Phulara Ridge Trek
Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 3,763 m
- Days
- 6 days
- Distance
- 26 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Trekking days are short (4-5 km) until the ridge day, which is 8.5 km and 6-7 hours long with one water source, followed by a steep 8 km descent of about 900 m to Taluka. Parts of the ridge are narrow and covered in scree, and they can hold snow early in the season.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Dehradun → Sankri
640 m → 1,950 m
Day 2
Sankri → Juda Ka Talab forest camp
1,950 m → 2,775 m
Day 3
Juda Ka Talab forest camp → Bhoj Gadi
2,775 m → 3,405 m
Day 4 · highest point
Bhoj Gadi → Pushtara (via Phulara Ridge)
3,405 m → 3,763 m → 3,005 m
Day 5
Pushtara → Taluka (drive to Sankri)
3,005 m → 2,108 m
Day 6
Sankri → Dehradun
1,950 m → 640 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 · Sankri (Kotgaon)
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High point · Phulara Ridge high point (above Pushtara)
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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
- Sankri (Kotgaon)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Dehradun (about 190-197 km via Mussoorie, Nowgaon, Purola and Mori); Taluka to Sankri: 12 km by jeep at the end of the trek
- Drive
- About 9 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
₹6,000–10,000
With an operator
₹11,500–15,000
Per person, ex-Dehradun. Guided prices published October 2026: Indiahikes ₹11,450 ex-Kotgaon plus ₹2,600 for Dehradun transport; Himalaya Shelter ₹11,500 plus 5% GST; Himalayan Dream Treks quotes ₹10,000-15,000 depending on group and inclusions. Self-guided is an estimate: shared jeep or bus to Sankri and back from Taluka, two guesthouse nights, a local guide and porter, tent and stove hire, and Govind Pashu Vihar entry 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 3,763 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
- Only BSNL and Jio work in Sankri and there is no reception on the forest trail; a weak Airtel, BSNL or Vodafone signal can sometimes be caught on top of the ridge.
- Last ATM
- Purola, on the road to Sankri; carry cash from Dehradun
- Nearest hospital
- Mori, about 21 km from Sankri, for first care; Dehradun or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Water
- Streams on days 2 and 3 and at Bhoj Gadi and Pushtara camps; only one water source on the ridge day, so carry at least 2 litres from Bhoj Gadi. Boil or treat all water.
Highlights
- A ridge walk of several kilometres at about 3,700 m with a near-continuous panorama of Swargarohini, Kala Nag (Black Peak), Bandarpoonch, Ranglana and Kedarkantha
- Camping at Bhoj Gadi, a high meadow known for its sunsets behind Kedarkantha
- Descending through the open Pushtara meadows and then an untouched forest of oak, rhododendron and conifers to Taluka
- A traverse, not an out-and-back: you pass Juda Ka Talab on the way up and finish in the old village of Taluka on the Supin river
Risks
- Parts of the ridge are narrow and covered in scree; early-season (May) groups may meet snow or verglas on the ridge and need microspikes.
- The ridge day is long with one water source and is exposed to strong wind.
- July-August monsoon rain makes the forest trail and steep descent to Taluka slippery; operators do not schedule the trek then.
- The trail is closed in winter (December to March or April) because of heavy snow on the ridge.
Know before you go
Questions
How is Phulara Ridge different from the Kedarkantha trek?
Both start from Sankri and pass Juda Ka Talab, but Phulara Ridge turns away from the Kedarkantha summit trail. It climbs to Bhoj Gadi, walks the Phulara Ridge at about 3,700-3,760 m, and descends through Pushtara meadows to Taluka. Kedarkantha is a winter summit trek; Phulara Ridge is a summer and autumn ridge walk.
When is the best time to do Phulara Ridge?
May to June for green meadows, wildflowers and some early-season snow, and mid-September to November for clear views and golden meadows. The trail is closed in winter because of heavy snow, and the July-August monsoon is avoided.
Is Phulara Ridge suitable for beginners?
Operators grade it easy to moderate and suitable for fit beginners. The first two trekking days are short, but the ridge day is 8.5 km over 6-7 hours and the last day is a steep 8 km descent. Indiahikes asks trekkers to run 5 km in 35 minutes before the trek.
Is there mobile network on the trek?
Only BSNL and Jio work in Sankri. There is no signal on the forest trail, though a weak signal can sometimes be caught on top of the ridge. The last ATM is in Purola, so carry cash.
Do I need a permit for Phulara Ridge?
The trek lies in Govind Pashu Vihar National Park, so forest entry fees apply, and operators include them in the package. We could not confirm the current official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check at the forest office in Sankri.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: UttarkashiUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Mori, about 21 km from Sankri, for first care; Dehradun or AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Purola, on the road to Sankri; carry cash from Dehradun
- Phone network
- Only BSNL and Jio work in Sankri and there is no reception on the forest trail; a weak Airtel, BSNL or Vodafone signal can sometimes be caught on top of the ridge.
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:
- Phulara Ridge Trek — Indiahikes
- Best time to do the Phulara Ridge trek — Indiahikes
- Phulara Ridge Trek — Bikat Adventures
- Phulara Ridge Trek 2026: Cost, Distance, Itinerary & Best Time — Himalaya Shelter
- Phulara Ridge Trek 2026 | Cost, Itinerary, Route & Package — Himalayan Dream Treks
- Phulara Ridge Trek in the Garhwal Himalayas — Eka Experiences
Photos: Pathaharapathik, CC BY-SA 4.0; Yadusharon, CC BY-SA 4.0; Vaibhav78545, CC BY-SA 4.0
