Trek to Pangarchulla peak and Kuari pass

Early in the morning, you will be picked up from the Haridwar railway station in a private vehicle. The 10-hr long drive to Joshimath will take you alongside the Ganga River and past the sacred town of Rishikesh. En route, you'll also see the beautiful confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers. After arriving at Joshimath, take some time to admire scenic mountain views with time for an briefing session with your trek leader. Overnight in a guesthouse at Joshimath.

Overnight in a guesthouse at Joshimath

Report to the Haridwar railway station and drive from Haridwar to Joshimath. You can also arrive at Rishikesh a few days prior to the departure date and book a rafting adventure at Rishikesh at your own expense. In this case, you'll be picked up from Rishikesh and driven to Joshimath. You'll be accommodated in a guesthouse at Joshimath. Today's meal package includes dinner only.

The Pangarchulla trek begins today with a short 40-min drive over twisting mountainous roads near Joshimath. You'll begin walking from the village of Dhak, climbing over a rocky trail of gradual inclines. En route, stop to rest at hillside villages and take pictures of gushing river streams, expansive meadows, wooden houses, and terraced farms. Trekking through dense forest cover, with views of snow-clad peaks like Dunagiri and Hathi Parvat, you'll arrive at today's destination of Gulling. Overnight in tents at Gulling.

Overnight in tents at Gulling

Drive from Joshimath to Dhak and trek from Dhak to Gulling. You'll be accommodated in tents at Gulling. You'll be given a comfortable sleeping bag for a restful night's sleep. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Climb up to even higher altitudes on today's 5-hr trek to Camp 1. Located amidst coniferous forests of ancient oaks and blooming rhododendrons, Camp 1 will be your base camp to attempt the summit of Pangarchulla. En route, you'll also begin seeing sprawling snowfields layering your trail of difficult inclines and steep climbs. After arriving at Camp 1, the evening can be spent on a short walk to explore the area. Overnight in tents at Camp 1.

Overnight in tents at Camp 1

Trek from Gulling to Camp 1. You'll be accommodated in tents at Camp 1. All camping locations will be equipped with a common dry-pit style washroom tent and a common kitchen/dining tent to serve and prepare meals. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today, you'll prepare for the trek to Pangarchulla peak by making your way to the nearby Kuari Pass. Through the forest, you'll climb for an hour until the woods open up to clean and clear grasslands. During winter, the meadows are swamped with a blanket of slow, a visual treat for many. On your way back from Kuari Pass, keep an eye out for prominent peaks in the area such as Chaukhamba, Kamet and of course, Pangarchulla. Overnight in tents at Camp 1.

Overnight in tents at Camp 1

Embark on a day trek to Kuari Pass. You'll be accommodated in tents at Camp 1. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. All meals served will be vegetarian but may include egg preparations.

The big day is finally here. Today, you'll head out under the cover of darkness and attempt to climb the summit of Mt. Pangarchulla. After a short but laborious ridge climb, you'll take on the challenging task of navigating the snow blanket in squalling winds. From the base, you'll reach the top with another steep climb, using an ice-axe and harness.

From the top, you'll get detailed views of Chaukhamba massif, Mana, Kamet, and other snow peaks rising above the white-washed terrain. With a sense of fulfilment after conquering the peak, you'll return to Camp 1. Overnight in tents at Camp 1.

Overnight in tents at Camp 1

Embark on a day trek to Pangarchulla peak. Any technical or safety gear required during the trek, such as an ice-axe or fixed ropes, will be provided to you by the trek leader. You'll be accommodated in tents at Camp 1. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Begin your return trek along the same route and retrace your steps back from Camp 1 to Dhak village. Scenic views of the green landscape will pop back into view as you leave the snowfields behind. A vehicle will drive you back to Joshimath. Overnight in a guesthouse at Joshimath.

Overnight in a guesthouse at Joshimath

Trek from Camp 1 to Dhak and drive from Dhak to Joshimath. Throughout the trek, you'll be accompanied by an experienced trek leader and a support staff of assistant guide, cooks and porters. You'll be accommodated in a guesthouse at Joshimath. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Bid goodbye to the mountains and settle in for a 10-hr drive back to Haridwar. You'll reach Haridwar railway station by 18:00 hrs, subject to traffic conditions. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends by 18:00 hrs

Drive from Joshimath to Haridwar. Depending on road conditions and traffic movement, you'll be back in Haridwar by 18:00 hrs. No meals are included in today's meal package, but you can stop at restaurants and eateries en route to Haridwar to have meals at your own expense.