Pangarchulla Peak Trek
Duration
5 Night / 6 Days
Maximum Altitude
15069 ft
Minimum Age
8+
Base Camp
Joshimath
Accommodation type
Alpine Tents
Pangarchulla peak trek is the most offbeat trek you can find in the months of spring.
Lesser known in the world of trekkers, this trek offers you the best summit
views that no other trek can ever give you.
Pangarchulla trek
is a complete package that includes the colors of lush green meadows, whites of
milk-white snow, and blue of the
ink-blue sky. In India, there are mostly two kinds of treks, one is the easy
category treks such as Triund, Kedarkantha, and Chopta, and the second is the
extremely difficult treks such as Kanchenjunga and Everest.
But exactly in the middle of these two
categories stands Pangarchulla summit trek. The specialty of this trek is that
it holds both, the exciting challenges of a difficult trek and the leisure
strolls of an easy trek.
Another exciting fact about Pangarchulla Peak Trekking is
that a major part of the route goes through the Kuari Pass trek. That means you
get the blended perks of both the treks of mighty Uttarakhand.
On your way, you get vivid scenes of
Mt. Nanda Devi standing isolated from the other peaks, Mt. Dronagiri glowing
under the and warm sun, and Mt. Trishul boasting about its astounding height.
What makes this trek more apt for you
to take is its popularity. Even today, very few trekkers are aware of its
beauty and surprises because of this, the trek experiences a very less amount
of traffic. Go, isolate yourself in the lap of mountains and feel the thrill of
conquering one of nature’s miracles.
The Pangarchulla Peak Trek map
is for someone who is looking to upgrade from moderate level
difficulty. The journey to Pangarchulla peak location falls
definitely in a difficult level. However, the tastes of challenging summit
climb and ridge walk leave you thirsty for more of such experiences.
An interesting thing about this trek is
the best time to do it. The Pangarchulla
peak altitude being at the height of 15,000 ft. faces a hefty snowfall
during the winters. The snow takes about 5 - 6 months to melt. Therefore, the
best time for this trek is either in April or in September.
Pangarchulla terrain has a lot of huge
boulders with large gaps in between. At every meter, it feels like trekking in Pangarchulla Peak is getting more challenging and difficult.
However, during these particular months of April and September, a thick layer of
snow helps us to trek over the boulders too. But even then, an expert trekker
is needed throughout the time to guide you through.
Aren't you feeling adventurous already? Yes, how thrilling is this trek
of Moustache Escapes.
Altitude: 6,150 ft.
Meal Included: Dinner
Stay type: Guesthouse Stay (Double /
Triple sharing basis)
Drive: 260 km (9 hrs drive)
Drive: 12 km (30 min)
Altitude: 9,600 ft.
Trek: 6 km (4 hours)
Stay Type: Tent Stay (Double / Triple
sharing basis)
Altitude: 9,600 ft. to 11,070 ft.
Trek: 4 km (5 hours)
Stay Type: Tent Stay (Double / Triple
sharing basis)
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch -
Evening Snacks - Dinner
Altitude: 11,070 ft. to 15,069 ft. and
back to 11,070 ft.
Trek: 20 km
Stay Type: Tent Stay (Double / Triple
sharing basis)
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch -
Evening Snacks - Dinner
Altitude: 11,070 ft. to 6,150 ft.
Trek: 8 km (approx. 7 hrs)
Drive: 13 km (30min)
Stay Type: Guesthouse Stay (Double /
Triple sharing basis)
Meal Included: Breakfast - Lunch -
Evening Snacks - Dinner
Meal Included: Breakfast
Drive: 260 km (9 hr drive)
Air: Book a direct
flight to Dehradun. In other case, fly to Delhi and reach Dehradun via
train/bus. Those arriving Dehradun via flights, are advised to reach on Day 0
(a day before your journey begins) to properly rest before the trek.
Road: Take Volvo bus
from Delhi that’ll reach Dehradun in 5-6 hrs. Our advice is to take Govt. buses
as private buses don't adhere to the timings.
Rail: Book a direct
train to Dehradun or you can book a train to Delhi or Haridwar. From there,
take a bus ride to Dehradun.
Things
to Carry on Pangarchulla Peak Trek Package
1. Shirts / T-shirts –2/3, Jeans /
Trekking Pants -2
2. Windproof jacket of decent quality
(no flimsy wind cheaters please!) preferably with a hood
3. Warm and thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen
sweater
4. Thermal inner wear (upper &
lower), Scarf/muffler (optional)
5. Woollen cap, Woollen gloves, Woollen
socks & regular socks (3-4 pairs)
6. Comfortable Trekking/Hiking shoes
(shoes with a thick sole are recommended)
7. Lightweight
floaters/sandals/slippers
8. Raincoat / Poncho, Small light
weight towel
9. Water bottle (sturdy ones, no
plastic bottles)
10. Cap / Hat to keep the strong sun
away from your face
11. Sun glasses, Walking stick /
Trekking pole
12. Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm, Torch /
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
13. Medicines, if requiring any
specific medication
14. Personal toiletries
15. Day pack/small bag which you will
carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it.
1. You will be greeted by our trek team
on your arrival at Joshimath.
