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Mandani Valley Trek - Touching the Shrines and Pilgrimage with a Difference

Mandani valley trek is one of the tough and less explored treks in the garhwal region of uttarakhand. the valley connects the madhmaheswar trail to kedarnath at chorabari glacier, the origin of river mandakini. the trek involves crossing 3 high altitude cols, the highest being the bisali col (4750 mts).

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            It is a universally accepted fact that, being in deva bhoomi and walking amidst the mountains of the Uttarakhand Himalayas is a divine experience !. Mandani Valley trek is no exception to it !

Untrodden paths meanders through the pristine alpine forests, walking through undualating meadows with snow clad mountains for company, which play hide and seek with passing clouds !. Exploring the valley , steeped in mythology and Crossing the high passes  so fascinating and challenging !

After successfully completing the first leg of the High Altitude Panpatia Trail in May 2016, the continuation of it from Madhyamaheshwar shrine to Kedarnath was in our  list of must do treks and finally in September , our wish  was fulfilled. Fortunately, this Mandani valley was our first trek where we would be passing over 3 High Altitude passes. So the enthusiasm and challenge was beyond our expectation ! We followed the below Itinerary 

01 Day : Dehradun / Haridwar to Ransi 240 km dur 08 hrs

       As planned we reached Jolly Grant Airport on 16 September in the morning. Our guide Balbir was waiting to greet us.The weather was ideal, all team members knew each other so we started our journey towards Ransi village the base camp for our trek. After a long bumpy ride, passing through Ukhimath we reached Ransi at 5 pm.

Ransi is a quaint sleepy village, with beautiful views mountains in distance.Ransi also serves as starting point for Madhyamaheshwar,which is one of the Panch Kedar !.

We piched our tents, in a bugyal closeby. We got aquainted with trek leader and staff for  rest of the day.

02 Day : Ransi to Saniyara Kharak 2850 m 

        In the morning, all freshened, we assembled and were ready for the start of trek.Our trek leader told that it will take 5 hours to reach our campsite.The first day of the trek is always taxing.Leaving behind the habitation we started climbing uphill with heavy rucksacks. The zig zag climb made most of us tired and were panting.Nevertheless we soon gained rhythm and walked without any issues.

As we climbed higher and higher, snowclad peaks shimmered in the distance.The sight of tents made us happy, we were greeted with hot lunch 

The campsite served as vantage point overlooking the hills.The view of golden rays kissing the Chaukamba peak in the evening was a memorable experience !

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                                                                                    Campsite at Saniyara

03 Day : Saniyara Kharak to Paturi 3300 m

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          The  Next day we started early as it was a long day of walking 8 km.Initially we walked through the birch forest  with canopy. We could see the snow clad peaks of Mandani 6193 m and Chaukamba Massif 7138 m. The forest was teeming with birdlife, we could spot Tree pie, Red billed blue Magpie, Fly catchers in the thickets. Butterflies fluttering in morning light, pre dominantly it was Himalayan Tortiose shell . We spent most of time going behind them, forest gave way to grasslands The uphill was not tiring due to lungful of fresh air and  panoramic views on the either side of the ridge !     

We reached the Paturi campsite in the evening, the whole valley was covered in mist !.We were served hot soup and was follwed by a dinner. In the night we could hear bell sound at Madhyamaheshwar temple echoing down from the valley.       

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04 Day : Paturi to Thouli 3865 m

          In the morning we surprised to witness the grandeur of mountains looming in the distance and was a perfect silhoutte.Though members had a good pace,we wanted to be experience the journey !.We spent  time photographing the mountains, admiring nature in riot of colurs. 

We crossed the Thouli Top 3920 m with ease, From here we descended to Thouli.The trail was insterspersed with rocky outcrops and grasslands !

After, short breaks including packed lunch of Parathas and Pickle, a good about 9 hours of trek we reached the campsite before dusk !

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View of Chukambha Peak and Mandani Peak ( L - R )

05 Day : Thouli to Dagla Bugyal

          We started as usual after breakfast, the trail was uphill with no clear path.After  walking through grassland for 6 Hours we reached green patch iaround 4 pm.

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06 Day : Dagla Bugyal to Mandani Bugyal

         We woke up early to the song of the bird.After early breakfast we started with guide, porters followed us.We  passed through undualating grasslands, the snowy peaks guarding the valley stood as sentinels.The valley was a kaleidoscope of colors. 

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We descended the valley in the far end, it was  steep around 70 deg inclination, the rhododendron trees bushes grew here profusely.Heading down precariously,holding them balancing over slope .sliding sometimes  and after crossing the ice cold stream in the dark we reached a flat ground .All were dog tired.porters arrived bit late, we assisted them in pitching tents , we were served hot dinner soon.The full moon appeared behind the snow peaks and sound of gurgling stream was soothing. It was windly and cold all night !

Day 07 : Acclimitization Day & Exploration

          We had decided to call it a, free day for acclimitization, as everyone was tired.We woke up a bit late. The ' U ' shaped valley was enticing with  rewarding views.

Our guide had decided to perform puja here at a temple on the banks of river usha, he began to narrate the mythological story assciated to it.

It is said in puranas and believed, that goddess Durga slayed the demon Mahishasur   here and buried him into the earth. She took the shape of the rock and decided to sit on him forever. That rock still remains at the same place. In Epic Mahabharat, it is said that P andavas passed through Mandani valley when they were on their final journey to S wargarohini !

We performed puja and prayed for good fortune !

Along with the guide we head straight to exlore the surroundings. The stream wihich was flowing swiftly in the night had receded a bit.The marshy place was dotted with flowers of different hues and colors.

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We could see Erigerons, Asters, Primulas, Potentillas, Geranium, Mongia Longifora, Bistorta and Saxifraga Parnasifollia  in full bloom. It was sunny and windy too. It was difficult to photogtaph the flowers, as they were swaying in tune with blowing wind.

The water in the stream began to increase as the day passed.I literally felt that we were in a flower valley.The Impatiens had grown profusely, dotting the meadows next to stream.

A mushroom glowing in the sunlight drew our attention and was highlight of the trip.The white flowers of Angelica resembling a inverted Umbrella was attractive.

The Polygonum, Lingularia, Androsace grew far inside the valley at the base of the rocky wall of the mountain.We quenched our thirst in the glacial water, we last track of time and had spent around more than 3 hours in the exploration.We were in no mood to get back to campsite.By then we had spotted around 16 species of flowers.

We reached campsite around 3 pm, had hot lunch and called it a day !

08 Day : Mandani Bugyal to   Yeonbuk Base - Altitude 4130 M

            All woke up early, all were excited to reach the base of Yeonbuk Col.We took the left ridge and traversed till we reached the top.We got a birds view of the entire  valley and mountains from close quarters.

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It was a long day.It snowed a bit and trail became slippery. We took shelter in a natural caves enroute to Yeonbuk base.All the members reached campsite by 5;00 pm. We made a rock outcrop as makeshift kitchen and pitched our tents on the grassy patch, next to a rivulet overlooking the Col !

Indeed !.The campsite in short was a Virtual Paradise !

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09 Day : Yeonbuk Base -  Mahapanth Base 4450 m

         We were advised to startly, se we wake up bit early at 5;00 am. Armed with camera i decided to climb to the highest point in the valley to photograph the first rays of sun on the mountains.In the dull light i noticed a animal resembling a goat, in the dry thickets.The sun was palying hide and seek with a clouds.The golden light was yet to come and rays kiss the valley. I sat quiet, the shy animal blackish in color with horns, started running up.It was Himalayan Serow !. I was fortunate to sight it for the first time.

