Nag Tibba Trek – Highest peak in the lower Himalayan range
Nag Tibba trek is to the highest peak in the lower Himalayan range and it lies at an altitude of 3022 meters amidst Dhauladhar and Pin Panjal in the Garhwal Himalayas. So, the picturesque route goes through a beautiful hill station; Mussoorie also known as “The Queen of Hills”.
Interestingly, Nag Tibba is believed to be the abode of Serpent God “Nag Devta”.
Short Nag Tibba Trek offers plethora of pleasing views
In addition, get rewarded by the Plethora of pleasing views on this weekend trek. It is a perfect trek because of its short duration and for spending weekends with your family and friends. Therefore rejuvenate yourself on this trek and break the monotony of life.
Most importantly, the temple of “Nag Devta” is an addition to the beauty of this trek and because of temple’s great significance it is highly worshiped by the villagers for protection of their cattle.
Mesmerizing views
This trek takes you through the dense forest, this place is wealthy in flora and fauna. Consequently get amazed by the views of Bandarpoonch peak, Kedarkantha peak towards north, Kala Nag, Srikanta, Gangotri group of peaks Doon valley and snow peaks of Changabang are visible from the peak of Nag Tibba. Certainly this short trek has a variety of landscapes which makes this trek an interesting one.
Nag Tibba is a perfect trek for beginners because of its easy gradient, but it also turns out to be great for avid trekkers, the reason is the scenic beauty, changing landscapes and the perfect views of high Himalayan peaks offered from the summit on this weekend trek!
Key Points of Nag Tibba Trek
Level Easy (this weekend trek is good for beginners and family)
During the trek, Proper conditioning & training of body required
Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature
Shoes are the single most important equipment.
High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.
Beautiful landscapes so carry good photo gear & Extra battery backup
Travel light
The backpack should not exceed 8 kg.
Must Read About Nag Tibba Trek
Nag Tibba Trek Fee:
Rs 3500 (Includes GST and all costs of the Trek from Dehradun to Dehradun)
Duration: 2 Days
Nag Tibba Weather: Days are pleasant and nights are cold. Depends on the season.
Winter Temperature: (-1°C to -5°C)
Summer Temperature: Day (8°C to 15°C) Night (5°C to 10°C)
Highest Point: (3022 m)
Level: Easy
Best Time: Throughout the year
Nag Tibba Trek Distance: 15 km
Level: Easy
Location: Dehradun, Mussoorie, Kempty Fall, Nainbagh, Pantwari, Goat village, Nag Tibba base and Nag Tibba summit
Day 2: Khathiyan to Nag Tibba Summit via Nag Tibba Base Camp (Nag Tibba temple) and return to Pantwari; Drive to Dehradun
Altitude – Nag Tibba Base Camp (2600 m/8530 feet) Nag Tibba Summit (3022 m/9915 feet)
Distance – (Steep Ascent) 3 km (Descent) 8 km
Time Taken – (Ascent) 2/3 hours (Descent) 4/5 hours
Rainfall Chart of Nagtibba trek
The trek package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this package?Items that are included in the cost of trek price.
✅ Transport facility from Dehradun to Dehradun ✅ Forest Permit and entrance fee ✅ Accommodation in tents on twin share basis ✅ All meals: breakfast, packed lunch, tea, coffee, snacks, soup and dinner ✅ (All camping gears) ✅ High quality tents ✅ Sleeping bags ✅ Mattress ✅ Liner ✅ Pillow ✅ Separate Toilet tents – Ladies and Gents ✅ Dining Tent ✅ Dining Table ✅ Porters ✅ Helper ✅ Mules ✅ Kitchen team ✅ Radio Walkie Talkie for Communication ✅ Good Experience Trek Leader guide and Technical guide ✅ Medical Kit ✅ Oxygen Cylinders ✅ Crampons and Gaiters
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
❌ Personal Insurance ❌Medical Certificate ❌Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kit ❌On first day En Route to base camp the Breakfast and Lunch are Not Included ❌Last Day En Route Lunch and Dinner are Not Included
NOTE :
Full payment confirms your booking
We serve three meals a day including snacks and soup. A variety of delectable and healthy food is provided which includes; Indian, Chinese and other Western meals. They are nutritious and keeps you fit and healthy on your trek.
Nag Tibba FAQ’s
Q 1. Which is the base camp of Nag Tibba trek? Pantwari is the basecamp of Nag Tibba trek.
Q 2. How to reach basecamp (Pantwari)? Vehicle will be arranged from Dehradun Railway Station and the departure time is 6:30 am.
