Maximum altitude - Pangarchula summit is 14700 feet (4500 metres)
Grade - Moderate to Difficult.
Duration - 6 Days
Trekking distance - 44 kms
Trail type - The summit offers 360-degree views of Himalayan peaks such as Mt. Nanda Devi, Hathi Parvat, Ghodi Parvat, Kamet, and Dronagiri.
Rail head - Rishikesh Railway Station
Airport - The closest airport to Haridwar is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. From Mumbai or Delhi, travellers can fly directly to Dehradun, or they can take a connecting flight from any location in India. You may hire local automobiles outside of the airport to go from Dehradun to Haridwar via road.
Snow Season - Temperature will be around 18°C to 12°C during the day time and in the night -3°C to -6°C
Service from - You may take a bus or a cab from Haridwar to Joshimath. Transportation will be available at an additional fee.
Best season - The optimum period for a Pangarchulla hike is between March and April, when the path is covered in ice and snow and between October and November.
Who can participate: The Pangarchulla peak trek is suitable for experienced trekkers and those who have already completed moderate level climbs. If you are a novice who is serious about training, you will require a minimum 2-3 months to get prepared physically and psychologically for Pangarchulla.
Haridwar to Joshimath
Duration - approx 9 hours
Trekkers will be collected at Haridwar at 6:30 a.m. in either a Tata Sumo or a comparable vehicle (cost not included). Arrive in Joshimath about 5 p.m. where you can have tea, briefing of the trek & dinner.
On the road, breakfast and lunch (exclusive of charges)The guest house will provide you with lodging.
One of the greatest Himalayan summit treks one may take in April is to Pangarchulla Peak. Technically speaking, the 14,700-foot summit is not a behemoth. A careless attitude, though, can lose you the well-deserved summit glory. Take into consideration the tips and suggestions to increase your possibility of attending the Summit.
Trekkers must always have a photocopy of their picture ID with them while entering the forest checkpoints.
Your lodging will be organized in lodges at the base camp.
You will spend three nights in a tent while on the hike.
At the base camp, we provide a cloakroom for extra luggage. Keep your valuables out of the cloakroom.
Please be aware that twin-sharing tents might not be offered. This is due to the fact that various nations supply the basic materials used to make tents.
However, because of the upheaval across the world, their export has suffered. Tents are now in limited supply everywhere as a result.
Despite this, you will still have plenty of room as these tents are made to fit three hikers.
Check the snow conditions with your guide and time your trk=ek according to the fall of snow.
Carry all the trek gears you will need to carry as there might be a time when the ponies won’t be available.
Make an early start to the day and plan your summit according to the proper time as it takes 7 hours to reach.
The origin of the word Pangarchulla is a fascinating tale. The direct translation of this name, Pangarchulla, describes how it seems to be a chimney surrounded by maple trees. Chulla signifies a chimney, and Pangar means "maple," which alludes to maple trees.
A flower called Saussurea Obvallata, also known as Brahma Kamal, grows in the Himalayan alpine meadows over 14,000 feet. On the reverse side, you will see wide meadows covered in Brahma Kamal flowers, about 1,000 feet below Pangarchulla Peak. Many locals climb Pangarchulla "barefoot," go through the meadows to gather these flowers, and then present them to their God. In many areas of Himalayan region, putting these flowers on one's person is a customary practice.
Tali Lake is situated exactly where high elevation meadows begin, at the ending of the treeline. It's breathtaking to see Mount Nanda Devi, Mount Dronagiri, as well as other mountains reflected in the lake.
The campground in Akhrot Ghetto is situated beneath a massive, ancient walnut tree. It derives its name from that. Akhrot is Arabic for walnut. You may see peaks including Hathi Parvat, Gauri Parvat, Mt. Barmal, Mt. Dunagiri, and Garud Parvat, among others, in awe-inspiring detail from this location.