Nanda Devi Trek
Area : Garhwal Himalaya
Duration : 9 Days Max. Altitude : Dharansi Pass 13,940 feet (4250 meters)
Grade : Moderate to tough
Season : May to June and September to Mid October
Itinerary
Day 01 : Rishikesh – Joshimath (270 kms/8-9 hrs)
Drive to Joshimath – Enroute visit the much revered confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi at Devprayag and three more holy prayag (confluences) Rudraprayag, Karanprayag and Nandprayag. Arrive at Joshimath and checkin to the hotel.
Day 02 : Joshimath – Lata Village (2317 mts/7599 ft) (2 kms/1 hrs)
Drive from Joshimath to Lata is 28 km. En route see a big thermal hydro project at the village of Tapovan. The trek to Lata village is steep. Evening visit the Nanda Devi Temple and explore the village. Overnight in the village.
Day 03 : Lata Village – Lata Kharak (3689 mts/12099 ft) (9 kms/7 hrs)
From Lata village gradually climb through Oak, Rhododendron and Pine forests finally terminating at the campsite at Lata Kharak. Challenging day but the view of peaks i.e. Hanuman, Hathi Godhi makes the day. Enjoy overnight in Tents with a view of Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Dronagiri, Hathi Ghodi and Dev Sthan
Day 04 : Lata Kharak – Semi Kharak – Lata Kharak
Explore and acclimatize and begin the trek to Semi Kharak, for viewing Nanda Devi and the Rishi Ganga River gorge. Return to camp and enjoy lunch. Evening at leisure for relaxation and photography! Overnight in tents.
Day 05 : Lata Kharak – Dharansi Pass (4250 mts/13940 ft) (10 kms/4 -5 hrs)
From Lata Kharak steep climb to reach Jhandi Dhar and to the village of Tolma via Bagfyana Pass. Further on to Satkul and reach Dharansi Pass. The stunning Nanda Devi is inviting. Also get a view of Nanda Ghunti, Chang Bang, Dronagiri, Hathi Ghodi and Dev Sthan. Over night in tents.
Day 06 : Dharansi Pass – Tolma Village
Descent to the village of Tolma via Jhandidhar. Enjoy hospitality and culture of the villagers. Overnight in the village.
Day 07 : Tolma Village – Surai Thotta – Karanprayag (1890 mts/6199 ft) (8 kms/3-4 hrs)
Start from Tolma and descend through to Surai Thotta. Board the vehicles and start driving towards Karanprayag via Joshimath and Nandprayag. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 8 : Karanprayag – Rishikesh (170 km/ 6-7 hrs)
Drive 170 kilometers and En route visit the confluences at Rudraprayag and Devprayag. Arrive at Rishikesh by evening.
Price
INR 16,000 Ex Rishikesh
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