Ali Bedni Bugyal
“A perfect summer trek experience, best explored between April and October for ideal weather and breathtaking views.”
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Ali Bedni Bugyal is a scenic Himalayan trek in Uttarakhand known for its vast alpine meadows (bugyals), forest trails, and panoramic mountain views.
- The trek takes you through dense oak and rhododendron forests, remote villages, and high-altitude grasslands.
- Ali Bugyal, one of the largest alpine meadows in Asia, offers stunning Himalayan views.
- The trek also covers Bedni Bugyal, along with Bedni Kund (lake) and temple, surrounded by majestic peaks.
Maximum altitude reached is around 12,300 ft, making it a moderate and rewarding trek.
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Ali Bedni Bugyal is a scenic Himalayan trek in Uttarakhand known for its vast alpine meadows (bugyals), forest trails, and panoramic mountain views.
- The trek takes you through dense oak and rhododendron forests, remote villages, and high-altitude grasslands.
- Ali Bugyal, one of the largest alpine meadows in Asia, offers stunning Himalayan views.
- The trek also covers Bedni Bugyal, along with Bedni Kund (lake) and temple, surrounded by majestic peaks.
Maximum altitude reached is around 12,300 ft, making it a moderate and rewarding trek.
- Day 1:
Rishikesh → Lohajung (250 km drive, 8–10 hrs)
Stay: Guesthouse / Homestay - Day 2:
Lohajung → Didna Village (5 km drive + 6 km trek)
Stay: Homestay - Day 3:
Didna → Ali Bugyal (7–8 km trek through forests)
Stay: Camps at Ali Bugyal - Day 4:
Ali Bugyal → Bedni Bugyal → Summit → Back
(4 km + 4 km trek)
Visit Bedni Kund & temple - Day 5:
Ali Bugyal / Patar Nachauni → Wan → Lohajung
(10–11 km trek + 13–14 km drive) - Day 6:
Lohajung → Rishikesh (250 km drive)
- Stay throughout trek (Lohajung to Lohajung) – tents on double sharing
- Transport: Rishikesh to Lohajung and return
- All meals:
- From Day 1 dinner to Day 6 tea/coffee
- Vegetarian, simple & nutritious
- Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bags, tents, mattress, kitchen & dining setup, toilet tents, crampons (if needed)
- Safety:
- First aid kit, oxygen cylinder, stretcher
- All permits & charges:
- Forest entry fees, tolls, fuel
- Team support:
- Professional trek leader, guide, cook, and staff
- GST 5% (mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation charges
- Any services not mentioned in inclusions
- Extra meals or stays outside itinerary
- Mules/porters for personal luggage
Ali Bedni Bugyal is a scenic Himalayan trek in Uttarakhand known for its vast alpine meadows (bugyals), forest trails, and panoramic mountain views.
- The trek takes you through dense oak and rhododendron forests, remote villages, and high-altitude grasslands.
- Ali Bugyal, one of the largest alpine meadows in Asia, offers stunning Himalayan views.
- The trek also covers Bedni Bugyal, along with Bedni Kund (lake) and temple, surrounded by majestic peaks.
Maximum altitude reached is around 12,300 ft, making it a moderate and rewarding trek.
- Day 1:
Rishikesh → Lohajung (250 km drive, 8–10 hrs)
Stay: Guesthouse / Homestay - Day 2:
Lohajung → Didna Village (5 km drive + 6 km trek)
Stay: Homestay - Day 3:
Didna → Ali Bugyal (7–8 km trek through forests)
Stay: Camps at Ali Bugyal - Day 4:
Ali Bugyal → Bedni Bugyal → Summit → Back
(4 km + 4 km trek)
Visit Bedni Kund & temple - Day 5:
Ali Bugyal / Patar Nachauni → Wan → Lohajung
(10–11 km trek + 13–14 km drive) - Day 6:
Lohajung → Rishikesh (250 km drive)
- Stay throughout trek (Lohajung to Lohajung) – tents on double sharing
- Transport: Rishikesh to Lohajung and return
- All meals:
- From Day 1 dinner to Day 6 tea/coffee
- Vegetarian, simple & nutritious
- Trek equipment:
- Sleeping bags, tents, mattress, kitchen & dining setup, toilet tents, crampons (if needed)
- Safety:
- First aid kit, oxygen cylinder, stretcher
- All permits & charges:
- Forest entry fees, tolls, fuel
- Team support:
- Professional trek leader, guide, cook, and staff
- GST 5% (mandatory)
- Emergency evacuation charges
- Any services not mentioned in inclusions
- Extra meals or stays outside itinerary
- Mules/porters for personal luggage
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The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek is rated easy to moderate and works well for beginners, thanks to its modest altitude, forgiving terrain and pleasant weather. The trek covers roughly 30 km in total. Some preparation such as regular walking or jogging beforehand still makes the days easier.
The Divine Trail Ali Bedni Bugyal trek runs 6 days and 5 nights. The base is Lohajung village in Chamoli district, about 10 to 12 hours by road from Rishikesh. The trail passes through forest and villages such as Didna before opening onto the meadows.
Bedni Top, the highest point of the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek, sits at about 12,550 ft, which is 3,825 m. The climb to it is spread across the trek rather than concentrated into one push, which keeps the altitude risk low for first time trekkers.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek crosses the twin meadows of Ali Bugyal and Bedni Bugyal, among the largest high altitude meadows in Asia. The sacred Bedni Kund lake sits on the route, and clear days bring views of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti and Nanda Devi.
The Ali Bedni Bugyal trek runs from about April to October. Late May and June bring wildflowers across the meadows, while September and October give the clearest skies and mountain views. Winter turns the meadows to snow, which is striking but considerably more demanding.
Accommodation on the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek combines homestays or guesthouses in villages such as Lohajung and Didna with alpine tents on the meadows. Tents are shared between two or three
The Divine Trail Ali Bedni Bugyal package includes meals through the trek, a trek guide with cook and support staff, transport from the pickup city, and accommodation in villages and tented camps. Personal expenses and anything outside the itinerary are charged separately.
Groups meet in Rishikesh for the Ali Bedni Bugyal trek. Jolly Grant Airport at Dehradun is about an hour away and Haridwar station is about 30 km away. Arrive the day before, and keep a two hour buffer before any onward train or flight on the return day.