Q 3. Where are we going to accommodate? On Day 1 in tents.
Q 4. How many people stay in one tent? We provide tents on twin share basis and 3 people can also accommodate.
Q 5. What type of food will be served? We provide a variety of healthy and delicious food. Click here to Check Our Food Menu
Q 6. What is the best time to do Nag Tibba trek? Best time to do Nag Tibba trek is March to December.
Q 7. When can we find snow on this trek? Snow is there from the month of December to April. Light snowfall may occur before December.
Q 8. What will we do if it rains there? The tents are waterproof and if it rains while trekking then use rain cover for your backpack and poncho will keep you dry.
Q 9. Is this trek good for family and beginners? Yes, it is a great weekend trek for family and beginners.
Q 10. Can we rent items? Yes, you can rent jackets, trekking shoes, hiking pole and backpacks
Q 11. What if I want to offload my backpack? If for some reason you are unable to carry your backpack then you can keep it at the office. Applicable charges are Rs 300 per Backpack for per day.
Q 12. Where is the last ATM point and will there be networks during the trek? Mussoorie is the last point where you will find ATM and the device receives good signals till Mussoorie but ahead the connectivity gets intermittent. So make sure you finish all your important work and calls before starting of the trek
Q 13. Will there be washroom facilities during the trek? We set up separate toilet tents for ladies and gents. There will be a deep pit, use it and cover it with help of a shovel. (Use toilet paper instead of wet wipes).
Q 14. Is Nag Tibba trek safe? There are some risks on every trek but Nag Tibba trek is safest because there are no landslide prone areas or scary river crossing. It is best for family and beginners.
Q 15. How much altitude on this trek?– Pantwari (1414 m/4639 feet)
The vehicles are arranged from Dehradun Railway Station and the journey starts from there. Cover 85 km’s by going through some fable tourist attraction like Mussoorie and Kempty Fall by following the route through Nainbagh towards Nag Tibba road.
Three routes lead to Nag Tibba but the route via Pantwari village is the shortest one. Reach mini market, enter the welcome gate and start trekking on the cemented trail. Little ahead is a small temple of Nag Devta. Now, after 5 minutes of hike the trail changes to a rocky one full of loose rocks.
As you go higher the Pantwari village and the farmlands are visible below. The connecting Nag Tibba ridge lies in front. Climb the hill and reach a water point, the water here is safe to drink. Continue trekking and great views which the trail offers are feast for the eyes.
Now, enter the “Pravesh Dwar”; “Welcome Gate” of Nag Tibba and start ascending through the forest section. Rhododendrons (Burans) are found in abundance here and its squash is very famous because it is very helpful in treating blood pressure.
The zig zag trail is steep with many loose rocks. There are many other short cuts which look alike and lead to same place, but do not go for these shortcuts and leave the group because there is a chance to get lost in the woods. After a 15 minutes hike reach a small clearing and from here you can spot your campsite.
Reach there, have sumptuous food and retire for the night.
Altitude – Nag Tibba Base Camp (2600 m/8530 feet) Nag Tibba Summit (3022 m/9915 feet)
Distance – (Steep Ascent) 3 km (Descent) 8 km
Time Taken – (Ascent) 2/3 hours (Descent) 4/5 hours
Today wake up early because the distance is long, have light breakfast and get ready for the adventure. Go through the dense forested area, in winters trekking here gets tough because the heavy snow makes the trail hard to identify.
Between your gradual walk cross some steep ascents and in 1 hour you can reach the Nag Tibba Base Camp. It is a wide clearing and a temple is located there dedicated to Serpent God “Nag Devta”. It is worshipped by the local villagers for protection of their cattle and a “Bhagwat” is held here in which “Chief Minister is invited and almost 10,000 people attend it every year.
Now, the climb to Nag Tibba top is 1.5 km from Base Camp which is very steep through the thick forest cover. The snow makes the climb challenging in winters. The trail is straight and you can reach the summit in 1 or 1 and a half hour depending upon the conditions.
The highest point is called Nag Tibba, there is a flag “Jhandi” on the top. Get tremendous views of high Himalayan ranges i.e. Swargarohini, Bandar pooch, Srikanta, Kala Naag, Gangotri and snow peaks of Changabang. On the other side of ridge the route to Devalsari village is also visible.
Spend good time there and start the steep downhill trek by following the same route to reach Pantwari. Then, depart to Dehradun via Kempty fall and Mussoorie.
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, driving license, voters ID, etc.)
