Nanda Devi Trek (14 Nights / 15 Days)
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ABOUT NANDA DEVI TREK
The three week long Nandadevi Rajjaat is one of the world famous festivals of Uttarakhand. People from entire Garhwal-Kumaon as well as other parts of India and the world participate in Nandadevi RajJat Yatra.
Goddess Nanda Devi is worshipped at dozens of places in Kumaon, but the region around Mt. Nanda Devi and its sanctuary, which falls in the districts of Pithoragarh, Almora and Chamoli, is the prime area related to Nanda Devi. In Chamoli Nanda Devi Rajjat is organized once in 12 years. The jaat starts from Nauti village near Karanprayag and goes up to the heights of Roopkund and Hemkund with a four horned sheep. After the havan-yagna is over, the sheep is freed with decorated ornaments, food and clothing and the other offerings are discharged. People also celebrate the annual Nanda jaat.
General Information
Location: Garhwal Himalaya
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 4150 mts. / 12654 ft.
Best Season: April – June , September – October
Duration: 15 Days
Included/Exclude
- Stay in Camp with Proper Bedding.
- Neat and Clean Indian/Western Toilets with Flush & Running Water.
- Buffet Meals in Central Dining Area.
- Electricity with Power Backup.
- Large Conference Hall with Audio/Video Facility.
- Entrance fees and Guide charges.
- GST
- Any kind of insurance.
- anything not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Traveling Distance: Approx 300 kms From Kathgodam drive towards Munsiyari via Almora. This will take about 8-9 hrs.
Start trekking towards Darkot, 5kms from Munsiyari. From Darkot we start the descent to the Gori Ganga and continue descending until we reach the River at Jimighat. This is the lowest point of the trail and from here we start climbing to Lilam. On arrival setup camp for overnight stay.
Head for Bugdiar. 5 kms from the start we cross the confluence of Ralam River and Gori Ganga. Shepherds with their flocks of sheep and goats are a common sight at the meadows of Bugdiar. On arrival set up campsite. Overnight stay in tents.
We descend to a bridge over the Lwan Gad and continuing further we cross the bridge over the Gori Ganga. The trail goes on to the left bank and a short climb brings us to Burphu Village (3350 M). The valley opens up here and one get a spectacular view of several peaks. Trekking further we will reach the village Milam. Overnight stay in tents.
We descend to a bridge over the Lwan Gad and continuing further we cross the bridge over the Gori Ganga. The trail goes on to the left bank and a short climb brings us to Burphu Village (3350 M). The valley opens up here and one get a spectacular view of several peaks. Trekking further we will reach the village Milam. Overnight stay in tents.
After breakfast trek towards the Glacier. Visit the Glacier and the magnificent peaks of Rishi Pahar (6692 M), Hardeol (7151 M) and Trishuli 1 (7074 M). Later start retracing steps towards Milam village. Overnight stay in tents.
Day for rest/acclimatization/exploration.
We start to descend towards Lwani today and Camps opposite the settlements of Lwani. Overnight stay in tents.
Start trekking towards base camp following the Lwan valley. The trail passes through a series of moraine fields and famous meadows of Sartol Kharak (3650 M) and Naspanpatti (3850 M) finally leads to the Nanda Devi East base camp. The meadows at the base camp are a sight to see. Overnight stay in tents.
Today we trek about 3 odd km towards southeast of the Nanda Devi East. Explore the terrain and return back in the afternoon. This is the route leading to Trails Pass that links the upper Lwanl valley with the Pindari valley. Overnight stay in tents.
Start retracing steps towards Martoli. Its generally downhill and is an easy leisurely walk. Overnight stay in tents
Trek towards Bugdiar passing through Railkot. This will take approximately 5 hrs. Overnight stay in tents.
Start trekking towards Lilam. It’s mostly downhill and will take around five hours at an leisurely pace. Overnight stay in tents.
Last day of the trek. We start leisurely towards Munsiyari. The walk is comfortable and takes around five hours. Overnight stay in Guest house.
Early morning drive from Munsiyari towards Kathgodam to board Ranikhet Express for Delhi at 2040 hrs.