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About Rana Tourist Hotel

Our hotel offers the best class comfort, impeccable hospitality and round the clock services, signifying warmth & friendliness, simplicity with style, accommodative, affordable & offering all amenities for all executives and travelers. We, at Lohajung (Rana Lodge) situated in Mundoli, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, provide you with an opulent & expensive experience beyond all expectations. An exemplary showcase of the modern and refined in its atmosphere, distinguished by the newest business technology, fashionable, current amenities, and impeccable welcome. Our hotel is an impressive selection for leisure and business travelers – for the unflawed blend of luxury, comfort and state of the art amenities.
Indulge with the excellent Facilities in your stay at Hotel Rana Lodge, and get to stay at fully furnished rooms, elite service which are certain to meet your each demand.

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Rana Tourist Hotel, Lohajung

“Experience the life – Blessed & Happy Like Never Before”

Each of the lodge experiences and rituals across feast , fitness and luxury draw from the values of the region. Served at your plates and rooms all times, with a stated simplicity so that it unclutters and mesmerizes the senses.

LOHAJUNG MARKET OR BASE CAMP LOHAJUNG

Lohajung Village – The Trekking Hub

Lohajung is a tiny village, located in Chamoli district in Garhwal mountains. The trekking hub is considered as the base camp for Roopkund Trek, Bedni Bugyal Trek, Brahmatal Trek, and plenty of treks.

Lohajung served as the main camp to numerous treks into the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the treks to Roopkund, Bedni Bugyal, Brahamtal are from the most of the popular treks.

The Lohajung market is a busy place serving as a commercial point for about 10 nearby villages. Villagers from around the area come to buy and sell goods.There are some shops for daily household items near the jeep stand. For special shoppings, people prefer to go to the Dewal Market. If you would like to proceed via Didna Village on your trek, then take care to buy all the things at Lohajung itself, as there is no probability to get those things after Lohajung.

Facilities offered at Lohajung Village: 2-3 Guest homes , 2 tiny Restaurants/dining spaces, one tiny Market, No ATM, All Mobile Networks available (Major Operators Airtel, Vodafone, Idea).

Suggested Read: Top 5 Treks in Uttarakhand

TOP 4 TREKS FROM LOHAJUNG – THE PATHWAY TO THE HIMALAYAN MEADOWS

1. BRAHMATAL TREK – THE BEST WINTER TREK FOR BEGINNERS

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate

Duration
6 Days

Maximum Altitude
12500 ft

Pickup point
Dehradun

Distance
32 Km

The Beauty Of Brahmatal Trek – Magical Colors On Your Way.

“Feel the spirit of Trek With Us” – Brahmatal is the right trek for all travellers.

Brahmatal trek is the best trek travel offering almost all you can consideri of a best winter trek destination. The scenic trail offered by the Brahmatal trek is a treat among the travellers. The trek to Brahmatal or the Lake of Lord Brahma is legendary for its unequalled view of mountains like Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Chaukhamba and many more.. Your journey to the lake – Brahma is believed to possess meditated once going to be woven with hidden hamlets, ancient forests, melodious brooks, and pristine valleys. The forests are woven in such a manner to create an emerald sky on top of your head lit beneath the sun.

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Brahmatal Trek

The Brahmatal Trek, an amazingly beautiful yet adventurous and safest trek best experienced in the winter times is very famous among recent trekkers after kedarkantha, dayara bugyal and many more. It’s among the few treks accessible in peak winter months of January and February.

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Brahmatal Trek

Trekkers with a passion for photography will definitely notice the trip to be full of endless delights. It sets up a grand stage with a bird’s eye for not solely the foremost asked for Mountain Trishul and Nanda Ghunti but also the beauties of Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Hathi Ghoda and the Ronti Saddle joining the Trishul and Nanda Ghunti mountains. Forests of red rhododendron and oaks, Blossoming with flowers appearing as canvas in a hundred shades of pink, and the nature blessed fields of green meadows await you in this exciting journey. It is the best holidaymaker journey where you can feel and capture the views of the himalaya.

2. ROOPKUND TREK – TREK FOR ADRENALINE BOOST

Difficulty
Moderate

Duration
6 Days

Maximum Altitude
16,499 ft

Pickup point
Dehradun

Distance
32 Km

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Roopkund Trek

The correct trek for your endocrine boost – Roopkund starts from Lohajung, a small pass settled at 16,499 feet higher than the water level among the Garhwal Himalayas mountains. The unsolved puzzle of the Roopkund Lake which is known among it’s visitors for various stories, set amidst the benevolent mountainous peaks, the Roopkund Lake remains under the spotlight for its bewildered mystery. It’s been popularly known by the name of ‘Mystery Lake’ as the remains of human skeletons and horses of the Palaeolithic age are often seen here. This shallow lake features a depth of about 2 metres, and is the most sought after lake in the entire region. The lake rests in the panoramic mountain scenery, enclosed by rock-strewn glaciers.

