Kyarkoti Lake Trek
Kyarkoti Trek - Distance, Itinerary, Best Time to Visit and more.
Kyarkoti Trek a hidden alpine trail trek located in the Harsil Valley of Uttarkashi Uttarakhand. The beautiful trek route located about 16 kilometres from Harsil. Kyarkoti trek is a low-altitude mountain trek with an altitude of 3480m.
There is a beautiful track, the beautiful river Bugyal Ghatiya flows out there and beautiful flowers keep attracting them. Harsil is a small town that is a tourist attraction. The trail is steep from the start, but the variety of scenery is rewarding. It is not recommended for beginners as it has a difficult slope, but the turns are great for experienced hikers and climbers.
The trek takes you along the Lamkhaga Pass route that connects to Sangla Valley, Chitkul in Himachal Pradesh. Walk along alpine forests of Cedar, pine and birch and cross little streams along the way. Marvel at the emerald green waters of the Kyarkoti lake.
Stunning views of Mt Srikanand and numerous unnamed peaks will fill your heart to the brim. And that’s not all, at the end of a tiring day, dig into our lip-smacking food and tuck yourself warm in our cosy tents.
Trek Starting Point: Harsil
The trek start from Harsil a small town and a populer tourist attraction situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi on the way to Gangotri.
Quick Trek Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Starting Point | Harsil / Jhalla Village (~215 km from Dehradun) |
| Endpoint | Kyarkoti Lake (Kyarkoti Tal) |
| Total Distance | 30–35 km (Round Trip) |
| Duration | 5–7 Days |
| Difficulty | Moderate (Requires good physical stamina) |
| Best Seasons |
May–June (lush greenery) and September–October (clear autumn skies) |
How To Reach Kyarkoti Trek
By Train:
- Nearest station: Dehradun
By Air:
- Nearest airport: Jolly Grant Airport
By Road:
- Drive from Dehradun → Uttarkashi → Harsil
To reach the base camp of the Kyarkoti Trek, you first need to travel to Harsil, a beautiful village in Uttarakhand. The nearest railway station is Dehradun, and the closest airport is Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun. From Dehradun, you can take a taxi or bus to Harsil. The road journey takes about 8 to 9 hours and passes through beautiful mountain roads, rivers, and forests along the Bhagirathi River.
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Itinerary
Day 1 • Dehradun to Harshil
- Drive Duration: 9-10 hours,
- Drive Distance: 220 km
- Altitude: 9,005 ft
Highlight:
- Harsil is a pristine and hidden gem of Uttarakhand that offers wide scope for people who seek peace and tranquillity in the wedge of the Himalayas.
- It is located on the banks of the Bhagirathi River at an altitude of 2620 m above sea level. This picturesque village became popular in recent years among travel enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- There are several adventure hiking trails around Harsil that you can take. A holiday in Harsil is a rejuvenating experience where you can indulge in meditation and yoga.
Day 2 • Harsil to Lower Kyarkoti
- Trek distance: 7 km
- Trek Duration: 7 hours
- Altitude: 11,000 ft
Highlight:
- There is a small temple worshipped by the locals, Lal Devta Mandir. The presiding deity is worshipped first and foremost by the villagers of Bagori.
- The trail is fairly flat for the first km, then it’s another 3 km of steep climbing
- The next 4km is relatively flat and comfortably takes you to your first campsite for the day. The campsite is under the natural canopy of alpine forests.
Day 3 • Lower Kyarkoti to Upper Kyarkoti
- Trek distance: 8 km,
- Trek Duration: 7 hours
- Altitude: 12,800 ft
Highlight:
- Today will be the day you reach 12,800 feet to reach upper Kyarkoti.
- After breakfast, we leave for the alpine meadow of Kyarkoti. It is an undulating trail of gradual ascent and descent along the beautiful meadows.
- Here the tree line ends and you can see the big rocky Himalayan mountains covered with snow and the high peaks of the lamkhaga pass.
- We will take a day hike towards the Lamkhaga pass which connects to Himachal Pradesh. We will only be able to go up to the Lamkhaga base camp fold. On the way, we come across a beautiful emerald green lake.
Day 4 • Upper Kyarkoti to Lower Kyarkoti and more
- Trek distance: 8 km
- Trek Duration: 7 hours
- Altitude: 12,800 ft
Highlight:
- After morning breakfast you will start an easy descent 7 km above kyarkoti and we will be in the tree line again and will be on the same trail you walked earlier.
- Again pitching camp and overnight stay here.
Day 5 • Lower Kyarkoti to Harsil and drive back to Dehradun
- Drive Duration: 9-10 hours
- Drive Distance: 220 km
- Trek distance: 5 km
- Trek Duration: 2.5 hours
- Altitude: 2,099 ft
Highlight:
- This day, after breakfast in the early morning, you will start the trek towards the krutil
- After reaching Harshil and after some food, we will drive towards Dehradun.
What's Included
- Accommodation – On the trek, you will live in tents/guesthouses on a sharing basis.
- Meals – Breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner. We provide simple, nutritious vegetarian food for all days of the trek
- Camping Fees – All trekking permits and forest camping fees are included in the price.
- Trekking equipment – Quality tents and sleeping bags in all camps. Sleeping bags withstand temperatures down to -10 ºC.
- Safety equipment – First aid kit, oximeter, etc. will be with the trek guide/leader and also at the camp to deal with emergencies
- Expert Trek Leaders – All our trek leaders have at least basic/advanced mountaineering qualifications and a first aid course.
- Expert Trek Support Team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks, helpers, and porters.
- Transfers – Transport from Dehradun to Harshil on Day 1st to Harshil to Dehradun on Day 5th is included.
What's Not Included
- Food is purchased by individuals at local canteens on the trek or while driving.
- Any travel or accommodation costs for early return excluding days as per itinerary.
- Any cost of medical treatment for injuries or accidents before, during or after the trek.
- All cutlery (mugs, spoons, plates, snacks, etc.)