Kugti Glacier Caves-5N/6D
🗺️ Destinations Covered: Pathankot – Bharmour – Kugti Village – Kartik Swami Temple – Kugti Glacier Caves – Bharmour
Pickup & Drop: Pathankot railway station / Bharmour bus stand
Price: ₹18,999/- per person (Minimum 10 Pax)
🌄 Tour Highlights
Trek to the remote Kugti Glacier Caves near the Pir Panjal range-Explore the hidden glacial cave shrines above Kugti village-Untouched alpine forest trails, Himalayan wildlife, and glacier views-Cultural visit to the ancient Kartik Swami Temple en route-Ideal for spiritual seekers, nature lovers & offbeat explorers
🗓️ Tour Itinerary
🗺️ Destinations Covered: Pathankot – Bharmour – Kugti Village – Kartik Swami Temple – Kugti Glacier Caves – Bharmour
🚙 Day 1: Pickup from Pathankot – Transfer to Bharmour (220 KM / 7-8 hrs)
- Scenic drive through Chamba Valley
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Evening temple visit at Bharmani Mata
Stay: Guesthouse / Homestay
🏞️ Day 2: Bharmour to Kugti Village (Drive + Hike)
- Drive to Hadsar then light hike to Kugti village
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Local exploration and cultural orientation
Stay: Village homestay
⛰️ Day 3: Trek to Kartik Swami Temple (11,500 ft)
- Moderate trek through alpine forests
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Visit the sacred Kartik Swami Temple
Stay: Campsite near temple or shepherd shelter
❄️ Day 4: Trek to Kugti Glacier Caves (12,500 ft)
- Final ascent to glacier region & mysterious ice caves
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Spend time exploring and meditating
Stay: Return to previous camp / temporary shepherd hut
🌲 Day 5: Descend back to Kugti Village
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Leisurely descent, photography & village experience
Stay: Homestay in Kugti
đźš™ Day 6: Return to Bharmour / Pathankot
- Drive back with memories of untouched Himalayas
- Trip ends with lunch and departure assistance
đź’ł Payment Policy
- 30% at booking
- 50% before departure (Day 0)
- 20% during trek (Day 2)
🗓️ Best Time to Visit
May to mid-July & mid-September to October
(Monsoon & deep winter not recommended due to trail closure)
âś… Inclusions
- Pickup & drop from Pathankot or Bharmour
- All meals (Veg) from Day 1 dinner to Day 6 lunch
- Local village stays, tents, or shepherd shelters
- Trek guide, cook, helper, and support team
- Entry permits and local fees
- Medical kit and basic trek safety gear
❌ Exclusions
- Travel to/from Pathankot from your city
- Bottled drinks/snacks, personal expenses
- Porter/mule for personal luggage (available on extra cost)
- Emergency evacuation / insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
📜 Terms & Conditions
- 30% advance at the time of booking
- No refund within 10 days of departure
- Final decision rests with trek leader in case of weather changes
- Respect local customs and wildlife laws
🎒 Must Carry List
- Original ID proof
- Trekking shoes, thermal wear, windproof jacket
- Woolen cap, gloves, socks
- Water bottle, snacks, sunscreen, lip balm
- Small backpack, rain cover, power bank
- Torch/headlamp, toilet kit
✔️ Do’s & Don’ts
✅ Do’s
- Respect local deities & rituals
- Stay hydrated & follow acclimatization advice
- Wear proper trekking shoes & layer your clothes
❌ Don’ts
- Don’t litter in the forest or temple area
- Avoid loud music or disrespectful behavior
- No smoking or drinking on trek