NANDA DEVI OUTER SANCTUARY TREK

The Nanda Devi National Park is the first and foremost core of the NDBR and most valued property. Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary is surrounded by high mountains ridges and peaks on all side except its western side, which features a deep and virtually inaccessible gorge. Some of the important peaks encircling the Park are Dunagiri (7066m), Changbang (6864m), Kalanka (6931m), Rishi Pahar (6992m), Mangraon (6765m), Nanda Khat (6631m), Maiktoli (6803m), Mrigthuni (6655m), Trishul - I , II , III (7120m), Beathartoli Himal (6352m), Nanda Devi east (7434m), Nanda Devi main (7817m), Devisthan I, II (6529) and Hanuman (6070m) peaks are situated in the park. The park is the form of a cup with lush green meadows,cluttering white water falls, and rich wild flora and fauna. Fauna includes Snow leopard , Himalayan Bear, Musk- deer and Pheasant.


Duration : 8N/9D

Grade : Difficult

Season : May - July and September - October


Day 1 and Day 2
Arrive Delhi- Hardwar - Rudraprayag (5 hrs by bus)
Pick up from Airport and transfer Haridwar by morning train.
Overnight in hotel in Rudraprayag.

Day 3
Rudraprayag - Joshimath
We start early morning from Rudraprayag to Joshimath by bus.
Rest day for obtaining permits to enter Nandadevi National Park
from forest authorities.
Overnight in hotel in Joshimath.

Day 4
Joshimath - Lata Village
After breakfast an hours drive takes you to the Lata village
road head. The trek to the village is 1.5 km.
Overnight in tents in Lata village.

Day 5
Lata village - Lata Kharak (8.5 kms)
After breakfast, we trek a steep incline and reach Lata Kharak.
Lata Kharak is a high plateau with high peaks surrounding it.
Overnight in tents in Lata Kharak.

Day 6
Lata Kharak - Dharansi Pass (10 kms)
After an early breakfast, we start trekking a a steep climb to
Jhandi Dhar and Bagfyana Pass with a view of peaks like
Dronagiri, Nanda Gunthi and many more. From here on it ascends
and descends through the Narrow gorge of Satkul to Dharansi Pass.
Overnight in tents.

Day 7
Dharansi Pass - Debrugheta - Dharansi Pass
After early breakfast we trek to Malthuni - Bethratoli Ridge's of the
inner and outer sanctuary form a magnificient pass upto
Rani Kholi and Donidar.The trail is a steep descent of
about a kilometer to Debrugheta.
Return to Dharansi Pass by late afternoon.
Overnight in tents.

Day 8
Dharansi Pass - Hitoli Camp Site (12 kms)
After early breakfast we trek to Jhandi Dhar.From Jhandi Dhar a
steep descent of 4.5 km to the Hitoli camp site through thick
forests of Rhododendron, Birch and Fir.
Overnight in Hitoli campsite.

Day 9
Hitoli Campsite - Joshimath (8 kms)
After early breakfast we trek through thick forests to Tolma
village to the road head from where it is a 30 km drive to Joshimath.
Overnight in hotel in Joshimath.

Day 10
Joshimath - Haridwar
Early morning vehicle to Haridwar.

Day 11
Haridwar - Delhi
Overnight rain to Delhi.

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