Pangarchulla Trek
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Uttarakhand, India
07 Days
Challenging
04 to 12
Rishikesh
Rishikesh
The Pangarchulla trek is one of the most picturesque treks that should be on any trekker’s list. The trek lies in the Nanda Devi outer periphery and shares the famous Curzon trail. This trek would give a realistic mountaineering experience to a trekker. The peak is a clearly defined summit at an altitude of around 15000 feet.
The trek takes one from the awesome views of Nanda Devi, and across the beautiful meadows of Auli, Gorson and Khulara. The trek can be recommended to first time trekkers also who are willing to take the challenges of an easy climbing expedition. We operate this trek in early spring season when snow melt is about to set in, and a large part of the climb is still under snow.
Climb to the summit 
The Pangarchulla Peak 
Resting at the base of the summit 
Khullara camp site
ITINERARY
Day 01 : Rishikesh to Auli drive
A drive of around 8-9 hours, passing by the five holy confluences ( Panch Prayag ), namely Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag. Overnight at hotel in Auli.
Day 02 : Trek Auli to Talli
Amazing views of Nanda Devi peak as you start the trek. The walk is across the gradually climbing meadows of Auli, passing further through an oak and deodar forest. One can get amazing views of Haathi, Ghora, Dronagiri peaks at the Gorson meadows. Today we would camp at Talli.
Day 03 : Trek Talli to Khullara
A relatively shorter walk today, almost entirely in forest. that opens up at the Khullara meadows. This is one of the best camp sites on this trek, with a small stream of clear water flowing across the meadow. Overnight camp at Khullara.
Day 04 : Khullara to advanced camp
Move our technical equipment and a light scaled down camp to a higher location near the base of Pangarchulla to make our summit attempt easier and more viable. All participants are expected to walk with full loaded backpack, carrying their sleeping bags, personal gear etc. High altitude and constant uphill movement would be challenging to many. Camp will be established on a narrow ledge on snow. Get a marvelous panoramic view of the grand Himalayas including peaks like Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Kamet, Haathi, Ghora, Dronagiri and several others. Overnight camp.
Day 05 : Summit Pangarchulla peak and return to Khullara
The summit attempt will be started very early in the morning. We should be moving out around 4:30 AM. There may be places where the team may be roped up for safety. All participants would be using micro-spikes/crampons and climbing aides to negotiate this part safely. After the summit, return back to the base camp at Khullara.
Day 06 : Trek Khullara to Dhaak, further drive to Pipalkoti
Today the walk is almost entirely a downhill trudge through the forest. We should hit the road head after about 3 hours of walk, where waiting transport would drive us to Pipalkoti about 2 hours. Overnight at a hotel in Pipalkoti.
Day 07 : Drive Pipalkoti to Rishikesh/Haridwar
Early morning start. We drive down to Rishikesh, which would take about 7 hours.
INCLUSIONS
- Experienced crew from TEAM 4 ADVENTURE with local guide and support.
- Suitable camping gear including tents, sleeping bags, and cooking/mess arrangements.
- All technical gear such as gaiters, trekking poles, ice axe, ropes, carabiners etc as per required.
- Forest/National parks entry fees/permits, inner line permits, all necessary legal paperwork & documentation.
- Comprehensive first aid kit.
- Travel arrangements connecting the starting and ending locations as detailed in the itinerary.
- Hotel/Guest house stay on twin share basis for 02 nights.
- Camp stay on twin share basis for 04 night with all meals.
EXCLUSIONS
- Train/Air fares up to and from the starting and ending points.
- Meals and refreshments during hotel/guest house stay,
- Meals and refreshments during the road journey,
- Insurance of any kind
- Expenses of personal nature, alcoholic drinks etc.
- Anything not mentioned explicitly in the schedule/program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Participant should be minimum 15 years of age.
- People with past history/ailment of heart, asthma, epilepsy should take doctor’s advice.
- If prospective participant is on any support medication or device, they need to discuss with us in advance prior to enrolling for this tour.
- One should have basic level of fitness and preferably some comfort in water to get the best experience of this tour.
- Additionally please read and understand the Disclaimers.
CANCELLATION CHARGES FOR THIS TOUR are levied as per the following schedule
Last 12 day(s) excluding departure date : 25 %
Last 08 day(s) excluding departure date : 50 %
Last 04 day(s) excluding departure date : 100 %
+ Charges are calculated excluding the departure date
+ Date is computed till 5 PM of the day of cancellation ( IST )
+ Schedule of cancellation charges may vary across different tours
Example of a charge calculation:
If departure date is 10-March-2020 and cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 4:30 PM, then charges will be calculated as per last 04 days excluding departure date.However if cancellation was done on 6-March-2020 at 6 PM, then it is understood as last 03 days excluding departure date
This tour is operated from March to May months. Best experience can be had from April to early May.
Personal torch, cameras, sun protection/block cream, moisturizer, sun cap, UV sun glasses/glares, Warm clothing to cater to sub zero temperatures. We recommend - thick fleece cap, preferably water proof or water resist gloves with warm layering, layered clothing with warm shell and windproof outer with hood attachment, good and preferably water proof trekking shoes, woolen socks for night, usual socks for trekking, fleece inner layers for night, water bottle, good and comfortable backpack with suitable size ( 60 ltrs or so ).
This tour starts and ends at Rishikesh/Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India
Nearest railway station- Haridwar
Nearest airport- Dehradun ( Jolly Grant ) 25 kms
Rishikesh/Haridwar is well connected by road.
Guests will be picked up from Tapovan area in Rishikesh.
More accurate pickup location would be coordinated closer to the departure date.
Pickup from Haridwar/Dehradun can be organized at additional expense.
INDEMNITY/DISCLAIMER AGREEMENT
All participants are compulsorily required to sign a disclaimer form that legally indemnifies TEAM 4 ADVENTURE and all team members against any mishappening on the tour. Prospective participants are required to understand this, and enroll for the tour only if they consent to the same.
CAMPING AND WILDERNESS DISCLAIMER
- This tour involves camping in the wilderness, and guests are expected to rough it out, if situation so demands.
- During most of the tour period, we would away from road support and any formal medical facilities. Communication to the outside world would also be severely limited.
- Any evacuation would be demanding and costs for the same would be borne by the participants concerned.
- Due to weather disruptions, road blocks, land slides and other situations which may not be under our control, the tour can get delayed or modified. Any costs or losses arising due to such unforeseen situations would be borne by the participants.
- No personalized/room service is possible.
- All meals and refreshments would be served in the common mess area at decided timings.
- Toilets are tented dry pit based.
- Bathing facility may not be possible.