Enjoy the mountain treks of Garhwal with friends

Dhumdhar Kandi & Bali Pass

Region: Garhwal

How about taking up a challenge of treading on to a trail that is not too frequented by tourists? We suggest you consider a trek to Dhumdhar Kandi. It is steadily growing in popularity due to its wild flower meadows that attract botanists to photograph a variety of alpine vegetation. Rare birds chirping on branches of tall trees. On your trek you will explore mountains, glaciers and snow fields.

Basecamp fun:

Good times begin right from the basecamp stage. Treading beautiful forests and lush, you will be crossing rivulets on the way. Most guided treks follow a camping stop at Kyarkoti Meadows. The next passage opens up snow fields and you will ascend to upto 5,300 m. Next step is to climb down to Ruinsara Valley and cross over to the other side of the river to reach upper slopes of the Thangi Meadows. This is also the entry to the route leading to Bali Pass.

Bali Udiyari:

Gaining its name from a natural cave shelter, Bali Udiyari is where the basecamp for Bali Pass is located. You will truly enjoy your time in the meadows here. Interact with the shepherds to understand finer nuances of mountain living and share a smile.


With arms wide open: Enjoy the cool spray from one of the many small waterfalls in Garhwal. Plan a trip with your team mates.

The summit:

In the last stage of the trek, you will trek to the summit and also cross over the Bali Pass. You will get to hike on top of a ridge leading to the glacier just below the pass and from here it’s a steep climb to the top. Take a moment here to take in the sights of mountain ranges and underlying valleys. Bandarpoonch and Swargarohini Peaks are close at touching distance. Take some groups shots here and then prepare to descend to the campsite in Damini. The entire camping group then moves to Jankichatti and onward drive to Dehradun. On the way, don’t miss stopping over at the Yamunotri Shrine and say a silent prayer of thankfulness on completing the trek well.