Nanda Devi Trekking

Nanda Devi is the second highest peak in Indian Himalayan. In the entire Himalayan chain, Nanda Devi is must surely one of the legendary region. Nanda Devi is surrounded by a ridge wall and it is the highest mountain situated completely within India. Rishi Ganga is the only break in this wall. Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East attest the beauty of twin peaks. First climbed in the year 1939 was Nanda Devi east massif and French group tried an attempt but two members lost later 1951. One of the most difficult summits is Nanda Devi East Massif.

From Nanda Devi the river of Rishi Ganga originates here and then flows down to create a deep valley. Nanda Devi is a blessed mountain for Hindu devotees, one of the nicknames of the Goddess of Death is Nanda, the Shiva’s wife. In the Indian Himalayan region being one of the most difficult treks the journey requires several acclimatization bases. From Lilam to Nanda Devi East base camp is the actual trek which is 17-18 kilometers approx from Munsiyari. The trail heads to Bugdiar at 2,700mts of an altitude passing through a few Shepherd villages and a thick forest of Bamboo from Lilam.

The trek uphill goes cutting through alpine meadows dotted and several gorges with Bhojpatra trees to Martoli at 3,430 meters from Bugdiar the trek goes through the pretty valley of Gori Ganga. The trail downhill follows the same route to Munsiyari from the base camp. The higher altitude and several cultures that are indigenous only to the Trans Himalayan range the trek also provide glimpses of life. One of the most magnificent peaks in the world the pretty view of the snow clad mountain, the exotic range of flora and funa in the vicinity has earned it the fame.

Duration: 10 Days 09 Nights
Best season: June to October
Destination Covered: Nanda Devi Trek

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Delhi to Rishikesh
Get ready to depart Munsiyari after having a breakfast in the tant/guesthouse and pack your bags. Overnight stay here and visit the Ganga Ghat for Aarti Ceremony in the evening. On the Bank of River Gangas, evening is free to visit Ghats and Temples.

Day 02: Rishikesh to Joshimath
At Joshimath night stay in guesthouse. Explore your evening at Joshimath. Drive to Joshimath via Rudraprayag, Devprayag after breakfast in the morning.

Day 03: Joshi math to Lata village
You take an hour’s drive to the Lata Village road head. Get a first hand experience of the distinctive culture of the region and visit Nanda Devi Temple.

Day 04: Lata Village to Lata Khara
A high plateau with high peaks surrounding it is Lata Kharak. Stay overnight in camp. Finally terminating at the campsite at Lata Kharak, after crossing the second stream the trail becomes more steep- with a series of switch backs.

Day 05: Lata Kharak to Dharansi Pass
To Dharansi Pass on it descends and ascends through the narrow gorge of Satkul from here. Before it becomes steep 500 meters to visit Bagfyana Pass from Jhandidhar the trail traverses for about 1.5 kilometers.

Day 06: Dharansi Pass – Debrugheta – Dharansi Pass
By late afternoon return to Dharansi Pass. To Debrugheta the trail is a steep descent about a kilometer. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 07: Dharansi Pass to HitkoliCamp Site
Today, 12km is a total covered the Hitkoli Camp Site through thick forests of Rhododendron, Brich and Fir from Jhandi Dhar a steep descent of 4.5km. Stay overnight in camp.

Day 08: Hitkoli Camp Site to Joshimath
We will pass through thick forests of Rhododendron, Brich and many others from the trek. Stay overnight at guesthouse in Joshimath.

Day 09: Joshimath to Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh via Karnprayag, Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Nandprayag after an early breakfast.

Day 10: Rishikesh - Haridwar - Delhi
Drive to Haridwar to catch same train after breakfast in the morning. Stay overnight at hotel in Delhi.