Nalgan Pass Trek

Best season to do Nalgan Pass – May, June, September, October

The trek starts from middle of May. It is not possible to do Nalgan pass trek in the first weeks of May as the snow is too high. First time trekkers to high altitude trekking must target June rather than May to do Nalgan pass . The best season in summer to do Nalgan is in June. Monsoon hits the Nalagn slope after first week of July.

Why Nalgan pass trek?

Nalgan Pass is a high altitude pass across the Himalaya mountain range in state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking rout which starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla, Chitkul Road head in Himachal Pradesh.

The path itself is located across mostly uninhabited areas in the Himalayan ranges at an elevation of 4678 Meters above sea level It is quite remote, remote villages, Jiskun, Sewa, Jakha Kinor valley Sangal ,Chitkul  of Garhwal Himalayas the route demanding, and at places strenuous but once you reach the lake its beauty mesmerises you. Even in June, the lake can be covered by a sheet of ice and its steep slopes covered by a dense blanket of snow. On the fringes of the lake, time stands still.

Kanasar can be reached through a couple of routes but the closest access was the Panchodar valley, which lies to one side of the Nalgan valley. The lake, seen from afar, resembles a human foot and could easily measure up to a kilometre in length and about two to three hundred metres in width at midpoint. The lake itself is interesting as it has an archipelago, a couple of islands right in the middle.
After staring from Sangla in Himachal, crossing the Nalgan Pass at 4200 M and after 8 days, you reach a top of the ridge at 4450 M and descend down to reach the lake.

H.P.M.A – Beautiful Camp site in this trek

The Nalgan pass trek campsite is great for birding and surrounded by beautiful snow peaks. The nalgan Pass Valley trek makes for a terrific trek in virgin snow, with pretty campsites and astonishingly wide clearings in the forests. Nalgan Pass is rated as a moderate-difficult trek. On an average per day you trek 5-6 hours and 09 km every day trek. You have to be well prepared to be able to cover this distance with ease.

The Best drive with Team H.P.M.A

Welcome to H.P.M.A Transport – Pick up to you from Dehradun Railway Sation Drive to Dhaula camp 01 Trek lies in the Govind Wild life Sanctuary and National Park in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. The drive to Dhaula.

Key Points about this trek:

– Level: Nalgan Pass – Difficult (so first timers should avoid)
– Proper conditioning & training of body required
– Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperatures?
– Shoes are the single most important equipment
– High Altitude requires proper acclimatization
– Post monsoon or pre-monsoon is the best time. During rains the region is prone
to landslides
– Phones don't work
– Beautiful landscape so carry good photo gear (I couldn't carry my best
equipment)
– Travel light (my backpack was heavy at about 12 kg)
– Keep an extra day in your itinerary for crossing the pass to account for bad
weather

ATM Point & Mobile connectivity

Sankri is the last point where you will receive mobile network. Only Vodaphone and BSNL so ensure you finish your important telephone calls here. Inform anxious family members about poor connectivity during the trek.
Dehradun City is also where you will find the last ATM in case you need to withdraw money before starting the trek Journey.

Getting to the base camp HPMA – office and Hotel Sankri

Take an overnight train to Dehradun from Delhi. New Delhi-Dehradun A/C special train from New Delhi station is the best option. The train reaches Dehradun at 5.40 am. If you Meet to our office member and drive to Sankri base camp office Har-ki-dun Road Sankri.

By Air

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, located about 25 km from the city. There is a daily flight from Delhi to Dehradun, Note:- Bangalore to Dehradun Flight Available & Delhi to Dehradun

By Train

1. Nandadevi Express – Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival – 5:40am)
2. Dehradun Express – Train no: 12687 (Departure – 9:10pm; Arrival – 5:00am)

By Bus

There is regular bus service from Delhi to Dehradun, from Delhi, ISBT Kashmere Gate.
We would suggest you to take only government buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate.
Private buses ply from outside ISBT and they are not trust worthiness.
Usually buses drop you at Dehradun ISBT. From there you have to come to Dehradun Railway Station meet us railway station 6:30 Am.

We are Per Day Climb Altitude for this trek

Dehradun -( 730, Meters )
Dhaula Camp 01 – (5,250 feet)
Godangsu camp (2010 Meter)
Jiskun village (2500 Meter)
Suriwas Thach (3567 Meter)
Nalgan BC Camp – (4010 Meter)
Nalgan pass (4678 Metrs)

PARTICIPANTS:-  What to take on the  Mountain

Mandatory Documents

Please carry the below documents.

1. Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- ( Adhar Card, driving license, voters ID, etc.)
2. Medical Certificate (first part to be filled by a doctor and second part by the trekker)
3. Risk Certificates

Participants must bring:
Sturdy hiking boots:

preferably all leather upper as it provides better ankle support. If you do not own a pair yet, it is advisable that you buy one as soon as possible & wear it often so that they are well broken. This will help prevent blisters.

1. Light weight tennis shoes/sandals: for wearing in camp.
2. Wool socks: 2 pairs: preferably thick wool socks.
3. Nylon socks: 2-3 Pairs, of the type you wear daily to be worm under the wool socks to prevent blister.
4. Hiking shirt: 1 Preferably long sleeve
5. Long John top: 1 also known as thermal underwear, preferably wool to be worm as first layer.
6. Warm shirts & pants for camp: 1 each
7. Rain cot 1 each
8. Warm Jacket: 1
9. Wool gloves: 1 pairs as thick as available in the market.
10. Long John bottoms: Preferably wool to be worm as first layer.
11. Under wear: 2-3 changes
12. Hiking shorts / pants: 1
13. Sun hat: Cotton or nylon.
14. Sun Glasses:Preferably with an anchor
15. Sun Protection Lotion: optional
16. Lip balm/chap stick: optional
17. Water bottle: 2 Bottles of 1 Liter capacity (Pepsi bottles work well) please insure that they do not leak.
18. Head lamp / flashlight:  Preferably a headlamp as it leaves your hands free to work please bring extra batteries.
19. Toilet articles: Tooth brush, Tooth Paste  etc
20. Packet Knife : Optional

How HPMA- is making your trek safe in mountain and Our Team Experience:- 

Note: – Important:-   our trek leaders are certified in Wilderness first-aid” and be aware of high attitude problems, and we carry whole first-aid kit and necessary medicines with us. Make sure you are medically fit for a trek or take professional advice if you feel you are unable to judge yourself. This is very important for us nothing else! We are help you all time –

Specially H.P.M.A

We would like to introduce our company Harkidun Protection & Mountaineering Association  trekking Company  in uttarakhand ,Himachal , india that has been in the field of Adventure Tourism for the past 29 years. We provide treks, expeditions & mountaineering programs, and high altitude Expedition  rafting, s . Featuring More Than 100 + Himalayan  Documented Treks, .7 High Altitudes Expedition .  For Schools, family package and Colleges beside other outdoor activities. Only for Customized package

Technical Safety in the mountain:- 

We have a huge team of more than 100 guides and trainers to serve in the mountains and they are professionally trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. And Indian mountaineering foundation Delhi and Hanifle Center Outdoor Education Mussoorie , we have never compromised on the quality and the services provided to the customer.

“YOUR SAFETY IS OUR TOP MOST PRIORITY”

With our local knowledge and fluent hindi and English, we will ensure your trip runs smoothly and that your health and safety is our number one priority. All our team leaders have under gone professional courses in First Aid, Portable Altitude Chamber Training, Environmental Awareness Training, Advanced Wilderness Emergency Medicine and CPR. We carry a comprehensive first aid medical kit on all our trips as well as Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC Bag) and medical oxygen for all high altitude treks.

We specialize in all sorts of group adventure holidays – be it family groups, friends, or school groups. We have a wide range of travel options to suit all travelling styles and fitness level. We lay much emphasis on group size so that every individual gets personal attention

The team for last 29 years has been dedicated to achieve the following objectives:

1. To promote sustainable eco-friendly aesthetic tourism and Customized trekking package , adventurous activities in the Himalayas, particularly in Uttarkashi, Govind Wildlife Sanctuary and National Parks.
2. To facilitate adequate services for tourists, trekkers and mountaineers viz. reliable porters guides, instructors, equipments and management services.
3. To provide emergency voluntary services to individual tourist or group through search and rescue operations, help to overcome adverse climatic conditions.
4. To explore new trekking routes and tourists places and popularise them.
5. To manage tourist and trekking activities free from environmental pollution.
6. To organize awareness camps on issues related to education, health, environment, human rights and social justice.
7. To facilitate strengthening and protection of local culture through organizing songs and dance competitions, mela (fete) showcasing woodcraft, local food preparations, costumes & soon.