Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek vs Ranthan Kharak Trek

Compare Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek and Ranthan Kharak Trek side by side — difficulty, duration, altitude, best season, permits and cost. Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek is the friendlier pick for first-timers; Ranthan Kharak Trek climbs higher for bigger summit views; Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek fits a shorter schedule; Ali Bedni Bugyal Tr

Our verdict

Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek is the friendlier pick for first-timers; Ranthan Kharak Trek climbs higher for bigger summit views; Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek fits a shorter schedule; Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek is easier on the budget.

FeatureAli Bedni Bugyal TrekRanthan Kharak Trek
DifficultyEasy–ModerateModerate–Difficult
Duration4 days6 days
Max altitude11,319 ft13,123 ft
Best seasonSep – NovMay – Jun
PermitsPermit requiredPermit required
Est. cost₹8,000–₹15,000₹12,000–₹25,000
RegionChamoli, UttarakhandGarhwal Himalayas, Uttarakhand