Overview
Panwali Kantha Bugyal is a very large meadow. Panwali Kantha is at height of 11,161 feet above sea level, and many Himalayan ranges are seen from here. Rare is known for its breathtaking views of the Char Dham mountain range. One kilometer before from Panwali Kantha Bugyal, there is a Mathiya Bugyal, which is very large and beautiful in itself. From Mathiya Bugyal you can also go to Sri Trijugi narayan Temple. Which is about 10 to 15 kilometers away from here.
About location:
Located in Ghuttu Town, Tehri district of Uttarakhand. Panwali Kantha Bugyal is one of the largest meadow with many other meadow in Uttarakhand. Panwali Kantha is at height elevation of 11,161 ft. above sea level.
History & recent tales:
Panwali Kantha and Mathia Bugyal are very large grassy area, close to the Himalayan ranges of Charo Dham for many years. Gawana and all other nearby villages have vernacular houses called “Chani” made of wood and stone. Which they use to graze their cows, buffaloes and sheep goats in the rainy season. At the top of Panwali kantha or in starting, there is the sequence of 6 Pitra temples, which have been worshiped by the villagers here for many years. These temples are the abode place of Pitra. Pitra means our grandfather-great-grandfather like the temple of our ancestors. All whom are worshiped and take their blessings.
Panwali Kantha and Mathia Bugyal are a very scenic trek in the Garhwal Himalayas and can be run all year round. Panwali Kantha and Mathia Bugyal Trek, which can be traveled throughout the year, is considered one of the best Bugyal treks in the Indian Himalayas.
Trek information:
- Region: Tehri district (Uttarakhand)
- Trek duration: 4 Night / 5 Days
- Difficulty Grade: Easy to moderate
- Max. altitude: 11,161 Feet
- Hike distance: 18 km
- Driving distance: 190 km
Journey route:
Driving: Dehradun / Rishikesh – Ghansali – Ghuttu – Gawana village
Trekking: Gawana village – Dophang Chaani – Mathiya Bugyal – Panwali Kantha Bugyal
Additional information:
| ALL MEALS | Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch |
|---|---|
| PACKAGE INCLUSIONS | Accommodation, All Meals, First Aid Medical Help, Forest Permits, Entry Fees, Local Guide, Cook & Support Staff, Local Transport, Trek Equipment |
| PACKAGE EXCLUDES | Anything Except Package, Food During the Transit, Insurance, Mules or Porter for personal luggage, Personal expenses, transportation |
| PLACES COVERED | Rishikesh, Chamba, Tehri lake, Ghansali, Boodha Kedarnath Temple |
| THINGS TO CARRY | Back Pack & Rain Cover (50/60 liter)., Personal Medical Kit, Snacks (Energy bars, ORS and dry fruits), Torch, Trek pants, T-shirts(Full sleeves), Wind and waterproof Jacket (Light and warm), Woolen Gloves and Thermal Inners., Walking stick (Advisable at least one)., Water Bottle (Two bottles of 1 liter each) |
Short Itinerary
Day 1:- Dehradun / Rishikesh – Ghansali Town
- Altitude: 7,381 feet
- 155 km drive – approx 06 hours
- Dinner
- Stay in 12 Maas homestay.
Day 2: Ghansali Town – Gawana Village – Dophang Chaani
- Altitude -8,700 ft
- 35 km drive and 15 km Trekking – approx. 7-8 hours
- The trail passes through dense pine forests and some meadows area.
- Breakfast, Packed lunch & dinner
- Stay in Dome tents.
Day 3: Dophang Chaani – Mathiya Bugyal – Panwali Kantha Bugyal
- Breakfast
- Altitude- 11,161 ft.
- Distance is 3 km & Trekking time approx. 2-3 hour
- You will also pass through some other large meadows like Mathiya Bugyal where you can spot shepherd log huts area & after that its gives you full open view around you till Panwali Kantha.
- We will reach Panwali Kantha Bugyal just in 2 or 3 hours. So we can enjoy the view and area of Panwali Kantha Bugyal today.
- Packed lunch & dinner
- Stay in dome tents.
Day 4: Panwali Kantha Bugyal – Gawana Village – Ghansali Town
- Breakfast
- Altitude: 7,381 ft.
