Drive: 170 km, 7 hrs
Altitude: 2,100 ft – 3,800 ft
Accommodation: Hotel / Guest House
Meals: Dinner
The Mukta Top trek starts from the Kuflon village. To reach the Kuflon village, take a vehicle from Dehradun and follow the beautiful NH-34 road all along Bhagirathi River towards Gangotri Dham. On reaching Uttarkashi, follow the road that goes towards Gangori.
Going a few kilometers beyond Gangori you can find the Kuflon village that is situated besides the Asi Ganga River, a tributary of Bhagirathi on Sangamchatti Road. The total distance is around 155-160 km and the time it takes to reach Kuflon is around 8 hours. We stop 15 km short of Kuflon for the night at Maneri
Drive: 15 km, 45 min
Trek: 4 km, 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 3,800 ft – 6,782 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Today you will need to cross a market and progress following the trail. You will need to cross a stream and soon the trail leads to a thick dense forest rich with pine, rhododendron, oak, and maple trees. After walking for almost 4 hours and around 4 km you will find a forest clearing at Shiladuni. Here the idyllic campsite is located near a Shepherd’s hut in an open, clear area which is ideal for star-gazing. The chirping of birds is quite soothing. You can camp here for the night.
Trek: 5 km, 5-6 hrs
Altitude: 6,782 ft – 9,600 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
The next day start early and follow the steep trail that leads you through a unique dense Bamboo forest. You will need to cross few streams and after walking for around 4-5 hours for about 5 kms you will reach another small clearing Chaithathar that provides stunning views of high Himalayan peaks. This is the campsite where you need to stay and rest for the night.
Trek: 4 km, 3-4 hrs
Altitude: 9,600 ft – 10,800 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Today the trail leaves the dense forest and follows through rocky terrain that gradually gives way to high altitude flat land. The next campsite is Mukta Tal where you will find a alpine lake. During the winter months these places are covered with thick snow that gives it a mesmerizing view. You will be rewarded with the views of Bandarpoonch, Kalanag and Nag Tibba peaks.
Trek: 9 km, 6-7 hrs
Altitude: 10,800 ft – 11,838ft – 7,781 ft
Accommodation: Alpine Tents
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Evening Snacks + Dinner
Finally today crossing Siyari Tal, walking for about 6 hours and a distance of about 9 kms you will reach the pinnacle point for this trek which is Mukta top. The grandeur of mighty Himalayan peaks await you in the distant horizon. A 360° view provide you with sneak peak views of Gangotri massif, Bandarpoonch, Kalanag, Nag Tibba, and Jaonli. After enjoying the views from Mukta top to return, follow the downward trail that takes you to Kuari.
Trek: 6 km, 3-4 hrs
Drive: 170 km, 7 hrs
Altitude: 7,781 ft – 2,100 ft
Meals: Breakfast
Finally the trek ends as you come down from Kuari to Kuflon which takes about 4 hours and crossing a distance of around 6kms. From Kuari you can take a car to come back to Dehradun or go to the destination of your choice.
Reaching its peak altitude of 12,000 feet, the Mukta Top trek is an incredibly secluded trail that takes you through lush meadows, diverse wildlife, breathtaking mountain views, peaks and mountain formations interesting therefore the Kedarkanth-Brahmatal-Dayara-Bugyal -Trails provides vigorous competition from peers.
Mukta Top trek in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India. It is one of the least explored summer hikes in the region.
Pearl Top stands at an impressive 3,657.6 meters (12,000 feet) above sea level.
While Muktatop can be seen throughout the year, trekking can be avoided during the rainy season. The best time for this hike is during the winter months when the landscape is adorned with snow and scenery.
The trek to Muktatop starts from the base village of Kuflon. The total walking distance is approximately 27 km.
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