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Lamkhaga Pass Expedition
Lamkhaga Pass is one of the trickiest treks in Garhwal Uttarakhand. The pass connects Harsil valley in Garhwal with Himachal Pradesh’s near the Indo Tibetan border.
Panpatia Col Expedition
Panpatia Col Expedition
- Group Size 4-10
- Duration 12D/11N
- Altitude 17250 ft
- Distance 8 5km
Panpatia Col Expedition Overview
The Panpatia Col trek is one of the most challenging treks in the Garhwal Himalayas. This trek connects two very famous pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath and Badrinath. Panpatia Col lies between two unnamed peaks of with an altitude over5500 mt. Panpatia Col trek is one of the less traversed passes in the Uttarakhand and is suitable for only experienced trekkers and aspiring mountaineers with experience in high altitude treks and prior trekking experience and knowledge of roping up procedures and using essential equipment like ice axes, crampons and. Panpatia Col trek demands very high level of physical and mental endurance. The trail takes you through massive glaciers, crevassed snowfields, rocky moraines, and a seemingly never-ending 7km long Panpatia snowfield. The Panpatia Col Trek gives you matchless views of prominent peaks such as Chaukhambha, Nilkantha, Balakun, Hathi Parvat, and Dhauliganga Peaks.
Difficulty
Difficult
Best Time
June and September
Min/Max age
15 Years - 45 Years
Base Camp
Joshimath
Expedition Itinerary
Day 1 - Haridwar to Joshimath
On the first say you will be transferred from Haridwar to Joshimath through the confluence points namely, Devprayag, Rudrapryag, Karanpryag. On arrival, you will check in into hotel room and take rest after dinner after a long road journey.
Day 2 - Joshimath to Khirao village via Khirao Nala
Today you will reach Khirao by car in an hour, and the trek some 30 minutes to reach our base camp for the trek.
Day 3 - Khirao village to Odaar Camp
Today the real trek begins as you will trek for 9 km upwards following the Khirowi Ganga to reach Odaar campsite. The trail is quite steep uphill and will take 6-7 hours to complete. Upon reaching you will be accommodated in Tents.
Day 4 - Odaar camp to Snout camp
Today you will hike on a rocky terrain which is initially flat and then gains height. The gradual climb will give you enough time to become accustomed to the terrain. Then trail will be through the valleys and finally you will reach Snouts Camp after covering a distance of 5 km in 4-5 hours where you will stay overnight in tents.
Day 5 - Acclimatization day
Since you have gained weight a lot of height in last three days today you will rest in order to acclimatize your body so that you can proceed farther without falling sick. Today you will only go for a walk towards Mt. Neelkanth camp 1 and then come back to Snout Camp and take adequate rest.
Day 6 - Snout camp to Moraine camp
From today your trek will get harder and this day will prepare you for the hardship which waiting for you in the coming days. Today you will be hiking on a trail that rises steeply. You need to be careful as the trail is surrounded by moraines. This is why your campsite is named Moraine. Once you reach there you will need to take rest in a tent to reenergize your body.
Day 7 - Moraine camp to Parvati Gully base
From moraine camp you will set off on a trail to reach Parvati Gully Base. It will be another steep climb covering a distance of 6 km in 5-6 hours and once you reach the base you will be very close to the Panpatia Col. Upon reaching you will be resting in the tent and have a good sleep after dinner.
Day 8 - Parvati Gully base to Panpatia snowfield
Today you will be trekking on a 5 km long trail that climbs steeply again and lead you to the edge of the terrain. From there you will climb on a steep and narrow gully covered with snow and rock to reach Panpatia snowfield campsite. Apart from the abundance of snow the campsite offers glorious up close view of the mighty Chaukhambha and if the weather permits you will get a different angle view of Nanda Devi. Tonight you will sleep in a vast snowfield and if you can endure the cold you can come out and have a spectacular view of star-studded sky at night.
Day 9 - Panpatia snowfield to Sujal Sarovar via Panpatia Col
Today is the biggest and the toughest day of the expedition. You will traverse through the snow plateau and will set your foot on the Panpatia Col after a steep uphill climb. After exploring Col and the Himalayan ranges you will descend down to Sujal Sarovar which will be your campsite for the night. Sujal Sarovar is on the Madhyamaheshwar side, located beside a small lake. Upon arrival, you will take much-needed rest in the tents after a strenuous day.
Day 1 0 - Sujal Sarovar to Kachni khal
Today you will initially climb high to reach a small pass above Sujal Sarovar is a small pass. From there the trail goes steeply downwards through snowy slopes and boulder zones. After crossing the boulder zone you will descend sharply to oak forests and then onto alpine meadows full of flowers all the way to Kachni khal. Upon reaching you will be resting in the tent after a long and tiring descend.
Day 11 - Kachni khal to Ransi via Madmaheshwar
Today from Kachni Khal you will trek for about 3-4 hours to get to Madhmaheshwar temple where you will hike down on a paved trail all the way to down to Ransi. The day is long but the trail will be lot easier. Due to the long distance you will reach Ransi village late in the evening and then stay in a homestay or lodge overnight.
Day 12 – Ransi to Haridwar
On the final day of your Panpatia Col expedition you will be transported back to Haridwar from Ransi village. You will reach Haridwar in the evening after covering a long distance of 220 km in 7-8 hours.
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