The average walking distance is 7- 8 km each day and trekkers complete it in 5-7 hrs. Please refer to the trek itinerary for more details.
Vegetarian food will be served throughout the trek. Breakfast varies from bread and butter, semia, poha and cornflakes etc. Lunch mainly comprises roti or puri with sabzi. Dinner is complete with Dal, rice, roti and dessert. A dry ration of biscuits and toffees will be provided as well. You may carry nuts and dry fruits if necessary.
Our campsites are pitched near water sources. For your day’s trek, two liters of water should be enough. You will find water sources on the trek to refill your water bottles. Your trek leader will brief you about these before starting the day’s trek.
During the trek, toilet tents will be set up along each campsite. A toilet tent will have a deep pit, where one can answer nature’s call. There will be a mound of soil and a shovel to cover it up. These are dry toilets, where you’ll have to use toilet paper. This is the most hygienic and convenient way to answer nature’s call in the wild. Please use plain toilet paper and refrain from using wet wipes since these are not biodegradable.
Ronti Saddle Homkund Trek is a 12-day trek. Stay at Lohajung will be in a homestay where rooms or dormitories will be allocated and for the rest of the days, the stay will be in tents. Each tent will be shared among 2 trekkers. Toilet tents will be set up for the convenience of trekkers.
Yes, you will be provided with tents and high-altitude sleeping bags that can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.
The best season is from Pre Monsoon — May first week to June end and Post monsoon — September 2nd week to Nov first week.
Starting from September-November end, you might encounter the frozen valley. You will also experience a huge dip in the temperature during the night.
If it starts raining while you’re trekking, we will continue on the trail as planned. Your poncho should protect you from the rain. Carry a backpack cover for extra protection from rain for your belongings.
During the summer months, the temperate will be 15 degrees to 2 degrees whereas, in winter, the temperature dips from 15 degrees to minus 5 degrees. In the daytime sunlight is good and the weather is clear but you have to dress in layers at the night.
Alcohol is dangerous in extreme cold, especially at high altitudes. Contrary to what people believe, alcohol does not make you warmer. Instead, it opens your pores, making your body colder. Moreover, it dehydrates you very quickly. Hence consumption of alcohol is absolutely prohibited on all Nomad Adventures treks. Anyone found with alcohol is quickly removed from the trek. Smoking, similarly, is not allowed on Nomad Adventures treks.
Please visit the 'Things to Carry' tab to check the essentials required for the trek.
No, but there are shops at Lohajung from where you can rent shoes, jackets and trek poles, headlights etc.
You don’t need special snowshoes. A good waterproof trekking shoe is sufficient for the trek. When there is snow, we provide micro spikes and gaiters.
A trekking pole gives you stability and balance and helps reduce fatigue.
The minimum age limit is 13+ years. However, minors aged between 13- 17 should be accompanied by their parents and guardians but please follow the fitness regime before coming on the trek.
Ronti Saddle Trek is a difficult level trek and it requires trekkers to be physically fit. The minimum age eligibility is 13+ years. As a parent or guardian, if you feel that your child can adapt to the conditions of the mountains and would be able to walk every day as required, then certainly, yes!. Good fitness is in demand for these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. You should also carry the medical certificate stating that you are eligible to undertake this adventure activity.
It is advisable to reach Kathgodam by 6:00 am on Day 1. Nomad Adventures pick up is lined up at that time. From here the drive will be around 9 - 11 hrs till Lohajung.
Tata Sumo/ Bolero/Max kind of vehicles we arrange and accommodate 6-7 People in a vehicle.
Ronti Saddle is graded as a difficult trek. It is advisable to experience one difficult trek in the Himalayas before attempting this trek.
The last electricity and mobile network charging point would be in Lohajung. You’ll get only the Bsnl/Airtel network. However, come prepared for the possibility of power cuts. It is good to carry your power banks and extra batteries for your camera.
Nomad Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, trek guides, porters and cooks will be with you throughout the trek.
You can spend time exploring tourist attractions around Kathgodam, Bhimtal, or Kausani. Please note that these are suggestions and Nomad Adventures does not make any arrangements for visiting them.
No, Female Trekkers share Room/Tent with female co-trekkers and the same applies to others.
All high-altitude treks come with their share of risks. We pay utmost importance to the safety of trekkers. While we do our bit to ensure a trekker is safe, we also expect any trekker who is enrolling with us to know what could go wrong, and if it does, how to tackle it.
Minimum 6 people and the maximum 20 we take in one batch. We need a minimum of 6 people to run a fixed departure but for the customized trip group size doesn’t matter.
No, but in case you are having so please consult your doctor because there are lots of myths about Diamox.
If you want to offload your rucksack, you will have to inform us in advance so that the necessary arrangements are made. You will be charged per day for offloading your rucksack. If you decide on the spot then the charges are higher than usual.
Carry Adhar ID proof, medical certificate and Covid vaccine certificate.
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