- 18 km down trek and 35 km drive – approx. 08 hours
- Packed lunch
- Dinner
- Stay in 12 Maas homestay
Day 5: Ghansali – Dehradun / Rishikesh
- Breakfast
- 155 km drive – approx 7 hours
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:- Dehradun / Rishikesh – Ghansali Town (155 km Drive / approx. 6 hrs)
On arrival our representative takes to the Camps. You will reach there in 6 hrs & then get refreshed & take some rest. Have dinner and enjoy the camp night which is gripped with forests all around.
Day 2:- Ghansali Town – Gawana Village – Dophang Chaani (35 km drive & 15 km Trek)
Reach Gawana village which is at a height of 2,500 feet. Later we will start the trek to Dophang which is at a height of 8,000 feet. Walking across the forest you find spectacular views with Himalayan birds chirping. After walking a beautiful trek, you finally reach Dophang the open meadow area where some old huts of villagers are situated with the front view of Himalaya range. Have organic dinner & overnight stay at Dophang campsite.
Day 3:- Dophang Chaani – Mathiya Bugyal – Panwali Kantha Bugyal (3 km trek)
Wake up and capture the essence of the Dophang area with sunrise. Second Day will start with a breakfast and start the trek to Panwali Kantha Bugyal which is at height of 11,161 feet. This trail passes through the forest & meadows area surrounded by it. In summer trek meadows looks lushy green & in winter its look like a blanket of snow over it. It’s slightly hard to trek over it when it get melt so we use crampon for it under our shoe. After enjoying some time in Mathiya Bugyal, we will eat our packed lunch in meadow. Later we hike again for Panwali Kantha Bugyal Campsite before sunset and take a look of it from campsite. Dinner & overnight stay at Panwali Kantha Campsite.
Day 4:- Panwali Kantha Bugyal – Gawana Village – Ghuttu Town or Ghansali (18 km down trek or 35 km drive)
Wake up and take a view of Sunrise from here & have breakfast, later get ready to move down to Gawana village and then we will move to Ghansali Hotel or Home Stay. Today we walk 18 km down trek to reach Gawana village. Dinner & overnight stay at Hotel or Homestay.
Day 5:- Ghansali – Dehradun / Rishikesh (155 km & approx. 6 hrs)
Good morning to Last day of Trip !!
Wake up and take a view of sunrise from here & have breakfast, later get ready to move down to Gawana village. Today we will do 18 km down trek and reach there in evening.
Later travel back to Home with happy memories of Panwali Kantha Mathiya Bugyal tour & trek.
!! An Unforgettable Journey will be ended here !!
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- Note
- Inclusion
- Exclusions
- Need To Carry
- Advisory
- Confirmation Policy
- Cancellation Policy
- In case of a NO–SHOW the entire amount will be charged as retention.
- The amount received is Non Refundable.
- If reservation is cancelled minimum 15 days prior to Arrival we will give 3 months time to utilize the booking.
- Any cancellation /amendments done less than 15 days prior to arrival, then the total cost of the total number of rooms booked for the total number of nights will be charged as cancellation charges & no refund or credit note will be given.
- Accommodation for 5 Night / 6 Days (Hotel, Home stay & Camping).
- Meals while on trek (Organic traditional food).
- Trek equipment’s (Tent, sleeping bag, mattress & gaiters).
- Local Guide, Cook & Support staff for whole trek.
- First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- All necessary forest permits and entry fees.
- Any kind of personal expenses.
- Transport (pick & drop).
- Food during the transit.
- Insurance.
- Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
- Anything not specifically mentioned in Itinerary.
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Back pack and rain cover (50/60 liter).
- Trek pants, T-shirts(Full sleeves), Wind and waterproof Jacket (Light and warm), Woolen Gloves and Thermal Inner.
- Walking stick (Advisable at least one).
- Torch.
- Water Bottle (Two bottles of 1 liter each).
- Snacks (Energy bars, ORS and dry fruits).
- Personal Medical Kit (at least some needy stuff).
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
- Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
- Avoid trekking during the nights.
- Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
- Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
- The trek takes place through Eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.
- Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking and a full refund will be processed.
- In case of a NO–SHOW the entire amount will be charged as retention.
- The amount received is Non Refundable.
- If reservation is cancelled minimum 15 days prior to Arrival we will give 3 months time to utilize the booking.
- Any cancellation /amendments done less than 15 days prior to arrival, then the total cost of the total number of rooms booked for the total number of nights will be charged as cancellation charges & no refund or credit note will be given.
