Garhwal
Dhukunda Trek
A short meadow trek near Joshimath for a long weekend
About this trek
Dhukunda is our short weekend trek from the Joshimath side: a village start, a climb through forest to an open meadow with a camp, and a walk out the next day. Easy grading, a small group, and the same leaders who run our longer treks.
Day by day
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Day 1
Joshimath to the meadow camp
Joshimath → road-head village → Dhukunda meadow
A morning drive to the road-head and a climb through forest to the meadow camp. Route to be confirmed with the client.
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Day 2
Meadow camp to Joshimath
Dhukunda meadow → road-head → Joshimath
Sunrise on the meadow, then the walk down and the drive back.
What is and is not included
Included
- Qualified trek leader and support staff
- Forest and camping permits
- Twin/triple sharing tents or guesthouse as noted
- All meals on the trek
- Safety equipment and first-aid support
Not included
- Transportation to and from the base camp unless noted
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (40–60 L) with a rain cover
- Three warm layers and a padded jacket
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medication and toiletries
- Two one-litre water bottles
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Ask about this trek
Dates, difficulty, what to carry, a private group — send us a note and we will call or message you back. No account needed.
Also in the Garhwal
Other treks to consider
Satopanth Lake Trek
Walk past the last village on the Mana route to a triangular glacial lake ringed by Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Balakun.
Ali Bedani Bugyal Trek
A rolling grassland trek above Lohajung, with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti standing directly over the campsite.
Brahmatal Trek
Snow underfoot from the first day, oak and rhododendron forest, and an open ridge that holds Trishul in view for hours.
