Question 1

Where is Kalanaag Peak?

Accepted Answer

Kala Naag is also known as Black Peak, it is located in the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary in the district of Uttarkashi of Uttarakhand state.

Question 2

What is the altitude of the Kalanaag peak?

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Kala Naag is nestled at a height of 6387 mts above sea level.

Question 3

What is the starting point of this Kala Naag Peak trek?

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Sankri is the starting point for Kala Naag Peak trek.

Question 4

We are wondering about the food, do you have examples of the dishes? How many meals do we have during the day?

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We serve a mix of Indian and continental meals during the trek and at our Homestay in Sankri.  Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Packed Lunch / Hot Lunch, Evening Tea OR Soup with a light snack. We also serve dessert on relaxed days.

Question 5

How difficult is the Kala Naag Peak trek?

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Kala Naag Peak trek is a moderate-level trek considering its altitude range. Rapid changes in weather may pose some challenges but once the sky gets clear and peaks reveal themselves, the views will be rewarding. It is a good trek to upgrade to if you’ve done a couple of treks in the Himalayan range.

Question 6

Is Diamox advisable?

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Ans:- We don’t recommend using Diamox without prior consultation from your doctor. It is always better to get acclimatized without the help of medicines.

Question 7

Which type of shoes should I buy?

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Good trekking shoes are the most important part of the trek, so you have to be very careful before buying it. You can go through our Article “Important equipments for trekking” to get an idea of important things to carry for trekking.

Question 8

How to get safe drinking water on the trek?

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Ans:- Himalayan water is consider as a clean and mineral water but for safe side use boil water / chlorine tablet, during the trek ask once to trek leader or guide from where to fill water bottles.

Question 9

Do you think I should bring some medicines with me?

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Ans:- Yes, it is always advisable that in any trek carry your own medication weather organizers carrying it or not.

Question 10

Can you customize a trip?

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Ans:- Yes, if you would like to travel independently, you are invited to choose any of the trips at your convenient time frame for any number of people. Cost for private trip is fixed on the basis of group size, trek area, duration and trek style.

Question 11

Is Kala Naag Base Camp trek safe?

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Yes, the Black Peak Trek is safe. The level of difficulty for the Kala Naag Peak Trek is moderate, so the route is not very dangerous. Staying attentive while trekking ensures safety.

However, euttaranchal.com always provides its trekkers with professional guidance and supervision. Your safety is our utmost priority.

Question 12

Can I offload my backpack on a mule/porter? What are the charges for the same?

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We provide Bag Offloading as an add-on service where your rucksack/backpack will be transferred on a mule or by the porter. That way you can travel light with just your day pack with essentials like a rain jacket, water bottle, camera, packed lunch, etc.Bag Offloading on Mule costs Rs. 300 per bag per dayBag Offloading on Porter costs Rs. 400-500 per bag per day (depending upon the severity of the trail)

Question 13

Any experience required for this trek?

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Yes, the experience of at least 02 week long treks ranging from 3500-4500mts would come in handy to do a trek like Kala Naag Base Camp Trek.

Question 14

How do we prepare for such a Trek?

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Here is a guide to prepare you for the trek.Beginners guide for high altitude trekking

Question 15

How safe are group departures for solo women?

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Ans:- Treks are safe for woman traveling solo. We either provide them room / tent on sharing basis with other woman trekkers. We will provide you a tent on Single Occupancy at no extra cost if you are the only woman in the group.

Question 16

Do you use Dome or Alpine tents? How are the tents divided? What brands do you use?

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Ans:- We provide Dome Tents on Double or Triple Occupancy. Single Occupancy tent can be provided on request. We use tents like Marmot Catalyst, Quechua Quickhiker, The North Face, Foxhunter, etc.

Question 17

What are the important equipment to carry for Kala Naag Peak Trek?

Accepted Answer

You can check all the important things to carry for trekking. Check out the list: Important equipments for trekking

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