Itinerary
Day 01: Drive Haridwar to Joshimath
- Altitude: 2,050m/6,750ft
- Altitude: 2,050m/6,750ft
- 256 km drive, approx 10 hours
- Trekkers will be picked from Haridwar at 6:30 am in a Tata Sumo or a similar vehicle (cost is included)
- Arrive at Joshimathapprox by 5 pm – (tea, briefing of the trek & dinner)
- Breakfast and Lunch on the way (exclusive of charges)
- Accommodation at the guest house
- Telephone Network- Available
Route
- Haridwar to Rishikesh (best place for white water rafting, trekking gear available on rent and purchase)
- Rishikesh to Devprayag (confluence of Bhagirathi river and Alaknanda river)
- Devprayag to Srinagar
- Srinagar to Rudraprayag (confluence of Mandakini river and Alaknanda river)
- Rudraprayag to Karnprayag (confluence of Pindar river and Alaknanda river)
Note: You can reach Rishikesh a day earlier for rafting. On the day of the trek, we can arrange your pickup from Rishikesh.
Day 02: Drive Joshimath to Dhak and Trek to Gulling top
- Altitude: 2,900m/9,600ft
- 12 km drive and 5 km trek, approx 4hrs
- First 1 hour trek till the road head
- The trail is a mix of steep and gradual ascent, mostly through villages
- Hot lunch at campsite
- Water Points- Available at villages in passing
- Accommodation in a tent
- Peaks spotted: Dronagri, Hathi Parbat, GoriParvat
- Drive from Joshimath to Dhak village (2,050m/6750ft) (12 km)
- Trek from Dhak village to Tugasivillage (2,450m/8050ft) (3.5 km trek)
- Trek from Tugasi village to Gulling village (2,750m/9,000ft) (2 km trek)
- Gulling village to Gulling top campsite (2,900m/9600ft) (0.5 km Trek)
Day 03: Trek Gulling Top to Camp I
- Altitude: 3,350m/11,000ft
- 5.5 km trek, approx 5 hrs
- A steep ascent through oak, rhododendron (mostly pink and white), walnut forest
- Lunch at campsite
- Accommodation in a tent
Peaks spotted: Nanda Devi, Kalanka, Chang bang, Dronagri, Hathi Parvat, Gori Parvat
Day 04: Trek Camp I to Kuari pass via Khullara and back to Camp I
- Altitude: 3,800m/12,500ft
- Approx 7-8 km Trek, 5-6 hrs(3-4 km each way)
- The first half is steep ascent and second half is a gradual ascent
- Wide meadows with golden to bright green grass cover to cross in the summer that turns into rolling snowfields in the winter
- Khullara top to broken bridge with frozen stream (traverse walk) (12,200 ft)
- Broken bridge to KUARI PASS (Strenuous climb) (12,500 ft)
- Carry enough water (no water source on the way)
- Early morning after breakfast start trek to Kuari pass
- Special care for protection from the harsh sun is required in these open meadows
Peaks: Kedarnath Peak, Kedardome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Kamet, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Dronagiri, Kalanka, Chang Bang, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunti
Day 05: Trek Camp I to Pangarchulla Peak Summit via Khullara and Back to Camp
- Altitude:4,500m/14,700 ft
- 12-13Km trek, 7-8hrs (6-7km each way)
- Challenging and steep climb
- Start trekking at 04:00 am as turnaround time is 08:00 am
- Packed lunch to be had at a rest point on the way
Peaks spotted: Nanda Ghunti, Trishul, Nanda Devi, Kalanka, Chang bang, Dronagri, Hathi Parvat, Gori Parvat, Mana, Kamet, Abl Gamin, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba massifs and many more
Day 06: Trek Camp-I to Dhak village and drive to Joshimath
- Altitude: 2,050m/6,750ft
- 11km trek, approx 7hrs and 12km drive to Joshimath
- Breakfast at Camp I
- Trek to Dhak village
- Drive from Dhak village to Joshimath
- Packed lunch on the way
- Reach Joshimath by late afternoon
- Joshimath (tea, debriefing, dinner)
- Clean drinking water for filling your bottles will be available at Tugasi and Dhak
- Accommodation: Guest House
Day 07: Drive Joshimath to Haridwar
- 256 km drive, approx 10 hrs
- The ride will commence at 6 am, reaching the destination at around 6 pm
- Breakfast and Lunch will be on the way at a roadside inn, exclusive of charges
Note: On Day 7, you’ll reach Haridwar between 6 pm and 7 pm. You can book your travel any time after 8 pm.
