Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary with Kuari Pass
| Trek |
Nanda Devi Inner
Sanctuary with Kuari Pass |
| Price |
On Request |
| Duration |
25 days (Delhi -
Delhi) Actual Trekking: 12 days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Permits |
Inner line permit
from the Government of India required. We will arrange it. |
| Personal
Equipments |
Sleeping bags, clothing |
Trek Highlights
 The
Nanda Devi Sanctuary in the Garhwal Himalayas of India is a unique
geographical feature. A concentration of peaks connected by massive
walls which dip no lower than 17,000ft/5200m form an enormous amphitheater
of 250 square miles of land all over 13,000ft/4000m. The only exception
is the point where the Rishi Ganga which drains this great basin emerges
to the West in one of the most terrific gorges in the world. In this
ring of mountains are at least twelve peaks over 21,500ft/6500m including
several famous names such as Changabang and Dunagiri to the North,
and Trisuli, Nanda Kot to the West and South. In the center is the
goddess mountain Nanda Devi a manifestation of Shiva's wife Parvati
herself. At 25,643ft/7816m this is the highest peak situated completely
in India. Until 1934 this Sanctuary had never been penetrated by human
beings. In 1983 the Indian government closed the Sanctuary. The delicate
ecology of this hitherto pristine space needed time to regenerate
after the inevitable damage caused by expeditions and shepherds who
were also finding their way in.
We were lucky to get special permissions for a British research group
for study of Flora & Fauna in the core of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary
in 2001. This group included the likes of Mr. Ian Mc Naugth Davis
the then president of UIAA, Mr. Gorge Band of Kanchenjunga fame, John
Shipton son of Eric Shipton the first to explore the sanctuary and
Col. N. Kumar the leader of the first successful Indian ascent on
Nanda Devi. Following the report submitted by us the inner sanctuary
route was thrown open to foreign and Indian nationals till Dibrugheta.
Route Chart
New Delhi - Rishikesh – Auli – Tali – Kuari Pass –
Gailgarh - Khulari – Tapovan – Joshimath – Lata –
Dharansi – Hitoli – Tolma – Joshimath – Rishikesh
– New Delhi
Day by day Itinerary
DAY 1: Train To Rishikesh
After breakfast transfer to railways station to connect Shatabdi Express
for Haridwar. Meeting and assistance upon arrival thereafter transfer
to hotel. Lunch at hotel. After lunch sightseeing tour of Rishikesh,
Laxman Jhoola (a large suspension bridge) to visit the 13-storey temple
on the other side and visit perhaps Triveni Ghat, Bharat Temple and/or
the place Lord Rama bathed at Rishikund. The northern part of the
town is called Muni-ki-Reti and refers to the silver shores of the
river where the rishis of old meditated. Across the Ganga, large,
sprawling but well-maintained ashrams teach yoga and publish books
on the scriptures. At sundown each evening there is a service at the
side of the river, at the bathing ghat in the middle of Rishikesh
at which tiny candle rafts are lit and let out into the choppy water
to float away into the dusk. This is highly recommended as it has
a very special ambience at this time. Overnight at Hotel Neeraj Bhawan.
DAY 2 -: Drive to Auli (2730 M)
The most important town on the route, Joshimath is the spot
where the Adiguru Shankracharya attained enlightenment while sitting
under the mulberry tree near his cave. In the cave he wrote his
famous Bhasya which started reclamation of the Hindu religion. This
holy town is full of temples among the other most famous are the
Narsingh and Durga temples. Dinner and overnight at Cliff top resort.
DAY 03: Auli – Tali (3150 M)
Early morning enjoy the sunrise on the Nanda Devi peak. After
breakfast 14 kms trek to Tali. The entire trek today is gradual
ascent. Arrive Tali and camp. Packed lunch en-route. Overnight stay
at camp.
DAY 04: Tali- Kuari Pass Base (4258 M)
Morning after breakfast 08 ms trek to the base of Kuaripass
. Packed Lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp.
