Pangarchulla Peak Trek also known as the Chimney Peak, lies in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Perched at an altitude of 4483 metres, this trek offers everything that a trekker searches for, be it dusty and rocky trails, trails within dense coniferous forest and lastly a challenging and exhausting climb in deep snow with boulder hopping in between. This trek is a perfect example of non-technical mountain climbing. In short, it can be said that, Pangarchulla Peak is a trek that just daredevils can’t afford to miss.
Spanning over 6 days, the journey starts from Haridwar to Joshimath, which serves as our base camp. The trek commences from Dhak village from where the physical abilities of an individual are 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..
- Region :- Uttarakhand (Chamoli)
- Duration :- 5Night/6Day
- Grade :- moderate
- Max Altitude :- 15,000feet
- Best Season :- (Apr – Jun), (sept- Oct )
- Food: Meals while on trek (Veg + egg.)
- Stay :- Guest house/Home stay/Camping
- Starting point:- Dehradun to Dehradun
Things To carry on Trek (Basics Gears)
- Backpack & Rain Cover (40-60 Liters)
- Trekking Shoes
- LED Torch
- One Water Bottle (one litre)
- Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)
- Clothes
- Trekking Jacket
- Three (Five in winter) Warm Layers
- Two trek pants (one Wear and one carry)
- Two collared t-shirts
- Thermals
- Extra Pair of Clothes
- woolen sweater
- Accessories
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreens Lotion (SPF 50/70)
- Lip Balm (SPF 30)
- Sun cap/Normal Cap
- Synthetic hand gloves
- Five pair of Socks
- Raincoat/Ponchos
- Plastic cover (for wet clothes)
Short Itinerary of Pangarchulla Peak Trek
- Day 1: Dehradun to Joshimath
- Day 02: Joshimath to Guling Campsite
- Day 3: Guling to Khulara Campsite
- Day 4: Khulara to Pangarchula Summit and back to Khulara.
- Day 5: Khulara to Joshimath
- Day 6: Joshimath to Dehradun
Dehradun to Joshimat
Altitude: 2050 metres, 280 km drive, approx 12 hours.
The trekkers will be picked up from Dehradun Railway Station at 6.00.a.m. from where the journey will begin. Dehradun is well connected with Delhi through railway and road route. Overnight Buses and Trains are available. You can also take a flight to Dehradun
A 280 km road ride to Joshimath from Dehradun crossing the cities of Rishikesh, Devprayag and Rudraprayag. Breakfast and lunch during the travel will be provided in the road side inns. The meal cost during the travel will be paid by the individual.
Arrival at Joshimath town and accommodation in a Guest house/Hotel. Dinner and rest at the guesthouse/hotel followed by a quick introduction and briefing session with the trek leader and fellow travelers.
Day 2:Joshimath to Guling Campsite
Altitude: 2928 metres, 12 km drive and 5.5 km trek
Drive to Dhak village from Joshimath after breakfast on a 12 km drive route. The trek will begin from Dhak village.
The trail from Dhak is of gradual ascent and comprises of dusty and rocky patches.
Lunch and refreshments will be served midway between Tugasi village and Guling Campsite.
Arrival at the campsite followed by evening refreshments, dinner and rest in the camps.
Day 3: Guling to Khulara Campsite
Altitude: 3389 metres, 6 km trek
Early morning trek to Khulara after breakfast covering a distance of 6 km.
Khulara is a vast campsite surrounded by coniferous forests of oak, pine and rhododendron accompanied by a water streams all over the campsite area.
The trek to Khulara from Guling is of moderate ascent.
Arrival at the campsite till late lunch hours. Rest at the camps post lunch.
An evening acclimatization walk to gear up for the next big day.
Evening refreshments post acclimatization walk.
Dinner and rest at the campsite.
Day 4:Khulara to Pangarchula Summit and back to Khulara.
Altitude: 4575 metres, 12 km trek
Early morning ascent to Pangarchula Peak after breakfast.
Steepy and challenging climb of 6 km.
Carry energy bars, Dry Fruits and water during the trail.
Packed lunch in mid of the trail during the summit.
Rest at the summit followed by descend to Khulara campsite.
Evening refreshments at the camp
Day 5: Khulara to Joshimath
Altitude: 2050 metres, 11.5 km trek and 12 km drive
Trek Down to Joshimath from Khulara campsite via Guling and Dhak Village after breakfast.
Trek till Dhak village followed by 12 km drive to Joshimath from Dhak.
Lunch at Joshimath.
Halt at a guest house/ Hotel in Joshimath.
Dinner at Joshimath.
Day 6: Joshimath to Dehradun
280 km drive
Departure from Joshimath to Dehradun after breakfast.
Arrival at Dehradun at night by 9:00 PM
Cost Inclusion
- Stay :- Guest house, camping Tents accommodation (3 sharing Basis)
- Activity :- Trekking Games camping Bonfire with music at Basecamp
- Leaders & Guide :- Expert Trek Leader ,Guided and Supporting local team.
- Food :- Meals while on trek veg. Morning evening tea ,Snacks.
- Treking Equipments during the trek:- (Sleeping bags, Inner,Mattress, Kitchen tents, Dining tents toilet tents,Gatters, crampons)
- First Aid medical kits.
- All necessary forest permits camping charges.
Cost Exclusion
- Any kind of personal Expenses.(snacks mineral water etc.)
- Food During the transit.
- Mule or poter to carry personal luggage
- Any kind of Insurance.
- Unscheduled or extended stay due to road blocks…..
The cancellation policy is based on the original booking time and original start date of the trek.
- Cancel before 30 days of trek start date and get full refund after deduction of 1.99% payment processing fee.
- Cancel before 15 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 20% of total trek fee.
- Cancel before 10 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 40% of total trek fee.
- Cancel before 5 days of trek start date and get refund after deduction of 60% of total trek fee.
- Trek fee is non-refundable if you cancel within 4 days before trek start date.
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