PANCHCHULI EAST BASE CAMP
Trip Summary:
Category: Trekking
Departure From: Dharchula
Best Season: May, June, August, September, October
Description:
“There is of course a deep spiritual need which the pilgrimage seems to satisfy, particularly for those hardy enough to tackle the journey on foot.”
― Edwin Mullins, The Pilgrimage to Santiago
The route to the Panchchuli glacier abounds in exotic scenery, Ancient villages, snowcapped mountains, gushing streams, Alpine meadows and a rich variety of flora & fauna. And from the glacier one can see the Panchchuli peaks in their towering glory.
Panchchuli base camp trek is the safest and easiest trek in Kumaon and is very short too. It’s a 35-40 km trek that passes through Urthing ,Bongling, Syela, Nangling, Baling, and Dugtu-Dantu villages in the darma valley before reaching the Panchchuli Glacier. On the final lap at the village Dugtu-Dantu one gets the majestic spectacle of Panchchuli that derives its name from the five peaks The 5 km length and width of the glacier projects out from this range. A trek of about 4 km from village Dugtu-Dantu leads to the base of the glacier. This is a delightful tour which becomes more wonderful with climbing upwards.
Minimum Number of Pax- 01
Rs. 9,000 /-
per person for full tour.
Itinerary:
Reporting Dharchula at evening tea time. Package starts from evening tea. Evening tea, dinner and night halt at Dharchula.
Morning tea, breakfast at Dharchula. Proceed to Narayan Ashram (55 Kms. by transport). Lunch, Evening tea, Dinner and N/H at Narayan Ashram.
Morning tea, breakfast at Narayan Ashram. Proceed to Bowling (48 Kms. by transport). Proceed to Soan (6 Kms. by trek), Lunch as camp arrangement. Evening tea, Dinner and N/H at Soan.
Morning tea, breakfast at Soan, proceed to Panchachuli Glacier and back to Soan (4+4 Km. by trek), Lunch evening tea, dinner, N/H at Soan.
Morning tea, breakfast at Soan, proceed to Bowling (6 Km. by trek), Proceed to Dharchula (60 Kms. by transport) Lunch, evening tea, dinner, N/H at Dharchula. (Next day after breakfast Tour Conclude)
Inclusions:
1. Includes share accommodation in Rest Houses/ Tents
2. Vegetarian food
3. Guide.
Exclusions:
Not included – international flights, soft- alcoholic drinks, airport tax, insurance, telecom expenses, meals not specified, camera fee, emergency evacuation - transport expenses and expenses of personal nature like tips, laundry, etc.
Terms and Conditions:
- Costs are per person based on twin sharing accommodation.
- Meal Plan – full board during the trek only.
THINGS TO BRING
- Good walking shoes (one pair), good sturdy shoes – preferably used, avoid new shoes. Get Flat soled shoes with a good grip – good all terrain sport shoes will do. Slippers-floaters for use during camping time.
- Thick Cotton socks and woolen socks.
- Clothing – light cotton pants, t-shirts for walking, thermal inners for night time some fleece jackets and 1 down feather jacket for the higher altitudes.
- Raincoats, umbrellas or any sort of rain gear -weather proof jackets etc.
- Caps and hats for the warmer days-warm headgear for the night time.
- TORCHES are mandatory, with spare batteries.
- Personal medication – please carry prescribed medicines. People suffering from any cardiac-breathing problems or any other medical problem should inform at the time of booking.
- One rucksack or duffel bag with rain cover to carry your gear for the trek and a smaller day pack for day time gear that you’ll carry with you. NO SUITCASES Please!!
- Sun screen lotion.
- Personal toilet articles and towels.
- Cameras with batteries and back up.
- Articles of personal nature like dry fruits, chocolates, energy drink mix etc.
- Sunglasses.
- Sleeping bag with fleece inners.
- Water bottles and portable water filters- water purification tablets that suit you.
- Walking poles.
- A money belt or similar pouch for holding your valuables, passport and mobiles which will always remain with you.