Take an overnight Volvo/bus to Dehradun or book a shared taxi/tempo traveller straight to Sankri (12–14h). Overnight travel saves a day and accommodation cost.
Sankri has simple dhabas/guesthouse kitchens serving parathas, eggs and tea — hearty breakfast before registration and trek start. Most stalls open by 7:00am and run till evening.
Start the trek from Sankri (approx 6–7 km, steady ascent through rhododendron/forest trails). It's scenic and achievable in 3–5 hours for fit beginners.
Many groups descend all the way to Sankri the same day (4–5 hours from Juda Ka Talab). If tired, stay another night at Juda Ka Talab to split the descent.