Pangarchulla Summit
About This Trek
Trek Highlights
- ✓ Summit push reaching 15,000 ft with knife-edge snow ridge trekking
- ✓ Panoramic 360° close-up vista of Mt. Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, Trishul, & Hathi Parvat
- ✓ Camping in the pristine meadows of Gulling Top and Upper Khullara
- ✓ Walk through blooming rhododendron (Buransh) forests in spring
- ✓ Authentic mountain homestay experience at Tugashi village basecamp
Daily Itinerary
Rishikesh to Tugashi Village (Drive: 260 km / 9 hrs)
Depart from Natraj Chowk Rishikesh early morning at 6:00 AM. Drive alongside the holy Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers, passing historic Prayags (Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag). Reach Joshimath and transfer to the tranquil village of Tugashi. Evening briefing with trek leader, equipment check, and overnight stay at homestay.
Tugashi to Gulling Top Campsite (Trek: 4 km / 4 hrs)
Begin the hike from Tugashi following a gradual uphill trail carved into terraced fields and into deep oak and rhododendron forests. Listen to Himalayan monal calls along the way. Arrive at Gulling Top campsite nestled under towering alpine canopies. Acclimatization walk in the late afternoon followed by stargazing.
Gulling Top to Khullara Campsite (Trek: 4 km / 4-5 hrs)
Ascend above the tree line where the forest opens into boundless high-altitude alpine meadows. Witness the first colossal views of Dronagiri and Hathi-Ghodi peaks. Set up camp at Khullara. Post-lunch session on snow craft, use of microspikes, gaiters, and ice axes for the summit push.
Summit Push: Khullara to Pangarchulla Peak (15,000 ft) & Return
Midnight call at 3:00 AM. Begin the steep push with headlamps navigating boulder fields, snow couloirs, and the final thrilling knife-edge ridge. Reach the summit at sunrise as golden alpenglow illuminates Nanda Devi, Chaukhamba, and Trishul. Celebrate, photograph, and safely descend back to Khullara campsite for a warm meal.
Khullara to Tugashi (Trek 6 km) & Drive to Rishikesh
Descend through Gulling forest to the Tugashi roadhead. Board vehicles and begin the drive back to Rishikesh. Arrive at Rishikesh by 7:30 - 8:30 PM with lifelong memories of conquering the Pangarchulla summit.