Ranthan Kharak Trek is located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand at an altitude of about 3900 meters. This trek is a stopover during the glacier trek named Hiramani namik , which is the source of Ramganga river. In the local language, Kharak means the place where shepherds gather their animals at one place and camp.
This trek has come into limelight in recent times, when in 2018, the Namik Glacier Trek was declared the scenic trek of the country. This trek can be undertaken in any season of the year, each season here has its own distinct specialty.
This trekking journey starts from Gogina village located in Bageshwar district, which can be easily completed in 5-6 days. Total trekking distance for this journey About 40 Km Round Trekking From Gogina. During this journey you experience a bugyal alpine walk from Thal Top/Chapu Top to Malla Ranthan. Meanwhile, during trekking, you can see the views of Kafni Glacier on one side and the views of Khalia and Punia Bugyal of Munsiyari on the other side.
Ranthan Kharak Trek Itinerary
Here we are sharing with you the itinerary from Gogina. We have shared further the directions to reach Gogina.
- Day 1 – Arrival In Gogina Village
- Day 2 – Gogina To Namik Village
- Day 3 – Namik Village To Balchhand Kund/Thala Bugya
- Day 4 – Balchhand Kund/Thala Bugyal To Thal Top/Chapu Top
- Day 5 Thal Top To Talla Ranthan To Malla Ranthan Then Back To Thal Top Campsite
- Day 6 Thal Top To Gogina Village Down Trek
What is the difficulty level of the Ranthan Kharak trek?
Ranthan Kharak Trek is an easy to moderate level difficulty trek, the most challenging part during the trekking is the steep climb between Thala Bugyal to Thal Top. This distance is about 2-3 kilometers.
Ranthan Kharak Top Trek Route Map
The Ranthan Kharak Trek starting from Gogina village, trekkers pass through Namik village, Balchhand Kund, and Thala Bugyal before reaching the Ranthan Kharak .
Ranthan Kharak Trek In Monsoon
If you are thinking of going somewhere for trekking during the rainy season, then Ranthan Kharak Trek will definitely be a great option for you. Trekking in this Bugyal during the rainy season will be an unforgettable experience for you. But to trek here during this time, you must also have good trekking experience.
Because these days the soil on the mountains gets shifted even due to its heavy weight. Apart from this, from Gogina to Thala Bugyal you also have to face problems like leeches. Overcoming these difficulties, when you move from Thal Top towards Ranthan, the picturesque views of nature in front of you are quite fascinating.
From the Bugyal located on this top, you get a view from both sides, floating clouds, and a panoramic view of the Himalayas when the sky clears after the rains. Makes your journey successful and unforgettable.
How to reach Ranthan Kharak Trek?
Ranthan Kharak Trek journey starts from Gogina village. Here we are sharing with you the directions to reach Gogina village through various means of transport.
- By Air – If you are traveling by air, then Pant Nagar Airport is the last airport for this journey, from here you can take a taxi till Gogina for further journey. The distance from Pantnagar to Gogina is approximately 265 kilometers, which can be covered in 9 hours.
- By Train – If you are traveling by train, Kathgodam Railway Station is your railway station for this journey, The distance from Kathgodam to Gogina is approximately 230 kilometers, which can be covered in 8 hours. From here for onward journey you can either take a taxi to reach Gogina or you can take a bus from Haldwani Bus Stand to Bageshwar. You can take a bus or share a taxi till. From Bageshwar you can easily get sharing and booking taxis to reach Gogina.
- By Bus –If you are traveling by bus, then bus facility is available till Bageshwar, direct roadways bus facility is available from Anand Vihar Delhi to Bageshwar. The distance from Bageshwar to Gogina is only 80 kilometers, which can be covered in 3 hours. For onward journeys, taxis are easily available through sharing and booking.
- Self Drive – If you are driving on your own then here we are sharing the directions to reach from Delhi. The distance from Delhi to Gogina is approximately 510 kilometers, which can be covered in 13-14 hours.
The Ranthan Kharak Trek is a 6-day adventure in the Kumaon Himalayas, offering stunning views and cultural experiences.
Here we have shared with you important information related to the journey of Ranthan Kharak Trek. Such as itinerary, difficulty level and how to reach etc. We believe that we have shared important information with you based on our experience of working from the local area, but if you want to know more about this trek then you can contact us. It would be a pleasure for us to contribute in making your journey successful.
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