2. All stays included from Joshimath to
Joshimath on sharing basis:
(i) Guest house on day 1 & 5.
(ii) Alpine / Dome tents on day 2, 3, 4.
3. All meals included from Day 1 dinner
to Day 6 breakfast. Vegetarian meals will be served throughout the trek.
4. Skilled local staff who have ample knowledge
of the route
5. Hot water in buckets can be provided
on request depending on availability, while staying at guest houses in
Joshimath only.
6. Kitchen, dining and toilet tents
will be used during the trek.
7. Cooks/Helper for carrying common
equipment like rations/tents/utensils/groceries.
8. Transport from Joshimath to Dhak and
Auli to Joshimath in shared vehicle.
9. All trek essentials included–
(i) Accommodation - tents, sleeping bags,
sleeping mats etc.
(ii) Safety equipment - microspikes, gaiters
as per requirements and basic first aid kit with a portable oxygen cylinder.
(iii) Permit - forest and camping fee
included.
10. Covid Related Information
1. The above trek charges does not
include the GST charges (5%).
2. Personal essentials -
(i) Equipment - Gumboots, trekking
poles, etc.
(ii) Insurance - Personal and travel
insurances.
(iii) Beverage - Mineral water
bottles/bottled or canned beverages
(iv) Snacks - Chocolate, dry fruits,
protein or nutrition bar.
(v) Entertainment - Camera or drone
fees.
3. Transportation - The charges of
transportation on day 1 and 6 are to be borne and shared between the trekkers.
4. In case if your trek remains
incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure" or by personal
choice after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get
refund, reschedule or replace any services that remain unutilized by you.
5. Any additional cost incurred due to
changes in Government Guidelines related to travel/trek/COVID-19 will be borne
by the Guest.
6. Anything which is not included in
Inclusion.
1. If cancellations are made 26 days
prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, no cancellation fee will be
charged.
2. If cancellations are made between
8-25 days prior to the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 25% of the total
package amount will be charged as cancellation fee.
3. If cancellations and rescheduling
are made within 7 days from the start date of your trek/tour/activity, 100% of
the total booking amount will be charged as a cancellation fee.
4. Guest can reschedule the
tour/trek/activity between 8-25 days prior to the start date of your
trek/tour/activity (Depending on the availability), after this period no
rescheduling can be done and no amount can be refunded.
5. Rescheduling of the
tour/trek/activity is applicable only once, after that if you want to cancel or
reschedule the trek/tour/activity again, it will not be possible and no refund
will be processed.
6. If you book the tour/trek/activity
by making a partial payment of the total booking amount and fail to make the
100% payment before 26 days from the date of travel. In this case, your booking
will get cancelled automatically and can only be reconfirmed once you make the
full payment, depending on the availability of slots.
7. In case if your tour/trek/activity
remains incomplete or uninitiated because of "force majeure", medical
emergency, government policy changes, local strikes, or by personal choice
after you arrive at the starting point, you will not be able to get a refund,
reschedule or replace any services that remain underutilized by you.
8. In case if your tour/trek/activity
gets cancelled because of "force majeure", medical emergency,
government policy changes, local strikes between 0-7 days from your date of
travel, you will be eligible to reschedule the date of your trek/tour/activity
or you can get a credit note of the amount paid, however no cash refund will be
possible in this case.
9. Cancellations are strictly subjected
to cancellation policies mentioned on the website & are irrespective of the
date of booking.
10. The applicable refund
amount will be processed within 10 business days.
Average Rating 4.5
A perfect blend of exciting challenges and relaxing walk. The best part was the vivid scene of Mt. Nanda Devi standing isolated from the other peaks, Mt. Dronagiri glowing under the and warm sun, and Mt. Trishul boasting about its astounding height. It's an excellent trek for summit seekers and people like me who always crave for next 'Toofani' adventure in the Himalayas. I booked this trek, with my friend who is also an adrenaline junkie like me. We booked this trek in the month of Mid May (or say pre-monsoon). It is at this time of the year when Pangarchulla snow melts and huge boulders and gap are clearly visible to cross. Also, we did have adventure treks before, but this was our first Summit Climb. We just had a rough idea of what's coming. A huge thanks to the team of Moustache Escapes, who gave us all the major heads up for the next 6 days on the trek. Also, their ground team deserves a cannon salute for brilliantly handling the entire summit climb. I'm not a morning person nor my friend, but the summit climb started early at 3AM (around). Our trek guide explained us later that, apart from UV rays, summit in daylight causes snow to melt and form puddles that can lead to frostbite. Also, we had a plus point of starting early. Though the climb was hectic and long, we arrived just in time for the watching the sunrise of our lifetime. It was kinda magical (for me) scene to watch the clouds changing its colors. From dark to crimson and then to red, then Sun begins to show up from horizon afar. And, once its all daylight, we can clearly witness the magnificent 360-degree view of Garhwal peaks, including Nanda Ghunti and Trishul ranges standing right next to us. It was altogether an experience bot emotional and ethereal at the same time that i'll never forget. Like i said, i'm not a morning person and 3Am is night for me. But, now I'm sure the end result, the final summit view is something worth waking up that early.
