INTRODUCTION:
The Pangarchulla Peak journey provides a strenuous and thrilling summit ascent, which is exactly what you’re searching for. The Pangarchulla Peak trek’s summit is located at a strenuous elevation of 15,069 feet.
First off, Pangarchulla is a five-day walk (7 days when you include the travel days from Rishikesh). The walk begins in Auli, a village in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region, not far from Joshimath. In the Nanda Devi National Park, where it is located.
Note:
We are sticking to the Pangarchulla trek’s original route, which starts at Auli. We explored the Pangarchulla trip in 2015–16 using this traditional route. This route is particularly dear to us, and Sandhya UC, the co-founder of Indiahikes, prefers it.According to me, the trek must be completed exclusively from this side and not from the Dhak side, the woman says. I’ll explain why it is that way.The large mountains, Mt. Dronagiri and Mt. Nanda Devi, are in front of you as you go from Auli to Gorson Bugyal and then to Tali. As the walk progresses, the mountain views are more impressive as you go out from Auli.
You won’t see Mount Nanda Devi if you start from the Dhak side until Day 4 of the journey, when you begin your descent at Auli. Additionally, you are walking away from the mountains while travelling with your back to them. This is why you must turn around and stop your trip while starting from Dhak in order to see the mountains from Gorson Bugyal.
a brief itinerary
DAY 1
Driving from Joshimath to Rishikesh
Drive Distance: 254 miles; Drive Time: 10–11 hours; Pickup Location: Live Free Hostel, Rishikesh for Indiahikes Trekkers
At 6:00 AM, transportation will be organised. One-way transportation prices are Rs. 6,000 for a Bolero (5-6 seater) and Rs. 9,000 for a Tempo Traveller (10-12 seater). Trekkers divide this sum among themselves. By 5:00 PM, you’ll arrive at Joshimath, the base camp.
DAY 2
from Joshimath to Tugasi via car. From Tugasi, hike to Gulling or Akhrotghetta
Trekking distance of 12 km, duration of 6-7 hours, and elevation gain of 8,790 to 10,908 feet.
Moderate. constant ascent This begins abruptly and climbs gradually throughout the next 45 minutes. Steep again for approximately an hour, then 1.5 to 2 hours of gradual and steep ascents.
DAY 3
Trek to Khullara from Gulling or Akhrotghetta
Trekking distance of 6 km, time required for the trek, and elevation gain of 10,908 to 11,010 feet
Moderate. climbing path steadily. There are no sources of water.
DAY 4
Khullara’s Acclimatization Day. Trek back to Khullara after visiting Kuari Top.
7 km, 4-5 hours, with an elevation gain and loss of 11,010 feet to 12,600 feet before returning to 11,010 feet.
Easy. ascending steadily to Kuari Top. Since there are no water sources along the trail, bring enough water with you.
DAY 5
Trek back to Khullara after ascending Pangarchulla Summit.Trek to Pangarchulla Summit from Khullara and then return.
Trekking across 12 kilometres for 10 to 12 hours with an elevation gain and loss of 11,010 feet to 15,069 feet before returning to 11,010 feet
Difficult. A gentle ascent is followed by a severe ascent over stones and snow. Three to four hours into the walk, there is only one water source. Bring 2 litres of water with you, and fill your bottles up to the top at the source.
DAY 6
From Khullara, hike to Karchi, then take a car to Tapoban
5.25 kilometres, 3–4 hours, and an elevation loss of 11,010–7,315 feet on the trek
Easy-Moderate. All the way to Karchi, there is a gradual to sharp drop. Carry enough water with you.
DAY 7
From Tapoban, return to Rishikesh by car.
When is the best time to hike Pangarchulla Peak?
There is just one month of the year that the Pangarchulla Peak hike is accessible, and that is April. The Spring Season is covered by this. The other months of the year are closed to the trek. The route has too much snow before April for the summit ascent to be feasible. Following April, the snow melts away, making the summit climb hazardous due to exposed stones. These stones are large and have numerous gaps between them, making it difficult for any hiker to pass between them. It is quite hazardous as well as quickly exhausted. Due to these factors, it is recommended to make the ascent before the snow melts.
The Pangarchulla Trek is how challenging?
The Pangarchulla Trek falls within the “Difficult” Trek category. In comparison to other climbs like Kedarkantha, Brahmatal, or the Chopta-Chandrashila trip, the 15,000-foot Pangarchulla summit has far more difficulty and challenging terrain. However, you shouldn’t let this deter you. Amazing surprises follow thrilling difficulties on the Pangarchulla Trek. Even still, this walk is not at all recommended for novices.
Conclusion:
The ascent to the summit is the hardest part of the journey. Under the heavy blanket of snow, the longest and most difficult approach carries a number of huge rocks. The distances between these boulders are wide, which could be hazardous for hiking.But in order to prevent any issues and ensure your safety, we have trained guides who will lead you in the right direction.
Overall, even though the Pangarchulla journey is thrilling and difficult, you should exercise caution before starting out on this expedition. To simply complete this fantastic walk, you will need to be in good physical shape.