Pangarchulla Peak Trek

Uttarakhand's toughest winter summit trek - a challenging 6-day climb to 15,069 ft near Joshimath, for experienced trekkers seeking a real mountaineering thrill.

6 Days 5 Nights Duration

15,069 ft Max Altitude

About This Trip

Pangarchulla Peak, standing at 15,069 ft in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most challenging non-technical summits in the Garhwal Himalayas - a favourite among trekkers looking to graduate from moderate treks to a real mountaineering-style summit push. Starting and ending near Joshimath, the route shares its early trail with the famous Kuari Pass before climbing steeply to a snow-and-scramble summit ridge, rewarding climbers with one of the widest Himalayan panoramas in the region.

Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive from Dehradun/Rishikesh to Joshimath

A full day's drive from Dehradun/Rishikesh to Joshimath, the base town for the trek. Evening briefing on the technical sections ahead.

Day 2 : Drive to Dhak Village & Trek to Gulling

A short drive to Dhak village, followed by a trek through forest to the Gulling campsite.

Day 3 : Trek from Gulling to Khullara Campsite

The trail continues through open meadows to the Khullara campsite, base for the summit attempt, with time for acclimatization and a technical briefing.

Day 4 : Summit Day - Pangarchulla Peak & Return to Khullara

A pre-dawn start for the summit push - a steep, snow-and-scramble climb to the 15,069 ft summit ridge, rewarding climbers with an exceptionally wide Himalayan panorama, before returning to Khullara.

Day 5 : Trek down from Khullara to Dhak & Drive to Joshimath

Descend through forest trails back to Dhak village, then drive to Joshimath for an overnight stay.

Day 6 : Drive back from Joshimath to Dehradun/Rishikesh

Drive back from Joshimath to Dehradun/Rishikesh, arriving by evening.