Pangarchula Peak Trek With Kuari Pass

The big and mighty brother of Kedarkantha - taller and much more beautiful

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Duration
7 days 6 nights
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Altitude:
4575m
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Grade:
Moderate+
how we grade
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Best Time:
May June, Sep Oct Nov, Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
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Temperatures:
-10 to 8 degrees in the winters. 5 - 18 degrees in the summers
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Starts From:
Joshimath
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Airport:
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehraoon, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Rishikesh, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

14 Popular Peaks:

Chaukhamba I ( 7138m ), Chaukhamba II ( 7058m ), Chaukhamba III ( 6974m ), Chaukhamba IV ( 6854m ), Dunagiri ( 7066m ), Gauri Parbat ( 6708m ), Hathi Parbat ( 6727m ), Kamet ( 7756m ), Mana Peak ( 7272m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Nanda Ghunti ( 6309m ), Nilkantha ( 6596m ), Trisul I ( 7120m ), Pangarchula ( 4575m )

1 High Passes:

Kuari Pass ( 3600m )

1 Lakes:

Tali Lake ( 3512m )

1 Rivers:

Dhauli Ganga

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

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Daywise Itinerary For Pangarchula Peak Trek

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DayAuli 2600m
Arrive In Auli
Overnight In: Auli (2600m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Where and How To Reach Joshimath
Journey from Haridwar to Joshimath is a long one, but definitely not a boring one. As you swirl up, you come across the Prayags ( confluence of rivers) of Uttrakhand, coming down from the Himalayan Glaciers on the higher reaches of the Himalayan state. These rivers unite to form the mighty Ganga which flows down Haridwar to rest for India. Ganga is known as the lifeline of India, and Uttrakhand - The Dev Bhoomi ( God's Land)

The streets are colorful too !!

Travelling in mountain roads for 280 KMS can be really tiring. So take a good sleep in your hotel tonight.
Day 1
555 - Rishikesh
Day 1
1850 - Joshimath
Day 1
2600 - Auli
250Km, 8 - 9hrs.
▼ Day 2Trekking DayGorson's Bugiyal 3365m
From Auli (2600m ) To Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m ), Via - Auli (2600m ) - 3 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today after breakfast, we have a small briefing on the trek and most importantly the team introduction. After we wrap up formalities quickly, we get ready for the trek. Our loads are packed and there we are, ready to hit the trail.

We start the day with a picturesque drive to Auli, a winter ski destination. It takes around 30 - 40 minutes for us to reach Auli from where our trek begins.

Our trek trail is an easy walk for today. We initially trek easy through the oak forest and reach an interesting temple on the way - The Padiyar temple. After offering prayers, we start again and hit the meadows. Gentle walk on it with occasional humps bring us to our destination for the day. If the weather is clear, the campsite already starts to play its magic on you.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the place, as 2 days are very less to explore the Gorsons
Day 2
2600 - Auli
Day 2
2600 - Auli
Day 2
3365 - Gorson's Bugiyal
8Km, 3hrs.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayKhullara 3400m
From Gorson's Bugiyal (3365m ) To Khullara (3400m ), Via - Tali Top (3742m ), Tali Lake (3500m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Khullara (3400m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Keep your cameras ready !! Its a beautiful trek today. Walk slow, as the views keep changing and attracting you. Through the windings and humps of the meadow, we graually start to climb up to a well laid trek trail. After climbing up to a cliff, the trail descends down sharply to a deep forest.

Little further and there we are, a beautiful lake reflecting the grand peak of Dunagiri.. This is the Tali Lake. Spend sone good time here to grasp the beauty. You may chose to munch some food.

A trek through the woods and meadow for another hour brings you to Khullara, a flat meadow offering grand views of Dunagiri, Nandaghunti, Hathi Ghodi, Rishikot, etc.

