Phulara Ridge Trek starts from Sankri Village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand and stretches for about 25 km. The Phulara Ridge takes you on a 2-hour long ridge walk which is very unique due to the nature of the trail and the beautiful landscape.
Ridges in the Himalayas and Ridge Trek among trekkers are uncommon, which is why you should give Phulara Ridge Trek a chance. In recent times, Phulara Ridge is earning its well-deserved fame due to the mesmerizing experience, views, and flora that it offers to trekkers and travelers. Therefore, do experience this adventurous trek while you can.
Maximum Altitude: 12,150 ft
Level of Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Duration of the trek: 6 Days
Distance of the trek: 30 km
Suitable for: 8+ years of age
About the Phulara Ridge Trek
Phulara Ridge Trek has recently gained well-deserved recognition due to its beautiful landscape and the experience it offers. Since ridge summits are not that popular among tourists, you should opt for Phulara Ridge Trek after which you will think otherwise.
Phulara Ridge Trek starts from Sankri Village in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand which is graded easy to moderate it largely depends on your fitness level and can be done by beginners and experienced individuals both.
You can explore this trek at any time of the month from March to the middle of June which is regarded as the best time. Even in the winter months from September to December. During the monsoon, flowers are in full bloom surrounding the greenery which gives the trekkers and travelers a chance to witness and embrace nature at its best.
Phulara Ridge Trek - What you should expect
You get to witness the beauty of peaks, grasslands, and forests which is a perfect combination of difficult patches and charming surroundings. You'll also encounter thrilling ridges during the trek.
Phulara Ridge is immersed in beauty so during the trek you will see pretty meadows, tiny plants that grow everywhere, and every shade of greenery.
Before and after climbing the Phulara Ridge, you will pass through a forest where you can spot different types of trees like dwarf rhododendrons, pines, maples, tree-like oats, silver birch, and many more.
Besides flora, you will also witness the birds chirping amidst the dark and dense forests. One of the major attractions of Phulara Ridge is the colorful bird - Himalayan Monal.
Another pretty reason to go for the Phulara Ridge Trek is the Himalayan Ranges that you get to witness there. Some of the prominent peaks are Swargarohini, Kedarkantha, and many snow-clad mountains that will leave you spellbound.
Phulara Ridge Trek: Must explore attractions
Sankri Basecamp:
Sankri, which is the basecamp of 25 different treks including the Phulara Ridge Trek offers explorers and trekkers tall pine woods, snow-clad mountains, and rivers like Kedarganga, Yamuna, and Tons, which is a must-explore attraction.
Sankri will also provide you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the local culture, heritage, and dialect of the local villagers.
Forests:
You'll witness incredibly dense forests on the way to Phulara Ridge. These dense forests get light only from the streaks of sunshine that pass through them which makes them another must-explore attraction.
The trail of the trek is quite silent due to the lack of walking in the woodland. This is the reason why you'll hear the birds chirping, whistling, and the trees rustling.
Phulara Ridge offers the most remote forest walks amongst the trees like - Dwarf Rhododendrons, Pine, Oak, silver birches, and maples.
Summit views:
Throughout the trail, you'll encounter some spectacular mounmountainsks from the summit that offers exotic views of Rangnala, Hanuman Top, Vijay Top, Sarutal Top, Swargarohini, Kedarkantha, Bandarpoonch, Devkyara, Kala Nag. These peaks are the must-explore attractions of the place.
Meadows of Pushtara:
After descending from the mountain, you will arrive at the Pushtara Meadows, another major attraction of the place whose grandeur will leave you astonished.
You'll also witness the wildflowers in full bloom around the folds and folds of green-carpeted hills. The panorama of 270-degree snow-capped mountains will leave you spellbound, rising in front of you.
Birds:
Phualara Ridge Trek also offers you flora such as birds amidst the dense nature of Phulara's trees that fosters their presence.
Uttarakhand is well-known for bird-seeing as it offers more than 200 bird species including its famous national bird - Himalayan Monals which is a must-explore attraction.
Discovering 11 different species while spotting one, is something rare. Phulara Ridge Trek offers you this opportunity. Some of the birds you'll witness on the trail are woodpeckers, barbets, Himalayan whistling thrushes, and many more.
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