Rajgundha Trek
Rajgundha Trek highlights
- Embark on this exciting trek to the Rajgundha from Bir that is situated in the Dhauladhar ranges
- Reach the top and enjoy the magnificent views of the snow capped mountains
- Take part in this activity under the guidance of a friendly guide who will assist you throughout the activity
- Enjoy a warm bonfire session with some light music at the campsite under the open sky
- The Rajgundha Trek package is valued at INR 4500/- in the market
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Rajgundha Trek cancellation_policy
- If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 15.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made between 15 days to 30 days before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made between 7 days to 15 days before the date of travel, 50.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- If cancellation is made within 7 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
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Rajgundha Trek overview
About the Rajgundha Trek:
The Himalayas consist of various amazing treks, some of which are offbeat. Talking about offbeat, the Rajgundha trek in the Kangra region is a lesser-known trek and must-try experience.
The expedition starts from to Bir, then onto the quaint little village of Barot before moving onto the beautiful and colorful valley of Rajgundha. Enjoy lush green trekking trails, the cool mountain currents, and sky-touching hills encapsulating the entire vista and connect with nature.
Start point: Bir
Start Time: 10:00 AM on Day 1
End Time: 04:00 PM on Day 2
Rajgundha Trek Package Inclusions:
- Stay: stay Alpine camps in Rajgundha campsite
- Meals: Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner
- Guide
- Activities: Trekking & Camping
Rajgundha Trek Quick Facts:
Approximate Trek distance:
Day 1:- Badagran to Rajgundha 2 Kms
Day 2:- Rajgundha to Billing 12 Kms
Rajgundha Trek Height: 9,200 Ft.
Rajgundha Trek Temperature:
Summers:-
Day: 15°C to 20°C
Night: 15-10°C
Winters:- 18°C to -7°C
Rajgundha Trek Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
Mobile Network: BSNL and Jio are the only networks that work best here
ATM: Barot has the last ATM point before your trek begins.
How to reach?
One needs to reach the activity location on their own. The campsite is 4 KM from Bir Bus Stand. You can take a private/shared cab from the bus stand to reach the campsite.
For Bir, you have three transportation options to consider: buses, trains, and taxis. There are many private buses that run to Bir every day. So, you can book a seat on one of these buses to reach Bir. Another option is to take a train to Pathankot and then take a toy train to Baijnath station. From Baijnath, you have local buses and taxis going to Bir every hour.
Rajgundha Trek faqs
What is the best time for Rajgundha Trek?
The best time to enjoy a session of Billing to Rajgundha Trek is during the spring season, which falls between August to October. This is the time when the weather conditions are at their best and you are provided with more calm as well as scenic climatic conditions.
How can I reach Rajgundha?
Reaching Rajgundha is an easy affair and one can easily visit here by trekking for a total of 2 KM from Badagran. The site is located at a distance of just 4 KM from the Bir Bus stand, therefore making reaching here even more convenient.
What is the duration of Rajgundha Trek?
The duration of Billing to Rajgundha Trek is 2 days in which you are expected to cover a distance of 14 KM while trekking. The first day is spent trekking from Badagran to Rajgundha and the second day is spent trekking from Rajgundha to Billing.
What things should I carry while doing Rajgundha trek from Billing?
Below is the list of items that must be carries to enjoy a hassle-free trekking experience to Rajgundha:
- Proper Bags: Proper trekking bags are a necessity when you are hiking to places of such altitude. Since you will be taking over an area of 14 km, you will surely need a proper bag that will not put much strain on your back.
- Warm clothes: make sure that you carry warm clothes as the temperature over there can become really chilly in the spec of a second. In addition to mam clothes, you should also bring a muffler, gloves as well as woolen socks.
- Hiking shoes: make sure that you carry a nice pair of hiking shoes with you which are of perfect size. By doing so you will be saving your feet from a lot of effort.
- Other important things which must not be missed while taking to such an altitude include a water bottle, raincoat, toiletries, snacks as well as energy drinks, etc.
What is the height of Rajgundha trek?
The height of the Rajgundha Trek is around 8900 ft.
How is the weather at Rajgundha trek?
With its summit having a height of 8900 ft, the Rajgundha Trek has comparatively colder climatic conditions than its plains. The average yearly temperature here ranges from -5 degrees celsius to 3 degrees celsius during the nighttime. During the day, the temperature ranges from around 8 degrees celsius to 15 degrees celsius.
What is the distance of the Rajgundha trek?
The total distance covered during the Rajgundha Trek is around 14 KM. The said distance is divided into two days and on the first day, a total of 2 KM of trekking is done, followed by night camping. The remaining 12 KM trekking is done on the second day from Rajgundha to Billing.
What is the difficulty level of the trek?
The difficulty level of the Rajgundha Trek lies between easy to moderately difficult. Since you are required to trek for a total of 14 KM, therefore you are expected to know all the basics of this activity as well as have a proper physique to endure the trek.
What are the important things to keep in mind while going for the Rajgundha trek?
- Check with your doctor before booking the trek to get proper knowledge of your health condition.
- Go for this trek only if you are properly ready.
- Carry all the necessary items especially your personal medications with you as you might not find medical facilities there.
- Put some light snacks which will help you in getting the much-required protein.
