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Rishikesh: Jungle Trek to Gujjar Village along the Valley River
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Tehri Garhwal
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This experience offers a rare opportunity to step into the forest lifestyle of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe that lives deep inside the jungle near Rishikesh. Unlike typical treks, this journey combines offbeat forest hiking, cultural interaction, and river-valley landscapes in a single experience.
You’ll walk beyond tourist routes, visit a remote Gujjar village, interact directly with local families, and learn how they live sustainably with their cattle and the forest. The trek also includes birdwatching, mountain viewpoints, a hidden waterfall, and peaceful walks along a valley river.
What truly sets this activity apart is the au...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Local Trekking Guide
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Kriya Yoga Ashram
Return
Rishikesh: Jungle Trek to Gujjar Village along the Valley River
(1) Reviews
Tehri Garhwal
About
What Makes This Activity Unique?
This experience offers a rare opportunity to step into the forest lifestyle of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe that lives deep inside the jungle near Rishikesh. Unlike typical treks, this journey combines offbeat forest hiking, cultural interaction, and river-valley landscapes in a single experience.
You’ll walk beyond tourist routes, visit a remote Gujjar village, interact directly with local families, and learn how they live sustainably with their cattle and the forest. The trek also includes birdwatching, mountain viewpoints, a hidden waterfall, and peaceful walks along a valley river.
What truly sets this activity apart is the au...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Speaking Local Trekking Guide
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Kriya Yoga Ashram
Return
Itinerary
What You’ll Do on This Experience
This guided trek takes you off the usual tourist trails of Rishikesh into the forest habitat of the Van Gujjar community, a traditional pastoral tribe living deep inside the jungle. The Van Gujjars rely on cattle rearing and sell fresh milk in nearby towns. This experience offers a rare insight into their nature-based lifestyle.
The trek starts near Kriya Yoga Ashram, following a scenic paved trail through Upper Tapovan alongside a peaceful valley river for about 2 km. The route then shifts to an offbeat, steep forest trail of around 1 km, leading uphill to the Gujjar village. The ascent takes 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on pace.
