Maximum altitude: 14,816ft
Grade: Moderate to difficult trek
Duration: It takes 8 days to complete the trek from Haridwar to Haridwar.
Trekking distance: 43 Kms
Trail type: Round trail
Rail Head: Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, 315 kms
Snow Season: November to January
Service from: Joshimath in Uttarakhand
Base Camp: Dronagiri Village - Bagini Base Camp
Best Season: Best time to go Bagini glacier trek is Summer (May-June) and after Monsoon (September-October)
Region: Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand - India
Who can participate: Anyone in a good health condition
Transfer from Haridwar to Joshimath (250 kms)
Reach Joshimath from Haridwar traveling 250 km by road.
Start your day early in the morning by visiting some famous places such as Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Karnprayag and reach Jumma.
The trek starts from the town Jumma which is a one-hour ride from Joshimath.
Bagini glacier trek is at an elevation of 14,816ft above sea level which is surrounded by amazing peaks.
Mt. Dronagiri at an elevation of 7066m above sea level, a peak that looks like the crown of a great King, with close-up views of Rishi Parvat is a stunning view.
The Base camp of the stunning mountain - Changbang at 6864m, makes this trek a unique experience.
The history of the ruined Dronagiri village associated with Ramanayan, adds an interesting point to this trek. It is said that Shri Hanumanji raised the hill of Dronagiri when he was asked to bring Sanjeevani Booti for Lord Lakshmana, to revive him.
Another mythological story associated with the trek is that while gesturing to the top of a hill, some locals may be saying that this was the place where Lord Shiva carried Devi Sati on his back.
Always carry medicine and a first-aid kit with you.
Climb uphill using microsteps
Water can be purified with betadine solution
When hiking, avoid wearing cotton clothes
Always follow the instructions of your tour guides and leaders.
You should carry dry snacks along with you to fill your appetite.
Children who are below 10 years are strictly prohibited from trekking.