Nanda Devi East Base Camp

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Nanda Devi Base Camp - A trans-Himalayan Trek which terminates at Munsyari(2290 meters). There are quaint Himalayan settlements on the way and villages like Rilkot and Martoli. This location is exquisite and we usually spend a full day over here.

The trek to the Milam Glacier is surrounded by the best of treks in this region, taking you through some of the remotest areas with breathtaking panorama. Here you can view the Himalayan fauna e.g. snow leopard, musk deer, monal pheasant, with a great variety of birds and butterflies. This entire journey goes through excellent meadows and thick forests of oak, and fir (cedar).

At 2290m Munsiyari is on the arterial water body of the Goriganga, which emerges from the Milam glacier system of the eastern flanks of the Nandadevi sanctuary, fed also by the Kalaband glacier and Panchchuli from the east. The Jauher valley is on the outer rim of the Nandadevi sanctuary. Apart from the spectacular views of the famous peaks such as the Nanda devi and Nandakot, the trek moves along the river Gori Ganga through ancient villages and rolling grassy meadows.

The Martoli village, one of the centers of the Jauher valley, represents the ruins of the history of the Indo - Tibetan trade. Once a big village, one can clearly see the floors of a mighty commercial center Martoli, in the ruins, was long time back in the heart of Himalayas.

Day01:

KATHGODAM- CHOKORI (2010 meters) 198 km

We will drive from Kathgodam to Chokori. Overnight stay is at Chokori.

Day02:

CHOKORI- MUNSYARI (2290 meters) - A run of 98 km.

This morning we will Trek to Lilam (1850 meters) 7 km. Overnight stay at Lilam is in a tented Camp.

Day03:

From LILAM to BOGUDIAR (2609meters), it is a walk of 12 km.

The stay at night is in Bogudiar, in a tented camp. This trek brings us to a steep uphill climb, where one reaches Bogudiyar where the Poting River meets the Gori Ganga.

Day04:

A RILKOT (3130meters) trek is of 12 km.

We will trek to Rilkot. Rilkot village is situated above the river. Overnight stay is at Rilkot in tented camps.

Day05:

Then from RILKOT to GHANGHAR (3300meters) trek, which is of 13 km.

The stay at night is in Ghanghar in a tented camp. Here we can experience the rolling, high altitude Rhododendron with the pink and white flowers, and the fresh green birch forests.

Day06:

Trek to Pachu Glacier.

A run/ trek of 7km takes us to Pachu Glacier (4000 meters) trek. Night stay is at Pachu Glacier in tented camp.

Day07:

EXPLORING THE BASE CAMP.

On this day we will explore the spectacular views of the famous peaks such as the Nanda devi and Nanda kot, the trek is along the river Gori Ganga through ancient villages and rolling grassy meadows, the eastern flanks of the Nandadevi sanctuary, The Martoli village, one of the centers of the Jauher valley

Day08:

PACHU GLACIER- MARTOLI 17 km trek.

We will trek from Pachu Glacier to Martoli. Here, the exquisite wood carvings on old houses speak stories of an ancient time. From Martoli you also get fascinating views of the Nanda devi (East) and Nanda kot. It is one of the very important destinations from the ancient Indo-Tibetan trade route. The night stay is at Martoli in tented camp.

Day09:

MARTOLI-RARGARI 20 km trek.

The day comes with a trek from Martoli to Rargari. The overnight stay at is Rargari in Tented camp.

Day10:

RARGARI- MUNSYARI

We will trek to munsyari which is around 14 kms from Rargari. It is famous for the tea gardens and splendid views of the snow covered Himalayas. Night Stay is at Munsyari.

Day11:

Munsyari to Nainital 296 km

We will drive back to Nainital from Munsyari. An overnight stay is at Nainital.

Day12:

Nainital town visit. Departure for Kathgodam is in the evening.

This day is reserved for sightseeing in and around Nainital. The hill station town of Naini Tal was founded in 1841. Nainital town itself is situated around a beautiful lake called Naini jheel. After the visit, we will depart to Kathgodam.

Travel Facts and Other Information:

All meals (vegetarian) accommodation, transportation is included in above cost.

Equipment - i.e. Rucksack, sleeping bag, carry mat Tents & Forest Tax.