Himalayan Serow resembles a cross between a goat, a donkey, a cow, and a pig. They are herbivores and are typically found at altitudes between 2,000 metres and 4,000 metres (6,500 to 13,000 feet). They are a medium-sized mammal with a large head, thick neck, short limbs, long, mule-like ears, and a coat of dark hair.

                     Himalayan Serow  Scientific Name : Capricornis thar

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              Little short of our campsite, I took a detour and headed down ward with an intention to get better view of  mountains.Suddently i spotted a fox, basking in the sun beside a huge boulder. I felt that i was double lucky to sight wildlife !.

                    Himalyan Red Fox Scientific Name :: Vulpes Vulpes        

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               Normally these rare species are found in a range of habitats, from isolated mountain regions in the high altitudes in remote Himalayas, They are not harmful and move away if they forsee any danger !.

I resumed my trek with the teamates, we climbed the ridge opposite to our campsite.The whole valley was glowing, i could sight the depression in the mountain far way, Balbir pointed at the Yeonbuk col.Huge Boulders, made the climb tiring and after 3 hours of arduos climb we reach the 1st col.

It snowed a little, we saw huge Cairns, marked at the pass and whole valley on the other side was visible.Entire valley was covered with boulders and we had to pass through rockfall area.

After a descent and climbing for more than 3 Hours we reached Bishali Col, hidden far end in the valley.Being highest point of the entire trail,it was killer climb.

Porters had reached well in advance and established campsite on patch of land, surrounded by boulders.We reach campsite around 5 pm.We had Hot tea with biscuits and after a chit chat we squeezed into the tents.

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10 Day : Mahapanth Base to Kedarnath 

        We started our trek after breakfast.The path was full of boulders,after a gradual ascent and screen descent of scree, we reached a glacial pond below snow clad peak.The snow fall in the previous night had made boulders slippery.

We negotiated the path, hopping from boulder to boulder.After a steep climb, a 3 hours, walk reached much awaited Mahapanth Col 4602 m.we waited for all members to arrive,after a customory group photo we thanked each other and  rejoiced over successful climb.A wide valley opned up below us, we made a steep descent on rocks.A small mistake could cause severe danger, our guide kept advising us from back !

We could hear the bell sound  reverbarating in the valley.We were curious to visit the abode of Lord soon.After 3 hours of descent, we could catch a glimpse of shrine from the far end corner behind the shrine.

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      In all spirits we reached the Kedarnath dham around 5 pm, after waking for 6 long hours.We stayed in swargarohini Cottage of GMVN and blessed to have darshan of Lord Bholenath !. The whole valley and mountains Kedarnath and Sumeru glowed and came alive as the western skies were ablaze !. We prostrated and thanked the Lord for being generous with us.

11 Day : Kedarnath to Guptkashi 1319 m

      We visited the shrine again at 5;00 am, finally started our descent at 8:00 am.The serpentine path was never ending.After 5 hours of descent we reached Gaurikund by 2 00 pm.It started to drizzle a bit, few members expressed their desire to visit Triyuginarayan temple.

After spending some time at ancient temple, we drived down to our stay at Guptkashi !

12 Day : Guptkashi to Dehradun

       We thanked our Guide and all our staff , who had been with us in entire journey.We bid farewell with a heavy heart, after discussing our future plans.We reached Dehradun as planned at 8:00 pm.

Tips for those planning Mandani Valley Trek

  • Mandani Valley is a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Santuary.Permission to trek can be obtained from Ukhimath Forest Office - Uttarakhnd
  • It is a remote, High Altitude trek, strenuos and strictly not advised for beginners
  • Please check with guide about trail and reconfirm.Because only few guides know the route.
  • Respect wildlife and himlayan environs.Follow leave no trace policy.
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Mandani Valley Trek

Day 1 dehradun to ransi.

Ransi, nestled in the scenic Uttarkashi region of Garhwal, Uttarakhand, is approximately 200 km away from Dehradun. The journey to reach this village takes around 8 hours. If you choose our transportation service, our vehicles will pick you up from Dehradun ISBT at 7 am sharp. We’ll then embark on a picturesque drive to Ransi, passing through Devprayag, Rudraprayag, and Ukhimath. You’ll spend the night in a comfortable guesthouse or hotel. Get ready for a hassle-free and enjoyable journey!

Day 2 Ransi to Saniyara

Today marks the beginning of our trek from Ransi. We’ll traverse through picturesque meadows, ultimately arriving at the charming campsite of Saniyara. We’ll spend the night in cozy tents, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature. Get ready for a memorable overnight stay!

Day 3 Saniyara to Paturi

Today, we continue our trek towards the Paturi campsite, following a challenging path. The journey will be demanding, taking us through dense forests, open grasslands, and meandering streams. Be prepared for a long and strenuous trekking day!

Day 4 Paturi to Thouli camp via Thouli top

Today, we embark on another extended trek to reach the Thouli campsite via Thouli top. The trail is steep but rewards you with breathtaking vistas of the towering Himalayan peaks in the distance. Tonight, we’ll rest in comfortable tents, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Get ready for a night to remember!

Day 5 Paturi to Thouli camp via Thouli top

Today, we face another challenging trek to reach Thouli campsite via Thouli top. The trail is steep but rewards with breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks. We’ll camp overnight. Get ready for an amazing experience!

Day 6 Thouli camp to Dagla Bugyal via Dwara Pass

Today, we’ll conquer the Dwara pass at 4150 m and then proceed to Dagla Bugyal. We’ll spend the night in comfortable tents. Get ready for an exciting day!

Day 7 Dagla Bugyal to Mandani Valley via Dubra Top

Today’s trek leads us to the breathtaking Mandani Valley, a hidden gem in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This valley, nestled within the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. It boasts a rich variety of flora, fauna, and bird species, offering a treat for wildlife lovers. We’ll arrive at the campsite in the afternoon, leaving us ample time to explore the valley’s beauty. Tonight, we’ll rest in comfortable tents, surrounded by the wonders of nature. Enjoy your stay!

Day 8 Mandani Valley to Yembuk Col Base Camp

Today’s journey takes us to the Yembuk Col Base Camp, navigating across moraines and steep trails with boulder sections. We’ll spend the night in cozy tents. Get ready for a memorable overnight stay!

Day 9 Yembuk Col Base Camp to Mahapanth Col Base Camp (4450 m) via Yembuk Col (4635 m) and Bishali Col (4750 m) - 8 h

Today is the most challenging leg of our trek. We’ll journey to the Mahapanth Col Base Camp via the demanding Yembuk Col and the highest point of our trek, Bishali Col. This stretch will test your mettle as we navigate glaciers, boulders, snowfields, and near-vertical climbs amidst the grandeur of towering peaks and breathtaking scenery. We’ll rest for the night in sturdy tents. Prepare for an extraordinary experience!

Day 10 Mahapanth Col Base Camp to Kedranath (3380 m) via Mahapanth Col (4602 m) - 7 hrs

Today, we’ll conquer the steep and challenging Mahapanth Col, marked with boulders and icy patches, leading us to the sacred pilgrimage site of Kedarnath. We’ll spend the night in Kedarnath. Get ready for a fulfilling day!

Day 11 Kedarnath to Gaurikund - 5 hrs

We’ll descend through a well-marked 14-kilometer path, leading us to Gaurikund. We’ll spend the night in a guest house in Gaurikund. Get ready for a comfortable stay!

Day 12 Gaurikund to Dehradun

enjoying a scenic drive alongside the River Ganges. In Dehradun,

Day 2 How difficult is the trek & what are the challenges?

What is the best time to do the mandani valley trek.

