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Nanda Devi Peak is of two peaks, which are thus Nanda Devi is East (7,434 m) and the second and Nanda Devi is west (7,816 m). Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek, we have seen and found that this is the right way to get a close look at the beauty of these beautiful peaks.
Kathgodam is the starting and endpoint of this trek, you will see the diverse Flora and Fauna, nature is outstanding and from Munsiyari the trail takes you through thrilling passes, green forests, and surreal meadows. Also, experience the cultures and lives of people in the mountains. From Pachu glacier the next day you will explore the Base Camp of Nanda Devi.
The Nanda Devi base camp trek, these treks are considered very special because these treks are a fantastic expedition in themselves; they are very popular and difficult trek in Uttarakhand Himalayas.
View Points of Nanda Devi Base Camp
One of the most beautiful base camps of Uttarakhand Himalayas, in India, The Nanda Devi East Base Camp. An amphitheater with peaks almost around 270 degrees has an unparallel beauty of nature. Here it is the left side of the base camp.
And this view is in the early morning from our campsite with Nanda Kot clearly visible and Mt. Changuch at the right is hidden behind the clouds. This base camp has any significance, such as climbing many peaks like Changuch, Nanda Bhanar, Nanda Lapak and above all majestic 7434 m Nanda Devi East, also climbing of 5910 m Long staff Col (or Nanda Devi Khal) and 5312 m Trail’s Pass.
The base camp can be reached in 4 to 5 days from Munsiyari, in Uttarakhand Himalayas. This was shot during our expedition to Long staff Col.
After all, Why? Is the Munsiyari best place you should Visit Here?
The Nanda Devi Base Camp trek starts from Munsiyari Village. From here you can see before you the beautiful mountain range of its four Himalayas, which offers an excellent view of Panchachuli peaks from here and then from Sri Ramganga and most the likable Saryu passes through the valleys.
Which seems like a hypothesis of its own, Munsiyari Hill Village has become home to the Johri tribe in a small beautiful place, which is quite beautiful and attracts itself to you, the people here collect herbs from the mountains and Ayurvedic Medicines are also used a lot and the trekkers who come here also take with them they are quite beneficial and are famous for woolly shawls from sheep goats hair.
Munsiyari, today is one of the most liked places of people, people also come here for a winter trek, treks originating here like Milam Glacier, and, the base for trekkers of Namik Glacier, Ralam Glaciers and Nanda Devi Peak. This area comes in the Nanda Devi National Park, which enhances the splendor of the Himalayas of Uttarakhand.
It also has the most magnificent forests and perspectives for bird watching. It is home to a variety of wild flora and wild fauna. Snow leopards and mountain goats, Himalayan musk deer can also be found here. You must come here and witness this unique beauty of our Uttarakhand.
How should you do the Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek along with the local?
Note: – Whenever you do this Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek, Do it with the local people here Munsiyari or with experienced people like us who are local here. Many local people working with Himalayan Hikers, Whoever can help you from the local here, no one else can give you, and it will be useful for you all the time.
This is why we have to say that sometimes there are seasonal changes in nature, for which we all have to be ready, this is the law of adventure.
Nanda Devi Base Camp Complete Guide
Our mission has always been to ensure that no trekker steps into the Himalayas without the right perspective. A trek is not just a checklist of summits; it is a serious commitment to the outdoors. Having the right information is what separates a reckless climb from a soulful journey.
This section serves as your definitive manual for the Nanda Devi Base Camp. We have distilled years of mountain experience and real-time feedback into this guide to give you a clear, honest picture of the trail.
