The Rangthar trek is one of the easiest trek that we offer and allows you to reach a very scenic point in 2 days only. If you have only a weekend for a visit to the GHNP, Rangthar could be the best option for you.
It starts from a village recently connected with the road. Hence you do not have too much to climb for reaching the campsite at an altitude of about 2900 m above sea level.
And what a campsite! If one dreams of an ideal campsite that blends the rightness of the ground, the beauty of the surrounding environment and the perfect mountains view in the background, Rangthar have them all !
Compared to Rolla, our other 2 days trek, Rangthar requires a bit more of physical effort (ascent of 760 m for Rangthar, 500 m for Rolla) and has no river on the way.
To help you selecting the best 2 day trek we would say that either you prefer a riverside and forested experience with less view of the peaks, then Rolla is yours, or you prefer a great camping experience with a great view of the Himalayas then you should go for Rangthar !
On the way to Rangthar meadow
The trek goes through very charming villages of the ecozone of the GHNP
The beautiful and scenic camp at Rangthar
The beautiful and scenic camp at Rangthar
On your request we can provide a large dining tent for large group
Rangthar Trek
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Rangthar Trek: Reach a scenic meadow.
Enjoy an awesome outdoor experience.
Rangthar Trek features
Altitudes of your trek
Min : Minimum altitude of your trek.
Max : Maximum altitude of your trek.
Ascent : The difference of altitude between the trek starting point and the highest point of the trek.
Descent : The difference of altitude between the highest point of the trek and the trek ending point.
Difficulty of your trek
Stamina : The physical effort involved during your trek. Rated from 0 (easiest) to 100 (most strenuous). If you have an average fitness you can consider all the treks up to 50. See here for more details
Technical : Difficulty of your trek in terms of exposure to danger and required experience.
0 to 20 : No difficulties,
20 to 40 : Walking on good mountain trails,
40 to 60 : Some walking on difficult mountain trails (steep slopes, rocks, etc.),
60 to 80: You are exposed to some dangers (void, snow, falling rocks, etc.),
80 to 100 : Experience required (please inquire).
Overall : Average between Stamina and Technical rating.
Rangthar trek map
Rangthar Trek itinerary summary
You need first to hire a jeep (we'll do that for you) to go up to the village Pekhri. You have a regular and comfortable climb up to an abandoned wooden house where you may have your lunch. Then it is a steep half an hour climb to the village Lakcha. From Lakcha you continue on a good trail up to Rangthar.
Rangthar Trek elevation profile
Rangthar Trek ascent and descent
You start at a relatively high altitude (compared to Rolla and Shilt trek). The path climbs on an average slope (nothing difficult though). From Rangthar it is a comfortable slope up to Barchi top.
Best time to trek to Rangthar
Best time to trek to Rangthar is March, April, May, June, and then October and November.
You can also consider July, September and December.
You can also consider July, September and December.
Rangthar trek itinerary
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning |
The trek starts from the village Pekhri. |
| Afternoon |
After your lunch continue on a quite steep slope to the village Lakcha. |
| Timing | Details |
|---|---|
| Morning |
Good morning ! Our camping equipment is comfortable, right ? |
| Afternoon |
You go down via the same way to the village Pekhri where the jeep will be waiting for you. |
Alternate itineraries
In 3 days to Barchi top
This itinerary allows you to easily reach the very scenic Barchi top with a 360 degrees view. |
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| Day 1 | From Pekhri to Rangthar. |
| Day 2 | From Rangthar to Barchi top and return. |
| Day 3 | From Rangthar to Pekhri. |
In 3 days to Kundri
Reaching Kundri involves some steep slopes but takes you in wild Golden Oak forest with great sceneries. More here. |
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| Day 1 | From Pekhri to Rangthar. |
| Day 2 | From Rangthar to Kundri and return. |
| Day 3 | From Rangthar to Pekhri. |
More photos of the Rangthar trek
Rangthar meadow
Perfect location, perfect view for a great camping experience.
Bonfire
Spend a magical evening around the bonfire, we take care of everything else.
Himalayan houses
The village Lakcha is on the way and offers a unique opportunity to know about the local lifestyle.
Valley of Gods
The mountains around you are the cradle of many stories of the Hindu mythology.
Under snow
On that day we woke up with half foot of snow all around ! Just for our pleasure.
Gentle hike
After Lakcha village, the slope of the trail decreases and makes the hike just good !
Rangthar is to enjoy
Have you heard about the Himalayan Ecotourism hospitality and quality of equipment ?
Pekhri village
After half an hour walking you reach this place in the fields above the Pekhri.
Lakcha village
The Lakcha village in autumn is very colourful.
Rangthar Trek Videos
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Recognition of Himalayan Ecotourism
Our awards
Himalayan Ecotourism is the winner of the To Do award 2022 in the field of "Socially Responsible Tourism".
We are also the Overall Winner of the Indian Responsible Tourism Award 2019 and the Gold winner in the Best Adventure Operator category.
We have been declared winner of the Sustainable Tourism Award 2019 by Skal International and Biosphere.
Our cooperative-based model of social enterprise and our efforts to conserve the Himalayas are the main reasons for winning these awards.
Thank you to all our cooperative members, our customers, our friends and well-wishers !
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