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Obra Gad Devkiyara Trek

Temperature

Summer :(5°C to 15°C)
Winter :(-3°C to -5°C)

Duration

07 Days | 6 Nights
Dehradun To Dehradun

Level

Moderate

Overview

Obra Gad and Devkiyara lies between Rupin and Supin valley

Obra Gad is at a height of 3500 meters and is opposite to Har Ki Dun valley. Devkiyara’s height is 4100 meters and it is a wide 4 km grassland with extremely beautiful views and blossoming flowers, both of them are between valley of Rupin and Supin. On this trek explore two idyllic places of Garhwal Himalayas together.

Attractions of Obra Gad Trek

Get clear views of Rangnala Peaks, Daowdu, High Himalayan peaks, ridges and some unnamed mountains. En route go through Himalayan villages and explore their culture and traditions.

Obra Temple is one of the major attraction of this place “Obra Temple” is of Someshwar Devta worshipped by people of different villages.

The villagers carry a pilgrimage every year from Jakhol to this picturesque Obra valley. Devkiyara meadow is 4 km wide and offers delicious view of mountains. Camping there is a bliss for trekkers.

ATM Point and Mobile Connectivity

ATM POINT – Purola is the last ATM point.

Mobile Connectivity – Your device will receive signals at Purola. At Sankri your device can receive BSNL and Vodafone signals but the connectivity is not good. There will be no networks ahead so finish all your important work and calls before starting of the trek.

About Obra Gad and Devkiyara

Obra Gad is at a height of 3500 meters Devkiyara’s height is 4100 meters. Devkiyara is an extremely beautiful 4 km long meadow. Both of them are between valley of Rupin and Supin. On this trek explore two idyllic places of Garhwal Himalayas together

Highlights of this Trek

Grand views of Rangnala Peaks, Daowdu, High Himalayan peaks, ridges and some unnamed mountains. Obra Temple is one of the major attraction of this place Someshwar Devta is worshipped by people of different villages.

Duration – 7 Days Dehradun to Dehradun

Best Season – May, June, Sep and Oct

Level – Moderate

Highest Points – (4100 m)

Weather – Nights are cold and day temperature is pleasant during the season.

Winter temperatures – (-3°C to -5°C)

Summer temperatures – (5° C to 15° C)

Starting Point – Dehradun

Altitude Covered Per Day

1. Sankri (1920 m)

2. Obra (2500 m)

3. Bhawa (3500 m)

4. Devkiyara (4100 m)

5. Obra Gad (3500 m)

These points should not be avoided

1. Proper conditioning and training of body required

2. Proper gear and clothing for sub-zero temperatures

3. Sturdy hiking shoes are important

4. High altitude requires proper acclimatization

5. Intermittent or no signals

6. Carry travel light

7. Weather is unpredicted so the itinerary is flexible

Itinerary

Short Details for Obra Gad Devkiyara

Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri (1920 m) (210 km) (7/8 hours) overnight stay in a hotel

Day 2: Drive from Sankri to Jakhol (19 km) trek to Obra (2500 m) (6 km) (4/5 hours) overnight stay in camps

Day 3: Obra to Bhawa (3500 m) (8 km) (5/6 hours) overnight stay in camps

Day 4: Bhawa to Devkiyara (4100 m) (5 km) (4/5 hours) overnight stay in camps

Day 5: Devkiyara to Obra (3500 m) (13 km) (7/8 hours) overnight stay in camps

Day 6: Obra to Jakhol (6 km) (4/5 hours) Drive to Sankri (19 km) overnight stay in a hotel

Day 7: Sankri to Dehradun (210 km) (7/8 hours)

Obra Gad Devkiyara Trek Details Itinerary

Day 1- Dehradun to Sankri (1920 m) (210 km) (7/8 hours)

Our pick up point is Dehradun Railway station or ISBT, meet us there and then drive is towards Sankri. You can have your breakfast at Kempty Fall which is a famous picnic spot and is famous for a waterfall. Have your lunch in middle of your journey at Purola.

It’s a picturesque drive to Sankri, you will get fetching views through your window, and the drive will be through Dehradun, Mussoorie, Nainbagh, Damta, Newman, Purola, Mori, Netwar these are beautiful places in the Himalayas. Sankri lies in Govind Wildlife Sanctuary of Uttarkashi district, it is a village with a mini market famous for wooden huts which serve delectable food. You will see apple orchards here and greenery all around.

Reach Sankri have a glace of snow covered mountains, this place is pollution free, enjoy the invigorating climate. We own a hotel there named “Swargarohini”, relax for the night here.

Day 2- Drive from Sankri to Jakhol (19 km) trek to Obra (2500 m) (6 km) (4/5 hours)

Post breakfast drive is towards Jakhol, the starting point of this trek and a village in Mori. Start the journey and go through picturesque villages of Himalayas, you will be surprised by their simplicity and how they smile every time, no matter in what conditions they are living.

You will surely love the trek to Obra through meadows of Baincha and ahead lies an extremely beautiful temple with perfect architecture which is rare to find anywhere else. Setup the camps at Obra lying 1 km away from this point. It is a wide meadow having much space for camping.

