Itinerary Description
Introduction The Pangarchulla peak trek is quite thrilling and adventurous. It offers you to explore the famous Lord Curzon trail. This trek might sound daunting but it's more of a thrill mixed with challenges. Undoubtedly, you will get mesmerizing views on the trek. The Pangarchulla trek is a must-do for all mountaineers. It also offers some historical glimpses as well. Also, it is non-technical. But it does require some previous experience in high altitude trek. Pangarchulla peak trek is situated at the height of 4590 M. The trail is demanding at times with some rocky ascents. You get the mesmerizing views of Nanda Devi India?s second-highest peak. Also, Dronagiri, Hathi Gowda, Chaukhamba, Mana, etc. From the chaos of small towns, you will land up in huge vast meadows following the trail. The Pangarchulla trail is filled with goof and rough ascent, edges, thick forest, and more. Best Time to Trek: The best time to trek the Pangarchulla peak trek is from March end to April. It is quite a seasoned trek that requires pre-plannings. This is the spring season in Uttarakhand. There are so many risks associated with it snow. Till march, the routes are quite difficult due to excessive snow. Especially, the summiting would be difficult in a lot of snow. And after April the snow melts which makes the route highly unfavorable and unsafe to trek. Among the boulders, there are huge gaps. Which is a very difficult situation for a trekker to traverse. Because of these reasons, the Pangarchulla peak trek summit has to be done before the snow melts. Difficulty Level: Pangarchulla peak is a difficult trek. There are multiple reasons why Pangarchulla trek is difficult. Such as every day there will be altitude gain. As you keep moving forward the nature of the terrain changes, and the weather changes. Trails are challenging for sure and uneven too at times. Also, on some days trekking hours can go up to 10 hours too. Especially, the summit day might go till 12 hours. Trekking on hard snow boulders with really tricky sections is very time-consuming. The summit climb is more difficult, steep, and uneven exposed trials. We highly recommend that you must have high-altitude trek experience before you go for Pangarchulla peak trek.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Joshimath 295km drive (1890 M)
Day 2: Joshimath to Dhak to Guling (2857 M)
Day 3: Guling to Khullara (3390 M)
Day 4: Khullara to Pangarchulla (4590 M) and back to Khullara
Day 5: Khullara to Dhak to Joshimath (1890 M)
Day 6: Joshimath to Dehradun (295km)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Dehradun to Joshimath 295km drive (1890 M)
Route: 10-hour drive Campsite: Joshimath The highlight of the day: Joshimath village. On day 1, you have to reach Dehradun and take a drive to Joshimath. Joshimath is a well-known basecamp for many famous trails such as the valley of flowers, Hemkund sahib, Badrinath, etc. We will be starting the day really early because the drive is quite long today. You will drive through the city of Rishikesh. And will also come across the famous Alaknanda confluence. By evening you will reach Joshimath. Overnight stay at guest house.
Day 2
Day 2: Joshimath to Dhak to Guling (2857 M)
Trail: 30 mins drive and 6 KM trek. Campsite: Guling The highlight of the day: Guling top Trek: Day 2 we will start after breakfast. We will be heading toward Dhak village and it will be 30 mins drive. From Dhak village, the main trail begins. The trail is stone paved, steady, and gradual. You will be crossing Kharchi village, Upper Tugashi, and Lower Tugashi where you can witness the traditional livelihood. The entire trail takes you to Nanda Devi Park. At the last part of the trail, there is a gradual incline. After that, you reach Guling campsite. Also, from the Guling top you can get a panoramic view of the Gharwal range. Overnight stay at Guling campsite.
Day 3
Day 3: Guling to Khullara (3390 M)
Trail: 5 KM trek (3 hours) Campsite: Khullara The highlight of the day: Khullara camping ground and views. Trek: Day 3, we will start by 9 am after breakfast. It is going to be a short day. After 5 mins of the trek, we will enter the deep forest area. You will come across Himalayan Birch. Today?s terrain has a little gradual incline. Even in the month of April, you might find trails filled with snow. Even Khullara camp is surrounded by snow too. We will just hand around today and take a rest for the next summit day. Overnight stay at Khullara campsite.
Day 4
Day 4: Khullara to Pangarchulla (4590 M) and back to Khullara
Trail: 14 KM trek (12-16 hours) Campsite: Khullara The highlight of the day: Pangarchulla Summit Peak Trek: Day 4 is the longest and most massive final push for the summit. We will start at 3 am. Since it will be the longest day, we suggest carrying enough water to stay hydrated. There will be a gradual incline and the terrain will get steep too. You will also cross the meadows and stone temple of kauri pass in dark only. Once you reach the ridgeline, it starts getting more challenging. Around 7:30 am the boulder crossing will be done, it's the hardest. After that from the bottom of the peak, it's a very steep climb. Especially, this last section will take 2-3 hours to climb. After that, you will be summiting. Relax a bit and soak into the beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas after the arduous climb. After that, we will start our descent which will take a lot of effort as well. Overnight stay at Khullara campsite.
