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Vishkhopri Trek

Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand

Moderate8 daysBest May–Jun, Sep–OctSnow trek

The sun setting through cloud behind a forested ridge at Sankri, the base village for this trek3,600 mhighest point2 Photos
Max altitude
3,600 m
Days
8 days
Distance
54 km
Difficulty
Moderate

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Walking days of 8-10 km at up to 3,600 m, with a steep climb before Vishkhopri; operators describe landslide-damaged paths, a boulder zone and possible snow bridges above Liwari. Bikat rates it easy, Himalayan Hikers moderate.

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On the trail

The sun setting through cloud behind a forested ridge at Sankri, the base village for this trek
The sun setting through cloud behind a forested ridge at Sankri, the base village for this trekPhoto: Anshul24Sharma · CC BY-SA 4.0

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The route

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Dehradun → Sankri

    By road · 8 h · Guesthouse

    640 m → 1,920 m

  2. Day 2

    Sankri (drive to Jakhol) → Liwari

    8 km · 5 h · Camp

    1,920 m → 2,750 m

  3. Day 3

    Liwari → Surmola Thach

    10 km · 6 h · Camp

    2,750 m → 3,460 m

  4. Day 4 · highest point

    Surmola Thach → Vishkhopri

    9 km · 6 h · Camp

    3,460 m → 3,600 m

  5. Day 5

    Vishkhopri → Surmola Thach

    9 km · 5 h · Camp

    3,600 m → 3,460 m

  6. Day 6

    Surmola Thach → Liwari

    10 km · 6 h · Camp

    3,460 m → 2,750 m

  7. Day 7

    Liwari → Sankri (trek to Jakhol, then drive)

    8 km · 8 h · Guesthouse

    2,750 m → 1,920 m

  8. Day 8

    Sankri → Dehradun

    By road · 8 h · No overnight

    1,920 m → 640 m

Ups and downs

Altitude profile

1,5002,0002,5003,0003,5004,000Sankri (drive to Jakhol): 1,920 m, 0 kmLiwari: 2,750 m, 8 kmSurmola Thach: 3,460 m, 18 kmVishkhopri: 3,600 m, 27 kmSurmola Thach: 3,460 m, 36 kmLiwari: 2,750 m, 46 kmSankri (trek to Jakhol, then drive): 1,920 m, 54 km
Metres above sea level · distance 54 km

Where it is

Map

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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.

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
Jakhol (via Sankri)
Nearest railway
Dehradun
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
By road
Dehradun to Sankri (about 210 km, 7-8 hours via Mussoorie, Damta, Nowgaon and Purola); Sankri to Jakhol (about 19 km by jeep), where the walk begins
Drive
About 8 h from Dehradun

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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

₹12,000–20,000

With an operator

₹25,000–27,000

Per person, ex-Dehradun. Only one current published guided price was found: Himalayan Hikers ₹25,000 + 5% GST + ₹360 insurance, Dehradun to Dehradun (9 days). Bikat Adventures runs an 8-day ex-Sankri version but quotes the price on request. Self-guided is an estimate: bus or shared jeep to Sankri and a jeep to Jakhol, two guesthouse nights, a local guide and porter for six walking days, tent and stove hire, food and any forest fees.

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Know before you go

Good to know

Mobile network
Expect no mobile signal on the trail above Jakhol; operators warn of no connectivity. Sankri has limited coverage.
Last ATM
Purola, on the road to Sankri
Nearest hospital
Mori and Purola for first care; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
Water
The trail follows the Supin river most of the way, with side streams near the camps. Boil or treat all water.

Highlights

  • A wide flower meadow at about 3,600 m where the Supin and Guggal Gad streams meet
  • Quiet, little-walked trail up the Supin valley beyond Jakhol, the last village
  • Wooden houses and potato fields of Liwari, with the village temple of Someshwar Devta
  • Camping on the open pastures of Surmola Thach at about 3,460 m
  • Deodar, pine, walnut and rhododendron forest with Himalayan birds

Risks

  • Between Liwari, Surmola Thach and Vishkhopri the path is landslide-prone and parts have been washed away; Himalayan Hikers also describes snow bridges and a boulder zone.
  • Monsoon (July-August) brings heavy rain, slippery paths and possible landslides; operators do not run it then.
  • December to March the trail is under snow and only suitable for experienced trekkers with snow gear (one operator).
  • Remote valley with no mobile signal; evacuation from Vishkhopri to the road at Jakhol takes two days on foot.

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Questions

When is the best time for the Vishkhopri trek?

Bikat Adventures and Himalayan Hikers both give May, June, September and October. July-August is monsoon with landslide risk, and December to March the valley is under snow.

How do I reach the start of the Vishkhopri trek?

Travel to Dehradun, then drive about 210 km (7-8 hours) to Sankri. Next morning a jeep covers the 19 km to Jakhol, the last village of the Supin valley, where the walk to Liwari begins.

Is Vishkhopri suitable for beginners?

Operators say it suits beginners and experienced trekkers, but Bikat asks for one earlier easy trek of 2-3 days up to about 2,500 m. Walking days are 8-10 km and parts of the path are landslide-damaged, so good fitness is needed.

How long and how high is the Vishkhopri trek?

About 54 km over 8 days from Sankri (Bikat) or 46 km over 9 days with a rest day at Vishkhopri (Himalayan Hikers). The highest camp, Vishkhopri, is at about 3,600 m.

Do I need a permit?

Bikat includes forest permits and camping charges, if any, in its package. We could not find an official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check at the forest office in Sankri before setting out.

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District: UttarkashiUttarakhand

Nearest hospital
Mori and Purola for first care; AIIMS Rishikesh for serious cases
Last ATM
Purola, on the road to Sankri
Phone network
Expect no mobile signal on the trail above Jakhol; operators warn of no connectivity. Sankri has limited coverage.

Before you set off

  1. Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
  2. Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
  3. Download an offline map of the route.
  4. Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources

Last reviewed:

  1. Vishkhopri Trek - Bikat Adventures — Bikat Adventures
  2. Vishkhopri Trek | Amazing Trek In Uttarakhand, India | Himalayan Hikers — Himalayan Hikers
  3. Vishkhopri Trek — TrekUpIndia

Photos: Anshul24Sharma, CC BY-SA 4.0; Himalayanwarrior, CC0

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