The best time for the Mandani Valley Trek is during the pre-monsoon months of May and June, as well as the post-monsoon months of September and October. During these periods, the weather is relatively stable and the trekking conditions are favorable.

What is the level of difficulty for the Mandani Valley Trek?

The Mandani Valley Trek is considered to be of moderate to difficult level. It involves steep ascents, challenging terrains, and high-altitude trekking. It is recommended for experienced trekkers who are physically fit and have prior trekking experience.

What is the maximum altitude reached during the Mandani Valley Trek?

The highest point of the Mandani Valley Trek is Bishali Col, which stands at an altitude of 4750 meters (approximately 15,584 feet) above sea level.

What are the highlights of the Mandani Valley Trek?

The trek offers stunning views of the Himalayan peaks including Chaukhamba, Kedarnath Peak, and Kedar Dome. It also takes you through beautiful meadows, forests, and streams. The trek is rich in flora and fauna, and provides an opportunity to explore the unique culture of the region.

Are there any permits required for the Mandani Valley Trek?

Yes, trekkers need to obtain permits for the Mandani Valley Trek. These can be obtained from the Forest Department or relevant authorities. It’s important to check and obtain the necessary permits before starting the trek.

What is the duration of the Mandani Valley Trek?

The trek typically takes around 10 to 12 days to complete, depending on the specific itinerary and pace of the trekking group.

Is it possible to do the Mandani Valley Trek independently or is a guide recommended?

While experienced trekkers may choose to do the trek independently, it is highly recommended to hire a local guide or join a trekking group. They provide valuable knowledge of the terrain, ensure safety, and offer insights into the local culture and environment.

What kind of accommodation is available during the Mandani Valley Trek?

Accommodation during the trek is usually in tents at designated campsites. In some areas, there may be basic guesthouses or homestays available. It’s important to be prepared for rustic and basic accommodation facilities.

Is it necessary to have prior trekking experience for the Mandani Valley Trek?

Yes, due to the challenging nature of the trek, it is recommended for trekkers to have prior high-altitude trekking experience and be in good physical condition.

What should I pack for the Mandani Valley Trek?

Essential items include trekking gear, warm clothing, a good quality backpack, sturdy trekking shoes, sleeping bag, personal medical kit, and appropriate clothing for varying weather conditions. It’s important to carry enough food and water for the trek.

How to get fit for this trek?

Running or Jogging: Start with a comfortable distance and gradually increase your pace and distance over time. Aim for at least 3-4 days a week of cardio workouts.

Hiking Practice: If possible, try to find local trails or hills to practice hiking. Start with shorter hikes and gradually increase the difficulty.

Strength Training:

Legs: Focus on exercises that target your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves. Squats, lunges, leg presses, and calf raises are beneficial. Core: A strong core will help with balance and stability on uneven terrain. Include exercises like planks, Russian twists, and bicycle crunches. Upper Body: Don’t neglect your upper body strength, especially if you’re carrying a backpack. Incorporate push-ups, pull-ups, and shoulder presses. Flexibility and Mobility:

Stretching: Regular stretching helps improve flexibility and prevents muscle tightness. Focus on stretching your legs, back, and shoulders. Yoga or Pilates: These practices can help improve flexibility, balance, and overall body strength.

Why trek with Himalaya Shelter?

“I have been doing treks with Himalaya Shelter for the last two years and they are awesome people with pure humbleness.“

Writes Priyesh.

We at Himalaya Shelter consider our trekkers part of our community, a family of sorts and really understand the efforts that you put into taking that much-needed break and setting off to the mountains. Some of you may wait for months and even a year to plan out that perfect excursion. That’s why we want it to be “a perfect excursion” for you.

Our testimonials (read below) are a testament to our service-oriented mindset.

We take safety into great consideration and ensure our team is trained to handle emergency situations.

For a better experience, we provide accommodation on Twin Sharing throughout the trek. With most trekking operators you would get triple or even quad sharing accommodation.

Our Accommodation will have attached washrooms

Furthermore, we provide the essential safety gear for your trek –

Without any additional charges.

We pamper you with great food which keeps you going on the trek. (On our google maps out of 300 reviews over 80 Trekkers mention great food😋)

We do not outsource services to ensure topmost quality throughout your journey. We use our own fleet of Vehicles to ferry you to the base camp and return.

What is the Qualification of the trek leader?

The minimum requirement to join our team, Trek Leaders should have done the Basic Mountaineer Course

Trek leaders in Himalaya Shelter have extensive experience in trekking and mountaineering. They are familiar with the specific terrain, weather conditions, and challenges of the region where the trek is taking place

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  • All accommodations on twin sharing tents as per the itinerary.
  • All meals during the trek (vegetarian with occasional serving of eggs) including breakfast, hot/packed lunch, and dinner with morning and evening tea Mayali Pass Trek
  • Certified Trek Leader, Cook and Support Staff
  • Medical Kit
  • Forest Permits
  • Camping Equipment including tents, kitchen & dining tents, toilet tents etc
  • Gaiters, Microspikes, when needed
  • Your designated hotels may not reopen by the time you reach there. While we are making alternate arrangements, do understand that things may not be as “tip-top” as our designated hotels.
  • The gurudwara, Hemkund Sahib may not be open. While we are trying to take permission to go to Hemkund Sahib, if it does not happen, then do understand that the pandemic has put restrictions beyond our control.
  • Anything is is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal expenses.

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Mandani is an beautiful meadow an unexplored beauty where few people do trek Mandani Valley is located in kedarnath wildlife scentuary at the base of Mandani Peak which is in kedarnath himalayan range there is an small temple also which is dedicated to goddess mandani so place called (Mandani Bugyal) (Meadow) also it looks more beautiful during of rainy season in july-august when red flowers grow till knee called in garhwali language kukdi which is an local name mandani trek is not so easy it goes through rough trek for uphills through 3500metrs, vinayak dhar (top) is highest point on the trek from this top  go down for shila samudra where we go through bolders zone till few points on trek we can meet to shepherd who having their goats for grazing  on meadow they live only in rainy season after this they go down to ranshi village trek starts from ranshi village where easily can be reach by bus or car via ukhimath town it takes nine hours drive from rishikesh arrive in ranshi village in rainy season so many herbs grows in this trek which is used as medicine and spices even we can find holy flower brahm kamal, which is dedicated to god shiva in holy month sravan in month of august  ranshi to mandani trek up and down it takes 5to6 days you should be fit for  because of quite hard so through this way is possible to do trek in kedarnath pilgrimage which is more beautiful be cause of we  go through high altitude and through glaciers the called younbook if we do trek to kedarnath pilgrimage through mandani valley then it will take total 7to8 days from ranshi village to kedarnath pilgrimage one side !

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MANDANI VALLEY

Mandani valley, a trail to heaven, is situated in western Garhwal region of Uttarakhand in  Rudraprayag district.  It is an uncommon and isolated spot of western Garhwal region and a part of pleasing  kedarnath  wildlife sanctuary. Mandani valley is known for  trekking, mythology, valley, meadows and flowers . It is a base of Mandani peak.

MANDANI VALLEY TREK

Mandani valley trek is a  toughest trek  of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This trek is for people who are  challenging and adventurous and experienced .  Trek starts from   Ransi  village , 20kms from  ukhimath  and  ends in Gaurikund after visiting  kedarnath Dham .

Mandani valley comes after crossing  3 high altitude cols – yeonkuk col (4663 mts), mahapanth col (4602 mts) and  basali (4750 mts) the highest one . It is 35 kms from Ransi village and 55kms from Ukimath. Trek to Mandani valley takes you to the track connecting Madhmaheshwar which then connects to Kedarnath at Chaurakhambi glacier, starting point of  river Mandakini .

