Gulabikantha is located at a height of 12000 feet (3656 mts) above the sea level. It is a lush green bugyal (meadow) which lies on the other side of the famous freshwater lake trek popularly known as Dodital. GulabiKantha provides 360-degree view of The Himalayan mountain range such as Bandarpoonch peak, Kalindi sirkala, Shivalik mountains, and Chaukhamba peaks.
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The meadow (bugyal) of Gulabikantha is around 2.5 kms in length and 1.5 kms wide. The place offers a panoramic view of sunrise and sunset. A wide variety of flora and fauna is also found here. The place is untouched and lesser-known to the trekking communities in India in spite of lying close to Dodital.
Gulabi means "Pink" and Kantha means "Hill" or "Pahaad" in Hindi. The name given to this is because the entire trek becomes pink with blooming pink flowers of Rhododendron in this region.
One can easily reach Dodital, Dayara Bugyal, Darwa Pass and Yamunotri from Gulabikantha via trek but should be accompanied by an experienced local guide.
Winter Sports Opportunities in Gulabi Kantha
There is a great possibility to develop it for winter games such as skiing and other games. As of now, you can check these skiing destinations of Uttarakhand, out which skiing in Auli is the most prominent one.
As it is a trekking route, so there will no hotels or resorts on the way. You will be staying in dome tents during the trek. It is recommended that you go with some local guides who can arrange all camping equipment and meals during your Gulabi Kantha Trek.
Day 1: Reach Hanuman Chatti, 8-hour drive from Dehradun/Haridwar/Rishikesh
Day 2: Trek from Hanuman Chatti to Seema thatch (Trek: 10 kms, 8 hours)
Day 3: Seema thatch to Gulabi Kantha and back, 5 kms trek one side (Trek: 10 kms, 8 hours)
Day 4: Seema thatch to Hunaman Chatti (Trek: 10 kms, 7 to 8 hours)
Day 5: Depart from Hanuman Chatti. Drive back to Dehradun or Haridwar/Rishikesh.
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Gulabi Kantha Trek is famous among tourist as Meadows, Himalayan Views, Sunrise and Sunset, Trekking, Camping.
Gulabi Kantha Trek is recommended destination for Foreigners, Groups.
Gulabi Kantha Trek is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Camping, Emerging Destinations, Meadows, OffBeat, Trekking.
