Nanda Devi Base Camp

Suggested Itinerary of Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek

Day 1- Kathgodam-Munisiyari (2290 mtrs): Drive - 278 kms

• Arrive at Kathgodam from your respective city, you can travel by bus or train as Kathgodam is well connected to railways and roadways across the entire Uttarakhand. Then travel on your journey to Munsiyari while passing by the lush grandeurs of the Himalayas.
• Stay overnight at Chaukori and explore the place as it is very famous for its tea gardens and iconic views of The Himalayas.

Day 2- Munsiyari – Lilam (1850 mtrs) : Trek - 7 kms

• The trek begins from a small trek from Munsiyari to lilam which is a small winter village of this area.
• Stay overnight at Ilam.

Day 3- Lilam – Bogudiar (2609 mtrs) : Trek - 12 kms

• Trek through the forest of Utees, where the small rivulets of Ralam and Goriganga meets.
• Keep following the way, you will arrive at a point where the Goriganga meets the river Poting, marking the village Bogudiar, stay overnight here.

Day 4- Bigudiar – Rilkot (3130 mtrs) : Trek  - 12 kms

• The Trans-Himalaya trek begins from here while you will head towards Rilkot.
• A short diversion on the way to the Lapsa Village to visit the Northern Nanda Kot Glacier. Keep trekking you will reach the Village Rilkot where you can stay overnight by the river.

Day 5- Rilkot – Ghanghar (3300 mtrs): Trek - 13 kms

• Start from Rilkot, at a distance you will find the Martoli Peak, which will open up the view of the true form of the Trans-Himalayan landscapes.
• Walking in the midst of the meadows you will arrive at the village Ghanghar. This village marks the beginning of the Panchu Valley which eventually leads to Nanda Devi base camp. Explore the culture of this area and stay overnight at this village.

Day 6- Ghanghar – Panchu Glacier (4000 mtrs) : Trek - 7 kms

• The steep trek to Panchu Glacier begins on this day. You will pass by the Rhododendron trees where the peak seems to loom closer and closer.
• After trekking for about 5 hours and 7 kms you will discover the Panchu Glacier on the Northern face of Nanda Devi. Stay overnight here.

Day 7- Explore the Nanda Devi Base Camp

Watch the beautiful sunrise at the Nanda Devi Peak from here. Walk up and down the glacier and get a very clear and beautiful view of the Nanda Devi Peak.

Day 8- Panchu Glacier – Martoli : Trek - 17 kms

• You will trek downhill for a while before having an uphill trek at a distance.
• The town of Martoli falls on an important ancient trade route, therefore you will see a number of houses with many ancient wood carvings. This town is also famous for getting the unbeatable views of the Nanda Devi east and the Nanda Kot. Stay here overnight.

Day 9- Martoli – Rargari : Trek - 20 kms

• The trek will take you towards Munsiyari as you arrive at Rargari, where you will stay overnight.

Day 10- Rargari – Munsiyari : Trek - 14 kms

You will travel on your way back to Munsiyari, where you will stay overnight.

Day 11- Munsiyari – Kathgodam : Drive - 278 kms

It is the day of departure. You will travel to Kathgodam from Munisyari. You can halt at Chaukori for refreshments and further move ahead to Kathgodam from where your trekking journey will end and you can head out to your hometown.

Trail Type: Circular trail which starts and ends at Munsiyari. The trail is slippery and prone to landslides in many areas.