We provide this depth of information because we want you to be more than just a visitor—we want you to be a prepared, responsible trekker who respects the mountains as much as we do
Day 1 – Pickup to you from Kathgodam to Munsiyari (277 km) (9/10 Hours) (2290 m) overnight stay Hotel
Day 2 – Trek from Munsiyari to Lilam (7 km) (4/5 Hours) (1850 m) overnight stay camp
Day 3 – Trek from Lilam to Bogudiar (12 km) (6/7 Hours) (2609 m) overnight stay camp
Day 4 – Trek from Bogudiar to Rilkot (12 km) (5/6 Hours) (3130 m) overnight stay camp
Day 5 – Trek from Rilkot to Ghanghar (13 km) (5/6 Hours) (3300 m) overnight stay camp
Day 6 – Rest Day for Acclimatization
Day 7 – Trek from Ghanghar to Pachu Glacier (7 km) (4/5 Hours) (4000 m) overnight stay camp
Day 8 – Exploration day the Nanda Devi base camp (10 km) (5/6 Hours) (4000 to 5400 m) back to camp
Day 9 – Trek from Pachu Glacier to Martoli camp (17 km) (7/8 Hours) overnight stay camp
Day 10 – Trek from Martoli camp to Rargari (20 km) (7/8 Hours) overnight stay camp
Day 11 – Trek from Rargari to Munsiyari (14 km) (6/7 Hours) overnight stay camp
Day 12 – Drive from Munsiyari to Kathgodam (277 km) (9/10 Hours)
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 1 : Kathgodam to Munsiyari (277 km) (2290 m)
Arrive Kathgodam and go through Kumaon hills to reach your Munsiyari. Chaukhori is a famous spot for tea gardens and an enthralling view of Himalayas.
Spend the rest of the day in a guesthouse. Dinner and overnight stay in the pre-booked accommodation.
Day 2 : Munsiyari to Lilam (7 km) (1850 m)
Lilam your campsite for today is a mini village with few houses. Post breakfast start trekking towards it, the trek today is an easy one.
Get some wonderful views from here, set up your camps and after having delicious food rest for the night.
Day 3 : Lilam to Bogudiar (12 km) (2609 m)
Post breakfast start your trek towards Bogudiar. Go through forests with bent trees. Small rivers of Gori Ganga and Ralam meet in this forest section.
Continue your trek and ahead see River Poting and Gori Ganga meet. Bogudiar village is marked from here.
Reach there, set your tents and retire for the night.
Day 4 : Bogudiar to Rilkot (12 km) (3130 m)
Today’s trek will disclose the Himalayan adventure, trekking from this point becomes tough. Start after having breakfast and you will reach a place from where the routes divert.
En route to Laspa village, there will be a short diversion which leads to Northern Nanda Kot Glacier. Continue the trek and reach Rilkot.
Set your camps beside the river and after having salubrious food retire for the night.
Day 5 : Rilkot to Ghanghar (13 km) (3300 m)
Bid goodbye to Rilkot and after a short hike you will be entertained by the Martoli Peak views and the trail further opens up to beautiful landscapes.
Before reaching Ghangar the walk is through amazing meadows which is a great relief for the legs. From this village, the beginning of the Pachu valley is marked.
At Ghanghar village you can see quaint wooden houses and a temple which is worshipped by the villagers. Set up your tents at this culturally rich village and retire for the night.
Day 6 : Rest Day for Acclimatization
Day 7 : Ghanghar to Pachu Glacier (7 km) (4000 m)
The climb to Pachu glacier is steep so be prepared, have breakfast and towards the campsite.
Trek through the Rhododendrons forest and get closer views of the peak. Reach the campsite Pachu Glacier after 5 hours trek which lies on Nanda Devi’s Northern face.
Set up your camps here and retire for the night.
Day 8 : Explore the Base Camp
Today you can explore the surroundings. Have your breakfast
and go for a hike on the glacier and explore the surroundings.
From the glacier, you can have close views of the peak. Come back to the back
to the campsite and settle for the day.
Day 9 : Pachu Glacier to Martoli (17 km)
Today on the trek first you will descend for long and then the ascending trail starts. Martelli lies on a trade route and there are many old fashioned houses with wooden carvings.
