Mukta Top

There would be many questions in your mind. Don’t worry you can get your answers here.

About Mukta Top

• Hidden Gem in Himalayas
• Dissimilar forests
• Abundance of Wildlife and foliage
• Views of Gangotri peak, Bandarpoonch (I) (II), Top of Nag Tibba, Mt. Jaonli, Mt. Kala Nag and Draupadi Ka Danda.
• Low altitude Trek (3,608 m)

What is the best time to go for this Trek?

• It is a great winter trek and best months to visit it during snowfall and it starts in middle of December and remains till middle of April. So best month are-

 December, January, February, March and April

Highlights of this Trek

Mukta Top is a new trek, not many people have stepped here, it is a virgin trek, and you will not see any trekker here while your trek so this is the advantage to choose this one. The fascinating trail through the forests and rich variety of birds is a major attraction which you must explore.  

Is this trek for beginners?

• Yes, beginners can choose this trek as it is on lower altitude (3,608 m)
• No prior experience of trekking is needed to do this trek.  

Altitude you are going to cover

• Gangori (4,550 feet)
• Kuflon (4,600 feet)
• Chaithathar (9,600 feet)
• Mukta Tal (10,800 feet)
• Mukta Top (11,838 feet)

These points should not be avoided

• Proper conditioning & training of body required
• Proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperatures
• Shoes are the single most important equipment
• High altitude requires proper acclimatization
• Phones don’t work
• Travel light
• Weather is unpredictable so the itinerary is flexible.

The most common question asked is “What things to carry on a Trek?”

First of all trekkers must bring the documents mentioned below –

1. Government ID proof, carry original and a photocopy of any of these – (Driving License, Adhar Card, Pan Card, Voter Id etc.)
2. Medical certificate by a doctor
3. Risk certificates

Foremost Requirements

• Strongly built Trekking Shoes
• Backpack (50 to 60 liters)

To reduce your expenses HPMA offer trekking items on rent at nominal prices. Make a special renting request before the trek to get trek gear on rent.

Things you can get on Rent

• Trekking shoes
• Backpacks
• Hiking Pole
• Poncho

Clothes to Carry On A Trek

Carry clothes according to the season. In winters there is chilly cold and in summers the temperature remains cold. (Day and Night temperature varies)

-Jacket

Take at least 2 jackets with you, it should be warm enough to protect you against chilly cold.

-Trekking Pants

You should have 2 – 3 trek pants on a week long trek and take more for longer treks.

-Thermals

At night the temperature lowers and to keep yourself warm and sleep comfortably wear thermals.

-Warm clothes

Keep enough woolen layers and fleece according to the season.

-T- shirts

To avoid sunburns always carry full sleeved t shirts which dries easily and covers neck and arms properly.

-Poncho/Raincoat

They are useful during rain and snowfall.

Necessary Items

• Water Bottle
• Gloves (Waterproof and woolen)
• Cap
• Socks (Regular and woolen
• Sunglasses
• Hiking Pole
• Torch
• Toiletry Items

(Toilet paper, Sunscreen, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Face Wash, Sanitizer etc.)

(Avoid using wet wipes and sanitary napkins during your trek because they are not biodegradable and cause harm to the environment. If you use them in mountains make sure you bring them back with you.)

Medical Kit is Mandatory

(Use medicines only after prescribed by the doctor) (In case if any problem arises during the trek follow the instructions given by your trek leader because they are certified in First Aid Mountaineering courses.)

Carry These Medicines in Your Medical Kit

• Avomine for treating motion sickness
• Diamox for treating altitude sickness
• Avil to treat allergies
• Saradon to cure headache
• Combiflam to relieve pain
• Crocin for treating fever and headache
• Digene to cure acidity
• Norflox TZ and Lomofen to prevent Diarrhoea
• Betadine (Antiseptic cream)
• ORS
• Moov/Volini spray for treating sprains
• Band aid
• Elastic bandage
• Gauze

Har Ki Dun Protection and Mountaineering Association is Making Your Trek Safe

WE CARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND IT IS OUR PRIORITY

• We have a team of more than 80+ guides to serve in the mountains and they are professionally trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi, Hanifle Centre; Mussoorie and Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) Delhi. We also have Kitchen staff to serve in the mountains and supporting staff goes along to manage the activities.

• The trek leaders are certified in courses of Mountaineering. On every high altitude trek we carry oxygen cylinders and First Aid kits. We take proper care of everything and make sure you feel safe and comfortable with us.

• Getting to high altitude can be a problem to some people, the risks are enormous but we minimize them by providing best quality equipment which are changed on regular basis.

• We do every possible thing to make your treks safe because if you trust and choose us then it becomes our responsibility to make your safety our top most priority. The risk factor can never be abolished but it can be reduced and if you have a heart of mountaineer then this “risk factor” is the real pleasure and we can help you overcome every risk successfully without fear by taking proper care of your safety.