Garhwal
Pangarchulla Trek — via Dyalishera
Route 1 — the direct summit line above Auli
About this trek
Pangarchulla is one of the few Himalayan summits that a fit trekker can attempt without technical climbing experience. This route takes the shorter Dyalishera approach above Auli, so the acclimatisation days are tighter and the summit push arrives sooner. The final section is a steep boulder and snow climb, and the reward is a full sweep from Nanda Devi to Dronagiri and Hathi Ghoda.
Day by day
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Day 1
Rishikesh to Joshimath / Karchon Village
Rishikesh → Joshimath / Karchon Village
Road day up the Alaknanda valley to the roadhead village.
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Day 2
Karchon Village to Dhurkund
Karchon Village → Dhurkund
A short first day on foot. Distance to be confirmed with the client.
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Day 3
Dhurkund to Dyalishera
Dhurkund → Dyalishera
Through forest into the Dyalishera meadow, positioned for the summit approach.
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Day 4
Pangarchulla summit and back to Dyalishera Bugyal
Dhurkund → Pangarchulla → Dyalishera
Summit day: a pre-dawn start, a long boulder and snow climb, and Nanda Devi across the whole northern horizon from the top.
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Day 5
Dyalishera to Karchon Village
Dyalishera → Karchon Village
Descent through the forest back to the roadhead village.
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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