MAIN HIGHLIGHTS

Region- rudraprayag district, uttarakhand

Duration of trek- 10-11 days

Maximum altitude- 4650 m

56 km in length and 1 km wide.

Activities- adventure and trekking

Take a best view of flowers, meadows and greenery.

Best time- pre monsoon months and post monsoon months.

  • during saavan (mid of july), local villagers and devotee take the statue of mandani goddess to mandana bugyal. Yatra starts from rakeshwari temple to mandana bugyal.

There’s an ancient temple in Mandani bugyal near the Usha river. It is said that,  goddess Durga killed mahishasur there and buried him into the earth then She took the shape of the rock and decided to sit on him forever. That rock still remains at the same place.

In mahabharat, it is said that  pandavas crossed it   when they were on their final journey to  swargarohi .

HOW TO REACH

BY AIR- nearest airport is  jollygrant airport . From there take a cab or bus or own vehicle and take a drive to  ransi  villege. From ransi trek to Mandani valley.

BY TRAIN- nearest railway station is  rishikesh  railway station . From there take a cab or bus or own vehicle and take a drive to Ransi villege. From there trek to Mandani valley.

BY ROAD- reach rishikesh and from there take a cab or bus or own vehicle and take a drive to Ransi villege. From there trek to Mandani valley.

DAY 1: reach ransi village.

DAY 2: Ransi (2080 mts) – saniyara (2850 mts)

Time- 4-5 hours.

distance- 5km

DAY 3: saniyara – paturi (3300 mts)

Time – 7 hours

Distance – 7 kms

DAY 4: Paturi – thouli camp (3865 mts)

Time – 6 hours

DAY 5: Thouli – Dagla bugyal (3505 mts)

Via Dwarapass & Dwara top (4150 mts)

Time – 7 hours.

DAY 6: Dagla bugyal – Mandani valley (3550 mts)

via Dubra top (3750 mts)

Time – 5 hours.

DAY 7: Mandani valley – Yembuk col base camp (4130 mts)

DAY 8: Yembuk col base camp – Mahapanth col base camp (4450 mts)

via Yembuk col (4635 mts)

DAY 9: Mahapanth col base camp – kedarnath (3380 mts)

via Mahapanth col (4602 mts)

Stay in kedarnath.

DAY 10: Kedarnath – Gaurikund (16 kms)

Trek to gaurikund or you can also book a helicopter ride or horse ride.

Stay in Gaurikund.

DAY 11: Gaurikund – rishikesh

Book a cab or take a bus. Reach rishikesh.

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Mandani vally.

Mandani Vally: Scenic alpine valley in Garhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India, known for lush meadows, towering peaks, and diverse flora/fauna. Popular trekking destination from Sankri village, offering panoramic views and cultural interactions. Ideal for adventure and nature enthusiasts.

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Quick facts.

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Trek Highlights

The highlights of Mandani Vally include its scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, cultural interactions, and trekking opportunities in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India.

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Religious Significance

Mandani Vally does not hold significant religious importance. It is primarily known for its natural beauty and trekking opportunities rather than any specific religious associations or rituals.

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Do You Know?

Mandani Vally is part of the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary, offering diverse flora and fauna sightings during treks. It's also rich in cultural heritage, with remote villages showcasing unique traditions.

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Best Time To Trek

The best time to visit Mandani Vally is typically during the summer and autumn months, from May to June and September to October.

Mythology and Cultural Significance

Mandani Vally doesn’t have direct mythology or cultural significance, its proximity to sacred sites and interactions with local communities offer insights into the broader cultural and spiritual landscape of the Himalayas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

>Is Mandani vally trek difficult ? The trek to Mandani Vally is considered moderately difficult. While it involves some steep sections and variable terrain, it is manageable for trekkers with a reasonable level of fitness and hiking experience.

>How many days is Mandani vally Trek ? It is a 9 Days and 8 Nights Trek starting from Ransi to Rishikesh.

>How long is Mandani vally Trek ? The trekking distance to Mandani Vally typically spans around 10 to 15 kilometers (approximately 6 to 9 miles) one way, depending on the specific route taken by trekkers and the starting point.

>Why is Mandani vally famous ? Mandani Vally is famous for its scenic beauty, diverse wildlife, cultural interactions, and trekking opportunities in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India.

>What if we want to leave extra luggage at the base village? You can keep extra luggage in the base village for any particular trek. There are no cloak room charges applicable. Its free of cost.

>Is there mobile signals available on treks? If you are going on a trek don’t expect mobile signals. There are few spots on the trails of few treks where you might find a single tower or something but it always depends if that is enough to make a call or not.

>How do you manage toilets? We use portable toilet tents for sanitation needs, as permanent structures may not available. These are dry toilets, so please bring wet wipes or tissue paper for personal hygiene.

>Do I need to carry trek equipment? For this trek you just need a day bag to carry during the trek, extra luggage can be left behind at the camp site. Proper bedded swiss tents are available on this trek.

>Can we consume Alcohol during the trek? It’s a strict no. If you fall sick during the trek due to alcohol consumption H2H has the right to cancel your trek and send you back to base village. No expenses shall be refunded in that case and you will have to pay additional for stay at base village.

>How do I prepare for the trek? Start running/walking at least 3-4 Kms everyday.

>What kind of shoes will I need? Does a sport shoe work? If it’s a snow trek a good trekking shoe is mandatory. If you buy a new shoe do walk for few days so that it fits you well and doesn’t leave you with blisters while you trek. If it is a summer trek or post monsoon trek a shoe with good grip and ankle support will do.

How To Reach Dehradun?

Dehradun is well connected to every city by air, rail and road. kindly have a look at the options you have to reach at dehradun as per your convenience:.

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Dehradun’s airport is the Jolly Grant Airport, which is located 20 km away from the city centre. You can hire a taxi from the airport to reach the city, which should take you 40 to 45 minutes depending upon traffic.

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Dehradun is well connected by road to cities like Delhi by the NH 58 and 72 is approximately a 5-hour drive. Chandigarh is located at a distance of 167 kilometres and is almost a 4 hours’ drive. Dehradun is also well connected to cities like Haridwar and Rishikesh & is almost 45 minutes’ drive.

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Dehradun is connected by regular train services to various cities. The Dehradun Railway Station is located 1-2 kilometres away from the city centre and should take you only ten minutes, depending on traffic

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Dehradun is well connected to most cities such as Delhi, Shimla, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Agra and Mussoorie by Volvo, Deluxe, semi-deluxe and Uttarakhand State Transport buses. These buses arrive and depart from the Dehradun Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) near Clement Town. Buses depart from here every 15 minutes to one hour. Other bus terminals in Dehradun are the Mussoorie Bus Station, located at the Dehradun Railway Station which has regular bus services to Mussoorie and other nearby cities. Another interstate bus terminal in Dehradun is the Delhi Bus Stand on Gandhi Road.

Things  you must take on the trek

To ensure a smooth and hassle-free trekking experience with Hike2Heaven, make sure you have the following documents ready. These documents are required by both Hike2Heaven and the forest department, and without them, you will not be permitted to trek.

Carry the original and a photocopy of a government-issued photo identity card. This can include a driver’s license, Aadhar Card, or passport. The forest department requires this for identification purposes.

The disclaimer certificate consists of two sections: 1. Personal Medical Record 2. Legal Requirements.

Download the PDF, read it thoroughly, fill in the details, and sign it. During registration at everest base camp, hand it over to your Trek Lader.

