Mural Danda Trek
Rs. 14300 per personBeyond Adventure
- Mural Danda Trek is a beautiful and relatively undiscovered trekking destination in the Kumaon Himalaya of Uttarakhand, offering adventurers a chance to experience the magnificent mountain landscapes of this region in a setting of considerable solitude and natural beauty. The trek leads through dense forest of oak and rhododendron to a high meadow known as Mural Danda, from which commanding views of the Kumaon Himalayan peaks, including Nanda Devi, Trishul, Panchachuli, and numerous other summits, are available in conditions of extraordinary clarity. The relative obscurity of this trek means that it remains free of the crowds that affect some of the more famous destinations in the region.
- The approach to Mural Danda begins from the charming hill town of Munsiyari, itself a destination of considerable appeal with its views of the Panchachuli range and its status as the last significant town before the high Himalayan valleys of the Johar Valley and Milam Glacier. Munsiyari sits at approximately 2,200 meters and provides an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, with the Nanda Devi Temple, the Maheshwari Kund lake, and the Tribal Heritage Museum all worthwhile additions to a visit before beginning the trek proper.
- The forest ascent from Munsiyari to the Mural Danda meadow passes through some of the finest temperate forest in the Kumaon Himalaya, with ancient oak and rhododendron trees of enormous girth creating an atmosphere of primeval wilderness. The rhododendron blooms in spring are spectacular, transforming the hillsides into a brilliant display of red and pink flowers that provides a stunning foreground for the snow-capped peaks visible above the treeline. The forest is rich in wildlife, with the Himalayan black bear, barking deer, and numerous species of birds including the koklass and cheer pheasant making their presence felt through sounds and occasional sightings.
- The Mural Danda meadow itself is a place of genuine Himalayan beauty, a rolling expanse of alpine grassland at approximately 3,500 meters that offers unobstructed views of the Panchachuli massif and the surrounding Kumaon peaks. The Panchachuli, five peaks whose summits are said to represent the five cooking fires of the Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata epic, is a particularly spectacular sight from Mural Danda, its multiple summits creating a complex and beautiful skyline that changes character with every shift of light and weather. The meadow is used as summer pasture by local shepherds, and the occasional presence of their flocks adds a pastoral dimension to the high-altitude scenery.
Duration: 4 Days
Month: April, May, June
Region: North India
Trek Difficulty: Easy
Trek fee: 14300
Max Altitude: 4267
Trek distance: 15km
Best Period:
April to June
Stay:
hotel/guest house/tents
Railway Head:
Shimla
Food:
Food as per menu on the trek
WHO CAN JOIN
Age Requirement :
- Minimum Age: Minimum 8 till 50
- Experience: First timers are welcome as it's a small trek journey.
- Fitness: Good fitness is must as you need to walk at least 15km
Fitness Criteria
- The person should be physically fit to jog for a sustained duration without excessive fatigue, showing sufficient cardiovascular endurance and lower-body strength necessary for outdoor physical activities.
- The person must be physically capable of sustained cycling activity, demonstrating cardiovascular fitness, lower-body strength, and controlled breathing.
- The person must demonstrate the ability to bear backpack load comfortably during prolonged walking, without signs of muscle strain or loss of stability.
- Most trekking guidelines consider individuals with a BMI of 18.5–29.9 suitable for participation, provided they do not fall into extreme underweight or obesity categories that could limit performance during long-duration walks.
How to Reach
Pick-Up Information
Report in Shimla early morning by 7 AM
Report in Shimla early morning by 7 AM and board your vehicles for the drive to the roadhead at Sungri.
Journey Itinerary
Shimla to Sungri - 100 km Drive
Sungri to Tangnu Bai - 5 km
Tangnu Bai to Mural Danda to Tangnu Bai - 6 km
Tangnu Bai to Sungri - 5 km trek. Drive to Shimla - 100 km
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Food as per menu on the trek
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- Tents, Sleeping bags, Sleeping mats
- Safety Equipment includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
- Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue. course from NIM Uttarkashi
Excluded
- Portage of personal bags during the trek
- Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
- Any Expense of personal nature.
- Any Expense not specified in the inclusions list.
- Meals during road journeys
Kids Guidelines
- • Children below 10 are not allowed without parents/guardians
- • Trekkers between 15 to 18 years can come solo with the disclaimer form signed by parent/guardian.
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