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)

The most common question asked is “What things to carry on a Trek?”

First of all trekkers must bring the documents mentioned below –

1. Government ID proof, carry original and a photocopy of any of these – (Driving License, Adhar Card, Pan Card, Voter Id etc.)
2. Medical certificate by a doctor
3. Risk certificates

Foremost Requirements

• Strongly built Trekking Shoes
• Backpack (50 to 60 liters)

To reduce your expenses HPMA offer trekking items on rent at nominal prices. Make a special renting request before the trek to get trek gear on rent.

Things you can get on Rent

• Trekking shoes
• Backpacks
• Hiking Pole
• Poncho

Clothes to Carry On A Trek

Carry clothes according to the season. In winters there is chilly cold and in summers the temperature remains cold. (Day and Night temperature varies)

-Jacket

Take at least 2 jackets with you, it should be warm enough to protect you against chilly cold.

-Trekking Pants

You should have 2 – 3 trek pants on a week long trek and take more for longer treks.

-Thermals

At night the temperature lowers and to keep yourself warm and sleep comfortably wear thermals.

-Warm clothes

Keep enough woolen layers and fleece according to the season.

-T- shirts

To avoid sunburns always carry full sleeved t shirts which dries easily and covers neck and arms properly.

-Poncho/Raincoat

They are useful during rain and snowfall.

Necessary Items

• Water Bottle
• Gloves (Waterproof and woolen)
• Cap
• Socks (Regular and woolen
• Sunglasses
• Hiking Pole
• Torch
• Toiletry Items

(Toilet paper, Sunscreen, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Face Wash, Sanitizer etc.)

(Avoid using wet wipes and sanitary napkins during your trek because they are not biodegradable and cause harm to the environment. If you use them in mountains make sure you bring them back with you.)

Medical Kit is Mandatory

(Use medicines only after prescribed by the doctor) (In case if any problem arises during the trek follow the instructions given by your trek leader because they are certified in First Aid Mountaineering courses.)

Carry These Medicines in Your Medical Kit

• Avomine for treating motion sickness
• Diamox for treating altitude sickness
• Avil to treat allergies
• Saradon to cure headache
• Combiflam to relieve pain
• Crocin for treating fever and headache
• Digene to cure acidity
• Norflox TZ and Lomofen to prevent Diarrhoea
• Betadine (Antiseptic cream)
• ORS
• Moov/Volini spray for treating sprains
• Band aid
• Elastic bandage
• Gauze

Har Ki Dun Protection and Mountaineering Association is Making Your Trek Safe

WE CARE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND IT IS OUR PRIORITY

• We have a team of more than 80+ guides to serve in the mountains and they are professionally trained from Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) Uttarkashi, Hanifle Centre; Mussoorie and Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) Delhi. We also have Kitchen staff to serve in the mountains and supporting staff goes along to manage the activities.

• The trek leaders are certified in courses of Mountaineering. On every high altitude trek we carry oxygen cylinders and First Aid kits. We take proper care of everything and make sure you feel safe and comfortable with us.

• Getting to high altitude can be a problem to some people, the risks are enormous but we minimize them by providing best quality equipment which are changed on regular basis.

• We do every possible thing to make your treks safe because if you trust and choose us then it becomes our responsibility to make your safety our top most priority. The risk factor can never be abolished but it can be reduced and if you have a heart of mountaineer then this “risk factor” is the real pleasure and we can help you overcome every risk successfully without fear by taking proper care of your safety.