This certificate must be filled out by an MBBS doctor. Without it, the forest department will not issue permissions for your trek. Hike2Heaven also requires this certificate.

Safeguard your important documents by placing them in a clear plastic cover and sliding them into the inner pocket at the back of your backpack. This precaution prevents them from getting wet and ensures their safety throughout the trek.

Having these documents in order ensures a smooth check-in process and allows you to focus on the adventure that lies ahead. Trek safely and enjoy your journey with Hike2Heaven!

Before making any gear purchases, consider inquiring at Hike2Heaven for custom-made, high-quality gear available at just 10% of the buying cost. Rent trekking essentials like shoes, backpacks, padded jackets, trekking poles, rainwear, and headlamps for less than Rs 1400 for the entire duration of your trek.

Trekking shoes with ankle support Backpack with rain cover Daypack for the summit day (10-15 L)

Spring, Summer, and Monsoon Treks (3 layers):

  • 1 woollen sweater
  • 1 padded jacket

Autumn Treks (4 layers):

Winter Treks (5 layers):

  • 1 pair of thermals
  • 3 collared T-shirts (Wear one, carry two)
  • 2 quick-dry trek pants (Wear one, carry on e)
  • Sun cap with flaps
  • Waterproof gloves
  • Socks (2 pairs of Dry fit + 1 pair of Woollen)
  • Trekking pole
  • Rain jacket + pants / poncho
  • Moisturiser
  • Light towel
  • Lip balm or Vaseline
  • Toilet paper
  • Reusable plastic covers (for used clothes)
  • Steel lunch box, spoon, and mug
  • Two water bottles or Hydration Pack

Here’s a comprehensive list of everything you need for your trek:

Personal medical /health kit: -.

An essential part of Live Saving Drugs, Diamox helps reduce the chances of Acute Mountain Sickness on the trek.

  • A paracetamol that tackles fever and mild pain.

If you are prone to motion sickness, carry Avomine. Take one-half hour before the start of your road journey.

 Useful for sudden twists or muscle strains. Combiflam is a pain reliever containing paracetamol.

 Take it if you feel the food, you’ve consumed is undigested. Alert your trek leader immediately, as it could be a sign of AMS.

 Consume an ORS pack at least once a day, usually mid-day during your trek. It replenishes essential salts lost while trekking. Tip: It also makes cold water easier to drink.

Carry this if you are prone to knee injury or have known issues of knee pain.

Our trek leaders carry a high-altitude medical kit, including Life Saving Drugs, and are trained to handle emergencies. Contact your trek leader before consuming any of these medicines.

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Mandani Vally is a scenic alpine valley in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand, India, renowned for its lush meadows, towering peaks, and pristine landscapes. It offers trekkers panoramic views, diverse flora and fauna, and cultural interactions with local communities, making it a popular destination for adventure and nature enthusiasts.

Day 1: Arrival at Ransi Village

The starting point.

Begin Your Journey : Arrive at Ransi Village, nestled in the serene landscapes of the Himalayas. Ransi serves as the gateway for many treks, offering an authentic glimpse into rural mountain life.

Day 2: Ransi to Saniyara

The ascent begins.

Trek to Saniyara : Embark on the trek from Ransi, heading towards Saniyara. This leg introduces trekkers to the initial ascent through forests and meadows, setting the tone for the adventure ahead.

Day 3: Saniyara to Paturi

Gaining elevation.

Journey to Paturi: The trek progresses from Saniyara to Paturi, climbing higher into the mountains. This part of the trek showcases the diverse flora and fauna of the region, as well as panoramic views of the Himalayas.

Day 4: Paturi via Thouli Top

The high point.

Thouli Top Excursion: From Paturi, take a route that includes a visit to Thouli Top. This segment offers spectacular views from one of the trek's highest points, allowing for expansive vistas of the surrounding peaks and valleys.

Day 5: Thouli Camp to Dagla Bugyal via Dwara Pass & Dwara Top

Across the passes.

Dwara Pass & Top: Trek from Thouli Camp to Dagla Bugyal, crossing both Dwara Pass and Dwara Top. This challenging day rewards trekkers with stunning landscapes and the thrill of high-altitude pass crossings.

Day 6: Dagla Bugyal to Mandani Valley via Dubra Top

The alpine meadows.

To Mandani Valley: Continue from Dagla Bugyal to the enchanting Mandani Valley, traversing Dubra Top en route. This section is characterized by alpine meadows, pristine streams, and the serene beauty of the Mandani Valley.

Day 7: Mandani Valley to Paturi

Retracing steps.

Return to Paturi: Begin the return journey from Mandani Valley back to Paturi. This leg retraces some of the route, offering a second chance to enjoy the trek's highlights and reflect on the journey.

Day 8: Paturi to Ransi

The descent.

Back to Ransi: Continue the descent from Paturi to Ransi. This final trekking day allows for contemplation of the adventure and the landscapes, as the journey nears its end.

Day 9: Ransi to Rishikesh

Return to civilization.

Journey to Rishikesh: From Ransi, make your way back to Rishikesh. This transition from the tranquility of the mountains to the spiritual and bustling town of Rishikesh marks the end of an unforgettable trek through the Himalayas.

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  • Accommodation: - Stay is included on all days of the trek. In tents/guest house double/triple sharing only. Guesthouse stay will be at base of Trek and on other days you will be staying in tents.
  • Meals: - Meals are simple, nutritious, and vegetarian.
  • Non-veg meals are not served.
  • Trek Equipment: - All the trek equipment will be included like a sleeping bag, Camping Tent, kitchen tent, utensils, mattress, tent, toilet tent, and crampon (if needed).
  • Transportation: - Transportation charges are included if opted for.
  • First aid medical kits.
  • All the needed forest entry fees along with permits.
  • Your trek will be led by a trained, experienced professional guides and trek leaders with a solid guiding background, trekking experience, and a passion for leading people into breathtaking terrains.

Trek Cost Exclusion

  • All kinds of personal expenditures are excluded.
  • Anything that we have not mentioned above.
  • The trek cost is not inclusive of meals bought during the journey on 1st day and last day. (Food starts from dinner at base camp on day first till last day morning breakfast).
  • Mules or porter charges to carry private baggage.
  • Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Things you must take on the trek

  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
  • VITAL GEAR KIT
  • PERSONAL MEDICAL/HEALTH KIT
  • Trekking shoes with ankle support
  • Backpack with rain cover
  • Daypack for the summit day (10-15 L)

3.PERSONAL MEDICAL/HEALTH KIT: - Ensure you carry these medicines with you, easily accessible always. Remember not to take any medicine unless you have consulted your trek leader. 1. Diamox (1 Strip): An essential part of Live Saving Drugs, Diamox helps reduce the chances of Acute Mountain Sickness on the trek. 2. Dolo 650 (5 tablets): A paracetamol that tackles fever and mild pain. 3. Avomine (4 tablets): If you are prone to motion sickness, carry Avomine. Take one-half hour before the start of your road journey. 4. Combiflam (5 tablets): Useful for sudden twists or muscle strains. Combiflam is a pain reliever containing paracetamol. 5. Digene (4 tablets): Take it if you feel the food, you've consumed is undigested. Alert your trek leader immediately, as it could be a sign of AMS. 6. ORS (6 packs): Consume an ORS pack at least once a day, usually mid-day during your trek. It replenishes essential salts lost while trekking. Tip: It also makes cold water easier to drink. 7. Knee Brace (optional): Carry this if you are prone to knee injury or have known issues of knee pain. Our trek leaders carry a high-altitude medical kit, including Life Saving Drugs, and are trained to handle emergencies. Contact your trek leader before consuming any of these medicines.

