Mukta Top Trek
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
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3,600 mhighest point- Max altitude
- 3,600 m
- Days
- 6 days
- Distance
- 28 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Operators grade it easy to easy-moderate and fine for beginners, but the 5 km Shiladuni-Chaithathar day climbs about 850 m on a steep forest trail, and summit day is 9 km with a steep climb followed by a 1,200 m descent to Kuari.
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Dehradun → Kuflon
640 m → 1,400 m
Day 2
Kuflon → Shiladuni
1,400 m → 2,070 m
Day 3
Shiladuni → Chaithathar
2,070 m → 2,930 m
Day 4
Chaithathar → Mukta Tal
2,930 m → 3,290 m
Day 5 · highest point
Mukta Tal → Kuari (via Mukta Top)
3,290 m → 3,600 m → 2,370 m
Day 6
Kuari → Kuflon (drive to Dehradun)
2,370 m → 1,400 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 · Kuflon
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High point · Mukta Top
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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
- Kuflon (nearest town: Uttarkashi)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Dehradun (about 155-180 km via Uttarkashi and Gangori, then the Sangamchatti road up the Assi Ganga valley); Uttarkashi (about 11 km by road to Kuflon)
- 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
₹5,000–9,000
With an operator
₹9,800–11,550
Per person. Guided prices published October 2026: Bikat Adventures ₹9,800 + 5% GST ex-Kuflon (Dehradun pickup is an extra add-on); Himalaya Shelter ₹10,999 + 5% GST ex-Dehradun; Treks and Trails India ₹10,000. Operators include forest permits and camping charges. Self-guided is an estimate ex-Dehradun: bus or shared jeep to Uttarkashi and Kuflon, a local guide and porter, tent and stove hire, food and forest fees.
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Nights near 3,600 m can drop close to freezing even in summer. Pack one more warm layer than you think.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Jio works intermittently in Kuflon; there is no mobile coverage after Kuflon.
- Last ATM
- Uttarkashi (there is no ATM in Kuflon)
- Nearest hospital
- District hospital in Uttarkashi, about 11 km from Kuflon; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Water
- A stream before the Shiladuni campsite and streams on the forest trail; water at Chaithathar and Mukta Tal, but none on the Chaithathar-Mukta Tal stretch, so carry 2 litres. Boil or treat all water.
Highlights
- 360° summit view of Bandarpunch, Black Peak (Kalanag), Draupadi Ka Danda, Jaonli, the Gangotri peaks and Nag Tibba
- Camping beside Mukta Tal, a small alpine lake below the summit meadows, with Siyari Tal near the top
- Oak, pine and rhododendron forest up the quiet Assi Ganga valley, with Himalayan monal around Chaithathar
- An uncrowded, offbeat summit trek only about 11 km from Uttarkashi
Risks
- The Shiladuni-Chaithathar climb is steep, and summit day ends with a long, knee-testing descent of about 1,200 m to Kuari.
- Mid-winter nights can fall to about -10 to -12 °C with snow on the upper trail; Himalaya Shelter advises avoiding harsh winter.
- July-August monsoon rain makes the forest trail slippery: Himalaya Shelter says to avoid July to August and Trek Up India advises against monsoon trekking. There is no mobile signal beyond Kuflon.
- No water between Chaithathar and Mukta Tal: carry at least 2 litres.
Know before you go
Questions
How difficult is the Mukta Top trek?
Operators grade it easy to easy-moderate and suitable for beginners with good fitness. Daily distances are 4-9 km, but the Shiladuni-Chaithathar day is steep and summit day is about 9 km with a long descent. Bikat suggests being able to run 3 km in 25-30 minutes.
What is the best time for the Mukta Top trek?
April to June and September to November give pleasant weather, flowers in spring and clear autumn views. December to March brings snow on the upper meadows but very cold nights. Avoid July and August, when monsoon rain makes the trail slippery.
How do I reach Kuflon, the base village?
Kuflon is on the Sangamchatti road beside the Assi Ganga river, about 11 km from Uttarkashi and 155-180 km (7-8 hours) from Dehradun via Uttarkashi and Gangori. Buses and shared jeeps run from Dehradun to Uttarkashi; most operators run a morning pickup from Dehradun.
How high is Mukta Top?
About 3,600 m (11,800-11,840 ft) according to Bikat Adventures, Trek The Himalayas, Himalaya Shelter and Himalayan Dream Treks.
Do I need a permit for Mukta Top?
Operators say forest permits and camping charges apply and include them in the package for Indian nationals; foreigners pay a higher fee. We could not find a current official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check with the forest office in Uttarkashi.
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: UttarkashiUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- District hospital in Uttarkashi, about 11 km from Kuflon; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Uttarkashi (there is no ATM in Kuflon)
- Phone network
- Jio works intermittently in Kuflon; there is no mobile coverage after Kuflon.
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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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Mukta Top Trek — Bikat Adventures
- Mukta Top Trek — Trek The Himalayas
- Mukta Top Trek - Best time to visit — Himalaya Shelter
- Mukta Top Trek 2026: Package Detail, Safety Tips & Nearby Places to Visit — Himalayan Dream Treks
- Mukta Top Trek — Trek Up India
- Mukta Top Trek — Treks and Trails India
Photos: Manjeet Kumar, CC BY-SA 4.0
