Maximum altitude: 9900 feet
Grade: Easy
Duration: 2 days
Trekking distance: 16 km
Trail type: Round trail (starts and ends at Pantwari village)
Rail head: Dehradun Railway Station is the nearest to the base camp.
Airport: Jolly Grant airport, Dehradun
Snow Season: From the months of December to March
Service from: Delhi to Delhi (Including transport)
Base camp: Pantwari
Best season: Winter (December to February), Summer (March to June), Autumn (September to November)
Region: Uttarakhand
Who can participate: Anyone above 5+ years of age
Dehradun - Pantwari; the trek begins
There are a total of 3 trekking routes to Nag Tibba summit:
Trek Route 1: From Devalsari Village Distance: 13 kmsFrom the village Devalsari, the trek route goes through dense deodar forests and reaches a remote place, from where the Nag Tibba summit is 3 kilometres of climb. You can choose to stay in the Forest Guest House after taking the due permission from the Mussoorie Forest Office.
Trek Route 2: From Pantwari Village Distance: 8 kmsThis is one of the most popular trek routes to reach the Nag Tibba Base camp and summit. Located at a distance of 85 kilometres from Dehradun and 50 kilometres from Mussoorie, this route is the shortest amongst other the three trekking routes.
Trek Route 3: From Aunter (via Thatyur)For all the bike lovers out there, this route is motorable and goes via Thatyur until a bridle path near Aunter. Thereafter, you can walk up to the ridge top to Aunter. From this point onwards, the trekking route is quite simple with a few slopes.
A popular tourist destination and a great picnic spot for families and wanderers alike, the Kempty Falls in Mussoorie is one of the best places to visit near the Nag Tibba. Present for 150 years, this place also hosts small restaurants and cafes, serving some delicious food.
An offbeat destination and a lost hamlet- Kanatal is one of the most picturesque places near Nag Tibba Trek. At a height of 8500 feet, this hill station is perfect for travellers looking for a quiet getaway. Kanatal is covered with lush green coniferous trees and is a must visit during winters.
For beautiful sunrise and magnificent sunset views, Lal Tibba, one of the highest peaks in Mussoorie, is an ideal place to visit. You can even capture some beautiful snaps of winding mountain roads visible from the top of Lal Tibba on a clear day.
Located in Uttarakhand’s Tehri district, 12 kms away from the Pantwari village, Nainbagh lies at the intersection of Uttarkashi, Tehri and Dehradun. It serves as an ideal base spot for camping before beginning the Nag Tibba Trek.
Owing to its pristine landscapes and beautiful panoramic views of the Himalayas, this tinsel town is a trekkers paradise. Sitting at a height of 2286 metres above the sea level, Dhanaulti is one of the must visit destinations.