Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Joshimath to Gulling

• Trek Distance: 6 km,
• Camp elevation: 9,650 ft.
• Time required: around 6 hours

• Trek Grade - Moderate

• Begin your morning with a delicious breakfast and then travel 10 kilometers to the place where you may begin trekking to Guling.

• Climb down to reach another thicket of Oak, Chestnut, Deodar, and Maple trees.

• Continue going on the route and you will see the magnificent Dronagiri mountain, that will also make your heart skip a beat, and subsequently we will arrive at Gulling top, our destination for the day.

• Set up camp in tents here and relax for the night.

Guling to Kuari Pass

• Altitude - 11,100 ft
• Trek Distance - 12 Km
• Elevation: 11,070 ft Time spent: around 10 hours

• Trek gradient: Moderate

• Begin with an early breakfast before beginning your Kuari pass hike, which will take you up fields painted in various shades of green and populated with herdsmen and their sheep grazing.

• Continue climbing for yet another three hours to get Kuari Pass.

• After that, descend to the base camp of Pangarchulla mountain, from which you can see Chaukhamba, Kedarnath, Neelkanth, Haathi-Ghodi, Kamet, Mana, and Dronagiri.

• Set a tent in the lower khullara camp at the base camp.

• Lower Khullara (11,100 ft) to Pangarchulla top (15069 ft)

• Trek distance - 12 km

• Altitude - 15,069 ft

• Grade - Moderate to difficult

• Return to lower Khullara

• Start your day off early, around 5:00 AM, with a filling meal, and then set out on your walk by climbing mountain slopes until you reach a ridge that will take you to the peak.

• The Mt. Nanda Devi, Trishul, and Changabhang peaks are a visual treat along this path to the Pangarchulla peak trek.

• Before continuing your descent to the camp, take some time to bask in the wonders.

• Lower Khullara (11,100 ft) to Auli (8600 ft) through Gurson Bugyal

• Trek Duration - 5 to 6 hours

• Trekking Distance - 10 kilometers

• Drive Duration - with 45 minutes to drive to Joshimath.

• Altitude - 11000 feet

• After a hearty breakfast, set off on a hike in the direction of the route connecting Joshimath and the Niti-Malari valley.

• Hike through thorny bushes and quaint towns together all the way to Gurson Bugyal. To understand more about the residents and their traditional culture, you may even stop by the towns of Tugasi and Kharsi.

• Drive to Joshimath, where your lodging is waiting for you with a hot lunch and a hot shower. You are welcome to live here.

Joshimath - Haridwar Drive

• After breakfast, depart from the Pangarchulla Peak Trek across the icy surroundings and drive down to Haridwar.

• Mother Nature and her magnificence in your spirit and mind which has inspired you during the entire voyage, are the only things that will remain constant along the journey.

• Continue to your destination to complete this thrilling Pangarchulla Peak hike through Kuari Pass.

• Note: The Pangarchulla mountain climb and a trip to the genuine Kuari pass are both included in our 6-day programme. However, in addition to the amount of snow and the weather, it also depends on how well the team performs.

• Pangarchulla needs robust hiking boots with adequate traction, ankle support, and snow-handling capabilities.

• A 50 to 60 litre backpack is required for a hike like Pangarchulla. Ensure your backpack has strong shoulder and hip supports as well as quick-access compartments.

• In the mountains, it's important to layer your clothing. You are best protected from the cold by wearing layers.

• Carry two t-shirts and wear one. Keep full-sleeve dry-fit T-shirts on hand (preferably collared). These protect your arms & neck from becoming sunburnt. Throughout the walk, especially at high altitudes, in the rarified air

• You will require 1 set of inner thermals, a padded jacket, a few light fleece layers, and 1 light sweater. Don't buy your grandmother's knit sweaters since they can be exceedingly hefty. Sweaters and fleece coats are necessary.

• For this journey, two pairs of trekking pants should be plenty. Carry one pair if it rains and wear one pair. Trekking is a great time to wear pants featuring zipper cut-offs at the thighs.

• Snow blindness may be avoided using sunglasses. Through a hike like Pangarchulla, you may anticipate walking on extensive snowy terrain and snow blindness can result from exposure to bright sunlight reflected through snow.

• A sun hat is required. Without a sun cover, hiking can result in headaches, sunburns, rapid dehydration, and a significant decline in hiking performance.

• You need the mittens to keep you warm on a trek like Pangarchulla. Purchase synthetic hand gloves with an inside cushioned lining and an outside waterproofing.

The forest department needs these records for legal reasons. You won't be able to hike without any of these.

• Original and photocopy of a government identity card
• Disclaimer Certificate
• Medical Certificate

Driving from Joshimath to Rishikesh

Drive: 254 kilometers

• Drive 10-12 hours through Joshimath to Tugasi via car.

• From Tugasi, hike to Gulling or Akhrot GhettaTrekking distance: 12 kilometers Altitude Gain: 8,790 to 10,908 feet during a period of 6-7 hours

• Trek to Khullara from Gulling or AkhrotghettaTrekking distance of 6 km, time required for the trek, and elevation gain of 10,908 to 11,010 feet

• Khullara's Acclimatization Day. Trek back to Khullara after visiting Kuari Top7 km, 4-5 hours, with an elevation gain and loss of 11,010 feet to 12,600 feet before returning to 11,010 feet.

• Trek to Pangarchulla Summit from Khullara and then return.Trekking across 12 kilometers for 10 to 12 hours with an elevation gain and loss of 11,010 feet to 15,069 feet before returning to 11,010 feet.

• From Khullara, hike to Karchi, then take a car to Tapoban and head back via Tapoban to Rishikesh Driving Range: 260 km | Hike Duration: 10–11 hours Altitude Loss: 11,010 feet to 7,315 feet Trek Length: 5.25 km | Traveling Duration: 3–4 hours

• Depending on the weather and the path you follow, the length between campsites might change by 100 meters. For identical reasons, the altitude may likewise change by 100 feet.

By Air: The closest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From Mumbai or Delhi, travelers can fly directly to Dehradun, or they can take a connecting flight from any location in India. You may hire local automobiles just outside of the airport to go from Dehradun to Haridwar via road.

By Rail: Arriving at Haridwar By Train: There are regular trains from Delhi to Haridwar Railway Station in 4-5 hours & Dehradun (1 hour). Additionally, a few trains run to Rishikesh each day.

By Road: Since there are good bus connections from all major towns and cities to Haridwar, travelers may go there as comfortably and at their leisure. The distance between Chandigarh and Delhi is 205 kilometers.

• Only April offers access to the Pangarchulla Peak trip which is the spring season. The other seasons are not favorable for the trek hence it remains closed. As the route contains too much snow before April, the summit ascent is not feasible.

• Following April, the snow fades away, making the summit climb hazardous due to exposed stones. These stones are large and have several gaps among them, making it difficult for any hiker to pass between them. It is quite hazardous as well as quickly exhausted. Due to these factors, it is recommended to make the ascent before the snow melts. The mountaintop climb is best accomplished during this brief window, even though the remainder of the path is accessible for approximately 8 months out of the year.

• On the Pangarchulla trek in April, it is officially Spring. At this moment, lovely meadows are emerging as the snow begins to melt. Although there is little snow in the campgrounds, there is a lot of newly fallen, heavy snow over 12,000 feet. This is the ideal quantity of snow needed to make it easier to reach the top. Concluding that spring provides a best of both worlds where the ideal timeframe for mountain ascents and the season to view new blossoms. The journey is only accessible and secure during this period.