Sankri the base camp for the trek is tiny but beautiful village that has 50 homes. A handful of restaurants and shops comprise the retail activity in Sankri. In the peak time the place is typically full of trekking activity since it is the basecamp of numerous treks like Kedarkantha, Bali Pass and Borasu Pass. The village provides a stunning views of the setting sun behind the higher Himalayas. The Swargarohini mountains sparkle in the evening sunlight rising high over the ridges to the west of Sankri.

The route to Sankari will traverse Nainbagh, Naugaon, Purola, Jarmola, Mori Naitwar (a left-hand turn from Naitwar will take you to Dhaula which is the base camp for the Rupin Pass and Bharadsar lake trek then Sankari.

Altitude 6,397 ft (1.950 m), to 9,300ft (2.835 m), Time taken: 5 hours Trek gradient: Moderate. All along the ascending trail. Water sources A small stream located near the broken bridge. This is approximately 3.5-4 hours into your trek The first ascent takes you through the beautiful pine forest. The trail is well-marked and wide. After an hour and a half of climbing, you will cross a small bridge made of concrete. As you see many birds during the trial, keep your ears and eyes wide open. You will see drongos (barbets), treepies, woodpeckers, and many other birds. You will cross a broken Dhaba later on the trail. Continue on this trail for 30 minutes. Here you will find the first clearing. It is also known as "Jainol Thatch". Continue climbing for another 10 minutes to reach the second clearing. This area is known as 'Marikoda. If you look to your left, you can see Dhunda's peak. From this point, you can also see the Phulara Ridge. You will find two forks on the trail. You can follow the trail straight ahead to reach the Juda Ka Talab. Either follow the trail to JKT, then turn left at the lake, or you can explore the trail to your left from this fork. As your legs feel the soft crunch of the pine forest floor, the Himalayan Cedar and Deodhar Cedar aromas fill the air. After a pleasant half hour, you will reach the main trail. This is the trail that leads to JKT. Follow the forest trail to the left. Surprised to see a ridge in the distance? Here, the sunlight cuts through the canopy beautifully. Now you can see snowcapped peaks to your left. A small bridge will be crossed. You will find a stream running down the hill, where you can refill your water bottles. Continue climbing for 40 minutes from this point. You will find yellow marsh marigold and purple lilies along the trail. The Gecko Rock is a large, beautiful rock. It has the appearance of a lizard with its head up. The trail leads to clearing of Sikolta. This is a beautiful meadow with broken Gujjar houses. You can pitch your tents in another clearing. The water source is to the right. After monsoon, the streams will be flooded. Landmarks: A bridge that crosses the Ascent to Marikoda Marikoda, the second clearing along the trail, is located at the end of the trail. Broken bridges where water runs down.

Altitude9300 ft (2.835 m), to 11.155 ft (3.400 m). Time taken: 4 hours Trek gradient: Easy-moderate. All along the ascending trail. Water sources A stream located near the bridge about an hour into the hike. It takes about 30 minutes to ascend from Sikolta through the forest patch. The forest is dense and dark. Pay attention to the few fallen trees along the trail. A bridge can be seen at the end of the trail. There is a short descent to the bridge, and then a steep ascent through a narrow section of the landslide terrain. This section measures approximately 100 meters. You can refill water by filling the stream that runs underneath the bridge. The stream and bridge separate the valley. Continue climbing for 15 minutes more to reach the larger clearing called 'Karsu Thatch. The grass is full of yellow flowers. You will see the Kedarkantha peak as you enter the big clearing. From here, you can see the gradual decline in the treeline. Keep to your left and continue the gradual ascent. For another 30 minutes, the ascent will be gradual. You can see the rhodo and some Bhoj trees on the trail. After the monsoon, the flowers begin to bloom. You will see the clearings open up, and then you can enter the lush green meadows. Walking on the green cover is a treat for your legs and eyes. The highest point on this hill is the Dhunda Top. After a gentle climb of 15 minutes, and another trek for 10 minutes to the left, the trail leads you into a beautiful meadow. This is your campsite. The stream runs down the valley. This is your water source. You can go for an excursion/acclimatization walk to the top of the hill. There is a long ridge that runs up to the top, which can lead you all the way down to Kedarkantha. You can see the Purola region, Swargarohini and Devkyara, Lekha Top, Vijay Top, and other peaks from here. This campsite is the perfect spot to catch beautiful sunsets, sunrises and sunrises. The way to landmarks: After the forest patch, bridge Clearance at Karsu Thatch Bhoj Gadi's green meadows

