Pangarchulla Peak Trek: Your Ultimate Adventure Guide

December 11, 2024

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“It was easy to enter Uttarakhand, but while leaving you can’t go without taking a piece of it“

Uttarakhand, the DevBhoomi is popular for its spiritual significance but if you are an adventure enthusiast Uttarakhand is your home. Among the most beautiful treks in Uttarakhand Pangarchulla Trek is one of the most challenging and gratifying trek. Pangarchulla Peak Trek is a part of the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. This Himalayan beauty is a part of Nanda Devi National Park.

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Pangarchulla, the chimney peak, rises to the skyline, adorning the Lord Curzon circuit, one of the most legendary trails in the Garhwal Himalaya. Pangarchulla Peak Height is 14,000 feet, the peak provides mountaineering enthusiasts with the ideal challenge for their non-technical climbing abilities. Despite being reachable all year round, the winter snow is what makes this Uttarakhand trek absolutely insurmountable.

The summit climb is the main attraction of this trek. That will be the first thing that anyone who has completed this trek will remember about it. It is a very long summit day. Feeling your feet at every turn, you scale numerous snow-covered boulders.

Place: Joshmimath Uttarakhand
Altitude: 14,000 Ft.
Base Camp: Joshmimath
Duration: 6 Days
Trek Difficulty: Moderate – Difficult
Trek Length: 35 KM

Suitable for: Experienced Trekkers

The mountain views you get from the top enhance the experience, even though the summit climb itself gives you a powerful adrenaline rush. You are treated to breathtaking views of a significant portion of the Greater Himalayan Range throughout the entire trek.
The trail ascends rocky paths from Dhaka village, passing through charming cliffside villages with terraced fields and traditional homes, before emerging into verdant meadows encircled by the famous Garhwal Himalayan peaks. A certain degree of physical fitness is necessary to enjoy the journey to the fullest on Pangarchulla, which is a moderate-grade trek. Awe-inspiring 360° views of notable Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Nanda Devi (7,816 m), Hathi Parat (6,727 m), Ghodi Parvat (6,708 m), Kamet (7,756 m), and Dronagiri (7,066 m), await visitors upon reaching the summit.

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Best Time for Pangarchulla Peak Trek

The best time for Pangarchulla Trek is winter to spring when it’s usually sunny during the day and a little chilly at night. However, after sunset, the temperature drops dramatically. At Pangarchulla, daytime highs are about 15°C, while nighttime lows can be as low as -5°C or lower. Packing lots of warm layers is advised because the nights can get very cold. Pangarchulla may experience unforeseen showers, so it is crucial to be ready for them. A strenuous summit climb, the Pangarchulla Peak Trek passes through some of the most breathtakingly picturesque trails and paths in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India. Pangarchulla winter trek is a must have experience.

Month	Temperature	Highlights	Suitable For
November	10 to -5	Clear skies, autumn colors, moderate trekking conditions	Experienced trekkers; some snow possible
December	5 to -10	Winter scenery, heavy snow cover, challenging conditions	Very experienced trekkers; require good gear
January	-5 to -15	Deep snow, extreme cold, stunning winter landscapes	Expert trekkers; high difficulty
February	-5 to 0	Snow-covered trails, beautiful vistas	Experienced trekkers; good for winter trekking
March	0 to 10	Melting snow, blooming flora, pleasant weather	All levels; ideal for spring trekking
April	5 to 15	Clear skies, vibrant nature, accessible trails	All levels; excellent trekking conditions
May	10 to 20	Warm weather, melting snow, lush greenery	Suitable for all trekkers
June	15 to 25	Pleasant temperatures, full bloom of flora	All levels; summer trekking

Must Read: Pangarchulla Peak in early spring

How to reach Pangarchulla Trek

To reach Pangarchulla trek, many means of travel are available for trekkers:

By Air: The nearest airport to Joshimath is Jolly Grant Airport situated in Dehradun. It lies 290 km away. Jolly Grant has air services from the major cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. On reaching Dehradun, you can easily hire a taxi to Joshimath, which is about 260 km away. If you are traveling with Himalaya Shelter the package starts from Dehradun itself. The journey from Dehradun to Joshimath takes 7-8 hours.
By Train: The nearest train station to Joshimath is Rishikesh, located at a distance of 245 km. Rishikesh has train services from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
By Road: There is also a bus option that connects Joshimath with other major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore. Reach Rishikesh or Dehradun and hire a taxi.