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Mandani Valley is famous as Adventure, Trekking, Meadows, . Nearest Airport from Mandani Valley is Jolly Grant Dehradun and Nearest Railway Station is Haridwar Railway Station.

There are lot of questions while planning a journey. To ensure that your preparations run smoothly, we have the answers to the questions most frequently asked about travelling to and in Mandani Valley. Mandani Valley useful information for travellers with reliable local advice. Latest Mandani Valley Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for your upcoming visit to Mandani Valley. Get all the solutions to your query with eUttaranchal Travel Help Desk.

Where is Mandani Valley?

Mandani Valley is trek is one of the most difficult trek Garhwal region. It is situated in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand state.

What is the best time to visit this trek?

Ans:- June to September is the best time to visit this trek.

Do I need a guide on the Mandani Valley trek?

Yes, you have to hire a guide because the trail is less travelled so hire a experienced guide or team along for this trek.

Do this trek is suitable for beginners?

No, this trek is not for beginners, It is one of the most difficult and less explored treks in Garhwal region of Uttarakhand state.

Do I need any prior experience for this trek?

Yes, the experience of at least 02 week-long treks ranging from 3500-4500mts would come in handy to do a trek like Mandani Valley Trek .

How long is Mandani Valley?

Mandani Valley is 5-6 kms in length and around 1 km wide.

What is the required duration for this trek?

You will need atleast 11-12 days to do this Mandani Valley trek .

How do we prepare for such a Trek?

Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek. Beginners guide for high altitude trekking

What is the important equipment to carry for Mandani Valley Trek?

You can check all the important things to carry for trekking. Check out the list:- Important equipments for trekking

How safe are group departures for solo women?

Treks are safe for woman traveling solo. We either provide them room / tent on sharing basis with other woman trekkers. We will provide you a tent on Single Occupancy at no extra cost if you are the only woman in the group.

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  • Lush green meadows, Valley full of flowers
  • Extreme closer views of Himalayan Peaks
  • See rare birds and flowers in the region
  • Temples on the way - Frozen with time
  • The valley is around 5-6 kms in length and around 1 km wide.
  • Yeonbuk Col (4663 mts), Mahapanth col (4602 mts), Bishali Col (4750 mts)

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  • Best time to visit Mandani Valley Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep,
  • Located in Rudraprayag, Garhwal
  • Recommended stay 10 days
  • Railway Station Haridwar Railway Station
  • Nearest Airport Jolly Grant Dehradun
  • Famous for Trekking, Mythology, Less Explored Trail, Valley, Meadows, Flowers

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Mandani Valley Trek, Uttarakhand – Garhwal Himalayas – Bird Checklist

A Grey-sided Bush Warbler, a tiny shouter calling away from its perch on a Juniper. Taken on a beautiful morning at Mandani Valley on Day 6.

RockyFeet decided to explore a new trail in the Garhwal Himalayas; Mandani Valley, starting from Ransi (30 kms from Ukhimath) and ending at Gaurikund via Kedarnath. It was a 9-day long expedition that involved steep hikes over narrow ridges through forests of Rhododendron, Pines and Oaks, over gentle ‘Bugyals’ (Himalayan grasslands) at altitudes of 3400-3600 metres and above 3 high altitude Cols viz. the Yeoungbuk Col, Bisali Col and Mahapanth Col.

The trail passes through the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary aka the Kedarnath Musk Deer Sanctuary named so for its primary purpose of protecting the endangered White-bellied Musk Deer.

At the end of it all were 16 tired feet and 8 satisfied souls.

The 8 satisfied souls were;

  • Arnab Ghosh – Trek/Exploration leader
  • Etosha Chatterjee
  • Kabya Bandyopadhyay
  • Anandarup Bhadra
  • Amit Bikram Jana
  • Khushpreet Kaur
  • Titash Chakrabarti

We documented the trail thoroughly through photos and data records.The records include a multitude of flowers of different shapes and sizes that the pre-monsoon season had to offer, fascinating peaks of the Greater Himalayas that can be viewed from the trail and of course the Wildlife.

This report only features the variety of birds we could see on the trail and some good photographs we could capture.

Mandani Valley trek Bird Checklist :

  • House Sparrow
  • Russet Sparrow
  • Pink-browed Rosefinch
  • Dark-breasted Rosefinch

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  • Rufous-breasted Accentor
  • Unidentified Accentor or Finch (on the way to Mandani Valley)
  • Unidentified Accentor or Finch (at Thouli Top)
  • Common Myna
  • Large-billed Crow
  • Red-billed Blue Magpie
  • Red-billed Chough
  • Alpine Chough
  • Spotted Nutcracker
  • Common Hawk Cuckoo
  • Eurasian Cuckoo
  • Plum-headed Parakeet
  • Great Barbet
  • Green-backed Tit
  • Black-throated Tit
  • Rufous-naped Tit
  • Himalayan Bulbul

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  • Red-vented Bulbul
  • Verditer Flycatcher
  • Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher
  • Ultramarine Flycatcher
  • Dark-sided Flycatcher
  • Grey-hooded Warbler
  • Grey-sided Bush Warbler
  • Unidentified Warbler (Mandani Valley)
  • Oriental White-eye

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  • Himalayan Woodpecker
  • Grey-headed Woodpecker
  • Yellow-crowned Woodpecker
  • White-tailed Nuthatch
  • Unidentified Treecreeper (probably Bar-tailed Treecreeper)
  • Grey Wagtail
  • Himalayan Bluetail
  • White-capped water Redstart
  • Plumbeous Water Redstart
  • Blue-fronted Redstart

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  • Siberian Stonechat
  • Rock Pigeon
  • Oriental Turtle Dove
  • Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon
  • Snow Pigeon
  • Himalayan Griffon Vulture
  • Red-headed Vulture

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  • Crested Serpent Eagle
  • Unidentified Eagle
  • Unidentified Harrier
  • Peregrine Falcon
  • Asian Barred Owlet
  • Unidentified Nightjar
  • White-collared Blackbird
  • Grey-winged Blackbird
  • Long-tailed Thrush? (at Yeounbuk Col Base camp)
  • Mistle Thrush? (at Saniyara Base camp)
  • Unidentified Thrush (at Saniyara Base camp)
  • Blue Whistling Thrush
  • Streaked Laughingthrush

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  • Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush
  • Rufous Sibia
  • Stripe-throated Yuhina
  • Whiskered Yuhina
  • Bar-throated Siva
  • Unidentified Shrike-babbler? (at Paturi)
  • Scarlet Minivet

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  • Tibetan or Himalayan Snowcock
  • Red-rumped Swallow
  • Unidentified Swift

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow: The Best of Moscow!

I just got back from one week in Moscow. And, as you might have already guessed, it was a mind-boggling experience. It was not my first trip to the Russian capital. But I hardly ever got enough time to explore this sprawling city. Visiting places for business rarely leaves enough time for sightseeing. I think that if you’ve got one week in Russia, you can also consider splitting your time between its largest cities (i.e. Saint Petersburg ) to get the most out of your trip. Seven days will let you see the majority of the main sights and go beyond just scratching the surface. In this post, I’m going to share with you my idea of the perfect travel itinerary for one week in Moscow.

Moscow is perhaps both the business and cultural hub of Russia. There is a lot more to see here than just the Kremlin and Saint Basil’s Cathedral. Centuries-old churches with onion-shaped domes dotted around the city are in stark contrast with newly completed impressive skyscrapers of Moscow City dominating the skyline. I spent a lot of time thinking about my Moscow itinerary before I left. And this city lived up to all of my expectations.

