Kagbhushandi Lake Trek
Region: Chamoli Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Duration: 6 Nights and 7 Days
Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Max altitude: 5230 meters
Approx trekking: 32 kms
HISTORY
Kag is the Sanskrit word for crow. The lake is called Kagbhusandi as a large number of crows come here to die a local legend suggests. Two huge rocks on the spur of the Hathi Parbat are imagined as a crow and an eagle. Locals also believe that the crow is intensely conversing with the eagle on the affairs of the universe. It is also believed that a learned Brahmin of Ayodhya once laid itself open to the rage of the sage Lomas and thus was changed into a crow by him.
WHEN SHOULD I GO?
Months of May, June, September and October are the best time to do this trek
WHAT IS THE LEVEL OF FITNESS REQUIRED?
The difficulty level of this trek ranges from moderate to tough thus, if you want to do this trek, your fitness level must be quite good and you must have habit of exercising and walking.
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE TREK?
7 nights and 8 days
By Air: The nearest Airport is Jolly Grant Airport which is located around 27 kms from the Dehra Dun city has a daily flight from Delhi to Dehra Dun.
By Train: Dehra Dun railway station, lies in the heart of the city and Haridwar railway station, are well connected by major Indian cities.
By Road: Uttarakhand Transport Corporation and many private transport services provide road connectivity from Dehra Dun, Haridwar and Rishikesh to Govindghat. and also regular bus services are from Delhi to Dehra Dun, Haridwar and Rishikesh from ISBT Kashmere Gate, Delhi.