DAY 05: Kuari Pass Base
Day free to explore the area. Dinner and overnight stay at Camp.
DAY 06: Kuari Pass Base – Gailgarh (3200)
Morning after breakfast start is negotiating the pass. Enjoy
the panoramic view of greater Himalayan peaks. Explore the area
and 05 Kms trek down to Gailgarh village Overnight stay at camp.
DAY 07: Gailgarh – Khulari (3800 M)
After breakfast 08 kms. trek to Kkulari. Packed lunch enroute.
Overnight stay at camp.
DAY 08: Khulari – Tapovan (3796 M)– Joshimath ( 1890
M)
Morning after breakfast 08 kms trek to Tapovan village on the
road head. Explore the village and have a refreshing bath in the
hot springs. Later 02 hrs drive to Joshimath. Arrive Joshimath and
transfer to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 09: Joshimath - Lata Road Head (2000 M)- Lata Village (2317
M)
After breakfast drive 25 kms to Lata village road head and 01
kms trek to Lata village. This is the last human habitation on our
trekking route. Trekking would be given on exposure with the unique
culture and customs of the region. Visit Lata village and the famous
Nanda Devi temple. Overnight in tent.
DAY
10: Lata Village Lata Kharak (3689 M)
After breakfast 08 kms trek to Lata Kharak. The first day of
the trek is probably the toughest and involves a steep ascent of
almost 1524 m with a break at Belta. Today's trek can be anything
from 6 to 10 hours depending upon the individual trekkers. However
it is an excellent beginning from the point of view of acclimatization.
The camp at Lata Kharak is situated on the height of 3689m and high
plateau surrounded by towering rocky Pinnacles. Overnight in tent.
DAY 11: Lata Kharak -Jhandi Dhar -Bagfyana Satkul –Dharansi
Pass (4250 M)
After breakfast 08 kms trek to Dharansi Pass . Wake up at down
to breath taking view of Mount Bithartoli-Himal (6354 m), Nanda
Ghunti (6309 m), Ranthi Peak (6003 m) Dronagiri (7066 m) and the
vast view of Kunwari pass, Auli, Urgam Valley and Lata Village.
After breakfast trek begins with a steep climb up to Jhandi Dhar
and further up to Bagfyana pass. From Bagfyana the trail posses
through a very narrow gorge of Satkula with steep ascents and descents
and finally one arrive at the meadows beyond Dharansi pass where
we stop for the overnight near the water point. Overnight in tents.
DAY 12: Dharansi Pass Debrugheta (3500 M) And Back To Dharansi
Pass
After breakfast 07 kms trek ( one way) to Dharansi Pass. Like
the inner sanctuary, the prominent Malthuni-Bethartoli ridge, between
Dharansi Pass and Debrugheta, also divides the outer sanctuary.
Both these ridges from magnificent Pass to Rani Kholi and up to
Donidhar is a gradual descent and then from Donidhar to Debrugheta
is a steep descent of 750 m till one cross the improvised bridge
over the stream. Afternoon return trek to Dharansi Pass. Overnight
in tent.
DAY 13 : Dharansi Pass (4250 M), Satkula, Bagfyana, Jhandi Dhar,
Hitoli Campsite
After breakfast trek up to Jhandi Dhar of about 7 kms and further
steep descent of 5 kms, through the rich forest of Rhododendron,
Birch and Raga fur. Overnight in tents at Hitoli campsite.
DAY 14: Hitoli Campsite, Tolma Village, Surai Thotha (2161 M)
Road Head, Joshimath
Ater breakfast 5 kms trek down to Tolma village through the
rich forest ot Thuner, Kail, Ddevdar and Surai. Then further trek
down 3 kms to road head Surai Thotha. Drive to Joshimath 30 kms.
Overnight in Hotel.
DAY 15: Joshimath – Rishikesh After breakfast drive to (230
kms. / 09 hrs) Rishikesh.
Packed lunch en route. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
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