Kumaon: Nanda Devi Sanctuary Outer Rim Trek

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  • Duration
    15 Days
  • Region
  • Category
  • Best Time
    • May - June
    • October

Introduction

Trek Grade: Medium

Bagini Glacier runs down northwards from Mount Changa Bang & Mount Trishuli peaks (in North-West rim of Mount Nanda Devi Sanctuary) and then the Bagini melt river turns westwards where it is joined by Dunagiri Glacier waters running down from Purbi-Dronagiri ridge. Further west, it is joined by the Lampak stream and finally flows into the Dhauli-Ganga, just north of Jumma Village.

Drive to Jumma Village by Jeep from Joshimath and then trek via Ruing & Dronagiri Villages along the morraine of the Bagini Glacier. Slowly start to view the awesome and spectacular scenery of the snow peaks of Mounts Rishi-Pahad, Hardeol, Kanakha, Changa Bang, and Trisuli Peaks.

Tours Highlights

  • 15 days adventure with 8 days of trekking staying in tents crossing the 4,151 meters Kanari Pass till the Bagini Glacier in the Kumaon Himalayas with spectscular views of the mountains
  • Trekking guide with ponies carrying 20 kgs of baggage and all camping equipment
  • Old & New Delhi sightseeings as gateway city and visits at Rishikesh.
  • Arrival & Departure transfers with representative and transportation with SUVs
  • Prices on request

Destinations Covered

Detailed Itinerary

  1. Day 1 Arrive Delhi

    Delhi

    After clearing Customs and Immigration, step into the receiving area, where our representative will meet you and escort you to the hotel.

    On arrival, check into the hotel.

    Overnight at hotel (No Meals)

    Accomodation
  2. Day 2 Delhi

    Delhi

    Delhi is a dynamic city where the past coexists with the present. While historic evidence shows that the area around Delhi was first occupied around 2,500 years ago, Hindu mythology predates that by another 500 years. The British captured the city in 1803 and when they decided to make it the capital of India in 1911, they commissioned Sir Edwin Lutyens to draw up the plans. The result is slightly surprising with spacious tree-lined avenues punctuated with architecture which is among the most striking in the world.

    On the tour of “Old Delhi,” you will head out to explore this exotic locale with its narrow dirt roads, myriads of people, and inexpensive and colorful bazaars that keep alive the traditional workmanship for which Delhi has always been famous. Drive past Red Fort and visit the Jama Masjid, one of the largest Muslim mosques in India. A bicycle rickshaw will take you into the heart of Chandni Chowk (the silver square - so named because of the silver merchants).

    Drive past India Gate, a 42-meter archway built-in memory of Indian soldiers killed during the First World War, and Rashtrapati Bhawan, built in the early 20th century as the Imperial residence of the Viceroy. Today, it is the official residence of the President of India.

    Thereafter, visit the most prominent Sikh Gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi. It was originally a bungalow belonging to Raja Jai Singh, a 17th-century Indian ruler. It is open to people of all faiths, castes, or creeds. The premises house a sacred pond in which devotees bathe. They believe that this would wash off their misdeeds and thus allow them to attain peace of mind. The 'Langars' or the community kitchen proves to be the ideal example of prodigious hospitality of the Sikhs. Anyone and everyone can have scrumptious meal irrespective of caste, color, or class.

    Conclude the day by visiting Delhi's most striking monument, The Qutub Minar, which looms majestically across the wide plains of Delhi, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was constructed in 1192 by Qutub-Ud-Din Aibak. Built-in red sandstone and marble, it has a height of 72.5 meters (237.8 ft) and contains 379 stairs. A Soaring conical tower, it is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture and is the tallest minaret in India.

    Overnight at hotel (B)

  3. Day 3 Fly Delhi – Deharadun & Drive To Rishikesh (1 ½ Hour’s Drive)

    Rishikesh

    Indigo Flight #6e-7334 Delhi/Dehradun (Etd: 07:20/Eta: 08:20 Hrs.)

    Meeting and assistance upon arrival and drive to Rishikesh and transfer to hotel.

    Lunch at hotel.

    After lunch sightseeing tour of Rishikesh, Laxman Jhoola (a large suspension bridge) to visit the 13-storey temple on the other side and visit perhaps Triveni Ghat, Bharat Temple and/or the place Lord Rama bathed at Rishikund.

    In part of the town is called Muni-ki-Reti and refers to the silver shores of the river where the rishis of old meditated. Across the Ganga, large, sprawling but well-maintained ashrams teach yoga and publish books on the scriptures. At sundown each evening there is a service at the side of the river, at the bathing ghat in the middle of Rishikesh at which tiny candle rafts are lit and let out into the choppy water to float away into the dusk. This is highly recommended as it has a very special ambience at this time.