After lunch, we take a short hike to Pangarchula base camp.
Day 3
3365 - Gorson's Bugiyal
Day 3
3745 - Tali Top
Day 3
3500 - Tali Lake
Day 3
3400 - Khullara
10Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayPangarchula Summit Camp 3900m
From Khullara (3400m ) To Pangarchula Summit Camp (3900m ) . Excursion to Kuari Pass (3900m ). Excursion to Kuari Pass - 5 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Pangarchula Summit Camp (3900m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we begin our day with good time in hand to stand out weather disturbances. We climb up to Kuari Pass top which takes around 3 hours to reach. Once on top, we spend some good amount of time there viewing the peaks of Garhwal and Kumaon.

After spending some good time on the Kuari Pass, we retrace the path to reach Pangarchula Summit Camp
Day 4
3400 - Khullara
Day 4
3900 - Pangarchula Summit Camp
Day 4
3900 - Kuari Pass
Day 4
3900 - Pangarchula Summit Camp
8Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▼ Day 5Summit DayKhullara 3400m
Summit Pangarchula . Return To Khullara - 7 - 8 Hrs.
Overnight In: Khullara (3400m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We have climbed higher on this trek before while climbing to Roopkund an Junargali. However, climbing a peak has its own charm. This region is has a unique gift i.e. a grand panorama of peaks of Garhwal right from Chaukhamba, Kamet, Neelkanth, to Trishul.

We start before dawn to reach the summit just at the right time to witness the most beautiful views of the Himalayas. Your headlamps come to great use here.
Day 5
3900 - Pangarchula Summit Camp
Day 5
4575 - Pangarchula Summit
Day 5
3400 - Khullara
7 - 8hrs.
▼ Day 6Trekking DayJoshimath 1850m
From Khullara (3400m ) To Joshimath (1850m ), Via - Dano Kharak (2417m ), Dhak (2057m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 12 Kms
Overnight In: Joshimath (1850m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Starting early, we start to trek down the meadow and then through forest to the village of Dano Kharak. After spending some time there, we trek further down to Dhak village, from where we will board our cab to Joshimath.

A beautiful trek comes to an end, but it will always remain in your heart and memories.
Day 6
3400 - Khullara
Day 6
2420 - Dano Kharak
Day 6
2060 - Dhak
Day 6
1850 - Joshimath
12Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▼ Day 7Departure DayRishikesh 552m
Departure From Joshimath
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
We drive back to Rishikesh today bringing an end to a lovely trek
Day 7
1850 - Joshimath
Day 7
555 - Rishikesh
250Km, 8 - 9hrs.

Pangarchula Peak Trek - An Elaborate Description

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with the Pangarchula Summit Trek, a challenging ascent intricately woven with the breathtaking landscapes encountered during the iconic Kuari Pass expedition. This exhilarating journey promises to unfold the mesmerizing beauty of the Garhwal region, encompassing the lush green meadows of Gorson's Bugyal. As your eyes sweep across the infinitely unfolding meadow, you're gifted with panoramic views of towering peaks like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, and Dunagiri.

The summit trek to Pangarchula Peak, rising above 4500 meters, is not for the faint-hearted. It demands meticulous preparation and the support of a professional and resilient team to conquer its challenging terrain. The journey takes you through the revered Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary, a sanctuary teeming with diverse flora and fauna. Winding up through tall conifers, vibrant meadows, and myriads of colorful wildflowers, the trek offers an awe-inspiring and memorable experience, with the backdrop of some of the tallest mountains in our country.

Tali Lake, nestled amidst the Himalayas, reflects the majestic Mount Dunagiri on its surface, creating a picture-perfect frame that adds to the allure of the trek. Moreover, explore one of Uttarakhand's largest alpine meadows, Gorson Bugyal, where the landscape unfolds in a vast expanse of greenery.

Prepare to be captivated by the challenge and beauty of the Pangarchula Summit Trek, where every step is a testament to the grandeur and resilience of the mighty Himalayas.

