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- PANGARCHULLA PEAK TREK
- Uttarakhand
- 7 Days
- 13 to 55 years
- Difficulty : Difficult
- Tour guide
Description
Short Itinerary
Day 1 - Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath
Day 2 - Drive from Joshimath to Tugasi. Trek from Tugasi to Gulling/Akhrotghetta
Day 3 - Trek from Gulling/Akhrotghetta to Khullara
Day 4 - Acclimatization Day at Khullara. Trek to Kuari Top and back to Khullara
Day 5 - Trek from Khullara to Pangarchulla Summit, and back to Khullara
Day 6 - Trek from Khullara to Karchi, and drive to Tapoban
Day 7 - Drive back from Tapoban to Rishikesh
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath
Drive Distance: 254 km | Drive Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up point for Trip Photo trekkers: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh
Transport will be arranged at 6.00 AM. It costs Rs.6,000 per Bolero (5-6 seater), and Rs.9,000 per Tempo Traveller (10-12 seater) for the transport, one way. This amount is shared by trekkers. You will reach the base camp, Joshimath by 5.00 PM.
Day 2
Drive from Joshimath to Tugasi. Trek from Tugasi to Gulling/Akhrotghetta
Trek Distance: 12 km | Trek Duration: 6-7 hours | Altitude Gain: 8,790 ft to 10,908 ft
Moderate. Continuous ascent which is steep for the first 20 minutes followed by 45 minutes of gradual ascent. Steep again for about an hour, followed by a mix of gradual and steep ascents for 1.5 - 2 hours. Carry 2 litres of water.
Day 3
Trek from Gulling/Akhrotghetta to Khullara
Trek Distance: 6 km | Trek Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Gain: 10,908 ft to 11,010 ft
Moderate. Gradually ascending trail. There are no water sources. Carry 2 litres of water.
Day 4
Acclimatization Day at Khullara. Trek to Kuari Top and back to Khullara
Trek Distance: 7 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 11,010 ft to 12,600 ft, and back to 11,010 ft
Easy. Gradual ascent to Kuari Top. Carry sufficient water as there are no water sources on the trail.
Day 5
Trek from Khullara to Pangarchulla Summit, and back to Khullara
Trek Distance: 12 km | Trek Duration: 10-12 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 11,010 ft to 15,069 ft, and back to 11,010 ft
Difficult. Initial gradual ascent followed by steep ascent over snow/boulders. Only one water source around 3-4 hours into the trek. Carry 2 litres of water and refill your bottles completely at the source.
Day 6
Trek from Khullara to Karchi, and drive to Tapoban
Trek Distance: 5.25 km | Trek Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Loss: 11,010 ft to 7,315 ft
Easy-Moderate. Moderate to steep descent all the way to Karchi. Carry sufficient water.
Day 7
Drive back from Tapoban to Rishikesh
Drive Distance: 260 km | Trek Duration: 10-11 hours | Drop off point for Trip Photo trekkers: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh
The transport cost has to be borne by trekkers. It costs Rs.6,000 per Bolero (5-6 seater), and Rs.9,000 per Tempo Traveller (10-12 seater) for the transport, one way.
Please note: The distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters depending the weather conditions and the route you take. The altitude may also vary by 100 feet for similar reasons.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
- At the base camp, your stay will be arranged in lodges.
- On the trek, you will be staying 3 in a tent.
- We have a cloakroom facility at the base camp for excess luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.
Please note: Twin sharing tents may not be available. This is because raw materials for making tents are sourced from different countries. But their export has been affected due to international unrest. This has led to a global shortage of tents. Having said that, you'll still have comfortable space as these tents have been designed to accommodate three trekkers.