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If you desire an exhilarating and potent summit ascent, the Pangarchulla Peak trek is exactly what you need. At 15,069 feet, the Pangarchulla Peak trek’s difficult summit point is located.
To begin, the trek to Pangarchulla takes five days, seven when you factor in the days spent travelling from Rishikesh. The hike starts in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand at Auli, which is near to Joshimath. The Nanda Devi National Park surrounds it.
The trek’s summit climb is well-known. That will be the first thing anyone who has completed this trek will remember about it. The summit day is extremely lengthy. You feel your feet as you ascend over many pebbles covered in snow.
The mountain views from the summit, in addition to providing a strong adrenaline rush on its own, enhance this experience. Along the entire walk, you will be met by breathtaking vistas of a substantial chunk of the Greater Himalayan Range.. At the summit, when they are all so near to you, they are all around you as well.
Additionally, during your trek in March and April, they are awash in Rhododendron blooms that add colour to the already stunning forest. When you enter Khullara, a totally different universe will be revealed to you.
An Overview of Day One’s Route:
Day1
Drive from Rishikesh to Joshimath Drive Distance: 254 km | Travel Time: 10 to 11 hours | Indiahikes trekkers’ starting point: At six in the morning, Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh will arrange transportation. One-way transportation costs Rs. 6,000 for a Bolero (5 to 6 seats) and Rs. 9,000 for a Tempo Traveller (10 to 12 seats). The trekkers share this sum. By 5 p.m., you will be at the base camp in Joshimath.
Day 2:
Take a car to Tugasi from Joshimath. Distance of the Tugasi to Gulling/Akhrotghetta Trek: 12 km; the trek takes: 7 to 9 hours | Elevation Gain: Moderate at 8,790 to 10,908 feet. Continuous ascent that is steep for the first 20 minutes and then gradual for 45 minutes. Steep once more for about an hour, then a mixture of gradual and steep ascents for 1.5 to 2 hours. Keep two liters of water on you.
Day Three:
The Khullara Trek from Gulling/Akhrotghetta 6 km; the trek takes: 3 to 4 hours | Elevation Gain: Between 10,908 and 11,010 feet Trail ascending gradually. There are no sources of water. Keep two liters of water on you.
Day four:
Khullara acclimatization day. Trek to Kuari Top and then return to Khullara 7 km; the trek takes: 4 to 5 hours | Changes in altitude: Easy climb from 11,010 feet to 12,600 feet and back again. ascending gradually to Kuari Top. Since there are no water sources on the trail, bring plenty of water with you.
Day 5:
The trek from Khullara to the Pangarchulla Summit and back to Khullara 12 km; the trek takes: 10 to 12 hours | Gain and loss of altitude: Difficult from 11,010 feet to 15,069 feet and back to 11,010 feet. After a gradual start, there is a steep ascent over snow and boulders. Three to four hours into the trek, there is only one water source. Bring two liters of water with you and completely fill your bottles at the source.
Day 6:
Drive to Tapoban Trek and trek from Khullara to Karchi 5.25 km; the trek takes: 3 to 4 hours | Loss of altitude: 11,010 to 7,315 feet Simple-Moderate The entire descent to Karchi ranges from moderate to steep. Carry plenty of water.
Day 7:
Return trip from Tapoban to Rishikesh by car 260 km; the trek takes: 10 to 11 hours | Indiahikes trekkers’ starting point: Trekkers are responsible for covering the cost of transportation. Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh One-way transportation costs Rs. 6,000 for a Bolero (5 to 6 seats) and Rs. 9,000 for a Tempo Traveller (10 to 12 seats).
Kindly note:
Depending on the weather and the route you take, the distance between campsites may vary by 100 meters. Due to the same factors, the altitude may also vary by 100 feet.
Important points: Trekkers must bring a copy of their photo ID with them to the forest checkpoints on the trek.
Your lodging at the base camp will be in lodges.
During the trek, you’ll spend three nights in a tent.
At the base camp, there is a cloakroom for extra luggage. Avoid leaving any valuables behind in the cloakroom.
Kindly note: Tents with two twin beds may not be available. This is because different nations supply the raw materials used to make tents. However, the turmoil on a global scale has had an impact on their exports. Tents are in short supply everywhere as a result. Having said that, these tents are built to accommodate three trekkers, so you’ll still have plenty of room.
PRO-TIPS
For Onward Travel When planning your trip, take the bus rather than the train. When compared to trains, they tend to arrive on time. Choose a train to Haridwar one day before Day 1 of your trek, and then take an auto-rickshaw or shared taxi to Rishikesh the same day. If you’re traveling by train,
Return Journey You will arrive in Rishikesh between the hours of 6 and 7 on your return journey. Make plans to travel from Rishikesh anytime after 9:00 p.m. The Nanda Devi Express from Dehradun, which is approximately 45 kilometers from Rishikesh, will work well with your schedule since there are no direct trains.
A Quick Look at Some of the Campgrounds At Indiahikes, We Care A Lot About Choosing Great Campgrounds After much deliberation, we have settled on these wonderful campsites, which trekkers have come to adore, for the Pangarchulla Peak trek as well.