Pangarchula Peak Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

The lush green, infinitely unfolding meadow of the Gorsons, which can turn white any time of the year, and as you move your head around, your eyes are gifted with grand views of 4 peaks of Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Mana, Kamet, Hathi, Ghodi, Trishul, Nandaghunti, Nanda Devi, Dunagiri
The summit trek to Pangarchula Peak rises above 4500 meters and is not an easy feat. It is challenging and needs proper preparation supported by a professional and strong support team.
Nanda Devi Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the most revered wildlife sanctuaries in our country and is home to many animals. It is very rich and diverse in flora and fauna. The trek winding up through tall conifers, lush green meadows and myriads of colourful wildflowers offers an awesome and memorable experience on the trek, especially because of the backdrop of some of the tallest mountains in our Country.
Tali lake with the reflection of Mount Dunagiri on its surface is a picture-perfect frame in the lap of the mighty Himalayas.
The Gorson Bugyal is one of the largest alpine meadows in Uttrakhand

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Page Cost Inclusions and Exclusions For The Pangarchula Peak Trek

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Duration: 7 Days / 6 nights of the trek cost from Rishikesh to Rishikesh
Accommodation In Base Village (Joshimath): 2 nights in a hotel or homestay in Joshimath with emphasis on local organic food and cultural exposure.
Accommodation On Trek: Spacious, sturdy and High-Quality Dome Tents will be provided on twin sharing basis.
Sleeping In Tents: Thick Waterproof Mattress complemented with Sub Zero Sleeping bags supported with Warm Fleece Sleeping Bag Inners For Extra Hygiene and Warmth will be provided by us
Dining On Trek: We will provide Dining and Kitchen Tents with camping stools and table for extra hygiene and comfort.
Toilet On Treks: Dry eco-toilet will be set up with a toilet tent and toilet seat.
Meals: All meals starting Evening Tea in Joshimath on Day 1 till Breakfast in Joshimath on Day 7 morning. 3 meals (B,L,D) suited for high altitude with evening snacks, soup, hot drinks and extra energizers/juice for summit days
Trail Safety: Gaiters, Anti Slip Crampons and Ice Axe depending upon snow conditions.
Communication: For efficient management of the trek, the team will be communicating with each other and trek base with the help of long-range wireless sets.
Medical Safety: Oxygen cylinder, Pulse Oximeter, Thermal temperature scanner and Emergency Medical Kit accompanied with a trek leader knowledgeable on high altitude medicine and physiology
Trek Leader and Guide: Experienced and Well Equipped English/ Hindi Speaking Trek Leader maintaining guide to trekker ratio of 1:6. That is 1 guide for every 6 trekkers.
Local Support Staffs: Expert and Knowledgeable local guide with cooks, helpers, porters, mules, etc
Permits: All required forest entry permits and camping fees as per the rules of Nanda Devi National Park
Transfers: All transfers ex Rishikesh. Transfers from Joshimath to Auli and back to Joshimath from Dhak in 4X4 offroader for the trekking team and support crew.
Max Team Size: Small group of not more than 12 members. You can make any batch a private batch by paying a little extra over the base trek fees.

Add Ons: Make A Comfortable Trek

Single Tent Supplement: Rs 10000
Personal Baggage Porterage: Rs. 4000, up to 11 Kgs

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Porter For Personal Bags ( optional at extra cost )
Single Tent Supplement ( optional at extra cost )
Personal Travel Insurance
Personal Purchases
Food Purchased Outside Our Menu
Bottled Water or any other beverages
Personal Gears
Anything not mentioned in the inclusion list

Cost Terms For The Pangarchula Peak Trek

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 1 - 12 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 5000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Pangarchula Peak Trek

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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We work exclusively on Personalized Private Groups – its perfect for solo climbers, couples, families, friends or teams.

We keep it small for low ecological footprint, better experience, flexible itinerary, highest safety standards and superior success rate on the summits. Team size: 1 to 10 max.

Enquire for detailed pricing based on your preferences and group size.

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