Phulara Ridge Hike
Walk an open ridge with Kedarnath and Badrinath visible on both sides. Uttarakhand's finest ridge hike.
Chamoli, Uttarakhand · 4 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Ridge walk with 270° views — Kedarnath, Badrinath, Neelkanth peaks
- →Rhododendron forest on ascent — intense bloom in May
- →Chopta as base — mini-Switzerland with deodar forest
- →Less than 100 people do this hike per season
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Rishikesh → Chopta
Arrive Chopta meadow. Rest.
Chopta → Phulara Ridge
Through rhododendron forest. Ridge opens. Walk the ridge with full panorama.
Ridge camp → Chopta
Dawn on the ridge. Return to Chopta. Optional Tungnath walk.
Drive: Chopta → Rishikesh
Morning departure.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 4 breakfast
- ✓Tent and guesthouse accommodation
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Transport: Rishikesh to Chopta and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Rishikesh
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is this a known hike?
Very few people know about Phulara Ridge. It's not in any guidebook. We discovered it through local shepherd knowledge — which is exactly why we run it.
Logistics
Meeting point
Rishikesh Bus Stand, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Rishikesh Bus Stand, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
15 years
Fitness required
Moderate — ridge terrain, exposure on both sides
Starting from
₹9,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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