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Region
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: Uttarakhand Himalayas
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Duration
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: 13 days
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Level
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: difficult
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Trekking distance
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: 135 Kms
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Max Altitude
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: 5250 Meters
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Pickup Point
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: Dehradun /Rishikesh
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Best Season
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: June and September-October
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About Panpatia Col Trek
This is a historic trek route, where many of the trekkers lost their way for ever. Panpatia Col is a snow lamented belt, beautiful for the views all around. More than the beauty here, this route is a challenge for all the trekkers. You will get a guide now, but ten years before now, the route has been a total mystery. The route connects two of the top Hindu pilgrimage points, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The route is one of the highest pass in the Himalayas, where Panpatia glacier will have to be crossed. Top peaks surround the cold belt will seem to be like monsters. This place is called the labyrinth of Himalayas. There are different mythological mysteries related to the place. Nilkantha, Balakun and Kunaling are the top among all, although Januhat to Ransi are all crowded at the corner. The route is so challenging that you will feel nervous. If you gave taken a guide, then there is no reason to feel shaky – just enjoy the beauty, nature has preserved there for you.
A historic route connecting two holy spots: The journey through this trek seems to be like a path through a grapevine, with so many things to do. Start the journey from Madhmaheshwar, the temple spotted to be built by the Pandavas. It is better to trek the route in the summers, since monsoon and winter turns out the area to be very much risky. It is the glacier of Panpatia and is a wide area that becomes really rough in the monsoons. Snow fall in winter is again treating for even the expert trekkers too. In summer, you will find a day temperature here around 8 degrees centigrade and at night it goes down till -10 or -15. Maidagala Tal at the end part of the trek is really aspiring one for you. Get there and find the decent weather condition in summer and autumn.
The trek route here is tough and is not at all fit for novice trekkers. However, you will like to get to the spot and find the natural beauty. Although mountains and snows will seem here to be villain, but Nature Goddess is ever ready to escort you to her home. The serene beauty on all sides will make your mind filled with tranquillity, when you get the spare time at the camp. The night sky with the shining peaks especially when moon light sparkles on the top will take you to a distant dreamy location. Enjoy the excellent beauty of nature here, but do not forget to take a note of the old stories, preserved here.
It is a valley which is noted to be covered by the priest of Kedarnath and Badrinath in a day. However, it took him long time to travel and with the blessings of Lord Shiva, a route was made for him and the rest part was totally spoiled to form a labyrinth. Myths say that they are created by lord alone, so that no one else can find the path again.
Panpatia Col Trekking Tours Highlights
- Pay obeisance at the Badrinath Temple, a shrine of Chardham tour
- Experience the thrill of trekking through dangerous ice fields of Panpatiya and the most challenging trails of Garhwal
- See the Hathi Parvat & Dhauliganga peaks
- Witness high altitude streams
- A historic route!! An interesting mythological story has it that a sage used to perform his daily rituals of worship in Badrinath and Kedarnath on the same day.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to travel to Panpatia Col Trek is in summers (Mid May – June) and Post Monsoon (September – early October).
Summer: The weather of Panpatia Col Trek remains salubrious and pleasing during summers. The Himalayas are distinctly visible and the cool breeze adds charm to the vacation. Carry woolens with you.
Post Monsoon: Serenity and solitude are at its best during post monsoon at Panpatia Col Trek. The region is blessed with snowfall during winters and the accommodation options also remain few. But you can see the best of Panpatia Col Trek during post monsoon as it looks like Heaven on earth.
Where is the Panpatia Col Trek ?
Panpatia is a high mountain pass, connecting the two holy shrines- Badrinath and Kedarnath. According to the mythological accounts, sages used to perform sacred here. Many trekkers and mountaineers tried to complete this trek, but due to some misadventure or other they were not able to do so. However, in 2000, an English mountaineer Martin Moran lead an expedition to Neelkanth, a nearby peak in Badrinath area to find a route and then successfully negotiated the Panpatia ice falls to exit through Kedarnath making it the first successful attempt completing Shipton's route.
How to Reach?
Nearest Railhead: Haridwar (315 kms)
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (300 kms)
Badrinath is well connected by road by most part of the Garhwal Himalaya like Joshimath, Rishikesh, Haridwar and Dehradun (NH 58)
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Day 1 – Dehradun to Joshimath
Time taken : 9 hours (294.4km)
Altitude : 6,257ft.
Early morning we are going to drive to Joshimath from Dehradun which takes 9 hours to reach there. On the way to Joshimath we will take halt for some time and we will drive to Joshimath through Rudraprayag, Devprayag and Chamoli. Where on the way you can witness the Mother Nature and capture the beauty of mountains.
