Overview
Sahastra Tal is a remote nine-day expedition to a cluster of alpine lakes at 15,000 ft above the Bhadwari valley. The trail passes through Gairi Haldugad forest, the vast Kush Kalyan and Kyarki Bhaggyal meadows, and finishes with the high crossing to Lamb Tal and Sahastra Tal.
- Cluster of sacred high-altitude lakes
- Kush Kalyan and Kyarki Bhaggyal meadows
- 75 km of remote Garhwal trail
- Nine days of deep wilderness
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Travel to Bhadwari
Drive to Bhadwari and begin the climb into the valley.
- 2
Climb to the forest camp
Continue the ascent through Gairi Haldugad forest.
- 3
Through Gairi Haldugad forest
Trek through the vast alpine forest section.
- 4
Kush Kalyan meadows
Cross the open meadows of Kush Kalyan.
- 5
Kyarki Bhaggyal
Trek to the high Kyarki Bhaggyal meadow camp.
- 6
Hike to Lamb Tal
High-altitude hike to Lamb Tal, followed by exploration.
- 7
Sahastra Tal lake cluster
Explore the Sahastra Tal lake cluster.
- 8
Descend to Silla village
Long descent back to Silla and on to Bhadwari.
- 9
Bhadwari to Dehradun
Final drive back to Dehradun.
Elevation profile
Peaks at 15,000 ftIndicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
What's included
- Dehradun to Dehradun transport
- Camping with sleeping bags and mats
- All meals on trek
- Experienced high-altitude trek leader and local guide
- Permits and forest fees
- Medical kit with oximeter and portable oxygen
Not included
- 5% GST
- Personal trekking gear
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
- Anything not listed in inclusions
How to reach Uttarkashi region
Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.
- Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
- Railhead — Dehradun / Haridwar
- Road — 8–10 hr from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.
Things to carry
The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Layers still matter — nights drop below 5 °C.
- Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
- Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
- Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
- Two full sets of thermal base layers
- Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
- Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
- Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
- One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
- Government photo ID (original)
- · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
- · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
- · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen