Trek Surya Top (4Ni/5Days): 3900m

“Surya Top” one of the mountain tops is situated at 3900m, the entire trek offers an easy to moderate level climb amidst Himalayan Mountain which offers a great view of Himalaya including Bandarpoonch (6350m), Draupadi ka danda (6420m) and Srikanth. This trek gives the opportunity to experience a little bit of everything one can expect to see in the Himalayan Mountains. One can see the village life of people of Barsu, forest of Deodar, Oak, and Rhododendron, a high Himalayan meadow Dayara and finally a view of Himalayan peaks from Surya top. It is an easy trek with one or two moderate days to see the Himalayas and enjoy nature in the short time you have. The Himalayan black bear, Musk dear, Leopard is found in abundance with Monal pheasant, eagles and rich variety of butterflies and flowers.

Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun to Uttarkashi / Barsu

Our starting point is at Dehradun from where we drive early before 8am to village Barsu, here we stay at a resort as per availability. 

Day 2: Barsu to Pichkiya (Base Camp)

Early morning breakfast and start the trek to Pichkiya which will be our Base Camp. We will be carrying our packed lunch & water and trek about 6 Kms uphill spanning over 4 hrs.

Acclimatization & Exploratory walk to the nearby village to understand and observe the culture of these self-sufficient villagers and get used to the climatic condition and gear up for the main trek to Base Camp. Allotment of tents and overnight in Tents.

Day 3: Pichkiya to Uttrao Top

Start after breakfast. Experience walking uphill and on the ridge of the mountain all the way to Uttrao Top retire for the day after lunch on reaching and take proper rest in the tents.

Day 4: Uttrao Top to Surya Top & get back to Pichkiya

The fit ones can rough it out till Surya Top. The ridge walk offers some of greatest views of Himalaya. Surya Top offers 360-degree view of Himalayas including Bandarpoonch (6350m), Dropadi Ka Danda (6420m), Jaonli (6600m), Srikanth, Gangotri I, II, III and many other peaks. From Surya Top, walk back on the ridge to Uttrao and get back to Pichkiya. Evening we have a small closing ceremony and distribution of certificates followed by Bon fire. Lavish dinner and retire for the night in tents.

Day 5: Pichkiya to Barsu & move back to Dehradun

Drive back day. After an early breakfast, we start our decent to our Base camp Barsu and reach by early noon to have hot lunch at our resort. Post lunch drive to Dehradun.

The comprehensive price is INR 45,000/- (per person excluding GST) for a minimum group size of 25-30 participants. Prepayment of 50% of the above price by each participant be made by 31st July 2024 for confirmation and to book slots for the entire group. Remaining payment be made by 15th Aug 2024 to reserve climbing slots & secure all bookings.

Available Dates is as under: 

1.09.2024

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

  1. Return bus transport from Dehradun to Uttarkashi/Barsu.
  2. Return Transfers from Airport to Hotel at Dehradun and from Hotel to Base Camp.
  3. BLD (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) during hotel stay and all meals in the Mountains & Safari.
  4. 02 Nights Hotel Stay at Dehradun in Twin sharing / Single Rooms as per availability pursuant to the date of confirmation and it shall be on sharing basis with all meals ie. Break Fast (B), Lunch (L) & Dinner (D). 
  5. First Aid Kit with Oxygen system and Pulse Oximeter.
  6. Mountain guides; Group climbing equipment (mountaineering ropes, carabiners); first aid kit; Accommodation and food. Camp site stay.
  7. Group Equipment (living & dining tents, table, chair, crockery, and cutlery)
  8. Certificates for participant & successful ascent.
  9. Travel Insurance.

Exclusions

  1. Personal clothing and equipment rentals.
  2. Medical Insurance policy. 
  3. Vaccination, Doctor’s consultation & hospitalization.
  4. Snacks when climbing (fast carbohydrates: sweets, dried fruits, candies, etc.). 
  5. Tips or reward to the porters & guides.
  6. Baggage Offloading charges.
  7. Extra baggage allowance.
  8. Any individual Food Bills.
  9. Any other items not listed in the inclusions.

Picture of Surya Top 3900m Trek