- What – 5N6D Family Hike in Uttarakhand, India
- When – April’2022
- Travel –
- Train/Flight to Deharadun
- Campsites –
- Base camp is Raithal – 185km from Dehradun, 8-9 hours drive.
- Our Itinerary – Raithal (Base Camp) -> Gui (3Km, 4 hours) -> Chilapada (2km, 3hours) -> Climb to Dayara Top and Nayata (9-10km, 8h) ->Raithal (8km, 5 h) descent mostly
- Highlights –
- Best destination for all ages above 7 year, perfect for family trek
- Beautiful meadows.
- Even though small one, trek has everything to experience, forests, meadows, stiff slope in patches, beautiful camp sites
- Raithal town host beautiful 500 year old home which withstood earthquake
- Gangothri is just 30-40 km from here in case one wants to visit
- Lowlights
- Nothing I can think of. As a cautionary note, do take care of still slope while descending from Nayata. Also during summers dry tree leaves make trail slippery.
- Suitable Time Period
- Can be done throughout the year, not advisable during monsoon. Wonderful winter pics on web, probabaly will re-visit during winters.
- Arrangements – Indiahikes
- STAR Rating – 5/5 – a must visit place, especially for kids to experience true adventure and introduce them to Himalayan treks.
