Yamunotri to Saptrishi trek

bharata

I am not too sure about June being a OK season for Saptarishi Kund. I was at Yamunotri in 2005 June and the route to Kund was closed due to snow and was advised by the local porters to try in Aug/Sep.

Regards,
Bharata.

ashutosh69

Frankly speaking I had done that in early weeks of August. There is possibility of snow in the last one kilometre or so. However, if one is a bit prepared and is familiar with the route it should not be difficult to do in Mid June.

Saptarishi is 4400 mtrs and we crossed a high pass at 5300 mtrs on the other side of the same mountain this year. Point is, even if there is snow, it would be packed snow and would not pose much problem with adequate preparation of boots and gaiters.

Usually local porters and herb-collectors who double up as guides would advise you for August because that would be the time when it would be a totally challenge free, walkable route.

It's a call you have to take. If its a excursion from a primarily Yamunotri centred visit, the later the better. If you wish to trek to that place, ready to handle a kilometre or two of snow challenge(packed snow), anytime in pilgrim season would be ok.