1 Full Day Kotli Bhel Trek Rishikesh: Popular as Mini Gartang Gali

These days, there is a place near Rishikesh of Uttarakhand, now getting very popular on social media.  The place is away from crowd and people, if you come here, you  not only enjoy the nature and adventure  but also you can madidate and connect to nature easily.

This place looks like Gartang Gali of Nelong Valley near Harshil in Uttarkashi district . Many people are talking a lot about it, but no one knows  its exact address, due to offbeat, uncharted  location on google and because of that many  adventure lovers are not able to locate this site which worth visiting and a life time experience walking along the bank of the Ganges in the middle of lush green verdant Ganges valley near Rishikesh.

Today we are going to tell you its exact address, how to reach there smoothly , with the help of this blog  you can reach this place easily without any confusion.

The Kotli Bhel Trek

The Kotli Bhel Trek looks like Gartang Gali which is located in Nelong Valley of Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand, that’s  why this Koti Bhel Trek route now gaining popularity as Mini Gartang Gali in Rishikesh.

It is an  very ancient trekking route  that often used by our forefather and ancient pilgrims to reach Kedarnath Temple  and Badrinath temple via Devprayag and Rudraprayag.

This old path traversing along the bank of the Ganges, passing through  forest of Shivalik  mountains of the Himalayas, offers you  a glimpse into the past settings  and takes trekkers through scenic river flowing  landscapes.

The Kotli Bhel Trek can be started from 2 points , 1-  Kaudiyala or 2  Mahadev Chatti, both are near Rishikesh, and trek route passes through rocky paths and lush green jungle areas along the bank of the Ganga River, with landscaping  views of the Ganges river and valleys below.

It is still to be discovered fully and it offers a one day trekking opportunity from Rishikesh amidst the Himalayan mountains and the beautiful down flowing Ganges river. If you trek down for about 1 kms to reach down stream of the river than about 5-6 km you can travers along the Ganges.

You will be encountered mesmerizing waterfall on the trek route, then you encounter a wooden bridge which you have to cross to reach the shore of the Ganges river. The walk will be along the Ganges river and  while returning you have to take the same path to back your starting point.

Difficulty: Kotli Bhel Trek

Kotli Bhel Trek  is  not difficult trekking path, I think it is very moderate trail suitable for nature lovers, history explorer, and those who loves to hang out  a quiet place with little adventure activities. The trekking trail offer an ancient-world beauty , similar to  Gartang Gali trail which is  located near Gangotri temple.

Kotli Bhel Trek still a little known and uncharted on Google  and offers offbeat hiking experience.  On the way, trekkers  step on the stone pathways and walk up to cross the wooden bridge which makes the very ancient and typical trade route charm and gives an experience of of the past atmosphere.

Kotli Bhel Trek trek offers a very spiritual  experience the natural beauty of the Himalayas and offers memory of the  traditional routes of the whole Himalayan region of India.

Info: Make Over of  Kotli Bhel Trek

In Uttarakhand, Kotli Bhel Trek was made by cutting mountains, a beautiful trekking route with wooden railings video is becoming quite viral these days on every social platform from Instagram, Facebook to everywhere. Mostly people are telling that it is in Rishikesh but it is not it is little away from Rishikesh.

 Kotli Bhel Trek is part of Pauri Garhwal district. From Rishikesh city its distance is about 40 kilometers but this place is not in Rishikesh. From Rishikesh about one hour of drive you can reach here easily. In the middle of 16 kilometers of trek Kotli Bhel trek falling here has been developed by PWD on the lines of famous Gartang Gali of Uttarkashi.

In the middle of the trekking route Kotli Bhel is becoming the center of attraction. After the video becoming viral, the tourists coming to Rishikesh are also liking to come here quite much.

How to reach up to Kotli Bhel Trek?

If you happens to come to roam Rishikesh or  are planning to come, then you must come to this beautiful place. To reach here first you have to come Rishikesh then you have reach Mahadev Chatti. After that about one to two kilometers downwards on foot towards Ganga river, from where you can embark this thrilling and exciting adventure.

After crossing  bridge you will fall on the wooden bridge then you have to cross then at a little walking distance distance there is  Kotli Bhel  trekking route starting point, the bridge is a beautiful wooden made.

From Kotli Bhel to Simalu village distance is 9 km by trek then you find another bridge where you can finish your adventure. If you want to go more from Simalu than you can go up maximum till Nand village which is total 16 kilometers long trek path from Kotli Bhel.