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Day 2 : Joshimath to Badrinath
Time taken : 2 hours approx (47km)
Altitude : 2,611ft.
Good morning , have your breakfast and get ready for today, we will drive towards Badrinath on the way to you can see the wonderful mountains, after reaching badrinath we will visit the prominent Badrinath Temple.
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Day 3 : Badrinath to Shepherd Camp
Time taken : 5 to 6 hours
Altitude : 11,636ft.
Today we are going to trek towards the shepherd’s camp. We will ascend up to the tree line; now after trekking for a long time we will reach at a position from where you get the spectacular the views of the surrounds. We will be staying overnight in the camp.
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Day 4 : Shepherd Camp to Snout Camp
Time taken : 5 to 6 hours
Altitude : 12,861ft.
Good morning, get ready for today’s trek; we will be trekking on the combination of terrains. While we will take a moderate uphill hike to climbs in order to reach the snout of the spectacular Panpatia glacier.
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Day 5 : Acclimatization Day at Rudugaira Camp
You drastically gained altitude in the last two days so allow your body to acclimatize according to the environment. Today you can for a short hike towards Rudugaira peak and from above you can have a glimpse of Auden’s Col.
Come back to the Rudugairacampsite, rest and retire for the night.
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Day 6 : Snout Camp to Moraine Camp
Time taken : 5 to 6 hours
Altitude : 14,190ft.
Today, we are going to trek for a long time but no worries it will be a moderate trek with some ascends; we will cross the moraines and traverse so after trekking for a long duration up in the hills you will see the versatile beauty of Himalayans and the wide eyes capturing view.
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Day 7 : Rest and Acclimatize
Acclimatize
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Day 8: Moraine Camp to Base Of Parvati col
Time taken : 6 to 7 hours
Altitude : 15,411ft.
New day new place to explore so today our next trekking destination will be a base of Parvati col to reach Parvati Col. We will pass through the Panpatia Snow Field. The trekking pathway is inclines and may be a little tiring.
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Day 9 : Base Of Parvati Col to Panpatia Snowfield to Camp
Time taken : 6 to 7 hours
Altitude : 17,104ft.
So this day has its own unique quality after breakfast we are going to move ahead to trek to the edge of the terrace from where the only way to go upwards is through a vertical gully which is covered with rock and snow from where we will be able to see the magnificent Chaukhamba Peak and the Nanda Devi peak
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Day 10: Camp to Panpatia Col,Panpatia Col to Sujal Srovar
Time taken : 5 to 6 hours
Altitude : 16,137ft.
Today we will pass through snow upland to reach Panpatia Col. Moving ahead is a steeo descent that will lead to the Madhyamaheshwar watershed.
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Day 11: Sujal Srovar to Kachni
Time taken : 6 to 7 hours
Altitude : 13,629ft.
Today after having a breakfast, we are going to start our trek towards Kachni. To reach Kanchi we will be trekking through incline way and rock-strewn zones so from here one can see the temple below and the glowing Guptkashi.
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Day 12: Kachni to Nanu Chatti
Time taken : 6 to 7 hours
Altitude : 5,940ft.
Today we are going to trek to the Madhmaheshwar temple and while coming back, We will hike through the forests stay in Ransi
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Day 13
Ruderprayag to Dehradun
Mandatory Documents
Please carry the documents given below
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.
Necessary Items for trekkers
Backpack (50 to 60 liters)
A strongly built backpack with good support is compulsory for a trek. (Rain cover is important)
Sturdy Trekking Shoes
The shoes should be strong enough with good support. The people ask if sports shoes would be comfortable but it is good to bring the right trekking shoes.
The Clothes You Should Bring On a Trek
Avoid keeping extra clothes because it only makes you backpack heavy.
Trek Pants – The jeans are never suitable for a trek so you need at least 2-3 trek pants for treks carry more for longer treks.
Jacket – Jackets are very important to carry on a trek it protects you against the chilly weather. So carry 2 jackets on a week long trek.
Layers of warm Clothing
Carry warm woolen layers or fleece. Carry more layers during winter season (at least 2 to 3) and less during summer.
Thermals – The Temperature decreases at night so you might be need thermals for Night.
T- Shirts – Bring those t shirts which dry fast.
Poncho –They are needed if you are trekking on a Rainy day to keep you dry.
Hiking Pole
Water Bottle 2
Cap or Balaclava
Sunglasses
Slippers
Woolen and Waterproof Gloves
Socks (Woolen and Regular)
Sunscreen
Torch head light
Personal Toiletry Items – (toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, sanitizer etc.)
Carry Personal Medical Kit
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 – (Cures headache)
Avomine – (Prevents motion sickness)
Avil – (It treat allergies)
Norflox TZ & Lomofen – (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 during your trek, discuss and take advice from the Professional guide.