    Overnight at hotel (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  4. Day 4 Drive To Joshimath (1,890 m)

    Joshimath

    After breakfast drive to Joshimath another early start for the long drive up the Ganges and Alaknanda rivers to Joshimath. We travel along an asphalt road that now takes the pilgrims in buses and cars, but many holy men still walk. The road is often tortuous but full of spectacular views of the Ganga, Alaknanda and their ever steepening surrounding banks and hillsides Along with a lunch stop we may have time to get in a swim in the river, an auspicious thing to do.

    Overnight at hotel (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  5. Day 5 Joshimath - Malari (3020 M) & Trek To Bhojgar (3520 M) 3 Hour’s

    Malari

    (61 kms by Jeep & 3 hours Trek) - Morning after breakfast drive to Malari in approximately 3 hrs . At Malari, villages in habitateed by Bhotia people will have chance to see the locals on their traditional attire. About three hours uphill walk will take you to Bhojgarh.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  6. Day 6 Bhojgar - Kalakhal (4500 M) 5-6 Hour's

    Malari

    Immediately after leaving camp steep climb all the way to the days camp, enroute will be able to see, Changa (6866m), Bang (6886m) and Hanuman (6070m) Peaks. On other side Niti valley.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  7. Day 7 Kalakhal - Dronagiri Village (3615 M) 5-6 Hour’s

    Dronagiri Village

    After breakfast climb towards Kanari Pass (4151mts) from Pass trial goes up and down till you reach to Dronagiri Village. Before you reach Dronagiri village trail passes through Garpak Village.

    Dronagiri village, the highest village in this valley. Dronagiri villagers have two places to live, during summer months they stay here and during winter they move down to lower reaches of the Alaknanda valley. Camp will be set up little further up from the village.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  8. Day 8 Dronagiri Village To Longatulli (4597 M) 3-4 Hour’s

    Longatulli

    After leaving Dronagiri a meandering trail takes you to the high ridge and offers view of Rishi peak and Bagni nala, which you will be crossing after short walk.

    After walking over a bridge trail ascends zigzaging. Area is barren and strewn with boulders. After walking for about hour and thirty minutes we will come across grassy patch beside a stream. Camp will be further and an hour walks from this here to the camping ground of Longatulli.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  9. Day 9 Longatulli To Base Camp (4630 M) 3-4 Hour’s

    Longatulli

    After breakfast, we walk towards Base Camp. Bagini lower base camp is reached after a sound 3 hours hike on rocky trail from Longatulli. Lower Bagini is a plain plateau. It offers view of Mt. Satminal, Hardeul and Rishi pahar. An about an hour walk takes the Bagini base camp. Trail is marked with cairns.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  10. Day 10 Base Camp To Bagini Glacier & Back To Base Camp (7-8 Hour’s)

    Longatulli

    An early start will be the call of the day ( on a clear day) to watch sunrise. Trail to Changa Bang base camp from Bagini Camp ascend through moraine and has to be careful of number of crevasses on the Bagini glacier.

    From Changa Bang base camp descends down through the same route un till you reach Bagini Camp.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  11. Day 11 Base Camp To Dronagiri Village (4-5 Hour’s)

    Dronagiri Village

    After Breakfast all the way back to Dronagiri Village.

    Overnight stay in camp near Dronagiri Village.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  12. Day 12 Dronagiri Village To Road Head (4-5 Hour’s Trek & 2 Hour’s Drive)

    Dronagiri Village

    Dronagiri Village - Joshimath Morning after breakfast the trek starts with packed lunch to the road head.

    Upon arriving road head drive to Joshimath.

    Overnight at Camp (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  13. Day 13 8 Hour’s Drive To Rishikesh

    Rishikesh

    After a relaxed breakfast, we set off for a long drive to Rishikesh. We reach our hotel in the late afternoon and get our much needed showers and some rest.

    In the evening we will get time enough to explore the bustling township of Rishikesh and attend the famous Ganga Aarti – prayer ceremony on the banks of the river Ganges.

    Overnight at Hotel (B, L, D)

    Accomodation
  14. Day 14 Rishikesh To Dehradun & Fly To Delhi

    Delhi

    Indigo Flight #6E-726 Dehradun/Delhi ETD: 15:25/ETA: 16:10 Hrs.

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Dehradun Airport in time to fly to Delhi.

    Arrive Delhi, you will be transferred to the hotel.

    Overnight at hotel (B)

    Accomodation
  15. Day 15 Delhi & Departure

    Delhi

    On time check-out from the hotel and transfer to the Airport to connect with the departure International flight.

    (B)

    Accomodation

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