Pangarchulla Trek

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Pangarchulla - Special Offer

We are providing -5 degree winter jacket sponsored by Tripole brand absolutely free to take home. When you book Pangarchulla trek with us, we deliver jacket to your home address before your departure date.

Fixed departure dates from Dehradun:

November: 05, 06, 12, 13, 19

December: 11, 18

Pangarchulla lies in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary at an elevation of 4,483 meters. It is also known as the Chimney Peak. Pangarchulla is a challenging summit perfectly fit for adventure enthusiasts who are thrill seekers. This trek offers everything in one package, be it dusty and rocky trail, trails within dense coniferous forest and lastly a challenging climb in snow-clad mountains with boulder hopping in between. Pangarchulla trek is a trek for all the daredevils and should not afford to miss this trek. The journey starts from Dehradun till Joshimath, which is the base camp. The trek starts from Dhak Village from there the physical abilities tested till day 5.From Dhak, the trail opens up to cliff side villages, forests, open grassland and snow laden Himalayan Peaks in the background like Mt.Nanda Devi, Mt.Dronagiri, Mt.Kamet, Mt. Hathi-Ghoda, Mt.Neelkanth, Mt. Chaukhambha etc.

The trek serves great mountain views and be along all the time. The meadows of Pangarchulla are covered in snow in very months, and the best time to experience this trek is in the months of March and April. Get the chance to pass through the Oak, Deodar, Chestnut, and Maple trees also. The mountain views in this trek are simply epic and it is a perfect example of non-technical mountain climbing. The surface is filled with lush greenery, dense jungles and pristine snow-capped landscapes around. With the sunshine falling on its summit, a close-up look of the Garhwal region can be discovered.

Spring season is the ideal time of this trek. Here, weather during the day time is sunny with mildly cold evenings. The temperature lies between -5 degree celsius to 15 degree Celsius. Sometimes there can be sudden surprise showers too. So, be prepared to carry enough warm layers especially for nights and with poncho/raincoats for rainfall.

How difficult is Pangarchulla Trek?

The Pangarchulla trek is at an altitude of 15,069 feet. The summit climb is definitely challenging and has steep, uneven sections. The summit day is hard climb up and down an altitude of 4,000 feet in single day in 12 hours. And the last 4 hours of summit is much more difficult to walk on hard snow.

Where is Pangarchulla trek?

The Trek lies in the Garhwal region of Uttrakhand, starts from Auli near Joshimath. It is situated in the Nanda Devi National Park. Pangarchulla trek is a 6 days trek and the pickup point is Dehradun.

Where is Pangarchulla peak?

The Pangarchulla Peak is a high altitude trek in the Joshimath region of Chamoli district in Uttrakhand.  It is a moderate level trek. In the midst of the gigantic boulders, high peaks, long trails, amazing deodar forests all in this particular trek.

Best time to do Pangarchulla trek?

Pangarchulla Peak trek is one trek which is accessible for only two months of the year. March and April are the months for this trek which covers the spring season of the year.  It is very unsafe and exhausting to go for this trek. Before March, the trek has too much snow for the summit climb and after April, the snow melts away leaving the route to the summit unsafe. The boulders are huge and have a lot of gaps between them, which make quite challenging for any trekkers. Hence, the trek to the summit is best to be done before the snow melts away.

Pangarchulla trek height?

Pangarchulla trek lies in the Joshimath region of Chamoli district in Uttrakhand and at an very altitude of 15,069 feet.

Pangarchulla trek temperature?

The temperature of Pargarchulla trek in the month of March is -5 to 15 degree Celsius. Whereas, the temperature in April lies -2 to 2 degree Celsius.

Pangarchulla trek cost?
The trek’s fees areINR 9,999 per person from Dehradun to Dehradun. Also, providing -5 degree winter jacket of Tripole brand which is absolutely free to take home.

Pangarchulla trek distance?

The Pangarchulla trek stands tall at an elevation of 15,069 feet and the trek distance is around 38 km. The trek will the snow-capped mountains will take you through some of the majestic views of the region. This is a must to do trek for all the adventure and thrill seekers.

