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Detailed Itinerary
Day 01 : Dehradun to Joshimath drive : 9 hours' drive 294 km
We start very early from Dehradun and reach Joshimath by evening. The drive is through the towns of Devprayag, Rudraprayag and Karnaprayag. We rest at night in a guest house.
Day 02 : Joshimath to Khulara (3,380 m) via Dhak (2,100 m) : 30 min drive 5-6 hours' trek: 7-8 km
After breakfast we drive from Joshimath to Dhak towards the road to Tapovan. The trek begins at Dhak. The trail goes uphill towards our right away from the road. Over half of the path is open and without shade. We pass two villages on the way. We enter a forest about a kilometer before reaching the campsite of Guling. From here we get views towards the peak of Dunagiri. We trek further and the forest opens up at the large meadow of Khulara. The camp is set here for the night.
Day 03 : Khulara (3,380 m) to Kuari pass (3,820 m) and to Pangarchulla basecamp : 6-7 hours' trek:
We trek towards Kuari pass and then onwards to the base of Pangarchulla peak.
Day 04 : Basecamp to summit of Pangarchulla peak (4,570 m) and back to camp : 7-8 hours' trek
We start very early on this day. And head towards the boulder and scree dominated path leading to the top of Pangarchulla peak. After climbing for about 4 hours, we reach the top are are greeted by commanding views of the Himalayan peaks. We start our descent by noon and reach campsite by late afternoon.
Day 05 : Pangarchulla basecamp to Auli; drive to Joshimath : 6 to 7 hours' trek 30 min drive
The journey back traverses through the trail to Auli. On this day we get an amazing view of Nanda Devi peak behind us, which becomes clearer as we keep moving. After reaching, we board the vehicle and head to Joshimath.
Day 06 : Joshimath to Dehradun : 9 hours' drive 294 km
We leave from Joshimath and reach Dehradun by early evening.