Outer Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek

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Outer Nanda Devi Sanctuary Trek

Country: India

Description

A trek to the magnificent Nanda Devi sanctuary.

Itinerary

Day-01 : Arrive Delhi
Meet, assistance on arrival & transfer to hotel. Overnight hotel.
Day-02 : Delhi - Haridwar Rishikesh
Early morning transfer to station to board train for Haridwar departing at 0710 hrs and arriving at 1120 hrs. Meet at station and transfer to Rishikesh - 25 kms. Evening witness puja ceremomy at Triveni ghat. Overnight hotel.
Day-03 : Rishikesh - Deo Prayag - 618 mts / 03 hrs
An enjoyable drive takes us through the forested Shivalik foot hills to the junction of the Baghrathi & Alaknanda rivers at Deo Prayag where the Ganges properly begins. Overnight
Day-04 : Deo Prayag - Debal - Mundoli
A great day of driving as we continue through the heart of Garhwal country. Thr prayag's are the sacred confluence's on the rivers that drain in to Ganges, there are five in all and further on to valley. Shortely before Gwaldam we turn of the main road to Debal - 1218 mts and drive up a switchback track to the road head near Mundoli village - 2134 mts. Overnight camp
Trek Begins
Day-05 : Mundoli - Didina - 2515 mts / 06 hrs walk
We leave camp and walk to Lohajung Khal - 2350 mts, a grassy ridge with excellent views of the surroundings and our first glimps of a big peak Nanda Gunti - 6860 mts. After lunch a steady ascend brings us to Wan. Here in the base of a massive deodar tree is an ancient shrine devoted to Latu. Overnight camp.
Day-06 : Didina - Bedni Bugyal - 3420 mts / 05 hrs walk
After a brisk descent, the morning walk involves a long, sometimes steep ascent along a good stone path through shaddy forests of Oak and chestnuts. Another steady climb takes us through rhododendrons forests, which presents a beautiful show of white, pink and crimson when in flower. We then move above the tree line through springy turf and rock to reach the high grazing meadow of Bedni Bugyal. It is said to be the one of the most stunning alpine campsites in the Himalayas. Overnight camp.
Day-07 : Bedni Bugyal - Kanol - 2750- mts / 07 hrs walk
We retrace our steps down from Bedni bugyal. After the initial steep descent, we cut across through forests and open ground to a lunch spot in a small meadow some distance above Wan. A gradual ascend brings us to a minor pass, the Kukin - Khal - 3120 mts. The after noon walk brings us to a beautiful meadow above the village of Kanol. Overnight camp.
Day-08 : Kanol - Sutol - 2150 mts / 05 hrs walk
An excellent day of walking through classic Garhwal scenery. Beyond our campsite lies Kanol village, a traditional Garhwali settlement with stone & slate houses and excellent views of Trisul peak. From here a lengthy descend takes us to the Nandakini river. In the after noon a pleasant walk takes us on a broad cliff path above the river to pine forest and further villages. Near Sutol village. Here we cross Nandankini river on a solid iron bridge and stop for the night on the right bank. Overnight camp.
Day-09 : Sutol - Ramni - 2775 mts / 06 hrs walk
Our morning walk takes us up and out of the valley through delightful villages were many social rituals and annual events are still intimately linked to worship of the "mother Godess". In the afternoon an easy walk followed by steep climb takes us to our campsite above Ramni village. From here there are wonderful views . Overnight camp.

Nanda Devi

Included

02 Nights Delhi : Hotel Siddharth or similar on full board
01 Night Rishikesh : Hotel Natraj or similar on full board
01 Night Deo Prayag : Rest house on full board
01 Night Mandoli : Tent on full board
01 Night Joshimath : Hotel Mount View or similar on full board
01 Night Rudra Prayag : Hotel Monal or similar on full board
01 Night Haridwar : Hotel Haveli Hari Ganga or similar on full board

09 Days Trek : With complete trek logistics such as, all meals, services of an cook, trekking guide, two men alpine tent, pack mules, kitchen cum dinning tent, sitting stools, camping charges, slepping mats & toilet tent

All transfers & sightseeing by AC car in Delhi & rest by NAC car / Tata Sumo. Services of an guide during sightseeing as per programme. Monument fee in Delhi. Train fare Delhi - Haridwar by AC chair car.

Departure Dates

Jan. - May; Oct. - Dec.

Day-10 : Ramni - Kalyaghat - 2450 mts / 06 hrs walk
A less demanding day due to the restricted choice of campsites. A steady climb through forest brings us to the top of the ridge known as Ramni pass - 3220 mts with distant views of the Kuari pass that we cross in a few days. This is ancient forest with splendid old specimens of gnarled oak, holly, chestnut and rhododendrons emerging from a thick carpet of white and pink flowering peonies. We camp near Shim Kharak. Overnight camp.
Day-11 : Kalyaghat - Dhakwani - 3250 mts / 07 hrs walk
We continue through thick forest to the village of Jhenipani - 1524 from where a steep descent takes us down the wild Bireh ganga, a river. We cross river over suspension bridge across the bridge is a steep ascend that follow a zig zag path up the bare and eroded hillside. After lunch we walk through forest & pastures takes us to our Pana, the last village before the pass. Shortly before the village we cut up to Kaliaghat, a small medow. Overnight camp.
Day-12 : Dhakwani - Kuari pass - 3660 mts - Base - 3020 mts / 05 hrs walk
An early start for the pass in order to enjoy the splendorous of sun rise on the Great Himalayas. The aescent that takes less then two hours, following a zig zag path to the pass but most impressive views are gained from a point further along the Kuari ridge at 4270 mts. From here major peaks visible are Kamet - 7070 mts, Badrinath - 7040 mts, Dunagiri - 7066 mts, Changabang - 6860 mts, Nilkanth - 6600 mts and Hathi Parbat - 6730 mts. After savouring this superb panorama, described by many as the best in the Himalayas. We descend a little from the main ridge to our camp below the pass. Overnight camp.
Day-13 : Base - Tapovan - Joshimath
Our last day of this magnificent as we follow a long winding trail down hill to the road at Tapovan. Here we join our transport and drive to Joshimath - 15 kms. overnight rest house.
Day-14 : Joshimath - Rudra Prayag
After leisure breakfast we drive to Rudra Prayag " The confluence of Alaknanda & Mandakini rivers. Overnight hotel / rest house.
Day-15 : Rudra Prayag - Haridwar
After breakfast we drive to Haridwar. Evening witness the Puja ceremony at Har-Ki-Puari ghat. Overnight hotel.
Day-16 : Haridwar - Delhi
Morning we visit ghats again and there after drive to Delhi. Afternoon free. Overnight hotel.
Day-17 : Delhi - Onward Destination
Morning combined city tour of Old & New Delhi. Farewell dinner followed by departure transfer for onward destination.