The Challenging Pangarchulla Trek in Pangarchulla
@TravelMite
in Pangarchulla
The Challenging Pangarchulla Trek
Day-by-day plan, stays and inclusions
A 7-day high-altitude trek to Pangarchulla Peak (about 15,069 ft) in the Joshimath region of Chamoli, Uttarakhand, via Kuari Pass. The route passes boulders, deodar, oak and rhododendron forests and Gorson Bugyal meadows, and turns snowy higher up, with low oxygen at altitude.
You are picked up from Rishikesh around 6:30-7:30 am for an 8-hour drive to Joshimath. Then you drive to Dhak and trek to Guling (6 km), climb to Khullara/Taali camp, and do an acclimatisation hike to Kuari Pass (8 km). Summit day starts with breakfast at 1:30 am and returns to camp. Day 6 is a 13 km trek to Joshimath/Lower Auli via Gorson Bugyal; day 7 is the drive back to Rishikesh by evening.
Difficulty: Moderate · Age: 15+ years
Itinerary
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar
- Altitude: 6,750ft, 256 km drive, approx 8 hours.
- Trekkers will be picked from Rishikesh around 6:30 am- 7:30 am in a Traveller /Ertiga/Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle.
- Arrive at Joshimath approx by 4 pm – (tea, briefing of the trek & dinner)
- Breakfast and Lunch on the way (excluded)
- Accommodation at the Hotel/Homestay
Hotel
Dinner
Travel: Multiple Modes
- Drive to Dhak (7000 ft) – 10 Km, 30 minutes. Trek to Guling (9,650) ft – 6 Km, 5 hrs. camp.
- Altitude: 9,650 Ft. Time taken: Approx. 6 hrs Trek gradient: Moderate, Water sources: You can fill your bottles in the Kharchi village.
- Start your day with a delectable breakfast and after a short drive of 10 km reach the point where you can begin hiking to Gulling.
- Witness the giant mountains in front of you, and the most pampered mountain which is known as Sleeping Lady Mountain, the creation of God is just amazing.
- From the meadows, continue trekking through verdant forests thriving with a variety of bird species and reach the beautiful prairies.
- Climb down to arrive at another expanse of thickets with Oak, Chestnut, Deodar, and Maple trees.
- Continue walking on the path again you will witness the outstanding Dronagiri peak that will make your heart go numb and later we will reach the Gulling top, home for the day.
- Set up camp here in tents and retire for the night under the star-lit sky.
Tents
All Meals
Travel: Trek
- Post breakfast proceed to Khullara camp/Taali campsite. Start trek & climb up pastures painted in several colors of green and dotted with shepherds and their sheep grazing around.
- The trail today is quite steep through Oak, Rhododendron (mostly pink and white), Walnut forest.
- Admist the stunning views of surrounding mountain ranges.
- At the base camp lower Khullara camp/Taali Campsite, settle down in your tents for the night.
Tents
All Meals
Travel: Trek
- Post breakfast, start Trek to Kuari Pass. The trail offer breathtaking views of the Himalayan Ranges, lush Meadows, dense Oak forest & Rhododendron trees.
Tents
All Meals
Travel: Trek
- Begin with an early Morning breakfast around 01:30 am, after which you can start your trek to Pangarchulla summit.
- Challenge yourself & find yourself at 15080 fts.
- Back to Khullara Camps/Taali Camps & overnight stay.
Tents
All Meals
Travel: Trek
- Post breakfast, proceed to Auli/Joshimath, amidst the stunning views of lush Meadows of Gorson Bugyal.
- The rest of the evening is free for leisure & overnight stay in Joshimath/Auli.
Hotel
All Meals
Travel: Private Vehicle — Traveller/MUV/Sedan or Similar
- Start return journey to Rishikesh with your heart & soulful.
- You will reach Rishikesh by evening.
Not provided
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel / homestay
Joshimath / Lower Auli
Tents
Guling
Tents
Khullara / Taali camp
Hotel / homestay
Joshimath / Lower Auli
Meet the Creator
About the creator
