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H K U 1: N A N D A D E V I V
I E W T R E K ( 1 5 D a y s )
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Nanda Devi Peak is one of the most majestic peaks in the
cluster of the other lesser peaks in the Greater Himalayas.
The trail winds through rich green meadows and traverses
high mountain passes with excellent views of the Nanda Devi
Sanctuary.
Visits to several villages and shepherds' camps en route
provide a great deal of cultural interest during our journey
Day 01: We welcome you on your arrival at the Indira
Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi and escort you
to your hotel where you stay overnight.
Day 02: Drive to Almora a small hill town founded
by the Chand Dynasty in 1560. The then king gave it off
to the East India Company in return for their warding off
the armies of the Gurkha.
Day 03: Drive to Loharket . Trek begins to Milkila
(2000 m). Trek through forests of Pine, junipers and rhododendrons.
Crossing a few villages and then a river climb up to Milkila
and set up camp.
Day 04: Milkila - Raj Kharak (2630 m). The trails
climbs steadily through thick forests to reach a ridge at
3000 m from where a descent leads us down to gentle meadows
with a few shepherd huts. Camp
Day 05: Raj Kharak - Namik (2100 m). The trail descend
towards the Ram Ganga Rover and then ascends to Namik where
we camp. En-route magnificent views of the 6861m / 22,540ft.
high Nanda Kot peak surrounded by others can be seen.
Day 06: Namik - Camp to Base of Sudam Khan pass
-3800m / 12,464ft. An early start is advised to tackle the
stiff climb to the base of the Sudam Khan Pass. From vamp
below the pass more great views of the glimmering snow clad
peaks above deep green valleys to the north can be seen
Day 07: Base of Sudam Khan over the 4000m / 13,
128ft pass to the next pass of Kaghudi. Camp below the Kaghudi
pass at 4620m / 15,138ft . The route climbs and drops past
rugged rock faces and high meadows before reaching the campsite
at the base.
Day 08: Base Camp Kaghudi pass over the 4780m /
15,678ft pass descend to Poting at 3430m / 11,250ft. On
the saddle of the pass watch lammergeyers and griffon vultures
glide in the thermal currents. To the north we can see the
three glaciers of Namik, Andra and Pentahang stretch down
the slopes of Nanda Bhanar. The trail now descends into
the Gori Ganga valley. Camp.
Day 09: Poting. Day at leisure . Excellent walks
in the hillsides.
Day 10: Poting - Bodgwar -2800m / 9184ft. The trail
descend in to the Gori Ganga gorges from the link to the
Munsyari to Milam becomes easier. After a pleasant walk
one reaches Bodgwar where the Poting river meets the Gori
Ganga.
Day 11: Bodgwar - Lilam - 1850m / 6068ft. A 12 kms
trek through thick forests take us to Lilam the winter home
of the Milam villagers. While all of them were nomadic earlier
now a few have settled down here.
Day 12: Lilam - Munsyari - 2290m / 7511ft. Trek
along the Gori Ganga and passing quite a few villages with
bamboo huts This is a well known hamlet among trekkers traversing
the Kailash Mansarover route which goes through here.
Day 13: Drive to Almora.
Day 14: Drive from Almora to Delhi and check into your
hotel foe the night.
Day 15: Check. Transfer to the International Airport
for your flight back home.
If you need more information please feel free to write
us at info@himalayakingdom.com
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