Rest at the campsite after pitching the tents, wait for the delectable food to be served then sleep comfortably in your tents.

Day 3- Obra to Bhawa (3500 m) (8 km) (5/6 hours) overnight stay in camps

After breakfast trek towards Bhawa, the trail will take you through the dark forest, once this section is crossed a grassland will welcome you with amazing colourful wildflower lined aside.

Bhawa is your campsite for the day and it is at the ridge top which divides Obra valley. From this high point get good views of Devkiyara and Fithari village.

Setup your tents and feel the peaceful aura of this place. Have food and comfortably sleep in your tents.

Day 4- Bhawa to Devkiyara (4100 m) (5 km) (4/5 hours) overnight stay in camps

Today you will be trekking on the grassy meadows to reach Devkiyara and it is going to be very pleasant. On the trek get great mountain views and scenic beauty of the valley is just heart-warming.

Devkiyara is a long wide meadow and the high Himalayan peaks surrounds it. From here get the sight of Daowdu and Rangnala peaks with other towering ranges and villages. Spend your night here at this pristine place with amusing views.

Day 5- Devkiyara to Obra (3500 m) (13 km) (7/8 hours) overnight stay in camps

Obra lies opposite to the valley of Har Ki Dun, you have to descent from Devkiyara through dense forests and series of meadows. Descent and reach Obra valley.

It is the most beautiful valley in Garhwal Himalayas, Obra River flows below and there is one “Obra Temple” it is the temple of Someshwar Devta worshipped by people of different villages. The villagers carry a pilgrimage every year from Jakhol to this picturesque Obra valley. Set up your camps here in the serene environment and rest for the night.

Day 6- Obra to Jakhol (6 km) (4/5 hours) Drive to Sankri (19 km) overnight stay in a hotel

Today get back to Jakhol from where the trek started, reach Dhara after trekking through the undulating meadows and forests with variety of trees. There is also another route to reach Dhara, by crossing a high ridge.

En route come across a temple of Someshwar Devta on River Supin’s right. Further lies Jakhol, vehicles will be arranged from there till Sankri and the stay will be arranged in hotel Swargarohini.

Day 7- Sankri to Dehradun (210 km) (7/8 hours)

After breakfast leave for Dehradun early and have lunch on the way.

Things To take

What to carry on a Trek?

The most common question of all Trekkers is what we carry on a trek or what to carry on a trek so if you plan to go for trekking, so here is about what you should 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

1. Strongly built Trekking Shoes

2. Backpack (50 to 60 liters)

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 the 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 dry easily and covers neck and arms properly.

Poncho/Raincoat

They are useful during rain and snowfall.

Necessary Items

1. Water Bottle

2. Gloves (Waterproof and woolen), Cap

3. Socks (Regular and woolen

4. Sunglasses

5. Hiking Pole

6. Torch

7. 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 the mountains make sure you bring them back with you.)

Medical Kit is Mandatory

(Use medicines only after prescribed by the doctor) (In case of 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

01. Avomine for treating motion sickness

02. Diamox for treating altitude sickness

03. Avil to treat allergies

04. Saradon to cure headache

05. Combiflam to relieve pain

06. Crocin for treating fever and headache

07. Digene to cure acidity

08. Norflox TZ and Lomofen to prevent Diarrhoea

09. Betadine (Antiseptic cream)

10. ORS

11. Moov/Volini spray for treating sprains

12. Band-aid

13. Elastic bandage

14. Gauze

Safety

WE CARE FOR YOURSAFETY AND IT IS OUR PRIORITY

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

Oxygen Cylinder for trekkers safety

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 for some people, the risks are enormous but we minimize them by providing the best quality equipment which is changed on a 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 topmost 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.

medical kit

Available Dates

2020

Coming Soon

Include & Exclude In This Trek

Included

Transport from Dehradun to Dehradun

Forest Permit and entrance fee

Accommodation in Hotel

Accommodation in tents on twin share basis during trekking.

All meals, Breakfast, Day Pack, Lunch, Pack Lunch, Tea,Coffee, Snacks, Soup, Dinner

All camping gear including

Separate Tent, High quality

Liner, Pillow, Separate Toilet tents, Dining Tent, Chair, Dining table

your uploading

Guide, Porters, cook, Helper

Mules, Kitchen team

Good Experience local Trek Leader guide

Walkie Talkie, for contact each other’s

Gaiters

Micro crampons

Hiking Pole

Excluded

Personal Toiletry Items

Personal Medical Kit

Medical Certificate

A KIND REQUEST TO ALL THE TREKKERS

This board by Forest Department is the appeal for trekkers to only go with local tour operators.

“Most of the people seek adventure and choose this great adventure sports Trekking, but the common mistake committed by the people in the wrong choice of a company which further leads to accidents. Now, as you can see the board by Forest Department, they had made an appeal to go with the local tour operators on any trek of your choice because adventure is risky and to reduce these risks no other company can help you like the locals”.

Cancellation Policy

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable/unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows.

1. Up to 30 Days: 90% cost is refundable

2. Between 21–30 Days: 50% cost is refundable

3. Less than 20 – No Refund

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