect:
- Oak and silver birch forest that thins as you climb
- Views back over the Juda Ka Talab basin
- Open meadows of Bhoj Gadi with Kedarkantha close by
- Bhoj (Himalayan birch) trees at the edge of the meadow
- Early arrival, a free afternoon and the ridge-day briefing
- Overnight: Bhoj Gadi camp (3,400 m / 11,150 ft)

### Day 4: Ridge Day - Bhoj Gadi to Pushtara via Phulara Ridge

**Route Details:**

**Altitude: 3,400 m → 3,763 m (12,345 ft) → 2,900 m | Distance: 8.5 km | Duration: 6–7 hrs | Terrain: short climb, then 4+ hrs on an open, grassy ridge and a long descent to meadow | Stay: Tents at Pushtara**

Today is the reason most people choose this trek, and it is the longest day. You start early after breakfast and climb a short distance from Bhoj Gadi onto Phulara Ridge. Once you are on the ridge, the trail follows its grassy crest for more than four hours. Most treks climb to one point and turn back. Here, the whole high day is the view.

The views are continuous. To the north and east, the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Ranglana fill the horizon, and Kedarkantha stands close by. The ridge rises to about 3,763 m (12,345 ft), the highest point of the trek. On both sides the slopes fall away into forested valleys. Keep your camera or phone in an easy-to-reach pocket. The best views of the trek are today, and you may even pick up an occasional phone signal on the ridge.

The ridge is broad and safe in good weather, with no technical sections. The challenge is exposure. There is no shade and no water on the ridge, so carry at least two litres, wear a cap and sunscreen, and keep a warm layer handy for the wind. Sip water regularly rather than waiting until you are thirsty. If the weather turns, your trek leader may change the plan for the day. Safety always comes first.

In the afternoon the trail leaves the ridge and descends to the meadows of Pushtara, at about 2,900 m, your last campsite. The descent is long, so use your trekking poles and keep your steps short. Pushtara is a beautiful place to end the big day, with the ridge you have just walked rising above camp. Water is available at camp again, so refill and drink well. After the evening oxygen and pulse check, get to bed early. Your legs have earned it.

What to Expect:
- Short climb from Bhoj Gadi onto Phulara Ridge
- More than four hours on the open, grassy crest, up to 3,763 m
- Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag and Ranglana, with Kedarkantha close by
- No shade or water on the ridge: carry at least 2 litres, a cap, sunscreen and a warm layer
- Long descent to the Pushtara meadows, under the ridge you have walked
- Overnight: Pushtara camp (2,900 m)

### Day 5: Pushtara to Taluka, drive to Sankri

**Route Details:**

**Altitude: 2,900 m → 2,100 m | Distance: 8 km trek + 12 km drive | Duration: 5–6 hrs trek + 1 hr drive | Terrain: long, steady descent through forest and open village slopes | Stay: Guesthouse / homestay, Sankri**

This is the last day on the trail. From Pushtara the trail drops steadily through forest, then comes out onto open village slopes above the Supin river. It is a long descent of around 8 km, and the downhill is the hard part of the day. Walk at a steady pace and use your trekking poles to protect your knees. Take a short break every hour or so to rest them. Tie your shoelaces firmly before you start; loose shoes on a long downhill lead to blisters.

Along the way you pass shepherd huts and small fields, and get glimpses of village life in the Tons valley. Look out for traditional wooden houses and granaries in the villages above Taluka, some decorated with carvings. Give way to animals and villagers on the narrow paths near the villages. This is the quieter side of the Supin valley, and it is a good day to slow down and enjoy it.

The trail ends at Taluka, a small settlement and road head on the Supin river, at about 2,100 m. From Taluka you drive back to Sankri, about 12 km and roughly an hour on a narrow mountain road. The road is narrow, so the drive is slow; sit back and watch the river below. Lunch is on the way or at Sankri.

Back at the guesthouse there is time for a hot shower, a good meal and a well-earned rest. After three nights in tents, a bed and hot water feel very good. If you have any blisters or sore spots from the descent, show them to your trek leader so they can be treated tonight. Spend the evening walking through Sankri if you have energy left, or simply rest your legs. This is your last night in the mountains before the long drive back to Dehradun.

