Garhwal
Pangarchula Trek — via Tugasi Village
Route 2 — an extra day, a gentler build to the summit
About this trek
This is the longer of the two Pangarchula routes. The extra day is spent gaining height slowly through Tugasi village and the Khullara meadows, which gives the body more time before the summit push and noticeably improves how the summit day feels. If you have not been above 14,000 ft before, this is the route to choose.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Tugasi / Karchon Village
Rishikesh → Tugasi Village / Karchon Village
Road day up the Alaknanda valley to the roadhead village.
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Day 2
Tugasi Village to Guling
Tugasi Village → Guling
A short first day into oak forest, kept deliberately easy.
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Day 3
Guling to Khulara
Guling → Khulara
Rhododendron forest opening onto meadow.
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Day 4
Khulara to Kwanipas and back
Khulara → Kwanipas → Khulara
An acclimatisation walk up to Kwanipas and back to camp.
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Day 5
Pangarchula summit and back to Khulara
Khulara → Pangarchula → Khulara
Pre-dawn start for the boulder and snow climb to the summit, then the full descent back to camp.
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Day 6
Khulara to Tugasi Village
Khulara → Tugasi Village
Descend the forest trail back to the village.
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Day 7
Tugasi Village to Rishikesh
Tugasi Village → Rishikesh
Drive out. Expect to reach Rishikesh in the evening.
What is and is not included
Included
- Qualified trek leader and support staff
- Forest and camping permits
- Twin/triple sharing tents
- All meals on the trek
- Safety equipment and first-aid support
Not included
- Transportation to and from the base camp
- Personal trekking gear and rentals
- Personal expenses and travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
Things to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support
- Backpack (50–60 L) with a rain cover
- Three warm layers and a padded jacket
- Poncho or rain jacket
- Sun cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Personal medication and toiletries
- Two one-litre water bottles
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Also in the Garhwal
Other treks to consider
Satopanth Lake Trek
Walk past the last village on the Mana route to a triangular glacial lake ringed by Chaukhamba, Neelkanth and Balakun.
Ali Bedani Bugyal Trek
A rolling grassland trek above Lohajung, with Trishul and Nanda Ghunti standing directly over the campsite.
Brahmatal Trek
Snow underfoot from the first day, oak and rhododendron forest, and an open ridge that holds Trishul in view for hours.
