Overview
Ronti Saddle Trek – A Journey Through the Heart of the Himalayas
The Ronti Saddle Trek is a high-altitude, offbeat trek that takes you deep into the Garhwal Himalayas, offering breathtaking views of Nanda Ghunti and Trishul. This challenging trek follows the Nandakini River, passing through remote villages, dense forests, glaciers, and alpine lakes before reaching the majestic Ronti Saddle, a high mountain pass sitting between the towering peaks of Trishul (7,120m) and Nanda Ghunti (6,309m).
Ronti Saddle Trek – A Journey Through the Heart of the Himalayas
Essential Details
- Altitude: 5,200m (17,060 feet)
- Location: Uttarakhand, Garhwal Himalayas
- Best Time: June | September | October
- Difficulty Level: Difficult
- Trekking Distance: 80+ km
- Duration: 10-12 Days
Trek Highlights
- Majestic Views: Trishul (7,120m), Nanda Ghunti (6,309m), and Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary.
- Scenic Trail: Villages, deep forests, glaciers, and alpine meadows.
- Glacier Adventure: Cross the Sila Samudra Glacier ('Sea of Rocks').
- Homkund Lake: A sacred high-altitude lake, mostly under snow.
- Dodang Campsite: A surreal and remote camping experience.
- Rare Flora & Fauna: Keeda Jadi (Yartse Gumba), Himalayan tahrs, and snow leopards.
Prepare for the Challenge
This trek demands high fitness and prior experience with high-altitude trekking. Ensure proper acclimatization and gear preparation.
Find all the essential information you need:
- ✔ Detailed itinerary
- ✔ Route map
- ✔ Weather & temperature insights
Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun (640m) to Sutol (2,200m)
• Altitude: 640m / 2,100 ft (Dehradun) | 2,200m / 7,218 ft (Sutol)
Day 2: Sutol (2,200m) to Tatra (2,680m)
• Altitude: 2,200m / 7,218 ft (Sutol) | 2,680m / 8,792 ft (Tatra)
Day 3: Tatra (2,680m) to Lata Khopri (3,080m)
• Altitude: 2,680m / 8,792 ft (Tatra) | 3,080m / 10,105 ft (Lata Khopri)
Day 4: Lata Khopri (3,080m) to Chanimaghat
• Altitude: 3,080m / 10,105 ft (Lata Khopri)
Day 5: Chanimaghat to Dodang (4,480m)
• Altitude: 4,480m / 14,698 ft (Dodang)
Day 6: Dodang (4,480m) to Homkund (4,060m) and Ronti Saddle (5,300m) to Sila Samudra (4,000m)
• Altitude: 4,480m / 14,698 ft (Dodang) | 4,060m / 13,320 ft (Homkund) | 5,300m / 17,388 ft (Ronti Saddle) | 4,000m / 13,123 ft (Sila Samudra)
Day 7: Sila Samudra (4,000m) to Junaragali (5,050m) to Sila Samudra (4,000m)
• Altitude: 4,000m / 13,123 ft (Sila Samudra) | 5,050m / 16,564 ft (Junaragali)
Day 8: Sila Samudra (4,000m) to Lata Khopri (3,080m)
• Altitude: 4,000m / 13,123 ft (Sila Samudra) | 3,080m / 10,105 ft (Lata Khopri)
Day 9: Lata Khopri (3,080m) to Sutol (2,200m)
• Altitude: 3,080m / 10,105 ft (Lata Khopri) | 2,200m / 7,218 ft (Sutol)
Day 10: Sutol (2,200m) to Dehradun (640m)
• Altitude: 2,200m / 7,218 ft (Sutol) | 640m / 2,100 ft (Dehradun)
Day 11: Buffer Day
• Reserved for contingencies.
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Gallery
Included In package
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what’s included and what’s not included in your tour package.
This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
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Food as per menu on the trek (Starting Dinner on Day 1 till Packed Lunch on Day 8)
- ● Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder
- ● Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- ● Dome tents – on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags, mats
- ● Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required
- ● Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
- ● Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification along with special rescue course from NIM, Uttarkashi
Excluded In package
- ● Portage of personal bags during the trek
- ● Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance
- ● Any expense of personal nature
- ● Any expense not specified in the inclusions list