What to Expect:
- Long, steady descent of about 8 km through forest
- Open village slopes above the Supin river
- Shepherd huts, small fields, and carved wooden houses and granaries above Taluka
- Road head at Taluka and a drive of about 12 km back to Sankri
- Hot shower, a good meal and rest at the guesthouse
- Overnight: Sankri (1,950 m / 6,400 ft)

### Day 6: Sankri to Dehradun

**Route Details:**

**Drive: Sankri → Dehradun (~200 km, 9–10 hrs) | Altitude: 1,950 m → 640 m | Stay: Trek ends in Dehradun**

This is a long travel day. After an early breakfast you leave Sankri and drive back to Dehradun along the same road you came up on Day 1, through Mori, Purola, Nainbagh and Mussoorie. The drive takes 9–10 hours with short stops. The first part follows the Supin and Tons rivers, through pine forest and past small villages. With the trek behind you, it is a quieter ride to watch the valleys go by.

Keep a snack and water in your daypack for the long drive, and stretch your legs at each stop. Purola has the first reliable ATMs on the way down if you need cash.

You usually reach Dehradun by evening. Please book your onward trains, buses or flights for the late night or the next day, in case of delays on the mountain road. If you are travelling the same night, keep your tickets and ID in an easy-to-reach pocket. The trek ends on arrival in Dehradun.

What to Expect:
- Early breakfast and departure from Sankri
- Return drive along the Tons valley via Mori, Purola, Nainbagh and Mussoorie
- 9–10 hours on the road with short stops
- Arrival in Dehradun by evening
- Onward trains, buses or flights best booked for the late night or the next day
- Trek ends at Dehradun

## Inclusions

#### 1. Free Trekking Gear (FTG) – Save on Gear Rentals

Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear (FTG) lets you trek without buying or renting gear. Included free of rental charges:
- Decathlon trekking shoes
- Decathlon -10°C jacket
- Trekking poles, and gaiters / microspikes when the trail needs them
- ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge

#### 2. Accommodation
- Day 1 and Day 5: Guesthouse or homestay in Sankri on a triple/quad sharing basis
- Day 2 to Day 4: Camping in 3-person tents, with dining and toilet tents

#### 3. Meals
- All meals from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- Simple, freshly cooked vegetarian food
- Tea, coffee, soup and snacks on the trail and at camp

#### 4. Permits & Camping Fees
- All forest permits and camping charges for the trek

#### 5. Trek Team & Safety
- Certified trek leader and local guide throughout all 6 days
- Cook, helpers and support staff
- First-aid kit, pulse oximeter and blood-pressure checks during the trek
- Tents, sleeping bags and mats for the camping nights

## Exclusions

#### 1. Food During Transit
- Meals on the drive between Dehradun and Sankri are not included.

#### 2. Transport
- Not included: Dehradun to Sankri and back, and Taluka to Sankri on Day 5.
- We help the group book shared cabs; the fare is paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers.

#### 3. Backpack Offloading (optional)
- ₹1,800 + 5% GST for the full trek
- Max weight: 9 kg
- No suitcases, trolleys or duffel bags

#### 4. Single Tent Occupancy (optional)
- ₹2,000 + 5% GST per tent for the whole trek

#### 5. Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed under inclusions.
- **Travel insurance:** mandatory and not included. Your policy must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.

## How to reach

#### How to Reach Sankri

The trek starts and ends in 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.
- **By train:** Dehradun Railway Station, with direct trains from Delhi.
- **By air:** Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun.
- **By bus:** Delhi to Dehradun ISBT overnight. On your own, early-morning buses run from Dehradun to Sankri (8–9 hours).
- **Dehradun to Sankri:** about 200 km via Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Purola and Mori – 9–10 hours by road.

## ATM and mobile network

#### Important Pre-Trek Information
- **ATM:** The last reliable ATMs are at Purola. Withdraw cash in Dehradun to be safe.
- **Mobile network:** Jio and BSNL work in Sankri. There is no network on most of the trail, with occasional signal on the ridge.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is the Phulara Ridge trek?

The Phulara Ridge trek is in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, inside Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. It starts from Sankri, the same base village as Kedarkantha and Har Ki Dun, about 200 km (9–10 hours) from Dehradun.