Mantelli gets the extremely beautiful views of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot. Set up your camps here and overnight stay in tents.
Day 10 : Martoli to Rargari (20 km)
Post breakfast the trek starts and it will lead you close to Munsiyari when you reach Margarita.
Trek after breakfast takes you closer to Munsiyari as you arrive at Margarita. Today you will be staying in huts. Set up your tents here and retire for the night.
Day 11 : Rargari to Munsiyari (14 km)
You can reach Rargari to Munsiyari after having breakfast. Have dinner there and spend your night in a guest house or tents.
Day 12 : Munsiyari to Kathgodam (296 km)
Have breakfast and drive back towards Chaukori and from there depart to Kathgodam.
Key Points about Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek
Level: Difficult (so first-timers trekkers should avoid)
Proper conditioning & training of body required
Group size minimum of 03 maximum of 10 people
Need proper Expedition gear & clothing for sub-zero temperatures?
Shoes are the single most important equipment
High Altitude requires proper acclimatization
Post monsoon or pre-monsoon is the best time. During rains, the region is prone to landslides
Phones don’t work on the trek, we provide to you Radio Willkie Talkie for Communication
A beautiful landscape so carry good photo gear (I couldn’t carry my best equipment)
Travel light (my backpack was heavy at about 12 kg to 15 Kg)
Keep an extra day in your itinerary for an attempt to summit account for bad weather
If you choose Good and local trekking company Himalayan Hikers than it is better for you because Himalayan Hikers is local company our mission is safe treks, growth of locals. Some groups come with us for the Expedition and high altitude treks
Alcohol and smoking are not allowed in during the Expedition
Best Season – May 15th to June last week and September or October 1st week
Your Travel Plan for Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek
You can book trains, air flights, and bus tickets for your journey only according to the information given by us.
The Nandadevi Devi base trek will be of 10 days and 2 days of your journey from Kathgodam to Kathgodam
First of all, all the trekkers will have to book their flight and train bus according to our time table as our pick up is from 6 am to 7 am, you will have to reach Kathgodam in the morning.
A taxi from Himalayan hikers will link you to Kathgodam railway station.
Himalayan Hikers organize transport to Munsiyari from Kathgodam railway station. Our vehicles leave at 6:00 am to 7:00 am sharp from Kathgodam. The taxi includes your package.
In Kathgodam railway station you will get our staff that will arrange transport for you. The contacts no Transport coordinator or our office team will give you a week ago to your departure.
Planning your onward Air flight/train/ Bus booking
If you are traveling from Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, or Gujarat any other city, so you will have to come to Delhi, you will get a train from Delhi for Dehradun comfortably.
Option 01:- By Train
All trekkers booked yourself the Ranikhet Express,
Ranikhet Express to Kathgodam (Train no is 15013 Departure 10:05 pm: – Reached Kathgodam 5:05 am the train starts from Jaisalmer city. This is the best option for you
Option 02:- By Bus
You can reach Kathgodam from Delhi by a bus, board it from Delhi’s Anand Vihar ISBT, it is good if you are book the seats. Directly bus stand. But to get the bus tickets booked you have to come to the bus stand a little early
The bus leaves from Kathgodam from Delhi at around 9.00 pm. frequent buses are available until midnight. It is a journey of about 8 hours to 9 hours.
(Reach Kathgodam Railway Station between 5:00 am to 6:00 am and the vehicle will be arranged from there.)
ATM Point and Mobile Connectivity in Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek
ATM Point
When you leave for the Nanda Devi Base Camp Trek, you bring the cash according to your requirement and if you want to get the cash in the way, then you will have to go to Kathgodam and there will be no bank ATM to take the cash. (If you want to withdraw money then do it in Delhi)
Mobile Connectivity
The phone does not work in during the Nanda Devi trek, so any necessary calls you make from Munsiyari base camp will not be networked further. You can give your family members contact at our head office to talk about an emergency.
