Pangarchulla Peak Trek

The Pangarchulla Trek, nestled in the mesmerizing landscapes of Chamoli, Uttarakhand, India, situated in the Garhwal Himalayas, offers breathtaking views of towering peaks, lush forests, and vibrant meadows. Pangarchulla Peak is also known as the ‘chimney peak’ of India. It stands tall at the high altitude of 15,069 ft (4575m) above sea level. The Pangarchulla trekking distance is 40 km.

You could catch a glimpse of the neighboring peaks like Mount Dronagiri (7066 m ), Nanda Devi ( India’s second-highest peak – 7816 m ), Hathi-Ghori Parbat ( 6,727 m and 6,708 m respectively ), Chaukhamba ( 7138 m ), Neelkanth ( 6,597 ), you also get a sight of Kamet, Mana, Mandir, Barmatia, Lampak I and II, Mt. Trishul (7,120 m) and Nandaghunti (6,309 m) while scaling the pangarchulla peak trail.

Day 01 :

Rishikesh to Joshimath/Lower Auli

An early start from Rishikesh at 6:30 am. 251 km of drive to Joshimath. Altitude 6150 feet. 10 hrs of travelling. Cab service: Not included Expected arrival time at 5 pm. Accommodation and dinner at the Guest House.

Day 02 :

Joshimath/Lower Auli to Dhak to Gulling top

Start early morning after breakfast. 12 km drive to Dhak Village. Altitude 9600 feet. Trek towards Gulling top for 6 km, approx 4 hours. Expected time of arrival at 1 pm. Camp at Gulling top.

Day 03 :

Gulling top to Camp 1/Khulara

Start after breakfast. Begin trekking towards Khullara campsite. Altitude 11,800 feet. 4 km to be covered in 5 hours. Expected arrival time at 1 pm. Lunch and dinner inside the camp.Khullara is situated at an opening of a clearing amidst rhododendron forests, silver birch green pines, oaks and walnut trees. Since the path will take you through dense forests there won't be any mountains in sight.

Look out for the varieties in bird-species in the woodland. You can also find chestnut, maple and deodar trees. Khullara Top is a gorgeous campsite surrounded by the mountains of Dronagiri, Changabang, Kamet, Kedarnath Peak, Kedar Dome, Chaukhambha, Balakun, Neel Kantha, Mukut Parvat, Abhi Gamin, Mana I, Ghori Parvat, Hathi Parvat, Kalanka, Nanda Devi, Nanda Ghunt.

Day 04 :

Camp 1/Khulara to Kuari Pass and back to Camp 1/Khullara

Start after morning breakfast. Begin trekking from Khullara campsite. There is an initial altitude gain uphill from 11,800 ft to 12,750 ft (3,900 m) Time taken for the trek is approx 9-10 hours total distance covered is 14 km Expected arrival time at 1 pm. Lunch and dinner inside the camp.This point offers you a 360-degree view of the Himalaya. From here, you can see Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Nilgiri, and Hathi Ghoda peaks on one side and Trishul and parts of Nanda Devi right ahead of you.

Day 05 :

Camp 1 /Khulara to Pangarchulla Peak and back

Start after morning breakfast. Begin trekking towards Pangarchulla. Altitude 14,700 feet.14 km to be covered in 6-7 hours. Expected arrival time at 1 pm. Lunch and dinner inside the camp.you will get a magnificent 360° view of the entire Garhwal mountain range. Standing at an astonishing altitude of 14,700 feet, Pangarchulla is enclosed by river gorges of Dhauli Ganga, Rishi Ganga, and Alaknanda. Kedarnath, Kharchakund, Chaukhamba, Parvati Parbat to the west, Nilkantha, Arwa tower, Avalanche Peak to the north. Saraswati, Kamet, Mana Mandir, Deoban, Rataban, Nilgiri, Ghori, Hati, Dunagiri can also be seen.

Day 06 :

Camp 1 /Khullara to Dhak to Joshimath/Lower Auli

Take pleasure in seeing and feeling nature so close to you for one last time before you go back. Have your lunch on the way. Trek till Dhak village and drive back to the guest house.