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Home to a number of the foremost majestic peaks within the country, Uttarakhand is additionally the house to the second highest peak of the country, the Nanda Devi . one among the foremost beautiful peaks within the Himalayas, the mountain is of serious importance to the locals. This Nanda Devi East Base Camp trek leads you to the bottom camp on the eastern face of the height , which is additionally the house to Pachu Glacier. Leading from an ancient trade route that was once home to an outsized civilization, the trek takes you to the bottom camp of Nanda Devi.
The Nanda Devi East Base Camp trek starts and ends at Kathgodam, passing through Munsiyari, Lilam, Bogudiar, Rilkot, Ghanghar, Martoli, and Rargari. The scenic great thing about the snow-clad peaks, the surreal nature that prevails round the peak, the exotic range of flora and fauna within the vicinity has earned it the celebrity of being one among the foremost magnificent peaks within the world. Originating from Munsyai, Uttarakhand, this high altitude trek takes you thru a number of the exhilarating passes, winding trails, lush forests and a number of other pictorial meadows. Following the traditional trade routes between India and Tibet, this astounding trek also offers glimpses of life within the higher altitudes and a number of other cultures that are indigenous only to the Trans Himalayan Range.
After your arrival in Kathgodam, you will be taken on a drive through the hills of Kumaon to reach Munsiyari.
The destination for the day is Chaukori, which is famous for its tea gardens and iconic views of the Himalayas.
The rest of the day is for you to acclimatize in the guesthouse.
Dinner and overnight at accommodation.
The trekking begins after breakfast with the easy trek from Munsiyari to Lilam, which is a small village and winter residence of the inhabitants of Milam Village.
You will be staying here, surrounded by some of the most amazing views.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
After breakfast this morning, you will be trekking through forests of Utees trees. This forest is where the small rivulets of Ralam and Gori Ganga meet.
Following the way, you will arrive at a point where the Gori Ganga is met by the river Poting, marking the village of Bogudiyar.
Dinner and overnight in tents at Bogudiar
The beginning of the true Trans-Himalayan terrain and trekking experience is from this point on. After breakfast, you will start the trek to Rilkot.
There will be a short diversion on the way to the Laspa Village to visit the Northern Nanda Kot Glacier.
Keeping on the trek, you will arrive at the village of Rilkot, where you can set up camp by the river.
Dinner and overnight at tents
After breakfast, the trek leads out of Rilkot, and just after a short distance, you can see the view of Martoli Peak.
You can see the terrain opening up to reveal true forms of Trans-Himalayan landscape.
You will walk through meadows to finally arrive at the village of Ghanghar. This village marks the beginning of the Pachu Valley, which eventually leads to the base camp of Nanda Devi.
Explore the local houses with ancient wood carvings. Also visit the ancient temple of the region.
Dinner and overnight at tents.After breakfast, the trek leads out of Rilkot, and just after a short distance, you can see the view of Martoli Peak.
You can see the terrain opening up to reveal true forms of Trans-Himalayan landscape.
You will walk through meadows to finally arrive at the village of Ghanghar. This village marks the beginning of the Pachu Valley, which eventually leads to the base camp of Nanda Devi.
Explore the local houses with ancient wood carvings. Also visit the ancient temple of the region.
Dinner and overnight at tents.
After breakfast this morning, the steep climb to Pachu Glacier will begin.
As you walk past the forests of Rhodendron, the peak seems to be looming closer with each step you take.
After trekking for about 5 hours and covering 7 kms, you will arrive at the Pachu Glacier on the northern face of Nanda Devi.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
The morning will see you waking up to a mesmerizing sunrise. You will then have your breakfast.
The day is for walking up on the glacier, so you can get a closer view of the beautiful peak.
Dinner and overnight in tents.
The trek begins after breakfast this morning, where you will be trekking downhill for a long while before experiencing an uphill trek.
The town falls on an important ancient trade route, and hence you can see houses with many ancient wood carvings. The town is also famous for getting unbeatable views of the Nanda Devi east and Nanda Kot.
Dinner and overnight at a village house
The trek after breakfast takes you closer to Munsiyari as you arrive at Rargari.
Dinner and overnight at huts
A jeep will take you to Munsiyari after your breakfast.
Dinner and overnight at guesthouse/tents
After breakfast this morning, you will be driven back from Chaukori to Kathgodam, from where you can leave on your onward journey.
