Stairway to heaven
The Pandavas are said to have climbed Swargarohini toward heaven; only Yudhishthira made it. The massif is the source of the Tons.
After the trail · the almanac
The trek in four numbers
Phulara is a beginner's ridge walk: one long day on top, with peaks on every side.
3,700m
Phulara Ridge
29km
Walking, over 4 days
11km
The ridge day
6,252m
Swargarohini, in view
💪 Easy🌸 May–Jun🍂 Sep–Oct⛺ 3 camps
Day by day
Six days, step by step
This is Bikat Adventures' plan. Its page says 30 km; its days add up to 29.
How high you are on each kilometre
- Day 1Dehradun → SankriVia Mussoorie and Purola~197 km · 9–10 h🛏️ Homestay · 1,950 m
- Day 2Sankri → Juda Ka TalabPast the flute-player's dhaba5 km · 5 h🛏️ Tents · 2,773 m
- Day 3Juda Ka Talab → Bhoj GadiA 500 m climb on loose sand5 km · 5 h🛏️ Tents · 3,400 m
- Day 4Bhoj Gadi → Phulara Ridge → PushtaraThe ridge walk, one water source11 km · 7 h🛏️ Tents · 2,800 m
- Day 5Pushtara → Taluka → SankriDown through the forest8 km · 5 h🛏️ Sankri
- Day 6Sankri → DehradunThe drive home9–10 h
Stories and nature
A ridge among legends
Hanuman's tail
Bandarpunch means monkey's tail: Hanuman is said to have put out his burning tail on its summit after the battle in Lanka.
Why Phulara
Himalaya Shelter links the name to flowers: in summer the Pushtara meadows bloom, and monals are often seen on the way down.
When to go
Spring and autumn
The narrow ridge is risky in bad weather, and closed in winter.
May–June
Days 10–20 °C lower down; below freezing higher up at night.
Monsoon
Not recommended.
Sep–Oct
Clear views of Swargarohini.
Winter
Snow from late November; the trek closes.
Plan your trip
Getting to Sankri
Sankri is a long day from Dehradun. Purola has the last ATM.
- Dehradun🚌 ~197 km via Mussoorie, Purola, Mori
- Sankri
The trek ends at Taluka, 12 km of rough road from Sankri. Only BSNL and Jio work in Sankri.
Cost
Bikat Adventures charges ₹11,500 + 5% GST, Sankri to Sankri.
Permits
Park permits are arranged by operators. Bring photo ID and a medical certificate.
Water
The 11 km ridge day has only one water source. Carry enough.
Wind
Strong winds are common on the ridge, and parts are narrow scree.
Good to know
The small things
Cash, signal, water, permits and help on the way. Checked October 2026; confirm with your operator.
No signal on the ridge
Jio and BSNL work at the start. On the ridge, signal is weak or gone. Himalayan Dream Treks
Charging
Sankri homestays have plugs, but power cuts are long. No electricity after Sankri. Bikat Adventures
Food on the trail
Three vegetarian meals a day, plus evening tea and snacks. Eggs on some days. Bikat Adventures
Tents and toilets
Twin-sharing tents. Every camp has a dry pit toilet. Carry your own toilet paper. Bikat Adventures
Nearest hospital
The nearest hospital is in Mori, 21 km from Sankri. Himalaya Shelter
Offloading
A porter or mule for your bag costs ₹1,224 with Bikat, ₹1,600 with The Searching Souls and ₹1,800 with Trekkaro. Bikat Adventures
Shared cab cost
Bikat's cab leaves Dehradun ISBT at 7 a.m. A Sumo for 5–6 people costs ₹7,500 each way. A Tempo for 11–12 costs ₹11,000. Bikat Adventures
Bus to Sankri
Buses to Sankri leave the Mussoorie bus stand near Dehradun railway station at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 a.m. Himalayan Dream Treks
Rescue
Rescue is by road from the trailhead. Its cost is not in the trek fee, so get trek insurance. Bikat Adventures
What to pack
Your checklist
Tick items as you pack. Your ticks stay saved on this device. Items with a red price can be rented.
Clothing
Shoes
Gear
Papers and money
Health
List from Bikat Adventures: Phulara Ridge packing list.
Rent or buy
Where to get gear
Many operators lend tents, sleeping bags and spikes. Ask yours before you rent.
Dehradun before you leave
DecathlonBuy · thermals, socks, fleece, gloves, torch, polesPlot 1591, Haridwar Bypass Road · Website
Himalayan Dream TreksRent · shoes, jackets, bags, poles, gaiters, power banks10 B Mothorowala Road, Dharampur · +91 80896 93825 · Website
Sankri at the start of the trek
Himalayan High Trekkers' LodgeRent · tents, sleeping bags, microspikes, gaiters, crampons, poles; pre-book onlineSaud, on the Taluka road, a little past the Kedarkantha trailhead · +91 80172 16725 · Website
Himalayan Dream Treks storeRent · per day: shoes ₹175, bag ₹100, jacket ₹100, pole ₹50+91 80896 93825 · Website
Shop details are from each shop's own page. Phone to confirm prices and stock.
Who runs it
Choose an operator
We found 8 operators with a Phulara Ridge page in October 2026. The ridge closes with the snow from late November.
Prices are base prices from each operator's own page (October 2026); most add 5% GST. Ratings are what each operator shows, not an independent audit. Names marked † show last season's price or one seen only in a search snippet.