PANGARCHULLA PEAK TREK HIGHLIGHT
If you are looking for a power-packed and thrilling summit climb, the Pangarchulla Peak trek offers just that. The summit point of the Pangarchulla Peak trek is situated at a challenging altitude of 15,069 ft.
To begin with, Pangarchulla is a 5-day trek (7 days when you include the travel days from Rishikesh). The trek starts from Auli near Joshimath in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is situated in the Nanda Devi National Park.
DAY 1
Drive from Rishikesh to Dhak/Karchi
Drive Distance: 254 km | Drive Duration: 10-11 hours | Pick up point for himalaya journey trekkers:| Pick up Time: 5.15 am
Transport will be arranged at 5.15 AM. It costs Rs 8,000 per Bolero (5-6 seater), and Rs 12,000 per Tempo Traveller (10-12 seater) for the transport, one way. This amount is shared by trekkers. You will reach the base camp, Dhak/Karchi by 5.00 PM.
DAY 2
Drive from Dhak/Karchi to Auli. Trek from Auli to Tali
Trek Distance: 8.1 km | Trek Duration: 8-9 hours | Altitude Gain: 7,785 ft to 11,053 ft
DAY 3
Trek from Tali to Khullara
Trek Distance: 2.65 km | Trek Duration: 3 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 11,053 ft to 11,014 ft
DAY 4
Acclimatization Day at Khullara. Trek to Kuari Top and back to Khullara
Trek Distance: 7 km | Trek Duration: 4-5 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 11,010 ft to 12,600 ft, and back to 11,010 ft
DAY 5
Trek from Khullara to Pangarchulla Summit, and back to Khullara
Trek Distance: 12 km | Trek Duration: 10-12 hours | Altitude Gain and Loss: 11,010 ft to 15,069 ft, and back to 11,010 ft
DAY 6
Trek from Khullara to Karchi
Trek Distance: 5.25 km | Trek Duration: 3-4 hours | Altitude Loss: 11,010 ft to 7,785 ft
DAY 7
Drive back from Tapoban to Rishikesh
Drive Distance: 260 km | Trek Duration: 10-11 hours | Drop off point for himalaya journey trekkers:
The transport cost has to be borne by trekkers. It costs Rs 8,000 per Bolero (5-6 seater), and Rs 12,000 per Tempo Traveller (10-12 seater) for the transport, one way.