• Day 1: Drive from Kathgodam to Bhageshwar | 6-7 hours’ drive | Overnight in Guesthouse.
• Day 2: Drive from Bhageshwar to Khati | 4 hours drive | Trek to Jatoli | Duration: 7 km trek, 4-5 hours | Highest Altitude: 2,440 meters
• Day 3: Trek from Jatoli to Kathelia | Duration: 12 km trek, 8/9 hours | Highest Altitude: 3,200 meters
• Day 4: Trek from Kathelia to Baluni Bugyal | Duration: 5-6 km trek | 3700 meters
• Day 5: Trek from Baluni Bugyal to Devikund and back down to Kathelia | 4350 meters | trek distance – 13 – 15 kms.
• Day 6: Trek back from Kathelia to Jatoli | Duration: 12 km trek, 7/8 hours | Highest Altitude: 2,915 meters
• Day 7: Jatoli to Khati, Drive to Bageshwar | Trek duration: 7 km 3 hours | Drive duration: 65 km 4 hours
• Day 8: Bageshwar to Kathgodam | Drive duration: 170 km.

Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering and trekking equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.

• There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
   
• Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
   
• Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 
  
  Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.
  
  Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
   
• It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
   
• Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.
  
  Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.
  
  HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
  The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
   
• Hiking
  Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
   
• Hiking Alternatives
  Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
   
• If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
  Strength training - 3 sessions
  Cardio training - 3 sessions
  Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
  Rest and stretching - at least 1 day