Pangarchulla Peak Trek
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Difficulty
Moderate -
Duration
7 Days -
Maximum Altitude
15,100 ft -
Base Camp
Joshimath -
Best Time To visit
April, May, Sep, Oct
TREK PACKAGE
RS 13,800 + 5% GST
- 7 Days
- Trekking 44 Km
Pick Up Point: Rishikesh
Payment Mode: Cash, UPI, Bank Transfer
Trek Info
- Region :- Uttarakhand
- Snow: December to March
- Trekking Km: 44 Kms
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Pangarchulla Overview
Pangarchulla, at 4,690 meters above sea level, serves as an amphitheater for the entire Garhwal Range and is suitable for experiencing the high mountains at a moderate height. It has to be one of the few Himalayan peaks that introduce you to challenges other than those related to altitude, with just the right amount of effort and beautiful vistas. The Pangarchulla and Kauri Pass tracks remain unmodified until the last day. As you drive to Dhak, the trailhead for this stunning mountain, which rests atop a dense pine forest, you get an unimpeded view of Nanda Devi to your left and the crown of Pangarchulla to your right.
The Pangarchulla trip brings you to an array of scenery performing all kinds of magic in a very short time, from little communities to dust trails leading to large open meadows, lush forests, clean streams, and rocky areas going into the white of the snow. Not to mention the numerous respectful peaks that you will see along the way, all of which are steeped in historical significance and climbing tales.
About Pangarchulla Trek
The optimal time to conduct this expedition is an intriguing aspect of it. Pangarchulla Peak, at 15,000 feet, receives so much snow throughout the winters that it takes 5 to 6 months for the snow to melt. As a result, April or September are the finest months to embark on this adventure.
The topography of Pangarchulla is characterized by big rocks with large gaps between them, making trekking extremely challenging. However, during the months of April and September, a heavy covering of snow aids us in traversing the boulders. Even so, an experienced trekker is required to accompany you during the journey.
Don’t you want to try something new? Yes, this journey is that thrilling.
Trek Highlights
Despite being at a relatively low altitude, it has the power to upset even the most experienced climbers’ confidence. You might wonder why that is. In both seasons (Nov-Dec vs Mar-Apr), Pangarchulla confronts you with different but equally exciting obstacles, offering you a taste of various terrain and challenges
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Drive From Rishikesh To Joshimath
• Altitude: 1,900 m/ 6,200 ft
• Drive Distance: 252 km | Duration: 10 hrs approx.
• Trekkers will be picked up from Rishikesh at 6:00 am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle (cost is included)
• Arrive at Joshimath approx. by 5 pm – (tea, briefing of the trek & dinner)
• Breakfast and lunch on the way (exclusive of charges)
• Accommodation at the guest house
• Telephone network available
Day 2: Joshimath To Dhak And Trek To Gulling Top Grand Mountain Views
• Altitude: 2,750 m/9,000 ft
• Drive from Joshimath to Dhak Village is 15 km; Dhak to Gulling To is a 7 km trek (4-5 hrs)
• First 1 hr trek till the road head
• Altitude Gain: 850 m/2,800 ft
• The trail is a mix of steep and gradual ascents, mostly through villages
• Hot lunch at campsite
• Water points available at villages in passing
• Accommodation in a tent
• Peaks spotted: Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghodi Parvat
Day 3: Trek From Gulling Top To Camp
• Altitude: 3,350 m/ 11,000 ft
• Trek Distance: 6 km Duration: 5 hrs
• Altitude Gain: 600 m/ 2000 ft
• A steep ascent through Oak, Rhododendron (mostly pink and white), and walnut forest
• Lunch at campsite
• Accommodation in a tent
• Peaks spotted: Nanda Devi, Kalanka, Changbang, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghodi Parvat.
Day 4: Trek From Camp To Kuari Pass Via Khullara And Back To Camp
•The first half is a steep ascent and the second half is a gradual ascent
• Wide meadows with golden to bright green grass cover to cross in the summer that turns into rolling snowfields in the winter.
• Khullara top to a broken ridge with frozen stream (traverse walk)
• Broken bridge to Kuari Pass (strenuous climb)
• Carry enough water (no water source on the way)
• Early morning breakfast and start trek to Kuari Pass
• Special care for protection from the harsh sun is required in these open meadows.
• Peaks spotted: Kedrantah Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neelkantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana , Ghodi Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanka, Changbang, Nanda Devi and Nanda Ghunti.
Day 5: Trek From Camp To Pangarchulla Summit
• Challenging and steep climb. Start trekking at 2:00 am as the turnaround time is 7:00 am
• Peaks spotted: Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Kalanka, Changbang, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghodi Parvat, Mana, Kamet, Abl Gamin, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba Massif, and many more.
