The Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek (12 Days / 11 Nights)
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The Nanda Devi National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in the Himalayas. It is dominated by the peak of Nanda Devi, which rises to over 7,800 m. No humans live in the park, which has remained more or less intact because of its inaccessibility. It is the habitat of several endangered mammals, especially the snow leopard, Himalayan musk deer and bharal.
Nanda Devi National Park is spread over an area of 630 sq. kms., just next to the Nanda Devi Peak (which is the second h More...
Day 1 : Delhi - Rishikesh
Arrive Delhi Airport. Meet and greet on arrival and transfer to hotel for wash-n-change. After breakfast drive to Rishikesh (224 kms). Arive and check into hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 2 : Rishikesh - Joshimath (1890 M):
After an early breakfast we drive to Joshimath, which is at a distance of 255 km. Arrive & overnight in Tourist Bugalow.
Day 3 : Joshimath - Badrinath - Joshimath
In the morning, we inform the local authorities, clearance of permits, complete legal formailities. In afternoon, we visit the Badrinath temple. Late afternoon drive basck to Joshimath. Overnight in Tourist Bungalow.
Day 4 : Joshimath - Lata Village ( 2317 M):
Morning start a spectacular journey by jeep to the roadhead near Lata Village. Then we trek to Lata village, which is 2 km from the roadhead. We visit the Nanda devi Temple and explore the distinctive culture of the region. Overnight at camp near the village.
Day 5 : Lata Village - Lata Kharak (3689 M):
Morning start trek (8 km) steep climb. The climb is strenous but extremely rewarding as the glimpses of the peaks are mesmerising. We reach Lata Kharak, which is a high plateau with high peaks surrounding it. We try and wrap up the trek in 6 hours but could take upto 9 hours so we move very early in the morning. Overnight in Camp.
Day 6 : Lata Kharak - Dharansi Pass (4250 M):
Morning early wake up to view mighty snow-clad peaks all around, viz., Dronagiri, Nanda Gunthi and many more. Today, we take a steep climb to Jhandi Dhar and Bagfyana Pass. From here the trail ascends and descends through the Narrow gorge of Satkul to Dharansi Pass. Overnight at Camp
Day 7 : Dharansi Pass - Debrugheta - Dharansi Pass (4250 M
Morning continue trekking to the Malthuni - Bethratoli Ridges 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 at Camp.
Day 8 : Dharansi Pass - Hitoli Camp Site (2900 M):
Today we cover a distance of 12 km. From Jhandi Dhar a steep descent of 4 km to the Hitoli camp site through thick forests of Rhododendron, Birch and Fir. Overnight at Camp.
Day 9 : Hitoli Campsite - Joshimath (1890 M):
Morning trek for 6 km. The trail takes us through the village of Tolma to the roadhead from where it is a 32 km drive to Joshimath. The trek is through thick forests. Overnight at Tourist Bungalow thouse at Joshimath.
Day 10 : Joshimath - Rishikesh
After an early breakfast, we drive back to Rishikesh. Arrive and check into hotel.Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 11 : Rishikesh - Delhi
Morning drive to Delhi. On arrival check into hotel. Overnight.
Day 12 : Delhi Out
In time transfer to International airport to board flight for onwards destination..
