Short Itinerary Pangarchulla Peak Trek
Day 1:- Dehradun/Haridwar to Joshimath (6724 feet) (256 km) (10/12 hours) Overnight stay in a hotel or a Guest house
Day 2:-Drive from Joshimath to Dhak (12 km) trek to Gulling Top (9600 feet) (6 km) (4/5 hours) overnight stay in camps
Day 3:- Gulling top to Khulara (11,122 feet) (6 km) (5/6 hours) overnight stay in camps
Day 4:-Khulara to Gailgarh (12,300 feet) (3 km) (3 hours) overnight stay in camps
Day 5:-Gailgarh to Pangarchulla Peak (14,700 feet) and return to Khulara (9 km) (7/8 hours) overnight stay in camps
Day 6:- Khulara to Dhak (12 km) (6/7 hours) and Drive to Joshimath (12 km) overnight stay in a hotel or a Guest house
Day 7:-Joshimath to Dehradun/Haridwar (256 km) (10/12 hours)
Pangarchulla Peak Trek Details Itinerary
Day 1:- Dehradun/Haridwar to Joshimath (6724 feet) (256 km) (10/12 hours) Overnight stay in a hotel or a Guest house
We can pick you from Haridwar or Dehradun Railway Station, meet us at 6:30 am. Go through pilgrim vein from Haridwar to Joshimath and drive along River Ganga’s course.
At Devprayag you can see River Bhagirathi merging into Alaknadna River and the mountain views at the backdrop looks wonderful. Reach Joshimath at the time of dusk there your stay will in hotel or a guest house.
Day 2:- Drive from Joshimath to Dhak (12 km) trek to Gulling Top (9600 feet) (6 km) (4/5 hours) overnight stay in camps
After having breakfast drive is towards Dhak village, from here the trek starts. Ascent gradually for some time and you will come across “Karachi” a small village. It is amid tall mountains and there is green vegetation all across the hills with step farms.
After you gradually gain altitude you come acroos another high altitude village “Tugasi” it is a Himalayan village where Garhwali culture is followed. Rest here for some time and then head towards your campsite Gulling.
The campsite lies 0.5 km further Gulling village it is a wide green stretch which offers unusual sight of Garhwal Himalayas and 360 degree view of Hathi Parbat, Ghori Parbat and Dronagiri.
Setup your camps and overnight stay will be in tents.
Day 3:- Gulling top to Khulara (11,122 feet) (6 km) (5/6 hours) overnight stay in camps
The trail is an ascending one from Gulling top to Khulara. Trek carefully on the rough terrain with exotic views of snow- capped mountains throughout the way.
Go through the forests of Oaks, Pines and Rhododendrons. They are found in abundance there with blossoming flowers and snow all over. After a long hike reach your campsite Khulara.
Khulara is a beautiful forest clearing, great for camping. Nearby there is growth of ample of trees. Setup the camps here, salubrious food will be served and then you can retire for the night.
Day 4:- Khulara to Gailgarh (12,300 feet) (3 km) (3 hours) overnight stay in camps
Today’s trek is short (3 km) and the distance can be covered in 3 hours. The trail is through dark forest and ahead witness different scenery, there are undulating meadows in a series.
In winters it is a bliss to see these meadows totally covered in snow. Reach Gailgarh, it is windy wear enough clothes and keep yourself warm. Setup your camps, you can also go nearby to explore the area.
Day 5:- Gailgarh to Pangarchulla Peak (14,700 feet) and return to Khulara (9 km) (7/8 hours) overnight stay in camps
The trek is long and steep so start early today around 4:00 am, trekking on the snow fresh is easy. Do carry 2 liters water because further there are no water sources.
Start climbing a ridge, it is steep but can be crossed in half an hour. After you cross the ridge, Pangarchulla peak and other towering peaks will leave you awestruck by their clear sights. Further lies snow fields and the scenery changes.
The snow fields are levelled, here use your ice axe for cutting the thick snow. You will get the phenomenal views of Pangarchulla peak, Chaukhamba, Hathi Parbat, Ghodi Parbat, Mana and Kamet just before reaching base of Pangarchulla.
Once you come to the base, ridge climb starts which is steep. Now, take out the equipment and get ready for the summit climb and heavy wind makes the climb more challenging. Traverse this tough part and stand at a height of 14,700 meters, the first thing which will come into sight is Garhwal peaks. Many more snow clad peaks also can be seen from here
The extraordinary panorama views from Pangarchulla makes it a fable trek in Uttarakhand. After scaling the peak start the descent to Khulara, reach the campsite in next three hours and take care while your downhill trek.
Day 6:- Khulara to Dhak (12 km) (6/7 hours) and Drive to Joshimath (12 km) overnight stay in a hotel or a Guest house
Follow the same trail to get back to Dhak village through picturesque Himalayan villages with vanishing sight of snow clad mountains. The trek ends at this point.
Vehicle will be arranged till Joshimath, stay will be in a hotel or a guest house there.
Day 7:- Joshimath to Dehradun/Haridwar (256 km) (10/12 hours)
Post breakfast leave the place by taking unforgettable memories back. Leave early so that you can reach Dehradun/Haridwar by the evening.