Day 6: Trek From Camp To Dhak Village And Drive To Joshimath
• Drive Distance: 20 km to Joshimath • Breakfast at Camp
• Trek to Tugasi village
• Drive from Tugasi village to Joshimath
• Packed lunch on the way
• Reach Joshimath by late afternoon
• Joshimath (tea, debriefing, dinner)
• Clean drinking water for filling your bottles will be available at Tugasi and Dhak
• Accommodation: guesthouse
Day 7: Drive From Joshimath To Rishikesh
• The ride will commence at 6 am, reaching the destination at around 6 pm
• Breakfast and lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges Note: On day 7, you will reach Rishikesh between 5 and 6 pm. You can book your further travel after 7 pm.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Drive From Rishikesh To Joshimath
Rishikesh is a well-known pilgrimage destination in India, and you will be picked up at Rishikesh Reporting Place (near Laxmanjhula Auto Stand). At 6:00 a.m., we will meet you here and begin our journey. We’ll get started early even though we have nothing else planned for the day. This is because you need to give your body enough time to recover before starting your walk the next day, and mountain roads are unpredictable, so the more time we have, the better.
We will follow Ganga’s course to Joshimath, passing through the famous river-bank pilgrim cities of Rishikesh and the 5 Prayags or confluences. Those interested in staying here for a few days before the walk can reserve a room here and we will pick you up on the way to Joshimath.
Day 2: Joshimath To Dhak And Trek To Gulling Top Grand Mountain Views
After breakfast at the guesthouse, we will depart for Dhak village at 7 a.m. the next day. The trek will begin in Dhak. The 40-minute trip from Joshimath to Dhak will take you through the mountain kingdom that surrounds the town. After breakfast, load your belongings into the van and we’ll go for Dhak. The journey is brief yet beautiful. During your ride, take in the first views of the Nanda Devi summit. Gather your supplies and begin the walk at the Dhak roadhead, which marks the uphill bend toward the goal. 1-hour trek to the first village The walk begins on a motorable road and then continues on a stone-paved trail up the mountain for the next half hour. The trail progressively ascends, keeping the settlement to the right, on a dusty, rocky climb with gentle ascents. You’ll pass through mountain settlements like Kharchi and Tugasi, which will give you an insight into the quirks of mountain life, their reliance on nature, and their strong relationship with it. We reach Kharchi village without difficulty, where the trail ascends through gushing waterfalls. Enjoy the lush greenery of the farming steps that cut through hills and the majestic mountains that tower over you from all sides. The slow ascent must be accompanied by careful planning.
The location is Camp 1 is located in a clearing surrounded by blue pine, oak, and rhododendron trees. While the climb is climbing, it is not as difficult as the one the day before. We left after breakfast today, psychologically prepared for a moderate hike. There will be many water sources. The trail will be muddy throughout. There are no significant mountain views because the trail is surrounded by deep forest. On the majority of today’s walk, you will be flanked on both sides by oak woodlands. Continue on the forested trail until you arrive at Camp. Rhododendrons flowering in thickets of pink and crimson seem to make the woodlands smile up and down. Snow begins to appear a short distance within the woodland trail. Pangarchulla is a deep snow trek due to the dense growth of Silver Birch and Spruce above the snow-covered forest floor. Camp-1 is reached late in the day. After today’s difficult journey, lunch tastes even better. The afternoons and evenings can be used to acclimate and take leisurely walks around the clearing. The acclimatization walk will take you to Khullara Meadows, which will take around 40 minutes.
We set out after breakfast with a packed lunch from Camp, skirting the forest areas towards Kuari Top, where the panorama transforms from tree-covered gloomy pathways to open meadows around 40 minutes in. After another hour, you reach the Khullara summit and continue Lord Curzon’s track to Kuari Pass. Three routes lead out of Khullara: one leads downhill to Tali, another leads uphill to Pangarchulla and the third leads downhill to Kuari Pass. We’ll use the Kuari Pass route. By way of a woodland ridge, Khullara is connected to Lord Curzon’s trail. After 20 minutes on the Lord Curzon trail, the open Gelgad meadows will be visible.
Day 6: Trek From Camp To Dhak Village And Drive To Joshimath
The snow peaks will fade out of view as you descend from Camp, and the same old village trails will remind you of the journey’s finish. Dhak village is a short distance away. Our first campsite will be reached after an hour and a half of trekking through dense forest cover, and Dhak will be reached after another hour and a half. A car ride into the dusk from Dhak will return you to civilization at the Joshimath guest house. In Joshimath, stay for dinner and the night.
Day 7: Drive From Joshimath To Rishikesh
We return to the city today after sleeping off the incredible experience of scaling Pangarchulla. At 6 a.m., your vehicle will be waiting for you. After saying your goodbyes to the hills, you will descend to civilization, arriving in Haridwar by 6 p.m. in time for your nocturnal journey back. Mother Nature will be your constant companion on the way back from Joshimath. If you want to arrange your next trip on the same day, make your reservations after 7 p.m.
How To Reach
By Air:- Take the flight to Dehradun Airport (Jolly Grant Airport) and drive to Rishikesh (20 km, 30 min), if coming by flight then come one day early.