The trail loops from Sankri via Juda Ka Talab and Bhoj Gadi over Phulara Ridge to Pushtara and down to Taluka.

### How many days is the Phulara Ridge trek?

The Phulara Ridge trek takes 6 days from Dehradun to Dehradun, with 4 trekking days covering about 26.5 km.
- **Day 1 and Day 6:** drive between Dehradun and Sankri (9–10 hours)
- **Days 2–5:** trekking, 5–8.5 km a day
- **Longest day:** ridge day (Day 4), about 8.5 km and 6–7 hours

### What is the altitude of the Phulara Ridge trek?

The highest point of the Phulara Ridge trek is the ridge top at about 3,763 m (12,345 ft). The trek starts at Sankri (1,950 m / 6,400 ft).
- **Juda Ka Talab camp:** 2,775 m
- **Bhoj Gadi camp:** 3,400 m
- **Pushtara camp:** 2,900 m

### How difficult is the Phulara Ridge trek?

The Phulara Ridge trek is graded Moderate and is suitable for fit beginners. The climbs on Days 2 and 3 are steady, and Day 4 is a 6–7 hour day on the open ridge and down to Pushtara.
- **Technical sections:** none
- **Ridge:** no shade or water
- **Descents:** long, on Days 4 and 5

### Is the Phulara Ridge trek good for beginners?

Yes, fit beginners can do the Phulara Ridge trek, and it is a great second trek after Kedarkantha or Dayara Bugyal. You need the stamina for a 6–7 hour day on the ridge.

### What fitness level do I need for the Phulara Ridge trek?

For the Phulara Ridge trek you should be able to walk 5–7 hours a day on uneven ground, and aim to jog 5 km in about 35 minutes before the trek.
- **Train for 4–6 weeks:** brisk walks, stairs or uphill walking
- **Strength:** add squats and lunges for the descents
- **Fitness test:** take our free 2-minute test at [Am I Ready?](https://www.trekkaro.com/am-i-ready)

### What makes the Phulara Ridge trek special?

The Phulara Ridge trek is one of the few treks in India where you walk for more than four hours along an open grassy ridge, with the Swargarohini peaks, Bandarpoonch and Kala Nag in view almost the whole time.

Most treks climb to one point and turn back; on Phulara Ridge the whole high day is the view.

### What is the best time to do the Phulara Ridge trek?

The best time for the Phulara Ridge trek is May–June and September to early November. The trek is closed in the monsoon and in deep winter, when snow makes the ridge unsafe.
- **May–June:** green meadows, wildflowers, long days
- **September–early November:** crisp, clear skies and the best mountain views

### Does the Phulara Ridge trek have snow?

The Phulara Ridge trek is run in snow-free months, May–June and September to early November. Patches of snow can remain on the ridge in early May or appear after an early snowfall in November.

### How cold does it get on the Phulara Ridge trek?

On the Phulara Ridge trek, summer nights are 0–5°C and autumn nights drop to about -3 to 0°C at the higher camps.
- **May–June:** days 12–20°C, nights 0–5°C
- **September–November:** days 10–14°C, nights -3 to 0°C

### Which mountains can you see on the Phulara Ridge trek?

From Phulara Ridge you see the Swargarohini group, Bandarpoonch, Kala Nag (Black Peak) and Ranglana, with Kedarkantha close by.

### What is the terrain like on the Phulara Ridge trek?

The Phulara Ridge trail goes from pine and oak forest to a forest lake, high meadows and a long, open grassy ridge.
- **Day 2:** steady forest climb to Juda Ka Talab
- **Day 3:** oak and birch forest to the Bhoj Gadi meadows
- **Day 4:** 4+ hours on the open ridge, then down to Pushtara
- **Day 5:** long descent through forest and village slopes to Taluka

### Is altitude sickness a risk on the Phulara Ridge trek?

The risk of altitude sickness on the Phulara Ridge trek is low to moderate; you sleep at up to 3,400 m and walk to 3,763 m on the ridge.

The gentle climb over two days helps acclimatisation, and your trek leader checks oxygen and pulse every evening.

### What is the minimum age for the Phulara Ridge trek?

The minimum age for the Phulara Ridge trek is 9 years. 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; along with the medical certificate signed by a doctor that every trekker brings, we recommend an ECG or TMT report.

