Nanda Devi is one of the most fascinating
Peaks in the World. The mountain itself, revered since time immemorial
by all those who live in its shadow, has long attracted the attention of
the pioneering mountaineers and explorers, mystics and spiritualists,
writers and everyday travelers. This classic trek takes us across the
picturesque meadows and valleys that border the western edge of the
Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The constant backdrop of the mighty Himalayan
peaks makes for a magnificence unrivaled elsewhere in the region.
Day 01 Arrive Delhi
On arrival, a warm welcome by our staff and transfer
to hotel. Later drive to Rishikesh and check in at
hotel.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02 Drive to Joshimath (1,890m) Morning drive to Joshimath along the spectacular
Ganga. Overnight in a hotel.
Day 03 Drive to Lata (2,437m)
A five hour drive east following the Dhauli Ganga en
route the village of Tapovan will take us to Lata.
The camp at Lata is on the road side in an abandoned
potato field. Overnight at the camp.
Day 04 Trek to Lata Kharak (3,800m) Trek through Himalayan forest with its diverse
flora and fauna, emerging onto the grassland at just
under 4000m.
Day 05 Trek to
Dribugheta (3,300m)
Cross Dharansi Khal
(4250m) to reach the meadows of the Dharansi
plateau. Drop steeply to a beautiful grazing pasture
at Dribhugheta. Camp near a stream.
Day 06 Camp at
Dibrugheta The camp, one of the loveliest spots ever is
described as "a horizontal oasis in a vertical
desert".
Day 07 Trek to Deodi (2,300m)
Make your way up the great gorge of the Rishi Ganga.
Trek is horizontal allowing for plenty of ups and
downs as the path makes its way into the gorge. Camp
at Deodi.
Day 08 Trek to Rhamani Working your way up and down reach camp Rhamani,
in a small level area between the cliffs and the
raging torrent of the Rishi Ganga.
Day 09 Trek to Patalkakhan (4500m) A crucial stage of entry into the Sanctuary.
Depending on conditions, camp at Tilchaunani, but if
time permits a better camp higher is at Patalkhan.
Day 10 Trek to Nanda Devi south base camp Near the camp is the junction of two rivers that
join to form the Rishi Ganga. Trek to the north of
Nanda Devi to the base camp.
Day 11 Trek to Bhojgara Leave the Sanctuary and start your thrilling
descent. Way back make use of a small camps where
tent spaces have been cut out of the slopes at a
spectacular setting.
Day 12 Trek to Deodi Negotiate the now familiar but no less
exhilarating slabs, to regain more normal trekking
grounds on arrival at Rhamani. Continue past old
camp back to Deodi.
Day 13 Trek to Dharansi Passing the alpine idyll of Debrughita, make the
steep climb up to hanging valley of Dharanshi.
Day 14 Trek to Lata Pass through Lata Kharak and plunge down through
the forest to camp again at Lata.
Day 15 Drive to Joshimath Drive back to Joshimath stopping on the way to
enjoy the hot springs outside Tapoban. Overnight at
the hotel.
Day 16 Joshimath / Srinagar Drive to Srinagar. Overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 17 Srinagar / Rishikesh Early morning drive to Narandranagar, Rishikesh
en route halt for lunch. On arrival transfer to
hotel. Visit the river Ganges ghats for the Aarti in
the evening. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 18 Rishikesh / Delhi
Check out at 1200 noon. Later drive to Delhi. On
arrival transfer to airport to board flight for
onward journey.