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31°13'48.7"N 78°12'38.3"E
Baraadsar Lake Trek
The New Roopkund Trek in Uttarakhand
Highlights
- Easy to Moderate trek
- Beautiful landscapes
- Offers you great views of the Greater Himalayas
Overview
The local people here believe that prayers at the Baraadsar lake never go unanswered, which is why the local people worship this lake. You will climb to the lake through villages and thick forests. The trek will offer you breathtaking views of the greater Himalayas such as Swaragrohini, Kalanag, and Banderpunch. Baraadsar lake is often referred to as the lake of dreams. The trek to Baraadsar Lake is a moderate one, which won't put much pressure on your mind or body. The Baraadsar holy lake is in between two beguiling valleys of Rupin and Supin, which are very close to the border of Himachal Pradesh. The sight around the lake is splendid. You will get to see high ridges surrounding the lake. The trail is exhilarating and will escort you through alluring meadows and high ridges. You have to cross a ridge that separates Rupin and Supin and after that, the land becomes barren with huge rocks all around. This trek is very less known as it is surrounded by virgin peaks and has difficult access and also very little information. On your trek, you will notice the uniqueness of the Kinnauri architecture through the open-air schools and the beautiful houses. You will have to pass through the Baraadsar meadow which is at 14,435 ft before reaching the lake. Standing at the lesser-known Baraadsar Lake you will experience a spectacular panorama of the peaks like the Swaragarohini, Bandarpoonch, Kalanag towards the East and the peaks of Kinnaur and Supin towards the West. The lake generally stays frozen throughout the year as it is so high in altitude. The best time for this trek is during the month of June and September. You will find the weather pretty favorable during these months, also the snow-covered on the surface will be very moderate, hence it will not make the trek hard to traverse.
Brief Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Sankri is a remote yet very popular village in the foothills of the Himalayas, which is also the base camp for the famous Kedarkantha Trek. The village is 6,400 ft above sea level and is inside the Govind wildlife sanctuary. The distance between Dehradun and Sankri is about 198 km and will take you around 10 hours to reach. Sit back and enjoy the lovely view of the lush green mountains and the beautiful rivers along your way on the zigzag roads.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Homestay/ Hotel
Time Taken : 10 hours
Altitude : 6,455 ft.
Distance : 198 km
Day 2 : Trek from Sankri to Barathachar
The next day you will trek to the Barathachar meadow which is just above the Phitari Village, it will take you around 4-5 hours to reach. It is a very small village in Uttarakhand. On your way, you will come across the Sarutal lake which is in the middle of a meadow. It is a very soothing place to be at. Today’s trail only has ascend and will be pretty moderate. You will witness a large variety of flora and fauna on your way up.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 2 hours drive, 3 hours trek
Altitude : 9,485 ft.
Distance : 3 km Trek
Day 3 : Trek from Barathachar to Dhaldhar Meadows
The trek to Barathachar to Dhaldhar will be extremely strenuous and long. You will be trekking through the Oak forest for 4 hours before reaching the Dhaldhar campsite which is perched in a narrow valley. You will be absolutely flabbergasted seeing the opposite hill totally covered with rhododendron bushes. There will be absolutely no water on the entire trail. Dhaldhar is at a height of 11,900 ft, so take care of yourself and keep yourself hydrated as AMS is easy to catch at this point.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 11,900 ft.
Distance : 4 km
Day 4 : Trek from Dhaldhar to Deobasa
Your body needs proper acclimatization before trekking too high as your body needs to get accustomed to the altitude (oxygen and air pressure). That is why you will trek today to Deobasa which is at a height of 12, 267 ft and will take you about 5 hours to reach. Throughout the trail, you have to go from one mountain ridge to another, walk through meadows and again walk through ridges. The campsite at Deobasa is cold, rocky, windswept and is the place which joins two mountains. However, you will get to see the Gangotri range and the Baraadsar trail ahead of you. Camp overnight and comfort yourself with some hot dinner.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 12,267 ft.
Distance : 6 km
Day 5 : Trek from Deobasa to Baraadsar Lake
The trek from Deobasa to Baraadsar lake is undoubtedly the longest and the toughest amongst the entire trek. You can see the lake from a point well above the Baraadsar campsite. The lake is around a couple of hours away from the Baraadsar meadow camp. The entire trek consists of walking over rocks and pebbles, so you have to step very carefully on your way. The Baraadsar height is 14,765 ft and it will take you 5-6 hours to reach the lake. The weather here is very cold, so it is advised that you carry enough woolen clothes with you. The campsite will have no water source, you have to get water by melting the snow. Enjoy your dinner and camp overnight.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Time Taken : 5 hours
Altitude : 14,765 ft.
Distance : 5 km
Day 6 : Stay at Baraadsar Lake
Today is your rest day at Baraadsar. Rest, relax or just walk around the camp and explore. Wake up in the lap of beautiful Himalayan mountains and get amazed by its beauty as you look out of your tent. It is a perfect time to think and resolve your past problems, also to get past the tiring monotony of life. Enjoy your dinner and have a wonderful sleep at your tent.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Tents
Altitude : 14,765 ft.
Day 7 : Trek from Baraadsar Lake to Rahla village
Leave early after having your breakfast. It will be a long day as you will cover quite some ground. Trek down through meadows and pine forests. When you cross the forest, you will come across fields of Rajma and Wheat which will indicate you that you have reached Rahla village. You will see people working in the fields and grazing sheep. Stay the night there.
Meals : B, L, D
Accommodation : Homestay
Altitude : 8,600 ft.
Day 8 : Rahla village to Dehradun via Sankri
Start your descend early after having breakfast at Rahla village, the trail till Jakhol is uphill and will take you around 1 hour to reach. From there you will find vehicles for Sankri. Drive down till Sankri which will take you about 2 hours. Sankri is a famous small village known for its mini-market and also serves as the base camp for many treks. Relish the beauty of this place and enjoy a hot dinner as you stay the night there.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Not Included
Time Taken : 2 hours Trek, Drive is long
Altitude : 1,640 ft.
Distance : 3 km trek, 230 km Drive
How To Reach
We can arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Dehradun, the charges for the same are not included in the package. The cost of the cab can be shared among the trekkers joining the trek. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Dehradun after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to reach Baraadsar Base camp ( Sankri ) :
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Dehradun and is easily accessible, it is just 25 km away from the city. Daily flights from New Delhi are available to this airport.
By Train
Dehradun railway station. Overnight trains that hail from Delhi are Nandadevi Express and Dehradun Express. People often prefer railways over airways because with trains you get to see the landscape in its full glory, it is also cheaper and you will definitely enjoy your way till Dehradun.
By Road
Regular bus service is available from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate which plies government buses that are safe and you can rely on them more than the private buses.
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