ChatNanda Devi trek covers some area of Nanda Devi National park spread over 630 Sq kms, established in 1980.Its in the area surrounding Nanda Devi Peak 7816 mts second highest peak in India.
Nanda Devi national park is famous for snow leopard, brown and Himalayan black bear, Bharal, Himalayan Thar, Monal and Chir Pheasants etc.Nanda Devi National Park is a biosphere reserve, so human activities are restricted in this reason, only a part is open for tourist and pilgrims.
Sir Edmund Hilary one said “the Nanda Devi sanctuary is the training ground for adventure in India”.
Undoubtedly this trek unfolds a scenic beauty of snow clad mountain peaks like Bhirtoli Himal 6345 mts, Ranthi peak 6003 mts, Nanda Ghunti 6308 Mts, Dronagiri (7066 mts, and Nanda Devi 7816 mts, other than the great views of Auli Bugyal (Meadow) Urgam valley and Lata Village, trek through the forests of pine, Rhododendron Birch and Fir.
Program :
Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Haridwar – Joshimath – Lata Village – Lata Kharak – Dharansi Pass – Debrugheta – Hitoli Camp Site – Joshimath – Badrinath – Rishikesh – New Delhi
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi – Haridwar
Transfer to Railway station to catch train to Haridwar, arrive and check in to hotel.
Evening witness aarti ceremony on the banks of river Ganges.
Haridwar is very famous hindu pilgrimage centre and gateway town to famous Chardhams of Yamunotri. Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath in Garhwal Himalayas.
overnight at hotel in Haridwar.
Day 02 : Delhi – Joshimath
Morning drive to Joshimath 270 km to Joshimath. Overnight in Guest house at Joshimath.
Day 03 : Joshimath – Lata Village
After breakfast drive to Lata village road head trek to village, Camp at Village. Visit to Nanda Devi Temple.
Mix with villagers and get to know about culture, evening at Camp.
Day 04 : Lata Village – Lata Kharak
Trek to lata Kharak a steep trek is about 8.5Kms takes at least 5-10 Hrs Overnight in Camp.
Day 05 : Lata Kharak – Dharansi Pass
The beautiful mountain peaks can be best seen from this place speciall Dronagiri, Nanda Ghunti.Trek to Jhandidhar through Bagyana pass through narrow gorge of satkul and Dharansi pass.
Overnight in Camp.
Day 06 : Dharansi Pass – Debrugheta – Dharansi Pass
Trek through Malthuni, Bethratoli ridge, Ranikholi and Donidar descent to Debrugheta and return to Dharansi pass, overnight in Camp.
Day 07 : Dharansi Pass – Hitoli Camp Site
Trek through Jhandi Dhar descent through forests of Rhododendron, Birch & fir to Hitoli Camp site
Overnight at Camp.
Day 08 : Hitoli Campsite – Joshimath
Trek takes you through Tolma village to Road head drive to Joshimath, overnight at Joshimath
Day 09 : Joshimath – Badrinath – Joshimath
Day excursion trip to one of the most famous pilgrimage centre Shri Badrinath at the end of trek.
Visit temple, perform pooja return to Joshimath, overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Joshimath – Rishikesh
After breakfast drive to Rishiksh over night at hotel.
Rishikesh is very important centre for Yoga and meditation enthusiasts.
Day 11 : Rishikesh – Haridwar – New Delhi
Morning visit to Temples and yoga centres. In time drive to Haridwar to catch train to New Delhi.
