“The
MOODS OF the MOUNTAIN GODDESS”
Pangarchulla becomes a beautiful climbing objective
in the spring after having accumulated all the winter snow. An easy low
peak which gives a
good feel of a climb-plodding the crisp morning snow
with amazing views of high mountains. This trip offers enough challenge
and loads of photo opportunity. Just perfect for anyone!!
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Title : |
Pangarchulla Climb 4575m |
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Category : |
Peak Ascent |
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Duration : |
6 Days |
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Location : |
Uttaranchal |
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Season : |
Summer (mar - june) |
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Grade : |
Easy |
Day 1 : Drive Rishikesh to Joshimath (1560m) 8-9 hrs
The drive takes one into the rugged country of the Garhwal along the Alaknanda river. Going past a few holy confluences and the road keeps ascending to the small township of Joshimath, which is the base for the Indian Army and the Indian Tibet Border police for this area.
Day 2 : Joshimath - Tali (3310m) 5-6 hrs
Take the cable car up to the ski slopes of Auli (2750m). From Auli one gets to see a distinct profile of Nanda Devi at the head of the sanctuary. The walk takes one through the forests of oak and rhododendron to reach meadows of Gorson. From here the trail descends steepily down to the forest and we camp by a small water body at Tali. Overnight Camp.
Day 3 : Tali to Khulara (3395m) via the Kuari Pass 5-6 hrs
Today the trail ascends the ridge above Tali and cairns marks our track. Just below the pass, the trail leads through a large meadow affording spectacular views of the Himalayas. North of Joshimath is the Chaukhamba range, Nilkanth (6596m) and Narayan Parbat (5965m), while Mana peak (7272m),Kamet (7756m) and Abi Gamin (7355m) extend to the Tibetan border. In the middle foreground, the main Himalayan chain in the vicinity of the Bhyundar valley and Hem Kund includes Nilgiri Parbat (6474m), Rataban (6166m), Ghori Parbat (6708m) and Hathi Parbat (6727m). Dunagairi (7066m) dominates the peaks to the north of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The Kuari pass (3840m) is by no means demanding we have our lunch here and then descent an hour to the base camp at Khulara.
Day 4 : Khulara Base Camp Advanced Base Camp (4000m) 3-4 hrs
Have an easy start. After breakfast getready in your climbing gear and start plodding up towards the high camp. Most of the walk goes on a moderate gradient on the snow covered North face of the mountain slopes with great views of the high mountains on the. A short traverse will bring us to the advanced base camp.
Day 5 : Advanced Base Camp to Summit and back to Khulara Base Camp 3-4 hrs
Wake up early to be up on the summit to see the sunrise on wide Himalayan panorama. Loads of photo opportunity ! The walk up to the summit would take a couple of hours and we descend to be in time for hot lunch at bae camp. Evening party !!!
Day 6 : Khulara Tapovan (1905m) 4-5 hrs and drive to Joshimath
The last day of the climb is all the way down to the Tapovan. Its about 1 hours drive from here to the comforts of the hotel in Joshimath.
Day 7 : Joshimath Rishikesh
After an early morning breakfast set out for the long 9 hr drive to reach Rishikesh.Trip ends !
Cost for the above trip :
Standard packages : Rs.per person
Deluxe packages : Rs.per person
COSTS include:
Road transportation from Rishikesh to Rishikesh by car, Accommodation in
Medium Class Hotels (where applicable) on a twin sharing basis, all Meals,
tents on twin share basis, cooking tent and utensils, table and chairs,
permits and entrance fees, English speaking guide, cooks and porters/mules. We
serve variety of food on our trips which includes Indian, western and
Chinese.
COSTS exclude:
Accommodation in Rishikesh, Personal Insurance, all alcoholic beverages and
Expenses of personal nature.