How do I get to Pangarchulla Trek?

There are following ways to go to Pangarchulla Trek:

By Road: The Pangarchulla Trek lies in the Joshimath district of Uttarakhand. Various private buses or cabs are available till Dehradun as the pickup point of this trek is Dehradun.

By Rail: The pickup location is Dehradun bus stop or Dehradun Railway station. So, one can travel by train hence which is the pickup point.

By Air: The nearest air connectivity is the Jolly Grant Airport located around 22 km southeast of Dehradun. The airport also has easy access to sacred places of Rishikesh and Haridwar.

Pargarchulla in December?

Usually snow fall will be more frequent and deposited snow will make it more arduous.Pangarchulla peak, which is high altitude of 15,069 feet in Himalayan standard. Snow can be expected knee deep or even more of snow towards the summit.

Where is Pangarchulla trek?

Drive from Joshimath to Dhak Village is 12 km. The trek will begin from Dhak village. From there, camping is at Guling. The next halt of the day is Khulara Campsite. From Khulara, there is where the Pangarchulla summit comes.

How many days are required for this trek?

The days that are required for this trek is complete 6 days from Dehradun to Dehradun.

Which are the nearest airport and railway stations for Pangarchulla trek?

The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport and Dehradun railway station is the nearest railway station for Pangarchulla trek.

What is the difficulty level of this trek?

The difficulty level of Pangarchulla trek is a moderate grade trek in theJoshimath region of Chamoli district of Uttrakhand.

Is the Pangarchulla trek suitable for beginners?

No, it is a high altitude trek so we do not suggest beginners to do this trek. Trekkers must have a prior trekking experience to do this trek.

How safe are group departures for solo women?

Treks are as safe for woman traveling solo. We either provide them room / tent on sharing basis with other woman trekkers. We will also provide you a tent on Single Occupancy if there are no other woman trekkers in the group at no extra cost.

What is the minimum age for Pangarchulla trek?

The person having age of 18 or more than 18 can join Pangarchulla trek.

What is the best time to visit Pangarchulla trek?

The super best time to visit Pangarchulla trek is from March to April.

What is the duration of Pangarchulla trek?

The total duration of this Pangarchulla trek is 6 days.

What is the Maximum Altitude of Pangarchulla trek?

Pangarchulla trek is an altitude of 15,069 feet.

What is the Pickup Point of Pangarchulla trek?

The pickup point of Pangarchulla trek is Dehradun.

What is the itinerary of Pangarchulla Trek?

DAY 1: Dehradun to Joshimath (Altitude: 2050 metres, 280 km drive, approx 12 hours)

DAY 2: Joshimath to Guling Campsite (Altitude: 2928 metres, 12 km drive and 5.5 km trek)

DAY 3: Guling to Khulara Campsite (Altitude: 3389 metres, 6 km trek)

DAY 4: Khulara to Pangarchula Summit and back to Khulara (Altitude: 4575 metres, 12 km

DAY 5: Khulara to Joshimath (Altitude: 2050 metres, 11.5 km trek and 12 km drive)

DAY 6: Joshimath to Dehradun (280km drive)

Where will we go to the loo?

There will be dry toilet tents provided for all as a part of our services. Toilet tent are a little far from the campsite so as to maintain hygiene. While on the trail, everybody has to go behind a rock.

What kind of food will be provided on the trek?

Proper Vegetarian meals would be provided on the trek, four times a day. Four times means breakfast, lunch, evening tea and snacks, and dinner. There are varieties of food that will be offered each day. There is also a probability of getting eggs and non-vegetarian meals, if all the trekkers agree.

Where will the meals be served while trekking?

There is a larger tent that has enough space for everyone to sit in that is known as dining tent where the meals are served while trekking. Sometimes, we also provide camping stools and a dining table.

How to charge mobile phones/cameras?

Make sure to carry 20,000mah power banks and keep your phone on flight mode to save more battery.

 Is food included in the trek?

Yes, four times meal are included in the trek which includes breakfast, lunch, evening tea and dinner. The food during the entire trek is super healthy, nutritious, delicious and different varieties of food serves each day.