Mandani Valley trek Itinerary
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Region |
: Rudraprayag district - Uttarakhand |
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Duration |
: 12 Days |
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Level |
: Moderate to difficult |
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Trekking distance |
: Around 54 kms. |
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Max Altitude |
: 4650 Meters |
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Pickup Point |
: Rishikesh |
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Drop Point |
: Rishikesh |
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Best Season |
: May to September |
Mandani Valley trek is considered as one of the major challenging trek in Royal Garhwal Himalayas. This is a part of the lost trail within Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary which connects two famous Hindu shrines Badrinath and Kedarnath. Connecting Madmaheswar trail to Kedarnath at Chorabari Glacier, the origin of river Mandakini.
Highlights of this trek are lush green meadow with full of beautiful colour flowers -Mandani Bugyal, Yeonbuk Col (4,663 M), Mahapanth col (4,602 M), Bishali Col (4750M) , breathtaking views of Chaukhamba(7272 M), KedarNath Pea(6940 M), Kedar Dome (6,831 M) and wide range of Himalayas flora & fauna.
Many mythological stories associated with the Mandani Bugyal trek. According to one story Mighty Goddess Durga killed Mahishasur and buried him into the earth at this place. After that, she took the shape of the rock and decided to sit on him forever. That rock is presented at same place. According to others ancient story, It is believed that Pandavas passed through with same place during their journey to Swargarohini. The ancient temple presence is visible in Mandani Bugyal near Usha River.
If you are looking for offbeat destination in Himalayas, Mandani Valley Kedarnath Trek is one of the best option in Himalayas. This is another Valley of Flowers of India which is still preserved. It is situated in Kedar Valley, Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand. Trek Start from Ransi Village situated in foothills of HimMandani Valley Trekalayas which base of Panpatia Col, Madmaheswer Trek, Nandi Kund, Mandani Valley Trek.
Mandani Valley Kedarnath trek can start from Chaumasi Village in other Valley route diverts from Guptakashi, if you want see full bloom of this Valley Monsoon is good season but Rain and clouds bit disturbs the amazing view. Treks end in Kedarnath & Sonprayag, we have to pass through Yambuk Col, Mahapath Col & boulder zone for reaching kedarnath. Exclusive attraction this trek Yeonbuk Col (4,663 M), Mahapanth col (4,602 M), Bishali Col (4750M) , breathtaking views of Chaukhamba(7272 M), KedarNath Peak(6940 M), Kedar Dome (6,831 M) and wide range of Himalayas flora & fauna.
Mandani Valley Kedarnath Trek Mandani Valley trek during rainy season full of beauty and surround by Himalayan wild flowers but sometime due to heavy rain crossing Mandani River is risky, River water is too cold because is coming from directly from Glacier and even water force is on full swing, sometime it can be easily can cross if weather is clear. Our Guide and potteres know the situation very well and helps in crossing river.
MAndani Valley Kedarnath Trek Thauli Top is one of the attraction point of Mandani Valley kedarnath Trek, from here we can see clear view mt. Choulamba and Buda Madhmaswer, 360 degree valley view of kedar valley is unforgettable. Here we can see some shepherd huts and their loyal Himalayan dogs.Shepherd follow rules of nature and they have different set of rules and they follow it sometime they tell us to follow it.
There are gardens of flowers in both side of Mandani River, during full swing of river difficult to cross so need to rope up every one. Every Mansoon season there is yatra of Goddess mandani from Ransi Village, Villagers takes part in this difficult yatra and do pooja here.
