
Reach Joshimath from Haridwar/Rishikesh. On the way you can see Devprayag, Srinagar, Rudraprayag, Nandprayag and Chamoli. Reach Joshimath before evening, you can visit Narsingh Temple of Joshimath or just stroll in Joshimath market. Night stay in one of the Joshimath hotels.
After breakfast, drive to Badrinath. Visit Badrinath Temple (and Mana Village if time permits). After lunch we will start small hike to the camping ground in Badrinath.
The trekking expedition starts today, as you trek towards the treeline just above the campsite. Following the flags that are attached to boulders, you will be trekking to reach the Shepherd camp. After reaching the camp, you can enjoy the amazing views of the hills nearby.
The trek today will lead you through a variety of terrains. It will range from a moderate uphill hike to treacherous climbs to finally reach the snout of the glacier of Panpatia. Overnight at camps.
This day's trek will be slightly challenging. You will be crossing many moraines and go through patches of snow. All the way, you will get some unmatched views of the hills of the Himalayas. Overnight at Moraine Camp.
The day will be for you to acclimatize to the high altitude weather. Overnight at camps.
The trek for the day leads you the base of the hill Parvati Col by crossing the snowfield of the Panpatia Glacier. The trek leads through some of the most thrilling climbs and steeps. Campsite for the day will be located just under the Parvati Col.
After a breakfast in the morning, the trek will lead you to some sort of gully which is vertical in nature. The way up from there will be covered in snow and rocks. From this place, you will clearly see the majestic Chaukhamba Peak, and if you are lucky, the highest peak of India, the Nanda Devi. The camp will be in the Panpatia Snowfield.
On this day of the trek, you will be crossing a snow-covered plateau to finally arrive at the Panpatia Col. A small and steep descent from here will take you straight to the Madhyamaheshwar watershed. The camp for the night will be set up near a small lake called the Sujal Sarovar.
The trek for the day will lead you from the Sujal Sarovar to Kachni. The place is located across a small pass right above the lake which is slightly sloped and strewn with rocks. Following this route for a while will bring you to the campsite located right next to the Madhmaheshwar Ganga. From the campsite, you will be able to see the lights and the temple of Guptkashi located below.
From here, the trek will lead you to the temple of Madhmaheshwar which is one of the Panch Kedar Temples. After visiting the temple you will continue to trek through the forests to finally arrive at the campsite for the day at Nanu Chatti. Overnight at camps.
This will be the last day of trekking on this trip, and so it begins from Nanu Chatti. You will move downhill through forests of pine and arrive at the banks of the river Madhmaheshwar Ganga near the village of Ransi. The trekking expedition ends here. You will be driving from here to reach the hotel in Rudraprayag, where you will stay overnight at Rudraprayag hotels.
Departure from Rudraprayag to Haridwar. Panpatia Col Trek ends.
Panpatia Col Trek is one of the most demanding and tough treks in Uttarakhand Region of India. This trek connects Badrinath to Madmaheshwar which goes through the might Himalayas, multiple crevasses and massive icefalls.
The Panpatia Col Expedition offers you the unparalleled views of prominent peaks such as Neelkanth, Balakun, Sri Parvat, Kunaling, Hathi Parvat and Dhauliganga Peaks.
Best time for Panpatia Col Trek is in summers (Mid May – June) and Post Monsoons (September – early October).
During Summer the weather of Panpatia Col Trek remains salubrious and pleasing with cool breezes. Serenity and solitude are at its best during post monsoon months at Panpatia Col Trek.
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