<h2>Understanding Where the Path to the Garuda Peak Climbing Trek Leads You!</h2> <h3>Day 1: From Delhi to Haridwar-Rishikesh</h3> Duration: 10 hours<ul><li>From Delhi, you can take a train to Haridwar, this journey takes about 5-6 hours.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching Haridwar, you will be picked up by our trek guide, who will drive you to Rishikesh. The journey will take you through scenic landscapes, rivers, villages and towns.</li><li>Upon arriving at Rishikesh, you can check in at a guest house and rest in preparation for the trek.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 2: From Rishikesh to Joshimath&nbsp;</h3> Distance: 245 KM, Duration: 9-10 hours<ul><li>On this day, we will start our trek to Garuda Peak from Chame, the base camp of the trek at Rishikesh.</li><li>From Chame, we will embark on a Jeep journey through dense forests and meadows to reach the picturesque town of Joshimath.&nbsp;</li><li>The journey to Joshimath takes around 9-10 hours with breaks in emergencies.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching Joshimath, check in at a nearby guest house and spend a peaceful night.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 3: From Joshimath to Jumma and Ruing village</h3> Distance: 3 KM, &nbsp;Duration: 2 hours<ul><li>Today we will rise to a delicious breakfast and begin our trek to Ruing village.&nbsp;</li><li>From Joshimath, we will undertake a 2 hours drive through the dense forests that lead us to Jumma.</li><li>From the scenic village of Jumma, we will trek through ascending meadows and forests to reach Ruing village.&nbsp;</li><li>We will spend an amazing night in this scenic spot.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 4: From Ruing Village to Dronagiri Village</h3> Distance: 10 KM, Duration: 5-6 hours<ul><li>On this day, we will resume our trek to Dronagiri Village after a delicious breakfast.&nbsp;</li><li>We will pack our lunch and enter the ascending forest trials leading to the highest Dronagiri Valley.&nbsp;</li><li>The trails are very steep therefore, it is advised to make good use of your trekking boots.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching the Dronagiri valley, we will be mystified by the majestic view and spend a wonderful night stargazing.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 5: Dronagiri Village- Garuda Peak Base Camp</h3> Distance: 10 KM, Duration: 5-6 hours, Altitude: 6000 metres<ul><li>Wake up to the sight of a gorgeous sunrise at Dronagiri, on this day, we will hike our way to the scenic spot of the Garuda Base Camp.&nbsp;</li><li>Just 30 minutes into our hike from Dronagiri Village, we will cross the bridge over the rushing Bagani Nala River and attain the winding paths.&nbsp;</li><li>A few more terrains and we will reach the flat surface of Longa Toli Campsite, where we will take a brief rest.&nbsp;</li><li>From Longa Toli, we will hike further and reach Changabang and Kalanka Peak to get to Garuda Peak Base Camp, where we will spend a glorious night.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 6: Garuda Peak Base Camp to Camp One&nbsp;</h3> Altitude: 500 Metres, Duration: 4-5 hours<ul><li>On this day, we will undertake our trek to Camp One.&nbsp;</li><li>We will embark on a 4-5 hours steep climb to reach Garuda Peak as we intake the majestic sight of the Himalayas.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching Camp One, we will spend the night admiring the scenic views and acclimatising to the high altitude.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 7: Climbing Garuda Peak</h3> Distance: 6 KM, Duration: 5-6 hours. Altitude: 6000 Metres<ul><li>On this day, we will engage in the strenuous task of climbing Garuda Peak.</li><li>Start early with a refreshing breakfast and climb to the highest point to witness the drop-dead gorgeous sunrise.&nbsp;</li><li>After enjoying the high point to the fullest, we will reach downwards to reach Camp One to spend the nightfall.</li></ul> <h3>Day 8: From Garuda Base Camp to Toli&nbsp;</h3> Distance: 10 KM, Duration: 6-7 hours<ul><li>We will rise to a lip-smacking breakfast and resume our trek to Toli Campsite.&nbsp;</li><li>This 10-kilometre-long trek leads us through the thrilling terrains on the trek.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching Toli Campsite, a scenic plain surrounded by the mighty peaks of the Himalayas we will set our camps and spend a reviving nightfall.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 9: From Toli to Raj Kharak</h3> Distance: 10 KM, Duration: 5-6 hours<ul><li>On this day, we will trek further downwards to reach Raj Kharak.&nbsp;</li><li>Have a delicious breakfast at Toli Campsite and resume our trek downwards into the forests and moraines. This trek will take around 6 hours to reach our next camping site.</li><li>Upon reaching Raj Kharak, we will rest and revive for tomorrow's hike.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 10: Raj Kharak to Jumma- Joshimath</h3> Duration: 7-8 hours<ul><li>After a light breakfast, we will begin to descend and reach Jumma via Garpak Village.&nbsp;</li><li>With 5-6 hours of trekking through numerous easy and difficult terrains, we will reach Jumma.&nbsp;</li><li>From Jumma, a 1-hour long descending trail with gorgeous viewpoints will lead us to Ruing Village.&nbsp;</li><li>We will spend a brief duration exploring and interacting with the locals of the Ruing Village and continue to descend further to reach Joshimath.&nbsp;</li></ul> <h3>Day 11: Joshimath to Haridwar- Delhi</h3> <ul><li>On the last day of our trek to Garuda Peak Climbing Trek.</li><li>After a delightful breakfast, we will check out from the guest house at Joshimath.</li><li>Our team will be waiting for you at the pick-up point at Joshimath.&nbsp;</li><li>From Joshimath, we will drive you to Haridwar Railway Station.&nbsp;</li><li>Upon reaching Haridwar, we request you make arrangements to reach home safely. </li></ul>

Garuda Peak Climbing Trek: Route & Itinerary

India > Uttarakhand

Ashis Mathew 10 Apr 2026

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