Nanda Devi Trek
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 13 Days
Itinerary :
 Day 1 : Arrive Delhi :
On arrival at Delhi airport met at by our repersentative and transfer to the Hotel.O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 2 : Delhi/Hardwar:
Morning Transfer to the station and time to catch train for Hardwar. On arrival met at the station and transfer to the Hotel. Evening free to visit Ghats and Temples on the Bank of river Ganges. Also witness the famous Aarti of Ganges at Har-Ki-Paur in the evening. O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 3: Hardwar - Joshimath (1890 M/ 6197 FT)
After an early breakfast drive 270 km to Joshimath. Overnight in guesthouse at Joshimath.
Day 4: Joshimath - Badrinath - Joshimath
Clear all legal formalities at Joshimath and visit the Badrinath temple. Overnight in guesthouse at Joshimath.
Day 5: Joshimath - Lata Village ( 2317 M / 7646 FT)
An hours drive takes you to the Lata Village road head. The trek to the village is 1.5 km. Visit the Nanda devi Temple and get a first hand experience of the distinctive culture of the region. Overnight in the village.
Day 6: Lata Village - Lata Kharak (3689 M/ 12174 FT)
Today's trek is an 8.5 km trek with a steep incline. The going is arduous but very satisfying as the trail unfolds before ones eyes. Lata Kharak is a high plateau with high peaks surrounding it. Trekking time could vary from 5-10 hrs! Overnight in Camp.
Day 7: Lata Kharak - Dharansi Pass (4250 M / 14025 FT)
A good nights sleep and what a morning! Towering snow clad peaks all around. Dronagiri, Nanda Gunthi and many more. The trail today takes a steep climb to Jhandi Dhar and Bagfyana Pass. From here on it ascends and descends through the Narrow gorge of Satkul to Dharansi Pass. Today's trekking distance is a total of 10 km. Overnight at Camp.
Day 8: Dharansi Pass - Debrugheta - Dharansi Pass (4250 M / 14025 FT)
On today's trail the Malthuni - Bethratoli Ridge's of the inner and outer sanctuary form a magnificient pass upto Rani Kholi and Donidar. The trail is a steep descent of about a kilometer to Debrugheta. Return to Dharansi Pass by late afternoon. Overnight at Camp.
Day 9: Dharansi Pass - Hitoli Camp Site (2900 M / 9570 FT)
A total of 12 km is covered today. From Jhandi Dhar a steep descent of 4.5 km to the Hitoli camp site through thick forests of Rhododendron, Birch and Fir. Overnight at Camp.
Day 10: Hitoli Campsite - Joshimath (1890 M/ 6197 FT)
The 8 km trail takes one through the village of Tolma to the road head from where it is a 30 km drive to Joshimath. The trek is through thick forests. Overnight at guesthouse in Joshimath.
Day 11: Joshimath - Rishikesh
After an early breakfast drive down to Rishikesh. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free O/N stay at Hotel.
Day 12 Rishikesh/Delhi :
Morning sightseeing of Rishikesh in the evening transfer to the hardwar station time to catch train for Delhi. On arrival met at the station and transfer to the Hotel O/N stay at Hotel.
Day13 : Delhi/Departure :
Morning sightseeing tour delhi. In the evening transfer to the airport time to catch train for Onward destination.
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