Nandi Kund Trek
TREK DIFFICULTY
Moderate
TREK DURATION
15 Days
HIGHEST ALTITUDE
14,000 ft
GROUP SIZE
12
TREK DISTANCE
126 Km
BASECAMP
Uttarakhand
BEST TIME
May End - June, and Sep - Early October
PICKUP POINT
Dehradun (Prince Chowk)
Nandi Kund Trek Overview
Nandi Kund Trek is located in the northeast Garhwal area and combines natural beauty, religious feeling, and thrill. This trek is at a height of 8850 m and finds itself nestled with towering snow-capped peaks and enchanting greenery around, and all these are dominated by Chaukhamba all through the trek. Nandi Kund is calm water crystal clear which gives the majestic look of the peaks and thus, has a very soothing and tranquil atmosphere. The Nandi Kund trek is a spiritually rewarding trek situated in the Garhwal Himalayas part which is still not explored fully by the trekkers. Starting from the source of river Ganga known as Nandi Kund to the challenging Ghiya Vinayak Pass, this trek is going to be an experience on its own. No matter if one is an experienced trekker or a believer in spirituality, Nandi Kund Trek, is one of the commendable treks.
Day 1: Dehradun to Sagar- This place is at a distance of 219 km from Dehradun by road
- Activity: Car hire from Dehradun to, Sagar.
- Stay: Inn or barrack in Sagar
- Highlights: Drive through the Garhwal area with an overnight halt at Devprayag and Rudraprayag.
Day 2: Sagar to Panar Bugyal
- Activity: It is a tiresome 14 km trek from Sagar to Panar Bugyal that is covered by the trekkers in nearly 5-6 hours.
- Stay: Panar Bugyal has provided campsites.
- Highlights: Climb, forests and meadows, beautiful campsite at Panar Bugyal.
Day 3: Panar Bugyal to Rudranath
Today’s trek was comparatively shorter than planned and would cover a distance of 10 kilometers to reach Rudranath
- Activity: Trek from Panar Bugyal to Rudranath
- Stay: Tent accommodation or lodge in Rudranath
- Highlights: Rudranath temple which is one of Panch Kedars, sight of Chaukhamba.
Day 4: Rudranath to Urgram Village
Activity: Trek from Rudranath to Urgram Village, the distance of 10 km can be covered easily in 3 days.
Stay: Holiday home in Urgram Village
Highlights: Forests, the beautiful village stopover.
Day 5: Urgram Village to Kalpeshwar
Activity: Hike a distance of 2 km from Urgram Village to Kalpeshwar
Stay: Residence or tent at Kalpeshwar
Highlights: Kalpeshwar Temple another Panch Kedar, Urgam valley.
Day 6: Kalpeshwar to Dumak
Activity: They have to trek 10 km from Kalpeshwar to Dumak.
Stay: Camp in Dumak
Highlights: They stroll in the villages and forests, and meet people.
Day 7: Dumak to Nandi Kund
Activity: Hike 12 km from the town of Dumak to Nandi Kund
Stay: Tent stays at Nandi Kund
Highlights: Reach the calm and beautiful Nandi Kund and have the Chaukhamba ranges reflected on the water body.
Day 8: Exploration of Nandi Kund
Activity: Discover to close and befriend Nandi Kund and points of interest.
Stay: A camp is set at Nandi Kund.
Highlights: Spend time on the lake, and the lore regarding the lake and woods.
Day 9: Nandi Kund to Ghiya Vinayak Pass to Bansi Narayan
Activity: Trek with 12 km From Nandi Kund to Ghiya Vinayak Pass and then to Bansi Narayan
Stay: That’s why they camp their rajas and maharajas at Bansi Narayan.
Highlights: Exciting trek to Ghiya Vinayak Pass, bird’s eye view of Nanda Devi, and other snow-clad mountains.
Day 10: Bansi Narayan to Dumak
Activity: Return from Bansi Narayan to Dumak by a 12 km trekking
Stay: A camp or a guest house in Dumak
Highlights: Return journey with more beautiful views I guess.
Day 11: Dumak to Kalpeshwar
Activity: Retreat from Dumak back to Kalpeshwar by a 10 km trekking
Stay: Tent accommodation in Kalpeshwar or a guest house.
Highlights: It is suggested that visitors go to Kalpeshwar and spend some time in the calm surrounding area.
Day 12: Kalpeshwar to Urgram Village
Activity: 12 km Hike from Kalpeshwar to Rudranath via Urgram.
Stay: Comparison for lodging: Interestingly, ancient Hindu scriptures refer to a camp in Rudranath.
Highlights: Carry on with an adventurous tour, and visit Rudranath Temple again.
Day 13: Rudranath to Panar Bugyal
Activity: Proceed back and forth from Rudranath to Panar Bugyal; 10 km
Stay: This one is probably the most challenging; however, it is also the most rewarding, as it is concerned with camping at Panar Bugyals.
Highlights: See the beautiful burials one more time.
Day 14: Panar Bugyal to Sagar
Activity: Return with a 12 km trekking from Panar Bugyal to Sagar
Stay: In Sagar have a guesthouse or camp
Highlights: Finishing the trek and feeling that it was all worth it.
Day 15: Sagar to Rishikesh/Dehradun
Activity: Proceed on a drive back to Rishikesh/Dehradun with a drive of approx 219 km(259 km for Dehradun).
Stay: Not Included
Package Inclusions
- Transport support from Dehradun to Dehradun or Rishikesh Onwards Pick-up Time: Around 6:30 am
- All vegetarian meals starting from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on the last day
- Professional Guide, Cook and Support staff
- First-Aid kit with Oximeter and Portable Oxygen Cylinder
- Kitchen tents, common tents, toilet tents with portable toilet seats
- Rent for camping equipment like Clean sleeping bags and foam mattresses, Good quality ‘A’ shaped or dome tents, Camping stools, Table and Crampons and gaiters if required
- Forest entry charges for Indian nationals (Additional charges will be applicable for international tourists)
- Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage
- Accommodation throughout the trek on a twin/triple-sharing basis
Exclusions
- Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.
- Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above
- Any cost or services not mentioned in the Inclusions
- Accommodation in Dehradun/Rishikesh
- Adventure Insurance
- Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, roadblocks etc
- Porter and mule support to carry personal Luggage can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 500 per bag per day (weighing up to 12 kg)
- Please carry a lunch box for packed lunch/breakfast to avoid using polythenes and Aluminium foils. Keeping the Himalayas clean is our own responsibility. Reduce the use of Plastic when you are in the abode of the Sacred Himalaya. 🌱
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