About Panchachuli Base Camp Trek
One of the giant snow-capped Himalayan peaks lying at the end of the
eastern Kumaon region; Panchachuli Peak is a famous attraction of
Uttarakhand. The peaks have religious significance for the locals and
for the adventurists its Base Camp is an ideal option for a short trek.
Usually, trekkers thronged towards the base camp of the Panchachuli Peak
between May and September.
Starting from Almora, the trekking trail passes through Dharchula,
Tawaghat, Sobla, Dhar, Sela, Balling, and Duktu, and then finally
concludes at Panchachuli. During the journey, trekkers will come across
gorgeous Darma Valley, which offers the splendid view of the Panchachuli
peaks. The trail from Duktu to Panchachuli glacier is hard to follow.
However, determination and strategy can help to overcome these
difficulties. The route that heads to Panchachuli glacier traverses
through enthralling scenery with snow-capped mountains gushing streams,
alpine meadows and rich flora and fauna. The trail also goes through
several tribal villages like Bongling, Sela, Nagling, Baaling and Duktu
and cuts and run through Dhauliganga and thick forests of deodar and
Bhojpatra and conifer.
The ethereal feel all through the expedition is what makes this trek
different from others. Description of this trek can't be done in few
words; it would be an injustice to the scenery that unfolds in front of
trekkers eyes to behold.
Area : Kumaon Himalaya
Duration : 12 Days (4 days traveling/8 days trekking)
Best Season : Mid April - Mid October
Grade :Moderate
Altitude : 4260 mts/13975 ft
Total Trekking : 110 K.M
Panchachuli Base Camp Trekking Tour Highlights
- Meet and greet people of tribal settlements- Tawaghat and New Sobla
- Experience the thrill of the trekking by walking on the narrow paths, splintered bridges and cliff edge
- Behold the beauty of the trek by catching glimpse of waterfalls, valleys, streams and peaks.
Best Time to Visit Panchachuli Base Camp Trek
Summer: Summer months mid-March till mid-June are the best
time to trek to Panchachuli Base Camp Trek. The sun warms up the cool
region of Panchachuli Base Camp Trek and trekkers find it easy to cope
with the environment.
Monsoon: During monsoon season, the route gets slippery and trekkers find it very difficult to make through the route.
Spring: Mid-September to late October, the charming spring
favors trekkers to make way to Panchachuli Base Camp Trek. Pleasing sun
and calm weather.
Winter: season starting from November till late February, the
temperature falls significantly low and thus tourists cannot trek in
Panchachuli Base Camp.
Where is the Panchachuli Base Camp Trek?
Basecamp of Panchachuli peak is located quite close to the Dantu
Bugyal. A strenuous walk through the narrow trails of Son will take you
to the Basecamp of Panchachuli. Wildflowers and wild strawberries grow
on either side of the narrow path, which has steep climbs and descends
till you reach the Basecamp of Panchachuli peak.
How to Reach Panchachuli Base Camp Trek?
You will be trekking to Panchachuli Base camp from village Sobla. You
will reach Sobla village through Tawaghat. Here we discuss on how you
reach Sobla:
By Air: Pantnagar airport is the nearest airport 280kms from Dharchula. Pantnagar airport is well connected with Delhi.
By Rail: Kathgodam railway station Nainital is the
nearest railhead 265km from Dharchula. Kathgodam railway station is
connected to major cities of India.
By Road: Dharchula is nearest road head and is well
connected by the major cities of Kumaon Himalaya like, Nainital,
Haldwani, Kathgodam, Almora, Bageshwar, Munsiyari.