Necessary Items for trekkers
Mandatory Documents
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voters ID, etc,)
Passport and Visa important to foreigners
Medical Certificate (First part should be filled by the Doctor and Second part by the Trekker)
Declaration Certificates
Note: – Many trekkers commit the same mistake of carrying unnecessary items on a trek which only makes the backpack heavy. It is important to know the right items to carry. It differs from season to season if you are trekking in summers then carry less layers of warm clothing and if you are trekking in winters carry enough layers to protect yourself against chilly cold.
Basic Trekking Gears
The Clothes You Should Bring On Satopanth Expedition
Head Gears
Foot Gears
Personal Care Essentials
Carry a Personal Medical Kit
Are you Looking for Trekking Equipment on Rent?
If any trekker requires trekking equipment on rent, Himalayan Hikers offers the best-quality gear available for rental. Many individuals are in need of such equipment, and renting provides a cost-effective solution, allowing them to access high-quality gear at an affordable price without the need for a significant investment for short-term use.
Trek Equipment You can book directly on first day at the Base Camp.
Note:-
Please take all medicines only when prescribed by the doctor. In case you face any problem during your trek,
discuss and take advice from the Professional guide.
The Trek is one of the most popular treks in Uttarakhand, Himachal,Kashmir,Laddakh,Sikkim,Nepal, requiring both physical preparation and mental readiness. Although it is categorized as a moderate trek, reaches an elevation of over 12,720 feet and traverses remote Himalayan terrain, which can be physically and mentally challenging. Here's how you can prepare yourself for a safe and successful accomplishment of the Trek:
Physical Fitness
Building a good fitness base is essential for every trekker. The Trek itinerary involves 5 to 6 hours of walking every day. Though the trails are well-marked, they are often bumpy and include steep uphill sections, which may affect your stamina. You can overcome your physical limitation with a 6-week training program that you can begin about 2 months before your Trek. Your 6-week fitness routine should include
Pro Tip: If you have time, you can skip the Sunday training and go for a long-distance walk or mini day-hike (7–10 km) with a loaded backpack to simulate real trekking conditions. A short 1-day hike around your city/town can help a lot.
Mental Preparation
Physical strength is only half the journey, the other half is mental resilience. The trail takes you through remote clearings, steep climbs, cold starry nights, and no mobile connectivity. Be prepared to:
(I) - Detach from the digital world.
(II) - Embrace basic mountain living (camping, toilet tents, limited electricity).
(III) - Push through moments of fatigue, weather discomfort, or altitude effects.
A positive mindset, patience, and the ability to adapt will carry you farther than muscle ever could.Himalayan Hikers is a reputable trekking company that places a high priority on safety. Here are some of the safety measures they take to ensure the safety of their clients during the Trek:
Experienced Guides: Himalayan Hikers hires experienced and certified guides who are well-versed in the terrain, weather conditions, and local culture. These guides have first-hand knowledge of the routes and are equipped to handle any emergency situations that may arise.
Proper Gear: The company provides all the necessary gear and equipment to their clients to ensure comfort and safety during the trek.
Hygiene and Sanitation: Himalayan Hikers places great emphasis on hygiene and sanitation during the Trek. They provide clean drinking water, hand sanitizers, and toilet tents to ensure that their clients are healthy and comfortable.
Emergency Services: The company has a well-defined protocol for handling emergency situations. They have a team of trained medical professionals who are available 24/7 and can be quickly mobilized in case of an emergency.
Acclimatization: Himalayan Hikers follows a gradual acclimatization process during treks to ensure that their clients adjust to the high altitude gradually. They also monitor the health of their clients regularly and provide necessary medical attention if required.
Overall, Himalayan Hikers places a great emphasis on safety and takes all necessary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of their clients during treks.
What is Included In This Trek?
Transport Facility 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 Include In This Trek?
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
Important Note
No important note.
Map not available for this trek.
No FAQs available for this trek.
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