OVERVIEW

Region :- Uttarakhand
Duration :- 6 Days
Grade :- Moderate
Max Altitude :- 3,650 meters
Approx Trekking Km :- 36 Kms.

Brief Description

Ruinsara Lake (3500M), a clear water lake is at the foot of Mt. Kalanag and is about 14Kms from Osla/Seema. Ruinsara Lake is another attractive place for trekkers in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The lake is surrounded by Alpine Pastures and low Rhododendrons and is considered as sacred by the inhabitants of the Har-Ki-Doon Valley. The lake is near the source of Supin river. From here one gets closer views of Mt. Kalanag, Ruinsar range, BandarPoonch, and Swargarohini peaks which are superb. Located just below the Bandarpoonch Glacier the lake is an ideal camping site.

About Ruinsara Lake

The trek to Ruinsara Lake is a beautiful trek through the Govind National Park, which is famous for its wild flowers especially orchids. This area has some of the most beautiful forests. It was made popular by Jack Gibson, a teacher at the Doon school in the late 1940's.The surrounding peaks and glaciers in the Banderpoonch Range are a mountaineer's delight. The Ruinsara Lake is famous for its wild flowers and grazing meadows used by local shepherds. The path follows the Tons river from Netwar village up through the scenic villages of Gangad, Seema and Osla. It is ideal to spend one day at the lake to explore the nearby Banderpoonch glacier and the base camp for the climb to Black peak.

Short Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun - Sankri (185 Kms by Road.
Day 2:Sankri- Lakeuka (12 Kms by Road ), Lakeuka- Seema (12 kms trek)
Day 3:Seema-Intermediate camp (10 kms trek)
Day 4:Intermediate Camps-Ruinsara Lake (8 kms trek)
Day 5: Ruinsara Lake - Seema (18 Kms trek)
Day 6:Seema- Lakeuka (12 kms trek), Lakeuka- Delhradun (197 kms by road)

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: Dehradun - Sankri (185 Kms by Road)
Pickup from Dehradun bus stand in the morning. Board Taxi from Dehradun for Sankri . The road is via Mussoorie. Today the views on the serpentine path from Dehradun to Sankri are spectacular. Breakfast & Lunch will be on the way. We will reach the beautiful village of Sankri by the late afternoon/evening. Stay in Tents/guest house.

DAY 2: Sankri- Lakeuka (12 Kms by Road ), Lakeuka- Seema (12 kms trek)
Early morning drive from Sankri to Lakeuka in a Taxi .Lakeuka is the starting point of our trek.After Breakfast in Lakeuka, we will Start trekking with packed lunch to Seema (2260m)on an even surface through thick forests of chestnuts, walnuts, willows, chinars and a variety of conifer trees, with a few waterfalls on the way.You could either opt for the steep climb of Dhaatmeer village, or just trek along the Karmanasha stream. Both the routes meet at Gangaar village.Reach Seema Camps by late afternoon.Overnight stay in tents.

DAY 3: Seema-Intermediate camp (10 kms trek)
Start early after breakfast . The route goes through thick forest & consists of many beautiful waterfalls,some makeshift bridges & tempting meadow of Debsu Thach. Intermediate camps after 6-7 Hours of trekking.

DAY 4: Intermediate Camps-Ruinsara Lake (8 kms trek)
Today we will reach Ruinsara Lake by afternoon. From Ruinsara to the south-west is Yamuna Kanta, the pass which takes you to Yamunotri, and is rated as a difficult trek. To the east is the majestic Bander­poonch Peak (6,387m).Walking about south-east from the lake brings you to Kiarkoti with the view of over 6,000m Swargarohini Range to the north. The views of Dhumdhar Kandi (5,873m) to the east, and Kala Nag (6,387m) and White Peak (6,102m) to the south-west are spectacular.Overnight stay in camps.

Day 5: Ruinsara Lake - Seema (18 Kms trek)
After Breakfast we will start return trek to Seema with Packed lunch. Reach seema camps by late afternoon.Overnight stay in tents.

Day 6: Seema- Lakeuka (12 kms trek), Lakeuka- Delhradun (197 kms by road)
After breakfast we will start trek to Lakeuka . Reach Lakeuka by afternoon. Drive from Lakeuka to Dehradun . Drop in Dehradun by late evening.

Risk & Respond

High Altitude Treks?: Risk and Response A high altitude trek calls for an adventurous attitude, but embarking on an adventurous trip without calculating the risks is utter stupidity. That’s why we have listed a few risks and the response planned by Apex To Himalays to minimise or address the risks in the best possible way.
Risk: Altitude Before you start the trek, it is important to understand the implications of high altitude on your body. Be aware of symptoms of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) like mild headache, nausea and general discomfort.
Response: If you feel any of these symptoms, inform the trek leader on priority and follow his instructions. Every campsite has as stretcher, fully equipped first aid kit, oxygen cylinders to address the situation.
Risk: Weather Weather is unpredictable in the Himalayas. Though we are always observant about the changing weather, no one can guarantee a snowfall, rain or Sun. Do understand that your security is of utmost importance to us and we will not proceed any further from the campsite if the weather is not favourable.
Response: The decision of the Trek Leaders and Guides to proceed or wait for the weather to get better will be final.
Risk: Injuries Often, while trekking over difficult terrains, you might have minor injuries like leg sprain, bruises etc. Serious injuries like fractures or major cuts are very rare.
Response: All our Trek Leaders are Certified Wilderness First Aid responders. They are trained to handle emergencies and can tackle minor injuries with a well-equipped first aid kit. In case of serious injuries, the patient is carried on a stretcher to the nearest road-head and is led to nearest medical centre.
Risk: Lack of communication devices In the remote areas of the Himalayas, mobile networks do not reach. On a trek, one is cut off from the world of calls, SMSs or watsapps.
Response: We rely on walkie-Lakekies and runners to communicate between the campsites and the base camps.

What's Included

• Transport: Dehradun to Sankri and Return.
• Meals while on trek (Veg. + Egg).
• All necessary entry fees and permits.
• Accommodation:- Guest house, Home stay, camping during Trek.
• Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook and Support staff.
• First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
• Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required).
• Apex To Himalays Staff Insurance.
• Porters/mules to carry central equipment.



Excluded :-

• Any kind of personal expenses.
• Food during the transit.
• Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
• Insurance.
• Any kind of emergency evacuation charges 6. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.

How to Reach

By Air :-
Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun. Come one day early if planning to come by flight.

By Train :-
Take the overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi

• Nandadevi Express - Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival - 5:40am)
• Dehradun Express - Train no: 12687 (Departure - 9:10pm; Arrival - 5:00am)

By Bus:-
There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi to ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate. Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station

• Apex To Himalays Tata Sumo or similar vehicles will pick-up you from Dehradun Railway Station at 6:00am.
• Pick-up is included in the cost of the trek
• You will reach Sankri by 4:00 pm
• Food from dehradun to Sankri is not included in the trek cost

6C. Dunkles Bock

Overall Impression: A dark, strong, malty German lager beer that emphasizes the malty-rich and somewhat toasty qualities of continenLake malts without being sweet in the finish.

History: Originated in the Northern German city of Einbeck, which was a brewing center and popular exporter in the days of the Hanseatic League (14th to 17th century). Recreated in Munich starting in the 17th century. The name “bock” is based on a corruption of the name “Einbeck” in the Bavarian dialect, and was thus only used after the beer came to Munich. “Bock” also means “Ram” in German, and is often used in logos and advertisements.