### How do I reach the Phulara Ridge trek?

To reach the Phulara Ridge trek, travel to Dehradun; the base village Sankri is about 200 km (9–10 hours) away via Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Purola and Mori.
- **Train:** Dehradun Railway Station
- **Air:** Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- **Bus:** early-morning buses from Dehradun to Sankri (8–9 hours)

Plan to reach Dehradun the night before Day 1.

### Is transport included in the Phulara Ridge trek?

No, transport is not included in the Phulara Ridge trek fee. A cab can be arranged from Dehradun Railway Station at 06:30 AM to Sankri and back, at approximately ₹6,500 one way per 5–6 seat vehicle, shared among the trekkers.

### Where do we stay on the Phulara Ridge trek?

On the Phulara Ridge trek you stay 2 nights in a guesthouse or homestay in Sankri (Day 1 and Day 5) and 3 nights in tents at Juda Ka Talab, Bhoj Gadi and Pushtara.

Tents are shared by 3 trekkers, with dining and toilet tents. Sleeping bags and mats are provided.

### What is the group size on the Phulara Ridge trek, and who leads it?

Fixed departures of the Phulara Ridge trek run with 6 to 20 trekkers – never more than 20 – led by a certified Trekkaro trek leader.

The leader is supported by a local guide, a cook, helpers and mules that carry the camp. Private groups of any size can also be arranged.

### Is the Phulara Ridge trek safe for women trekking alone?

Yes. On the Phulara Ridge trek, female trekkers share tents only with other female trekkers, and male trekkers with males; couples and families get their own tents.

We keep three trekkers to a tent, and our guides and support staff are carefully selected and trusted.

### What food is served on the Phulara Ridge trek?

On the Phulara Ridge trek we serve simple, freshly cooked vegetarian meals, with eggs available on request at camp.
- **Breakfast:** at camp
- **Lunch:** packed, on trekking days
- **Evening:** tea with snacks
- **Dinner:** hot, in the dining tent

Meals on the drive to and from the base are not included.

### Is drinking water available on the Phulara Ridge trek?

On the Phulara Ridge trek, carry at least 2 litres on Day 4: there is no water on the ridge. Water is available at all the campsites.

Our team boils or treats the water at every campsite.

### Is Free Trekking Gear included on the Phulara Ridge trek?

Yes. Free Trekking Gear is included on the Phulara Ridge trek, free of rental charges:
- **Shoes:** Decathlon trekking shoes
- **Jacket:** Decathlon -10°C trekking jacket
- **Poles:** trekking poles
- **Snow gear:** gaiters and microspikes when the trail needs them

There is a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and a ₹200 washing charge. You only bring your personal clothes, a backpack and a water bottle.

### Can I offload my backpack on the Phulara Ridge trek?

Yes. Backpack offloading on the Phulara Ridge trek costs ₹1,800 + 5% GST for the full trek, for up to 9 kg.
- **Bags:** no suitcases, trolleys or duffel bags
- **Booking:** tell us at least 15 days before the trek; last-minute requests may cost more
- **Daypack:** you still carry water, snacks and a warm layer

### Will a doctor come on the Phulara Ridge trek?

No doctor joins the Phulara Ridge trek, but our trek leaders are trained in wilderness first aid and carry a full first-aid kit and a pulse oximeter.

Carry your own regular medicines and tell your trek leader about any health condition before the trek.

### What documents do I need for the Phulara Ridge trek?

For the Phulara Ridge trek, carry an original government photo ID (with a photocopy), a medical certificate signed by a doctor, and the signed disclaimer form.

Trekkaro arranges the forest and camping permissions.

### Is there mobile network and an ATM on the Phulara Ridge trek?

Mobile network on the Phulara Ridge trek is available in Sankri (Jio and BSNL); there is no network on most of the trail, with occasional signal on the ridge. The last reliable ATMs are at Purola.

Withdraw the cash you need in Dehradun.

### Are permits needed for the Phulara Ridge trek?

Yes. The Phulara Ridge trek is inside Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and needs a forest permit, which Trekkaro arranges at Sankri.

Carry an original government photo ID and a doctor-signed medical certificate.

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