🏞 Gulabi Kantha Trek

📌 Trek Overview

Gulabi Kantha is a beautiful offbeat meadow trek located in the upper Yamunotri region, known for its wide grassland slopes, calm forest approach trail and panoramic Himalayan views from the ridge top.

The trek offers a peaceful & less–crowded Himalayan experience with long open bugyal stretches, scenic sunset viewpoints and a gradual beginner–friendly ascent.

• 📍 Region: Hanuman Chatti — Yamunotri Valley
• ⏳ Duration: 4–5 Days
• 🥾 Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• ⬆ Maximum Altitude: ~3,650 m
• 🌤 Best Season: April–June & Sept–Nov
• ⭐ Ideal for beginners & meadow–trek lovers

🌟 Trek Highlights

• 🏞 Vast alpine meadows & open grazing slopes
• 🌄 Golden sunrise & sunset ridge viewpoints
• 🌲 Oak & maple forest trail approach
• ✨ Peaceful offbeat trekking route
• ❄ Light snow patches in winter

🚗 Base Village — Hanuman Chatti

The trek starts from Hanuman Chatti near Yamunotri, followed by a forest ascent towards the Gulabi Kantha ridge meadows.

Route:
Dehradun → Barkot → Janki Chatti → Hanuman Chatti → Seema Thatch → Gulabi Kantha

⏱ Travel Time — 7 to 8 hours from Dehradun

🚕 Local jeeps & shared taxis available.

📅 Trek Itinerary

Day 1 — Dehradun → Drive to Hanuman Chatti
Mountain drive • Evening acclimatization walk

Day 2 — Hanuman Chatti → Trek to Seema Thatch
Forest trail • Riverside sections • Campsite near meadows

Day 3 — Seema Thatch → Trek to Gulabi Kantha Top
Open meadow climb • Wide ridge & mountain views

Day 4 — Descent to Hanuman Chatti → Return Journey

✔ Who Should Do This Trek?

• First–time Himalayan trekkers
• Families & peaceful travellers
• Nature & photography lovers
• Trekkers who enjoy meadow landscapes

⚠ Who Should Avoid?

• People looking for a summit–style steep climb trek
• Those unwilling to walk longer meadow sections

🛡 Safety & Trek Leadership

• ✔ Local experienced trek leaders
• ✔ Small group batches
• ✔ Gradual acclimatization approach
• ✔ Weather & terrain monitoring