Suggested Read: Lohajung Hotel

3. ALI BEDNI BUGYAL – TREK TO THE GRANDEST ALPINE MEADOWS

The Better Part of Awakening is Trek in Your Cup” – ALI BEDNI BUGYAL TREK

Difficulty
Moderate

Duration
6 Days

Maximum Altitude
11686 ft

Pickup point
Rishikesh

Distance
35 Km

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Ali Bedni Bugyal Trek

Imagine the golden rays of the setting sun lighting up this grand face of the mountains giving the surprising fun filled awesome view of the Himalayan canvas. It is one in all the grandest & most effective meadow treks of the country. The magic of finding yourself indulged in Ali Bugyal once trekking through the deep dense forests is unbeatable. The time you get out of the forest cover, you see acres and acres of inexperienced natural carpet sprawling out in front of you. The attractive winding meadows of Ali Bedni Bugyal are amongst the astonishing alpine meadows of Uttarakhand. It is settled at the border of Garhwal and Kumaon among the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. One may come across various unknown mountainous flora blooming all over the carpet of grasslands in the summer time. Make sure to perceive every bit of the view and imprint the same in your memory.

4. RONTI SADDLE TREK – THE TREK OUTSHINING THE REST

Difficulty
Easy to Moderate

Duration
6 Days

Maximum Altitude
17388 ft

Pickup point
Dehradun

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Ronti Saddle Trek

Ronti Saddle Trek – a saddle between the Himalayan chain of mountains of Nanda Ghunti and Trishul. The trek provides the guests with the grand views of Nanda Ghunti mountain range, mountain Trishul & many more pleasing peaks.

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Ronti Saddle Trek

The trek continues to take beautiful turns & twists through Ronti Saddle & Channia ghat to end in Sithail. It is said that once you cross the trek further and nearby the Sheela Samudra valley you will be amazed by the Junargali Pass beauty above Roopkund. One will feel the outshining & sparking trekking experience with the best yet wonderful bugyals or meadows of Bedni and Ali. the serene view of Nanda Ghunti and Trishul.

Suggested Read: Roopkund Trek

FACILITIES FOR OUR TREKKERS:
TREKKING:

We provide the most effective trekking services you’ll love and treasure forever.

TREKKING GEAR ON RENT:

Trek equipment (Sleeping bag, mattress, Kitchen room & dining , crampon, utensils, tent and other essential for trekking).

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Trekking gears on rent

TREKKING OUTFITS:

Proper trekking outfits are necessary which are going to be provided i.e. Microspikes for shoes and Gaiters for trekking among the Snow. Although almost every essentials of your need will be offered, however it is always recommended to bring some of the things like your own Sticks, gears, on your own.

Carry lightweight backpacks to avoid adding weights to the body throughout the journey. Carry correct amounts of light clothes as well as warmers with a minimum 4 pairs of socks and 2 pairs of gloves. All the excited trekkers are required to wear proper trek shoes and trek outfits . Assure all of these are water proof.

CAR RENTAL:

Ding-Dong! Car rental Calling!

Car rental for hire, that may cause you to feel better & higher.

ROOMS:

Enjoy the most lovely guest rooms that will make you feel like home.

Surely you’ll be surprised by the colors of the sky & Accommodation within the lodge.

COOK:

Nobody Does It Like Cook – get the food served for you to get the quality you can feel.

GUIDES:

Always take the help of local guides or Package guides as they’re best aware of the route and weather. It’s also better to plan such a visit in a group of more people which adds to safety and more fun and thrill.

MEDICAL FACILITIES:

We value our trekkers and our package guides always keep medical kits and first aid with them.

Instant Emergency Help is also available. In case if an individual is affected by AMS, he/she will be immediately taken to the closest village hospital.

Trekkers are always recommended to bring their own medicines or personal medical kit for nausea, vomiting, headache, digestive issues or other problems.

MEALS:

Proper Vegetarian Meals including Eggs only are provided to the trekkers to properly maintain their strength mentally and physically to remain boosted & motivated round the clock.

Suggested Read: Trekking Places in Uttarakhand

HOW TO REACH THE PICKUP POINT?

One is able to arrive Dehradun:

Airport  : One can fly directly to Jolly Grant Airport (Dehradun) which is well joined with most of the busy cities or from Delhi. It’s the fastest and most convenient path.

Or if anyone wants to be called up from Lohajung, they can simply arrive there by boarding a train from Dehradun or Delhi to Kathgodam and hiring a cab or taxi till they arrive Lohajung.

Road  :

 Via Train: Dehradun is well joined by train to most metro cities like – Delhi, Kolkata , Mumbai, offer direct trains to Dehradun. One can board any good train like jan shatabdi.

 Via Cab or Bus: One can reach Dehradun by road from Delhi, being the main metropolitan city with the help of a Cab or Bus.

Dehradun is well-connected by road from Delhi. If you’re going on a trek, we wouldn’t recommend driving. There are many choices if you’re progressing to return to Dehradun by bus. You’ll get these from Kashmiri Gate, ISBT, Delhi. It takes around 11-12 hours to get to Dehradun from the city.

PRO TIP:

We powerfully advise you to reach Dehradun (Pick up point) a day before your drive to the base camp. This gives you the MUCH required rest to recuperate before you begin your drive to the base camp.