Amazing Features of Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Different Flora and Fauna, if you walk along the trail before the snow line, it will be accompanied by thousands of red rhododendrons. From oaks to silver birch to blue pine and Bhojpatra, prized for its bark to make papyrus, the path will lead you through trees. Keep an eye out for the Himalayan Tahr, black bear, and musk deer-most often found around this place.
Ridge-Climbing Thrill on Summit Day. You have to scale an incredibly steep ridge at the end of your climb to the designated summit, but it is worth the effort to be on the summit. The final stretch is tough, and when you reach the top, the rush of adrenaline is something indescribably feverish, combined with the pleasurable thrill that the snow-covered trail adds to the experience. Pangarchulla Peak height is another factor that adds an element of excitement to this.
Adventures on Snow-Covered Safe Slopes– One of the most distinctive features this year would be snow on your winter trek to Pangarchulla Peak. The climbing slopes at the last stretch will be very cushioned by powdery snow, making an ascent fairly safe without the risk of a fatal fall. To the quite few who are experienced in skiing, this will be an ideal playground because its gently sloping slopes correspond to that of ski slopes.

Pangarchulla Peak Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Drive from Dehradun to Joshimath

Joshimath: 6200 ft, Rishikesh: 1120 ft

We will start our Pangarchulla Peak from Rishikesh and head for a scenic drive towards Joshimath.
En route, we will get to see four of the panch prayags – Dev Prayag, Rudra Prayag, Karna Prayag and Nand Prayag.

Day 2: Drive from Joshimath to Dhak and Trek to Guling

Dhaka: 8,790 ft, Guling: 9,373 ft

After spending a night at Joshimath, we’ll drive towards Dhaka village and start our trek to Guling.
The steep trail leads you into coniferous forests consisting of oak trees with Mt Dronagiri overlooking the campsite.

Day 3: Trek from Guling to Khulara

Khullara: 11,122 ft

We continue our trekking journey towards the Khullara campsite.
The trail leads you to the ridge that is part of the Lord Cruzons trail & allows you a glimpse of the Chaukhamba, Neelkanth, Dronagiri, Nilgiri & Hathi Ghoda peaks.

Day 4: Trek from Khulara to Pangarchulla and back to Khulara

Pangarchulla summit:15,010 feet

We will leave behind the forest line as we trek towards the Pangarchulla summit where 360º views of Garhwal peaks Nanda Ghunti, Trishul ranges await you.
After soaking in the views, we’ll descend back to Khullara.

Day 5: Trek from Khulara to Dhak and Drive to Joshimath

We’ll continue trekking down to a lower altitude as we head to Dhaka with familiar oak trees coming into view once again.
Upon reaching Dhaka, we’ll drive towards Joshimath where we’ll spend the night.

Day 6: Drive from Joshimath to Dehradun

We’ll check out of our stays and start our return journey by driving towards Rishikesh.
The group will bid farewell to each other and take back some of the best memories of the trek with them.

FAQs

Q1. Where is the Pangarchulla Peak located?

Ans: The Pangarchulla peak lies within the Garhwal Himalayas, with the trek being located in the state of Uttarakhand in the Chamoli district.

Q2. How difficult is Pangarchulla Peak Trek?

Ans: The Pangarchulla Peak Trek ranks under the category of Very Difficult Himalayan treks. Though it is a high-altitude trek, the main reason behind its severity is the steepness, boulders, and heavy sedimentation on most of the trail.

Q3. How long is the trek to Pangarchulla Peak?

Ans: 34 kilometers comprise the entire stretch of the Pangarchula Peak Trek.

Q4. What is Pangarchulla Peak Height?

Ans: Pangarchulla Peak Height is 15,010 feet above sea level.

Q5. What is the best time for Pangarchulla Trek?

Ans: The best time for Pangarchulla Trek are winter and spring.

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