Garhwal
Madhyamaheshwar Trek
The second Kedar, in a meadow bowl under Chaukhamba
About this trek
Madhyamaheshwar sits in a green bowl at the head of the Madmaheshwar Ganga, with Chaukhamba filling the sky behind it. The trail from Ransi follows the river through Gaundhar and Bantoli, and the short, steep climb above the temple to Buda Madmaheshwar at dawn is the best hour of the trek. Moderate walking, a village and dharamshala stay, and a temple that most yatris never reach.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Ransi
Rishikesh → Ukhimath → Ransi
Drive to Ukhimath and on to Ransi, the road-head.
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Day 2
Ransi to Bantoli
Ransi → Gaundhar → Bantoli
A gentle day down to the river at Gaundhar and along it to Bantoli.
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Day 3
Bantoli to Madhyamaheshwar
Bantoli → Khatara → Nanu → Madhyamaheshwar
The climb to the temple meadow; evening aarti.
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Day 4
Buda Madmaheshwar at dawn, descend to Bantoli
Madhyamaheshwar → Buda Madmaheshwar → Bantoli
Pre-dawn climb to the small tarn at Buda Madmaheshwar for the Chaukhamba sunrise, then the descent.
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Day 5
Bantoli to Ransi, drive to Rishikesh
Bantoli → Ransi → Rishikesh
Back to the road-head and out.
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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