The Nanda Sacred Trails course explores forest trails, mountain ridges and high altitude bugyals in the Lohajung region of Uttarakhand.
The race begins from the Himalayan village of Lohajung and climbs through dense oak and rhododendron forests toward the village of Didina. From Didina the trails ascend toward the high altitude meadows of Aali Bugyal and further into the alpine landscapes of Bedni Kund.
Runners experience a combination of forest trails, steep mountain climbs, exposed ridge sections and vast alpine grasslands.
Distance: 21 KM
Route: Lohajung – Didina – Lohajung
Terrain: Forest trails
Distance: 31 KM
Route: Lohajung – Didina – Tolpani Top – Lohajung
Terrain: Forest and ridge trails
Distance: 42 KM
Route: Lohajung – Didina – Aali Bugyal – Lohajung
Terrain: Forest and alpine meadows
Distance: 51 KM
Route: Lohajung – Didina – Aali Bugyal – Bedni Kund – Lohajung
Terrain: Forest, bugyal and high altitude terrain
The courses involve significant elevation gain as runners move from the village of Lohajung toward the alpine meadows and high altitude ridges above 3000 meters.
The course routes follow ancient trekking trails connecting Lohajung, Didina village, Aali Bugyal and Bedni Kund.
