Pangarchulla Trek Highlights
Trek through the steep ridge at an altitude of 15,069 ft and make your way to the enchanting summit.
Witness the Nanda Devi Sanctuary which is a treat for your eyes- a landscape that changes with each uphill heave and downward scurry.
Enjoy the pleasurable sights of scintillating peaks such as Mt. Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Donagiri, Kedarnath, Neelkanth, Haathi-Parbat, Ghori Parbat, and much more.
Get a chance to come across some of the majestic sights of dense woods of the forests, valleys and the verdant mountains.
Pangarchulla Trek Overview
About Pangarchulla Peak Trek:
Adorning the Lord Curzon circuit- one of Garhwal Himalaya’s most fabled trails, Pangarchulla Peak Trek. The peak is usually covered with snow and rugged mountain terrains. The one dominant characteristic of your winter adventure to the Pangarchulla Peak will be the treat of snow.
The paves are swaddled with alluring lush greenery, dense jungles, and pristine snow-capped landscapes around. A close-up look of the Garhwal region can be discovered through this trek with the sunshine falling on its summit. Travelers choose to head out on this Trek just to behold the remarkable sights of Nanda Devi, Mana, Hathi, Lampak, and Dronagiri.
Departure Dates (2024)
November: 3, 9, 11, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
December: 1, 7, 8, 10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
January: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12
Pangarchulla Peak Trek Quick Facts:
Duration: 7D/6N
Maximum Altitude: 15,069 ft.
Pangarchulla Peak Trek Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
Trekking distance: 38 km
Temperature: Day 18°C to 12°C & Night -3°C to -6°C
Pangarchulla Peak Trek Best Time: April, May, October, November
Start point/Endpoint: Joshimath
ATM: Joshimath
Nearest Railway Station: Haridwar
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
How to reach Rishikesh:
By Air: Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun serves as the nearest airport to Rishikesh. Visitors can take a direct flight to Dehradun from Mumbai or Delhi or connecting flights from anywhere in India. Local vehicles can be availed from outside the airport to reach Rishikesh by road from Dehradun.
By Rail: Reaching Rishikesh By Trains - Nearest Railway station is Haridwar Junction Railway Station (IR station code: HW) which is well-connected by train, with frequent trains to Delhi (4-5 hours) and Dehradun (1 hour). There are also a few trains per day directly to Rishikesh.
By Road: Rishikesh is well connected by roads to all major cities and towns, so people as per their choice and comfort can take the bus to reach Rishikesh smoothly. Rishikesh is connected to Chandigarh (235km), Delhi (240km), Dehradun (65km), and Nainital (245km) through a good network of roads.
Note: You can get to Joshimath from Rishikesh by bus or by hiring a taxi. Transportation from Thrillophilia can be availed at extra cost.
Pangarchulla Trek Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation on sharing basis (Guesthouse, Homestay, Camping)
- Meals- All veg nutritious meals from dinner at Joshimath on Day 1st to breakfast at Joshimath on Day 6th. Morning, evening tea served with light snacks.
- Camping charges – All trekking permits and forest camping charges are included for Indians.
- Trekking equipment – High-quality tents, ropes, and sleeping bags in all the camps. Sleeping bags can withstand temperatures as low as -10 ºC.
- Safety equipment – First aid kit, oxygen cylinders, oximeter, etc. will be with guide/trek leader and at the campsite as well to deal with emergencies.
- Expert trek Leaders – All our trek leaders are at least qualified in basic/advanced mountaineering and first aid course.
- Expert Trek support team – The mountain staff on this trek consists of certified guides, cooks & helpers
Available Group Departure Dates:
May: 1,8,15,22
October: 2,9,16,23,30
November: 6,13,20
April 2022: 2,3,9,10,16,17,23,24,30
[ Note: If you are a group of 5 or more people then the dates can be customized]
Pangarchulla Trek Itinerary
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Pangarchula Peak Trek with Kuari Pass From Joshimath
Pangarchula Peak Trek with Kuari Pass From Rishikesh
More Details about Pangarchulla Trek
Know Before You Go for Pangarchulla Trek
- General precautions and steps are to be taken to initiate good acclimatization with the assistance of guides.
- Those suffering from an ailment or heart disease, diabetes, breathing problems, high altitude sickness or is pregnant cannot participate in this trek.
- Guidelines issued by the State-Government is to be followed.
- Please provide a valid ID at the time of check-in.
- The exact location will be shared with you post-booking.
- Ensure proper waste disposal.
- Respect local cultures and be sensitive to wildlife.
- One can even opt for personal trekking gear and extra oxygen can at an additional cost.
- For extra porters, an additional fee can be paid per day to avail their services and carry personal belongings throughout the trek.
- If you prefer your own sleeping bag you can buy new sleeping bags at good rates from the store
- Transportation from haridwar to joshimath can be availed at extra cost.
- Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Thrillophilia'' reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Thrilllophilia or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Thrillophilia reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
- Liability for change in itinerary due to reasons beyond our control like a change in flight and train schedule, cancellation of flights/1trains, political disturbances, natural phenomenon, roadblocks, etc. will not be accommodated in the package cost. No bill will be reimbursed for any missed service/facility.
- During a trip, in case the roads are blocked due to landslides or a reason that is beyond control, Thrillophilia will rearrange the itinerary for the travellers real-time, however, the cost of alternative accommodation will be borne by the customer as the hotels pre-booked execute their cancellation policies and are nonrefundable.
- Because of any reason natural or personal, if the Trek or a particular activity is not completed, no refund will be processed.
- The difference in the cost shall be borne by the client in case of any amendment in the package due to change in the number of guests, hotel change, itinerary change, etc.
- If in case any traveller wants to or decides to leave the trip in the middle, all the expenses from that point onwards will be borne by the traveller. Neither the operator nor Thrillophilia will be held responsible for such decisions or for any refund.
- The refund or compensation is also not issued if for any reason you have to come down from the trek. The trek leader may send you down from the trek, owing to reasons like lack of fitness, AMS, blood pressure, turn-around-time, health issues, or if you are found smoking/ drinking, or breaking the rules of the trek. refund or compensation are issued only when the whole trek is cancelled or called off on behalf of Thrillophilia.
- At Thrillophilia, we almost never call off or cancel our treks. But in the rare event we might have to call off or cancel a trek due to any unforeseen natural catastrophes like continuous rain or snow, thunderstorms, snowstorms, landslides, floods, earthquakes, or any other natural calamity or other issues like local riots, curfews, pandemics, lockdowns, government orders, or any such situations that might prevent a safe trekking experience. In such cases, Thrillophilia will issue a Credit note summing up to the same amount as your trek fee that can be redeemed on any of the treks over a period of the next year.
Things To Carry for Pangarchulla Trek
- Caps
- Woollen cap, socks, mittens & scarf
- Warm clothes
- Walking stick
- Head torch
- Hiking shoes
- Mosquito & insect repellent
- Thermal inners
- Waterproof windcheater
- Water bottle
- Binoculars
- Fleece jackets and thermals
- Back pack (50-60l)
- Toilet paper & wipes