Ruinsara Tal Trek From Dehradun

A beautiful trek through national parks and calm villages which leads you to the Serene lake of Ruinsara Tal atop the mountains of Himalayas in Uttarakhand.

• A nine-day eight-night trek to the Ruinsara Tal.
• Trek through the Govind National Park.
• Actual trek commencing from Sankri on day-2.
• Reach the Ruinsara Tal on day-5.
• Spend a day exploring Ruinsara Tal.
• Get to know the local culture.
• Enjoy the delicious local cuisine.
• Service of an experienced guide.

Why Choose This?

• No Hidden Charges: All inclusive price with no hassle of paying on multiple occasions during the trip.
• Fixed Departures: All available dates on the calendar are bookable. 
• Low Batch Requirement: Guaranteed departure for even a 2-member group. 
• Small Convenient Batch size: The convenience of a small batch size for best service quality. Maximum of 12 members per group.
• Road Transportation: All road transportation after the reporting point is included in the cost. Trekking group travels together comfortably.
• Tented Accommodation: 2 people per tent throughout the trek. We use tents from international brand Vango Halo 300, weather tested beyond the European standard EN5912.

Detailed Overview

The Ruinsara Lake (3500 m) at the edge of the Tons River glacier is famous for its wildflowers and grazing meadows used by the local shepherds. The trek follows the Tons River from Netwar village up through the villages of Gangad, Seema and Osla. WIth the rich flora and fauna of the national park and the lush green valleys of the Himalayas greeting you at every turn, a trek to Ruinsara will be an experience of a lifetime. When you reach Ruinsara Tal, you can spend a day exploring the nearby Bandarpoonch glacier and other beauties this place has to offer.

This area has some of the most beautiful forests. It was made popular by Jack Gibson, a teacher at the Doon school in the late 1940s.  It is a beautiful trek through the Govind National Park famous for its wildflowers. The surrounding peaks and glaciers in the Bandarpoonch Range are a mountaineer's delight.

Itinerary

Day-1: Dehradun to Sankri (210 km - 8 hrs drive)

We will start early from Dehradun and reach Sankri by evening. We will be travelling on the road going through Mussoorie- Nainbagh- Damta- Naugaon-Purola-Mori-Netwar. The final 22 km of this ride will be through the Govind national park on a rough terrain. We spend the night in guesthouses in Sankri.

Day-2 : Sankri to Seema via Taluka | 1-hour drive, 14km (5-6 hours trek)

Post breakfast we are transported from Sankri to Taluka. The drive is a bit bumpy. The trek commences from Taluka on a stony path. With the river Supin gushing through rapids beside us, under the shade of walnut, pine and other trees, the walk is quite pleasant. Often the passing villagers greet us on the way.

The path crosses over a few streams which merge with Supin. After a few hours of walk the village of Gangad can be seen towards the left, across the river. We continue our hike and after about an hour's walk, the quaint village of Osla unfolds itself. Seema is a tiny settlement opposite to the river from Osla. We set camp here or stay in a hut with a local family in the village.

Day-4: Seema to Roiltia or waterfall camp- 13 km 6-7 hrs

We will have to start early for this day's trek. After trekking through a dense forest, we reach a serene camping location locally called Roiltia. Spend the night in camps.

Day-5: Roiltia camp to Ruinsara Lake (5km)

The most awaited day of our trek. After a moderate trek of 5 km, we will reach the Ruinsara Tal by early afternoon.

Day-6: Rest day at Ruinsara Tal

This day in our itinerary is completely dedicated to exploring the surroundings of the Ruinsara lake.

Day-7: Ruinsara Tal - back to Seema, (17 km , 6 hours trek)

We trek back to Seema. Night in camps.

Day-8: Seema to Sankri

Trek back to Sankri. Night in camps.

Day-9: Sankri to Dehradun - 210 km

We leave Sankri and reach Dehradun by late evening.