Day 5
Day 5: Khullara to Dhak to Joshimath (1890 M)
Trail: 12 KM trek (3-4 hours) & 30 mins drive Campsite: Joshimath The highlight of the day: Explore Joshimath and try traditional food. Trek: Day 5 is very easy and not small. Right after breakfast, we will leave at 9 am. We will start the descent. And make it to our first campsite at Dhak. from Dhak we will board our vehicle and move towards Joshimath. You will have almost more than half of the day to explore Joshimath. Overnight stay at Joshimath guest house.
Day 6
Day 6: Joshimath to Dehradun (295km)
Trail: 10-hour drive Campsite: Back to Dehradun The highlight of the day: Explore the nightlife and cafes at Dehradun. Today is the last day, we will leave early in the morning so that we can reach Dehradun. We will have almost 10 hours of drive from Joshimath to Dehradun. Once we reach Dehradun you can either depart for your respective cities or explore Dehradun according to your choice.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- ●Food as per menu on the trek (Starting Lunch on Day 2)
- ●Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any
- ●Tents, Sleeping bags, mats, technical equipment
- ●Safety Equipment.
- ●Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters & mules for carrying common luggage.
- ●Services of a Trek Leader.
- ●2 Nights Hotel stay in Joshimath.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
- ●Meals during road journeys
- ●Meals during hotel stay
- ●Any expense of personal nature
- ●Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- ●Transportation from Dehradun to Joshimath and back to Dehradun.
Are you eligible for this adventure?
Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes you to a height of 4,130M and is rated a moderate level trek for its long trekking distances. For its elevation and distances, it is recommended for trekkers with some prior experience in the high-altitudes.
Grade
Difficult
Max Altitude
4481 mts
Distance
47 km
WIMRS Level Required
Terrain
Prerequisite Skills
Fitness Benchmark
WIMRS Level Required
WIMRS 5
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a level 4 adventure on the Bikat Rating Scale.
This makes it mandatory for you to have high-altitude experience of preferably multiple treks marked at level 3 on the WIMRS. The altitude, the terrain, and the nature of the climb demand a certain level of endurance and a need for you to be aware of how your body reacts to the various features of the high-altitude environment.
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Packing List
This is a list of essential items for individuals doing the trek with Bikat Adventures. This list contains only those items which the participants are required to bring with them. The list excludes those items which are provided by Bikat Adventures on the trek. We have divided the items into five categories. All the items in the list are essential except for those marked as optional.
🟩 Trekking Gear
- Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
- . Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
- Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
- U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1*
- Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each*
🟩 Footwear
- Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle with water resistant trekking shoes Qty -1
- Pair of light weight Crocks/Sandals Qty -1
🟩 Clothing
- Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty – 2*
- Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
- Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
- Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
- Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
- Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
- Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
- Rain wear (Poncho/ Jacket & Pants) . Qty-1
- Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
- Woolen cap. Qty-1
- Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1
🟩 Toiletries
- Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)
- Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 (Minimum SPF 30)
- Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1
🟩 Miscellaneous
- Camera (Optional)
- Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
- Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)
Here are a couple of tutorials on What & How to pack your rucksack for your upcoming trek from our experts:
Note-
- *For long trek please carry one spare sunglass
- *In winter trek please try to carry one hot water bottle
- * For long and winter trek to carry warm pent one pair
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Wanderin Man?
(SET- Safety, Expertise & Trust )
Safety
- ●Small Group Size in the ratio of 6:1 (participant to leader)
- ●No compromise on safety and sustainability promise
- ●Experienced and Certified Mountaineering Professional Leaders
- ●Region Mapped with Emergency Evacuation Plan
- ●Certified Standard Equipment by UIAA (International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation certification) & other Similar Bodies
- ●Minimized Risk Management Standard Operating Procedure are applied for every Trek and tour
- ●Certified First Aid Support and Doctors* with constant availability of Safety Equipments like Medical Kit, Rescue Kit
- ●Constant communication is aided with the help of Communication Devices
- ●Certified and registered Transporter for transportation purpose
Expertise
- ●Founders of the company have extensive experience of 15 years having organized 8k+ peak expeditions.
- ●Under the umbrella of Wanderin’ Man Adventures 15+ adventure activities Programs have been organized
- ●Founders have mountaineering certifications from the esteemed mountaineering institutes of India.
- ●Team is composed of experienced mountaineers and trek leaders with thorough understanding of norms and procedures.
Trust
- ●Trust has been the hallmark of our company since its inception be it any program on the list.
- ●Special emphasis is laid on the use of standard procedures and equipments as per the mountaineering norms
- ●95% of our clients have availed our service on repeat basis.
- ●Our business has expanded primarily based on the “word of mouth” from our existing clients to new ones
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Cancellation Policy
Cash Refund (All events including Friendship Peak Expedition except other Mountaineering Expeditions) - Cash refunds are only available for bookings made without any discounts, such as promotional codes or dynamic discounts. Additionally, cash refunds are not available for shifted batch bookings or if the booking status is "Booked". The amount of the refund will be determined based on the following guidelines:
Cancellations made up to 45 days before the departure date
Cancellations made up to 31 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 30 and 21 days before the departure date
Cancellations made between 20 and 11 days before the departure date
Cancellations made less than 11 days before the departure date are not eligible for a cash refund.
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