Altitude11.115 ft (3.400 m), to 9.500 ft (2.896 m), via 12,127ft (3.696 m), Time taken: 6 hours Trek gradient: Easy-modserate. Follow the trail to the summit. Flat trail to the ridge, followed by a descent down to the Pushtara. Water sources None At least 2 litres of water should be carried from Bhoj Gadi From the campsite, you can see the top of the ridge. The climb is pleasant to begin the day. The climb to the summit of the ridge takes approximately 45 minutes. This trail can be used to spot many Himalayan Monals. On this day, I was able to see seven Monals as I approached the ridge. It is a stunning view from the ridge. The 250-degree view of the snow-peaked mountains. The trail ends at the beautiful ridge. There are slight ascents that you can see. You can feel the snow-capped mountains moving with you as you trek. After another hour of hiking, you reach the end of the trail. Here it turns right. You will feel as if you have a grand entrance to the magnificent view, with few stones along the way. From right to left, the peaks are Hanuman Top and Sarutal Top. From this point, take the right. At the top, you can catch an intermittent signal from Vodafone. There are many ascents and descents you can take. Cross the base of Sarutal. You will be descending a little bit and then gradually ascending. The drop is to the right. The valley of Purola can be seen in the distance between the tall pines. Because of the snow, this section +sn't possible to take during winter months. Also, this section does not have any water sources. It is difficult and tricky to cross the snow section in April. With snow, it took approximately an hour and fifty minutes. It would have taken about 30 minutes without snow to complete the Sarutal section. This section is home to Monals and wildflowers.

You will enter the right-hand side of the hill once you have crossed this valley. There are a few big mountains in front of your. Continue to your right as you descend. The vastness of Pushtara meadows will amaze you. It is a great spot to put up your camp.

Taloti is found in the valley if you cross it. The melting glaciers have created a beautiful lake of medium size. Pushtara is a large lake with a lot of water on its right side. The Gujjars have a small graveyard that gives the bones a chill. Landmarks:

The summit of the ridge. Pathway with stones Turn right towards the Sarutal valley

Altitude 9,500ft (2.896 m), to 7,953ft (2.424 m), Time taken5 hour trek + 1 hour drive to Sankri Trek gradient: Easy-moderate. Continue to Taluka by ascending trail. Water sources You will find a stream about 1.5 hours before entering the forest.

It would take you to Taluka. You will descend through the meadows for the first 30 minutes. Here you will see broken Gujjar huts. The trail is visible to the right coming from Taloti Valley. Continue to descend and follow this trail. Continue to descend and continue going towards the right. The tree line begins to rise. The floor is covered with yellow flowers. It's like a bed where you can just lay down.

Continue your descent for 30 minutes and you will reach the forest. There are good trails that lead into the forest. It is large and easy to lose your way if you wander off-trail. The cover is well lit and the trees are spread out. Later, you will be surrounded by huge pine trees. It seems like you are a tiny person trekking through the forest. Crossing trees that have fallen on the ground is necessary. During your trek, a group of curious langurs watches you and follows you as they leap effortlessly from one tree into the next.

Continue your descent for 30 minutes and you will reach the forest. There are good trails that lead into the forest. It is large and easy to lose your way if you wander off-trail. The cover is well lit and the trees are spread out. Later, you will be surrounded by huge pine trees. It seems like you are a tiny person trekking through the forest. Crossing trees that have fallen on the ground is necessary. During your trek, a group of curious langurs watches you and follows you as they leap effortlessly from one tree into the next.