Medical Certificate (first part to be filled by a doctor and second part by the trekker)
Risk Certificates
Trekkers must bring :
Strongly built hiking shoes, if you do not own a pair you can rent it from Sankri.
Sandals or slippers to wear in campsite
Thick woollen socks, it will keep your feet warm
Daily wear socks
Thermals are very important
1 shirt, it should be long sleeved
Shirts and pants for campsite, should be warm
1 raincoat or poncho
Jacket
Thick gloves
Trek pants
Cap and Balaclava (or a scarf)
Sun glasses
Sun tan lotion
Lip balm
Water bottle
Headlamp
Personal toiletry items
ATM Point & Mobile connectivity:-
ATM Point: It is good to withdraw money from Dehradun, you can also find ATM in Mussoorie.
Mobile Connectivity
The device receives good signals till Mussoorie and then the connectivity gets intermittent. So make sure you finish all your important work and calls before starting of the trek and charge all your batteries as we are going to stay in tents without electricity.
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Now You Can Get Your Trek Gear on Rent by Spending Less
Trekking demands a good investment and this extremely expensive activity is the passion of many, so we have a great announcement to make which will be a great relief to your pockets. Now get your Trek Gear on Rent and all you have to do is make a special renting request while booking your trek. That’s it! We have kept it simple for you.
Rent Equipment
Personal toiletry Items and Personal Medicine kitPersonal Insurance
We carry first aid kits but it’s necessary to carry a personal medical kit.
(Carry minimum 5 tablets and maximum 10)
– Diamox – (prevents altitude sickness)
– Digene – (it cures discomfort in stomach, acidity)
– Crocin Advance – (cures fever and headache)
– Aspirin/Combiflam – (Pain reliever)
– Disprin/Saradon – (cures headache)
– Avomine – (prevents motion sickness)
– Avil – (it treat allergies)
– Norflox TZ & Lomofrn – (prevents Diarrhoea)
– Ranitidine – (reduces the amount of acid in stomach)
– Volini/Moov spray – (for sprains)
– Betadine/Savlon – (Antiseptic cream)
– ORS
– Band aid
– Cotton
– Stretchable/elastic bandage
– Gauze
Note-
– Use medicines only when prescribed by the doctor in case you face any problem in your trek, take advice from Professional guide before taking any medicine.
– Drinking water is necessary during your trek, keep 1 litre of water bottle filled and drink it on proper interval of time, it is very important while hiking.
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Q 1. Where are we going to accommodate? We are going to accommodate in tents.
Q 2. How many people stay in one tent? We provide tents on twin share basis and 3 people can also accommodate.
Q 3. What type of food will be served? We provide a variety of healthy and delicious food.
Q 4. What is the best time for the Nag Tibba trek? Nag Tibba is an ideal winter trek and looks beautiful and it can be done throughout the year.
Q 5. When can we find snow on this trek? Snow is there from the month of December to April. Light snowfall may occur before December.
Q 6. What will we do if it rains there? The tents are waterproof and if it rains while trekking then use rain cover for your backpack and poncho will keep you dry.
Q 7. Is this trek good for children and beginners? Yes, it is a great trek for beginners and the child should be above 5 years to do this trek.
Q 8. Can we rent items? Yes, you can rent jackets, trekking shoes, hiking pole and backpacks
Q 9. Where is the last ATM point and will there be networks during the trek? It is good to withdraw money from Dehradun, you can also find ATM in Mussoorie. The device receives good signals till Mussoorie and then the connectivity gets intermittent. So make sure you finish all your important work and calls before starting of the trek and charge all your batteries as we are going to stay in tents without electricity.
Q 10. Will there be washroom facilities during the trek? During the trek we set up separate toilet tents for ladies and gents. There will be a deep pit, use it and cover it with help of a shovel. (Use toilet paper instead of wet wipes).
Q 11. Is this trek safe? There are some risks on every trek but Nag Tibba is safest because there are no landslide prone areas or scary river crossing.
Q 12. How much altitude do we cover each day on this trek? – 1600 m – 3500 m
Cancellation Policy?It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. In the event of cancellation of trek/adventure activity services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons we must be notified of the same in writing. Cancellation charges will be effective from the date we receive advice in writing, and cancellation charges would be as follows - Cancellation up to 30 Days: You will get Refund of 90 Precent of Trek/adventure program cost. - Cancellation between 21 to 30 days– You will get refund of 50 Precent of Trek/Adventure/Tour/Travel/Hotel program cost. - Cancellation in less than 20 days – No refund
Note:-The cost is for minimum 5 people. But, if the group size decreases, then by increasing trek cost we can organize a customized package.