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Travel Itinerary For One Week in Moscow

Day 1 – red square and the kremlin.

Metro Station: Okhotny Ryad on Red Line.

No trip to Moscow would be complete without seeing its main attraction. The Red Square is just a stone’s throw away from several metro stations. It is home to some of the most impressive architectural masterpieces in the city. The first thing you’ll probably notice after entering it and passing vendors selling weird fur hats is the fairytale-like looking Saint Basil’s Cathedral. It was built to commemorate one of the major victories of Ivan the Terrible. I once spent 20 minutes gazing at it, trying to find the perfect angle to snap it. It was easier said than done because of the hordes of locals and tourists.

As you continue strolling around Red Square, there’s no way you can miss Gum. It was widely known as the main department store during the Soviet Era. Now this large (yet historic) shopping mall is filled with expensive boutiques, pricey eateries, etc. During my trip to Moscow, I was on a tight budget. So I only took a retro-style stroll in Gum to get a rare glimpse of a place where Soviet leaders used to grocery shop and buy their stuff. In case you want some modern shopping experience, head to the Okhotny Ryad Shopping Center with stores like New Yorker, Zara, and Adidas.

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To continue this Moscow itinerary, next you may want to go inside the Kremlin walls. This is the center of Russian political power and the president’s official residence. If you’re planning to pay Kremlin a visit do your best to visit Ivan the Great Bell Tower as well. Go there as early as possible to avoid crowds and get an incredible bird’s-eye view. There are a couple of museums that are available during designated visiting hours. Make sure to book your ticket online and avoid lines.

Day 2 – Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the Tretyakov Gallery, and the Arbat Street

Metro Station: Kropotkinskaya on Red Line

As soon as you start creating a Moscow itinerary for your second day, you’ll discover that there are plenty of metro stations that are much closer to certain sites. Depending on your route, take a closer look at the metro map to pick the closest.

The white marble walls of Christ the Saviour Cathedral are awe-inspiring. As you approach this tallest Orthodox Christian church, you may notice the bronze sculptures, magnificent arches, and cupolas that were created to commemorate Russia’s victory against Napoleon.

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Unfortunately, the current Cathedral is a replica, since original was blown to bits in 1931 by the Soviet government. The new cathedral basically follows the original design, but they have added some new elements such as marble high reliefs.

Home to some precious collection of artworks, in Tretyakov Gallery you can find more than 150,000 of works spanning centuries of artistic endeavor. Originally a privately owned gallery, it now has become one of the largest museums in Russia. The Gallery is often considered essential to visit. But I have encountered a lot of locals who have never been there.

Famous for its souvenirs, musicians, and theaters, Arbat street is among the few in Moscow that were turned into pedestrian zones. Arbat street is usually very busy with tourists and locals alike. My local friend once called it the oldest street in Moscow dating back to 1493. It is a kilometer long walking street filled with fancy gift shops, small cozy restaurants, lots of cute cafes, and street artists. It is closed to any vehicular traffic, so you can easily stroll it with kids.

Day 3 – Moscow River Boat Ride, Poklonnaya Hill Victory Park, the Moscow City

Metro Station: Kievskaya and Park Pobedy on Dark Blue Line / Vystavochnaya on Light Blue Line

Voyaging along the Moscow River is definitely one of the best ways to catch a glimpse of the city and see the attractions from a bit different perspective. Depending on your Moscow itinerary, travel budget and the time of the year, there are various types of boats available. In the summer there is no shortage of boats, and you’ll be spoiled for choice.

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If you find yourself in Moscow during the winter months, I’d recommend going with Radisson boat cruise. These are often more expensive (yet comfy). They offer refreshments like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and, of course, alcoholic drinks. Prices may vary but mostly depend on your food and drink selection. Find their main pier near the opulent Ukraine hotel . The hotel is one of the “Seven Sisters”, so if you’re into the charm of Stalinist architecture don’t miss a chance to stay there.

The area near Poklonnaya Hill has the closest relation to the country’s recent past. The memorial complex was completed in the mid-1990s to commemorate the Victory and WW2 casualties. Also known as the Great Patriotic War Museum, activities here include indoor attractions while the grounds around host an open-air museum with old tanks and other vehicles used on the battlefield.

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The hallmark of the memorial complex and the first thing you see as you exit metro is the statue of Nike mounted to its column. This is a very impressive Obelisk with a statue of Saint George slaying the dragon at its base.

Maybe not as impressive as Shanghai’s Oriental Pearl Tower , the skyscrapers of the Moscow City (otherwise known as Moscow International Business Center) are so drastically different from dull Soviet architecture. With 239 meters and 60 floors, the Empire Tower is the seventh highest building in the business district.

The observation deck occupies 56 floor from where you have some panoramic views of the city. I loved the view in the direction of Moscow State University and Luzhniki stadium as well to the other side with residential quarters. The entrance fee is pricey, but if you’re want to get a bird’s eye view, the skyscraper is one of the best places for doing just that.

Day 4 – VDNKh, Worker and Collective Farm Woman Monument, The Ostankino TV Tower

Metro Station: VDNKh on Orange Line

VDNKh is one of my favorite attractions in Moscow. The weird abbreviation actually stands for Russian vystavka dostizheniy narodnogo khozyaystva (Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy). With more than 200 buildings and 30 pavilions on the grounds, VDNKh serves as an open-air museum. You can easily spend a full day here since the park occupies a very large area.

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First, there are pavilions that used to showcase different cultures the USSR was made of. Additionally, there is a number of shopping pavilions, as well as Moskvarium (an Oceanarium) that features a variety of marine species. VDNKh is a popular venue for events and fairs. There is always something going on, so I’d recommend checking their website if you want to see some particular exhibition.

A stone’s throw away from VDNKh there is a very distinctive 25-meters high monument. Originally built in 1937 for the world fair in Paris, the hulking figures of men and women holding a hammer and a sickle represent the Soviet idea of united workers and farmers. It doesn’t take much time to see the monument, but visiting it gives some idea of the Soviet Union’s grandiose aspirations.

I have a thing for tall buildings. So to continue my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow I decided to climb the fourth highest TV tower in the world. This iconic 540m tower is a fixture of the skyline. You can see it virtually from everywhere in Moscow, and this is where you can get the best panoramic views (yep, even better than Empire skyscraper).

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Parts of the floor are made of tempered glass, so it can be quite scary to exit the elevator. But trust me, as you start observing buildings and cars below, you won’t want to leave. There is only a limited number of tickets per day, so you may want to book online. Insider tip: the first tour is cheaper, you can save up to $10 if go there early.

Day 5 – A Tour To Moscow Manor Houses

Metro Station: Kolomenskoye, Tsaritsyno on Dark Green Line / Kuskovo on Purple Line

I love visiting the manor houses and palaces in Moscow. These opulent buildings were generally built to house Russian aristocratic families and monarchs. Houses tend to be rather grand affairs with impressive architecture. And, depending on the whims of the owners, some form of a landscaped garden.

During the early part of the 20th century though, many of Russia’s aristocratic families (including the family of the last emperor) ended up being killed or moving abroad . Their manor houses were nationalized. Some time later (after the fall of the USSR) these were open to the public. It means that today a great many of Moscow’s finest manor houses and palaces are open for touring.

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There are 20 manor houses scattered throughout the city and more than 25 in the area around. But not all of them easily accessible and exploring them often takes a lot of time. I’d recommend focusing on three most popular estates in Moscow that are some 30-minute metro ride away from Kremlin.

Sandwiched between the Moscow River and the Andropov Avenue, Kolomenskoye is a UNESCO site that became a public park in the 1920’s. Once a former royal estate, now it is one of the most tranquil parks in the city with gorgeous views. The Ascension Church, The White Column, and the grounds are a truly grand place to visit.

