Bagini Glacier Trek

Joshimath- Jumma- Ruing Village (9,180 ft) and drive is about 1 hr

• The road from Joshimath to Jumma is somewhat bumpy and somewhat smooth.

• The trail begins by crossing the steel suspension bridge at Dhauliganga

• You have two camping options: first is you can stay at Ruing village after taking permission from the locals. Another option is to trek 2-3 km and reach a grassy meadow just before ascent to Dronagiri.

A trekking of 8 kms through Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, and Bhumial God Temple

• The trekking route goes through a forest, and is the only meandering path. After walking 3.5 kms, the landslide zone will be visible.

• On the way, glue your eyes on snow-capped peaks of Hathi Parvat, and Ghori Parvat and be mesmerized by their beauty.

• If it’s summer then the place looks more beautiful covered by blossoming flowers. After that they reach the uninhabited, damaged and intriguing Dronagiri village. Camps can be set up on the outskirts of the village lit by solar lights.

• You can pay a visit to the nearby Bhumiyal God temple.

Trek to Dronagiri Village which is Bagini Base Camp (14,711 ft) via Longatulli

• After leaving Dronagiri, reach a meandering path that leads to the top of the ridge above the village from where the views of Rishi Peak is visible.

• Crossing a concrete bridge path over the Bagini Nala, and take the right trail upwards.

• After one and half hours, stop for a while on a meadow with a crystal clear stream.

• Next stop is at Long Tuli camping ground where you get mesmerized by stunning views of beautiful peaks like Rishi Pahar, Satminal, Hardeul etc.

• You can camp at either Bagini Main Base camp or Advanced Base camp.

Trek from Base Camp- Bagini Glacier (14,814 ft), back to Base camp

• Prepare yourself for a challenging Bagini Glacier trek and Changbang trek. If you want to catch the stunning view of sunset from Changbang base camp then you should start early in the morning.

• Carry only necessary accessories such as a water bottle, suncap, and medicines with you.

• Along the way, you will see glacier drifts, moraines, and ravinces.

• Once you reach the Bagini Glacier, situated amidst stunning peaks, you will be mesmerized by its divine beauty.

• Changbang peak is the final destination. Follow the same route back to Bagini Base camp.

Trek from Base Camp - Ruing Village (18 km) overnight stay camp

• Follow the same route which you choose to reach the Base camp. Descend for around 18kms via Longa Tulli to reach Dronagiri village and later to Ruing village.

• Spend your night at the camp in Ruing village.

Ruing Village - Jumma (3 km) (2 hours) and same-day drive to Joshimath

• It will take three hours to reach Jumma village. From here, take a vehicle ride that will take you to Joshimath. It’s time to rest and recover from the trek.

• You can spend your night in one of the guest houses.

Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar (276 km)

• You can enjoy the charming town of Joshimath and cherish the last day of the trek.

• Take an early transport and head to Haridwar.

By Road: If you're coming here through a car or taxi then the best route you can take is via Joshimath. It is the only town that is well connected to all the routes through which you can easily head to the Bagini glacier.

By Train: If you’re planning to come to Bagini glacier by train then book your tickets to reach the Haridwar railway station, as it is the nearest railway station to the Bagini glacier. Once you reach the railway station you can book a cab or taxi or bus to Joshimath.

By Air: Jolly Grant Airport, located in Dehradun, is the closest airport to the Bagini Glacier. It’s only 48kms away from Haridwar. To reach the trekking spot you need to cover a distance of around 260km to 300km, based on the route. You can book a cab to reach your destination from the airport.

Early May to mid-June and late September to mid-October are considered the best weather to do trekking in Bagini glacier. If you want to trek here then Summer and Autumn are considered the best weather to do it here. Because the sky is clear and the cold is bearable during these months. During the rainy season and in winter, the trek is not conducive due to harsh climate conditions.

Summer

Bagini Glacier Trek gives a slightly different experience in Summer as snowfall starts at Longtuli Base camp in May month. In the month of May and June, you can see a combination of both snow and greenery which makes the trek stunning and trek-friendly. The temperature of Bagini glacier trek is approx. 5°C to 12°C during the daytime, and at night, the temperature goes down from -1°C to -5°C.

Post Monsoon

In the months of September to October, you’ll get to see snow sometimes at Bagini Glacier trek. The trek and nature adorn themselves in different colors over time. During the daytime, the temperature is approx. 8 degrees to 12 degrees, and the temperature drops down from 7 degrees to -3 degrees, at night.