Off-Beat
Kyarkoti Lake Trek
A hidden glacial lake in the shadow of the Bhagirathi peaks
7 daysChallengingUttarkashi, Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India4,600 mMax 10 people4.8 (0 reviews)
Overview
Kyarkoti Lake sits at roughly 4,600 m in a hanging valley of the Bhagirathi basin — a turquoise glacial pool ringed by moraine and towered over by Sudarshan Parvat and the Bhagirathi peaks. This is one of Garhwal's genuinely offbeat treks: the trail sees a fraction of the traffic of neighbouring routes, and the final approach across ice-polished rock to the lake basin feels like walking into a hidden amphitheatre. Suitable for trekkers with prior high-altitude experience, guided by our team with proper acclimatisation days built into the itinerary.
Trek Highlights
Turquoise glacial lake at ~4,600 m, few visitors per season
Direct views of Sudarshan Parvat and the Bhagirathi group
Trek through Gangotri National Park meadows and moraines
Traditional Rawaigarhwal villages of Raithal and Bhukki
Alpine flowers in June — potentilla, iris, primula
Genuinely offbeat — one of Garhwal's least-crowded high routes
Choose your starting city
7 breakfasts · 6 dinners
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The plan below is our base itinerary. Your Rishikesh departure will be tailored around it — transit days, group size, and add-ons are agreed as part of your custom quote.
Depart Dehradun at 7:00 AM. Drive 175 km (7–8 hrs) up the Bhagirathi valley to Uttarkashi. Gear check and pre-trek briefing with your guide.
1,158 m altitude🏨 Hotel, Uttarkashi
What's Included
Included
- Return transport from Dehradun / Rishikesh (private AC vehicle)
- All accommodation — hotels in towns, tents / guesthouses on trail
- All meals during the tour — breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Experienced English-speaking, government-certified guide
- All required forest / national park entry permits
- Comprehensive first-aid kit and emergency oxygen
- All road tolls, parking, green tax, and driver allowances
- 24 / 7 emergency rescue coordination
Not Included
- Flights to Dehradun (Jolly Grant) airport or train to Haridwar / Dehradun
- Travel and medical insurance (recommended — better if you have one)
- Personal trekking gear and equipment
- Porter service (available locally at ₹500 / day)
- Personal expenses — beverages, laundry, phone charging
- Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)
- Temple / puja fees and ritual donations
- Emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by rescue insurance)
Why trust Himalvara
Veteran Founded · Veteran Led — every trek is planned with army-grade precision and a zero-compromise safety culture.
Every trek, tailored
Custom package
Pricing depends on your group size, dates, and add-ons.
Duration
7 days
Max Altitude
4,600 m
Group Size
2–10 people
Difficulty
Challenging
Best Season
MayJuneSeptemberOctober
Veteran-led safety protocols · Zero-compromise emergency planning
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