You could easily spend a full day here, exploring a traditional Russian village (that is, in fact, a market), picnicking by the river, enjoying the Eastern Orthodox church architecture, hiking the grounds as well as and wandering the park and gardens with wildflower meadows, apple orchards, and birch and maple groves. The estate museum showcases Russian nature at its finest year-round.

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If my travel itinerary for one week in Moscow was a family tree, Tsaritsyno Park would probably be the crazy uncle that no-one talks about. It’s a large park in the south of the city of mind-boggling proportions, unbelievable in so many ways, and yet most travelers have never heard of it.

The palace was supposed to be a summer home for Empress Catherine the Great. But since the construction didn’t meet with her approval the palace was abandoned. Since the early 1990’s the palace, the pond, and the grounds have been undergoing renovations. The entire complex is now looking brighter and more elaborately decorated than at possibly any other time during its history. Like most parks in Moscow, you can visit Tsaritsyno free of charge, but there is a small fee if you want to visit the palace.

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Last, but by no means least on my Moscow itinerary is Kuskovo Park . This is definitely an off-the-beaten-path place. While it is not easily accessible, you will be rewarded with a lack of crowds. This 18th-century summer country house of the Sheremetev family was one of the first summer country estates of the Russian nobility. And when you visit you’ll quickly realize why locals love this park.

Like many other estates, Kuskovo has just been renovated. So there are lovely French formal garden, a grotto, and the Dutch house to explore. Make sure to plan your itinerary well because the estate is some way from a metro station.

Day 6 – Explore the Golden Ring

Creating the Moscow itinerary may keep you busy for days with the seemingly endless amount of things to do. Visiting the so-called Golden Ring is like stepping back in time. Golden Ring is a “theme route” devised by promotion-minded journalist and writer Yuri Bychkov.

Having started in Moscow the route will take you through a number of historical cities. It now includes Suzdal, Vladimir, Kostroma, Yaroslavl and Sergiev Posad. All these awe-inspiring towns have their own smaller kremlins and feature dramatic churches with onion-shaped domes, tranquil residential areas, and other architectural landmarks.

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I only visited two out of eight cities included on the route. It is a no-brainer that Sergiev Posad is the nearest and the easiest city to see on a day trip from Moscow. That being said, you can explore its main attractions in just one day. Located some 70 km north-east of the Russian capital, this tiny and overlooked town is home to Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, UNESCO Site.

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Sergiev Posad is often described as being at the heart of Russian spiritual life. So it is uncommon to see the crowds of Russian pilgrims showing a deep reverence for their religion. If you’re traveling independently and using public transport, you can reach Sergiev Posad by bus (departs from VDNKh) or by suburban commuter train from Yaroslavskaya Railway Station (Bahnhof). It takes about one and a half hours to reach the town.

Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is a great place to get a glimpse of filling and warming Russian lunch, specifically at the “ Gostevaya Izba ” restaurant. Try the duck breast, hearty potato and vegetables, and the awesome Napoleon cake.

Day 7 – Gorky Park, Izmailovo Kremlin, Patriarch’s Ponds

Metro Station: Park Kultury or Oktyabrskaya on Circle Line / Partizanskaya on Dark Blue Line / Pushkinskaya on Dark Green Line

Gorky Park is in the heart of Moscow. It offers many different types of outdoor activities, such as dancing, cycling, skateboarding, walking, jogging, and anything else you can do in a park. Named after Maxim Gorky, this sprawling and lovely park is where locals go on a picnic, relax and enjoy free yoga classes. It’s a popular place to bike around, and there is a Muzeon Art Park not far from here. A dynamic location with a younger vibe. There is also a pier, so you can take a cruise along the river too.

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The Kremlin in Izmailovo is by no means like the one you can find near the Red Square. Originally built for decorative purposes, it now features the Vernissage flea market and a number of frequent fairs, exhibitions, and conferences. Every weekend, there’s a giant flea market in Izmailovo, where dozens of stalls sell Soviet propaganda crap, Russian nesting dolls, vinyl records, jewelry and just about any object you can imagine. Go early in the morning if you want to beat the crowds.

All the Bulgakov’s fans should pay a visit to Patriarch’s Ponds (yup, that is plural). With a lovely small city park and the only one (!) pond in the middle, the location is where the opening scene of Bulgakov’s novel Master and Margarita was set. The novel is centered around a visit by Devil to the atheistic Soviet Union is considered by many critics to be one of the best novels of the 20th century. I spent great two hours strolling the nearby streets and having lunch in the hipster cafe.

Conclusion and Recommendations

To conclude, Moscow is a safe city to visit. I have never had a problem with getting around and most locals are really friendly once they know you’re a foreigner. Moscow has undergone some serious reconstruction over the last few years. So you can expect some places to be completely different. I hope my one week Moscow itinerary was helpful! If you have less time, say 4 days or 5 days, I would cut out day 6 and day 7. You could save the Golden Ring for a separate trip entirely as there’s lots to see!

What are your thoughts on this one week Moscow itinerary? Are you excited about your first time in the city? Let me know in the comments below!

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Ann Snook-Moreau

Moscow looks so beautiful and historic! Thanks for including public transit information for those of us who don’t like to rent cars.

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MindTheTravel

Yup, that is me 🙂 Rarely rent + stick to the metro = Full wallet!

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Mariella Blago

Looks like you had loads of fun! Well done. Also great value post for travel lovers.

Thanks, Mariella!

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I have always wanted to go to Russia, especially Moscow. These sights look absolutely beautiful to see and there is so much history there!

Agree! Moscow is a thousand-year-old city and there is definitely something for everyone.

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Tara Pittman

Those are amazing buildings. Looks like a place that would be amazing to visit.

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Adriana Lopez

Never been to Moscow or Russia but my family has. Many great spots and a lot of culture. Your itinerary sounds fantastic and covers a lot despite it is only a short period of time.

What was their favourite thing about Russia?

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Gladys Parker

I know very little about Moscow or Russia for the\at matter. I do know I would have to see the Red Square and all of its exquisite architectural masterpieces. Also the CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE SAVIOUR. Thanks for shedding some light on visiting Moscow.

Thanks for swinging by! The Red Square is a great starting point, but there way too many places and things to discover aside from it!

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Ruthy @ Percolate Kitchen

You are making me so jealous!! I’ve always wanted to see Russia.

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Moscow is in my bucket list, I don’t know when I can visit there, your post is really useful. As a culture rich place we need to spend at least week.

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DANA GUTKOWSKI

Looks like you had a great trip! Thanks for all the great info! I’ve never been in to Russia, but this post makes me wanna go now!

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Wow this is amazing! Moscow is on my bucket list – such an amazing place to visit I can imagine! I can’t wait to go there one day!

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The building on the second picture looks familiar. I keep seeing that on TV.

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Reesa Lewandowski

What beautiful moments! I always wish I had the personality to travel more like this!

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Perfect itinerary for spending a week in Moscow! So many places to visit and it looks like you had a wonderful time. I would love to climb that tower. The views I am sure must have been amazing!

I was lucky enough to see the skyline of Moscow from this TV Tower and it is definitely mind-blowing.

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Chelsea Pearl

Moscow is definitely up there on my travel bucket list. So much history and iconic architecture!

Thumbs up! 🙂

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Blair Villanueva

OMG I dream to visit Moscow someday! Hope the visa processing would be okay (and become more affordable) so I could pursue my dream trip!

Yup, visa processing is the major downside! Agree! Time and the money consuming process…

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