Ecovacations-Pangarchula Climb,Climbing for Students in Garhwal

Pangarchulla becomes a beautiful climbing experience in the spring after having accumulated all the winter snow. An easy low peak which gives a good feel of climbing the crisp morning snow with amazing views of high mountains. This trip offers enough challenge and loads of photo opportunity.
The snow capped peaks of Kedarnath (6940 m), Chaukhamba (7140 m), Nilkantha (6597 m), Kamet (7756 m), Gauri Parbat (6727 m), Hathi Parbat (6727 m), Nanda Devi (7817 m), Bethartoli (6352 m) and Dunagiri (7066 m) lined one after the other in a magnificent arc.

Duration : 8N/9D

Grade : Easy

Season : Mar-May 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- Auli- Garson
We start early morning from Rudraprayag to Joshimath by bus.
From Joshimath to Auli by cablecar. Auli, one of the best ski resorts
in the country famous for its ropeway connection from Joshimath
We can get a clear view of Nanda Devi peaks from Auli.
We trek for 2 hours from Auli and reach Garson.
Overnight in tents in Garson.

Day 4
Gorson-Khulara
After breakfast we start trekking with view of snow clad peaks.
Overnight in tents in Khulara.

Day 5
Khulara -Kuari Pass - Khulara
After an early breakfast we start trekking along the ridge and
arrive at Kuari Pass. Kuari pass is the divide line between the
central and the greater Himalayas with view of snow clad towering
peaks of Trisul ,Chaukhamba, Nilkantha, Kamet, Gauri Parbat,
Hathi Parbat, Nanda Devi, Bethartoli, Dunagiri.
We trek back and camp in tents overnight.

Day 6
Khulara Camp - Pangarchula Summit - Khulara Camp (6-7 hrs)
After breakfast get ready in your climbing gear and start walking
up towards the high camp. Most of the walk goes
on a moderate gradient on the snow covered North face of the
mountain slopes with great views of the high mountains.
The walk up to the Pangarchulla (4575M) Summit would take a
couple of hours and we descend to be in time at base camp.
Overnight in tents at Khulara.

Day 7
Khulara-Tapovan-Joshimath
After breakfast we trek down to Tapovan.
Take vehicle to Joshimath.
Overnight in hotel in Joshimath.

Day 8
Joshimath-Rishikesh-Delhi
Drive to Haridwar. Lunch en route. Take train to Delhi.
Check in at hotel in Delhi.

Day 9
Delhi. Drop to airport for flight from Delhi.

PANGARCHULA CLIMB