• DAY 1: Dehradun to Sankri
• Distance: 185 Kms via road
• DAY 2: Sankri to Taluka
• Distance: 12 Kms via road

Trek - Taluka to Seema

• Trek Distance: 12 km
• DAY 3: Seema to Intermediate camp
• Distance: 10 km
• DAY 4: Intermediate Camps to Ruinsara Tal
• Distance: 8 km
• DAY 5: Ruinsara Tal to Seema
• Distance: 18 km
• DAY 6: Pauni Garaat to Sankri / Taluka
• Distance: 12 km
• Taluka to Dehradun(197 kms via road)

How to Reach Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek

By Air :-
After landing at Jolly Grant Airport (20 km from the city), reach Railway Station, Dehradun.

By Train :-
Trains are always running from Delhi to Dehradun.

• Nanda Devi Express - Train no: 12205

Departure: 11:50 pm & Arrival: 5:40 am

• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687

Departure: 9:10 pm & Arrival: 5:00am

By Bus:-
Like trains, buses can also be easily accessed from Delhi to Dehradun.

A trip on the Himalayas pick-up service will meet you at Dehradun Railway Station and then your journey will begin.

Inclusions :-
1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage

Exclusions :-
1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note : Normally Shail hikersexpect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

To book Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek / adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to book:
It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

Cancellation Policy:

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Shail hikers would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

TREKKING GEAR

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1

2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day

3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1

4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1

5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

FOOTWEAR

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1

2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

CLOTHING

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2

2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking

3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking

4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1

5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking

6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1

7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1

8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1

9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1

10. Woolen cap. Qty-1

11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

TOILETRIES

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)

2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1

3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

UTENSILS

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

2. Plate. Qty- 1

3. Spoon.Qty-1

4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1 

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Camera (Optional) 

2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.

3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

How to get fit for Trekking?

Despite the fact that strolling is something the vast majority do each day, we firmly encourage you to prepare for your journey. You should begin preparing a while before your trip and we're here to assist you with comprehension and guide you how to accomplish ideal wellness. You will partake in this test undeniably more in case you are in great shape. Regardless of whether you walk consistently and have a decent degree of wellness, you will in any case have to prepare for this kind of significant distance strolling at higher elevations.

1. Boosting your aerobic fitness

• It strengthens your heart, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
• It improves circulation, breathing and endocrine functions.
• It tones muscles and strengthens bones,
• It makes your lungs strong
• Gives it ability to process less air for more work.
• It also helps the body to acclimatise better to the colder weather at the trek.

The faster you move, the better your cardiovascular workout. But try to keep an even stride and maintain a steady pace.

To walk faster...

• Accelerate your arm movements.
• Take smaller, quicker steps.

2. Strength Training

Focus on building strength in your legs, back, shoulders, arms, and abdominal muscles. In addition you need to add some strength and flexibility training to your workout.

Why stretching?

• Flexibility is the ability of muscles and tendons to relax and stretch easily.
• It determines the amount of movement your bones can make in any direction around joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.
• It improves your posture and helps to prevent low back pain.
• Stretching your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors and low back muscles regularly, promotes relaxation in the tissues reducing the strain on your back.
• On your trek, it is important that you arrive on the slopes with your muscles relaxed.

3. Staying Hydrated

Coming up short on liquids reduces your perseverance, adds to weakness, and makes you more powerless to getting elevation disease. Zero in on remaining all around hydrated during your preparation.

4. Focus on optimizing sleep

Endeavor to get no less than eight hours of rest a late evening during your preparation. Individuals frequently experience difficulty resting at higher elevations, and lessened rest will make your campaign significantly more testing.

5. Shoes

It merits putting resources into a decent pair of journeying or climbing boots, and fitting socks. New boots should be worn in. Wear them around the house, en route to work, and so forth, and afterward on longer outings. Whenever they have adjusted to the state of your feet there is less probability of getting rankles. Regardless of whether you're just doing an hour around the recreation center or roads put your backpack and boots on, you might look senseless yet it's great.

6. Hilly terrain

Get into some bumpy regions to encounter strolling on various surfaces, become accustomed to the slopes and obviously the climate. You should wear the boots and backpack you will take on the journey. You may not adhere to the preparation guide precisely yet you need to remember it and to do customary exercise each week as indicated by the aide. The fitter you are, the odds are better that you will remove the most from an excursion.

July - 2023

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek (FAQs)

Is a guide necessary for Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek ?

Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek is moderate and can be trek easily but if you are a beginner then it is a perfect idea to go with a guide. Because as a beginner you are not familiar with the conditions there, you can't find the right spot and shelter and it can make your trek difficult.

Does it snow in the Kedarkantha by the middle of December?

Yes!! Kedarkantha is one of the best winter treks in the himalayas. It can be trekked easily by beginners as well as experienced trekkers.

Which is the best season for the Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek ?

The best season for the Ruinsara Tal Trek Trek is in Summers (April – June) and Post Monsoon (September – November).

Fixed Group Departure Dates

October: 1,12,19,26,29

November: 1st to 30th

December: 9,13,17,21 25, 29  Filling Fast

Januray: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26,30  Available

February: 3,7,11,15,19,23,27  Available

March: 2,6,10,14,18,22,26 Available

April: Chart yet to be prepare Waiting