PANCHACHULI BASE CAMP TREK, INDIA

About the DestinationSnuggled in the lap of snow-peaked mountains, the Panchachuli Base Camp trekking originates in the Darma valley of Pithoragarh district between the borders of Nepal and Tibet. Bestowed with nature’s splendour, the route to the Panchachuli glacier, lying in the lap of Kumaon Himalayas, is adorned with enchanting landscapes, snow-capped mountains, cascading waters, Alpine meadows and a rich variety of flora and fauna. Situated in Eastern Kumaon Himalaya, the trekking route forms the watershed between the Gori Ganga and Darma Valleys.The entire trek to the glacier is a walk along the river Dhauliganga.The last road head Dar is 42km from Dharchula, and from Dar to Panchachuli Glacier is a pleasant walk .The trail goes through the tribal Villages of Bongling ,Sela ,Nagling, Baaling and Duktu along the river Dhauliganga and thick Forests of deodar and Bhojpatra and conifer. The five peaks of Panchachuli form majestic sights and enhance the Him Khand, Yuli River skirted by the forests of Devdaar, Bhoj Patra and conifer trees. This amazing Panchachuli Base Camp trek is truly a feast to the eyes and the scenery throughout the journey is one that can only be experienced, not explained.

Facts• Meeting Point: Kathgodam• Route: Kathgodam – Dharchula – Dar – Urthing – Naagling – Saun –

Panchachuli Base Camp – Naagling – Urthing – Dar – Dharchula – Almora - Kathgodam

• Nearest Railway Station: Kathgodam Railway Station• Nearest Airport: Pantnagar Airport (Around 71 km from Kathgodam)• Attractions Around: Panchachuli peak, Bugyals, towns, tribal settlements,

rivers, orchids• Best Season/Time: Pre monsoon season between May and June

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