Chirbatiya Trek
Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 2,530 m
- Days
- 3 days
- Distance
- 13 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
Two short forest days of about 5.5 and 7.5 km with gentle gradients; the hardest parts are a 15-minute steep pull before the Rai camp and a 45-minute climb from camp to the Patangnia clearing.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Dehradun → Chirbatiya
640 m → 2,191 m
Day 2
Chirbatiya → Rai campsite
2,191 m → 2,408 m
Day 3 · highest point
Rai campsite → Kund road head (via Patangnia Meadows), drive to Dehradun
2,408 m → 2,530 m → 2,286 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Chirbatiya
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High point · Patangnia Meadows (approximate location)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Chirbatiya (nearest town: Ghansali)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Dehradun via Chamba, New Tehri and Ghansali (operators quote 6-7 hours; published distances vary from 162 to 270 km)
- Drive
- About 7 h from Dehradun
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹2,500–5,000
With an operator
₹4,000–6,000
Per person, ex-Dehradun for Trek The Himalayas, ex-Chirbatiya for eUttaranchal. Guided prices published October 2026: Trek The Himalayas ₹4,000 + 5% GST (Dehradun pickup is an add-on); eUttaranchal ₹3,900 + 5% GST, Chirbatiya to Chirbatiya. Indiahikes no longer runs this trek. Self-guided is an estimate: bus or shared jeep Dehradun-Ghansali-Chirbatiya, a guesthouse night, a local guide, and tent and stove hire.
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Packing checklist
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Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Mobile network at Chirbatiya; Jio and BSNL work at some points on the trail but not everywhere (Trek The Himalayas).
- Last ATM
- Ghansali, the last town on the road to Chirbatiya (carry cash)
- Nearest hospital
- Ghansali for first care; Rudraprayag district hospital or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Water
- A spring near the first chhaani hut (about 40 minutes from Chirbatiya) and two more water sources before Rai; treat or boil all water.
Highlights
- A forest trail of pine, oak and rhododendron that Indiahikes calls a birder's trek, with many Himalayan birds in spring
- Camping in the open Patangnia meadows, with two small temples and a wide view of Trishul, Nanda Devi, Changabang, Chaukhamba and Kedarnath peaks
- Sunrise and sunset over the Ghansali valley from the ridge above camp
- An offbeat weekend trek on the Tehri-Rudraprayag border that few tourists visit
Risks
- Monsoon (July-August) brings heavy showers and landslides on the Tehri-Ghansali road; operators advise winter or summer instead.
- Snow can cover the trail in winter and nights drop below freezing; carry warm layers and microspikes in snow.
- The upper ridge and meadow sections are not well signposted; go with a local guide or a GPX track.
Know before you go
Questions
Is Chirbatiya a good trek for beginners?
Yes. Indiahikes, Trek The Himalayas and eUttaranchal all grade it easy (eUttaranchal says easy to moderate). Trekking is about 13 km over two days, with only short steep sections.
When is the best time for the Chirbatiya trek?
February to mid-March for rhododendrons and birds, and October-November for clear post-monsoon mountain views. Trek The Himalayas says it can be done year round, but operators advise avoiding the monsoon because of rain and landslides.
How do I reach Chirbatiya?
Drive from Dehradun via Chamba, New Tehri and Ghansali; operators quote about 6-7 hours. Chirbatiya sits on a pass on the Ghansali-Tilwara road, and the trek starts at the Ganesha gate in Chirbatiya market.
Is Indiahikes still running the Chirbatiya trek?
No. Indiahikes' page says it no longer runs this trek. Trek The Himalayas and eUttaranchal still list it as a 3-day weekend trek.
Do I need a permit for Chirbatiya?
eUttaranchal says no special permits are needed, and Trek The Himalayas includes any entry fees in its package. We could not confirm an official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check locally.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: RudraprayagUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Ghansali for first care; Rudraprayag district hospital or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Ghansali, the last town on the road to Chirbatiya (carry cash)
- Phone network
- Mobile network at Chirbatiya; Jio and BSNL work at some points on the trail but not everywhere (Trek The Himalayas).
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources
Last reviewed:
- Chirbatiya Weekend Trek — Indiahikes
- Chirbatiya Weekend Trek - Cost, How to Reach & Trekking Tips — Trek The Himalayas
- Chirbatiya Patangniya Top Trekking Tour - Chirbatia Weekend Trek Package — eUttaranchal