By Train:- Take an overnight Train to Rishikesh.
By Bus:- Take the overnight bus to Rishikesh. We always recommend going for the govt. Buses over the private ones outside the bus station as based on the experience we have found that there are very high chances of delay involved with private buses
Cost Term
Inclusions:-
1. Accommodation. (guest house, Camping).
2. Meals while on trek (Veg. & Egg).
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (triple sharing), kitchen & dining tent, toilet tent, utensils, and crampon (if required).
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kit and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide, cook, and Support staff.
7. Mules to carry the central luggage.
8. Secure Travels Staff insurance.
Exclusions:-
1. Food during the transit.
2. Insurance.
3. Any personal expenses.
4. Mules or porters to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
Note :
Normally Secure Travels expects to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:- Contact us
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kg. The backpack should have a waterproof cover. Suitcases/trolleys/ bags will not be allowed.
Paying the Trek /Tour fee:
The fee can be paid by online transfer/Check deposit/Cash deposit/Demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up on your reservation efficiently.
Cancellation Policy
In the occasion which you cancel your trek, that is the cancellation coverage we follow: –
Cancellation 30 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get your complete trek rate returned as are Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 15 % cancellation charges. – Cancellation within 30 days and 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— Get 80% of the trek rate in a Trek Voucher OR get a financial refund with 50% cancellation charges.
– Cancellation much less than 20 days earlier than the beginning date of the trek
— No financial refund
Things To Carry
1) Trekking Shoe/Snow Shoe
2) Rucksack/Back Pack
3) Rucksack cover (Waterproof)
4) Daypack/Knapsack
5) Undergarments/Innerwear
6)Woolen socks
7) Woolen gloves
8) Waterproof gloves
9) T-shirt
10) Trek pants
11) Camp sandal
12) Balaclava/Woolen skull
cap/Monkey Cap
13) Sun cap/Wide-brimmed
Hat/Bandana
14) Walking Sticks/Trekking
Poles/Ski Poles
15) Heavy Jacket
16) Windproof Jacket/Wind
Cheater
17)Raingear/Poncho/Waterproof clothing
18) Water bottle/Hydration pack
19) Sunscreen lotion
20) Sunglasses
21) ChapStick/Cold &
Moisturizing cream
22) Toothbrush and toothpaste
23) Towel
24) Hand sanitizer
25) Tissue roll ( Toilet)
26) Anti Fungal Powder
27) Torch/Head Lamp with extra batteries
28) Knee cap
29) Camera with extra cells
30) Dry food items
31) Personal first-aid kit
32) Medicines (This is a simple
guide line and a doctor’s
consultation is recommended.)
FAQs
Throughout the journey, vegetarian meal will be served. Eggs are the only non-vegetarian food served on our hikes. Our kitchen team follows a certain breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu that has been created to meet the nutritional needs of the participants.
You will find the network at Joshimath, after which there is poor connectivity. You may find weak signals at Lata. Beyond this, you will only find the network at Auli.
ID Proof (Soft Copy to be sent to us in Advance & original to be carried) is the mandatory document required for the trek.
April, May, October and November are the best months for Pangarchulla peak trek.
Pangarchulla is perched at an height of 4575 mts above the sea level.
Risk & Response
Altitude is a risk. Before you begin the trek, you should be aware of the effects of high altitude on your body. Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) symptoms include a moderate headache, nausea, and overall discomfort.
Response: If you have any of these symptoms, notify the trek leader immediately and follow his advice. To deal with the scenario, each campsite contains a stretcher, a fully prepared first aid kit, and oxygen cylinders.
Weather Risk: No one can guarantee snow, rain, or sunlight, even if we keep a constant eye on the weather. Please keep in mind that your safety is our primary priority, and if the weather isn’t cooperating, we won’t leave the campsite.
Response: The choice to go or wait for better weather will be made solely by the Trek Leaders and Guides.
Risk: Injury is a possibility. While trekking across difficult terrains, minor injuries such as calf sprains, bruising, and other minor ailments are prevalent. Serious injuries, such as fractures or significant cuts, are quite uncommon.
Response: All of our Trek Leaders are trained in wilderness first aid. They’ve been taught to deal with emergencies and have well-stocked first-aid equipment to deal with minor injuries. In the event of major injuries, the patient is carried to the nearest roadhead on a stretcher and taken to the nearest medical facility.
Secure Travels Guideline
DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK
1. Alcohols or any other intoxicating products ‘’STRICTLY PROHIBITED’’
during the trek.
2. Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3. Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4. Avoid trekking during the night as it is extremely dangerous.
5. Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6. Do not participate in or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7. While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines
and instructions.
8. Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.
IMPORTANT:
Your safety is of paramount concern while traveling with Secure Travels.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of
the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Since adventure
entails traveling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we
will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, the health condition of a group
member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in
the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan,
but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Weather Forecast
The weather during April, May and June is mostly cool and pleasant but gets chilly and cold during winters.
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