Nanda Devi & Trisul

16 days - from $1750

In the footsteps of Shipton and Tilman on a classic trek
The Garhwal Region is arguably the centrepiece of the Indian Himalaya, dominated by the awe-inspiring Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The area to the west is known as the Outer Sanctuary and makes for superb walking country, with magnificent panoramas of Nanda Devi, Trisul and the Badrinath Group. We follow part of the approach route used by the 1936 expedition of Shipton and Tilman, which takes us through remote villages, forest and alpine pastures skirting the edge of the Sanctuary. We trek in the shadow of the great peak of Trisul, before ascending the Kuari Pass. This is the highlight of the trek, with outstanding views across the main Himalaya towards Tibet. For mountain views this is simply the finest trek in Garhwal. We end the trek with visits to Joshimath and Rishikesh, holy towns located on the Ganges where thousands of Hindus come on pilgrimage each year. 

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Delhi. 2 Train to Haridwar, drive to Srinagar. 3 Drive to Lohajung with stunning views of Trisul and Nanda Ghunti. 4 Trek through forests to Didana (2634m). 5 Through the alpine meadows of Ali Bugyal to Bedni Bugyal. 6 To the typical Garhwali village of Wan. 7-8 Trek through villages and forests to Dekhandar with stunning views of Trisul. 9 Walk onto open meadows to Ramni. 10 Cross the Ramni Pass (3064m), descend to the Birehi Gorge and climb to Kaliaghat. 11 Trek to the base of the Kuari Pass. 12 Cross the Kuari Pass (4150m) to Talli with views of Nanda Devi. 13 Descend to Auli, drive to Joshimath. 14 Drive to Rishikesh; visit ghats and ashrams. 15 Drive to Delhi via Haridwar. 16 End Delhi.

Mode of travel: 10 days point-to-point walking with full porterage. Altitude maximum 4150m, average 2300m.
Group size: Normally 5 to 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 10 nights full-service camping, 5 nights basic lodge / hotels.
Food: All breakfasts, 11 lunches and 11 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $173.25
Trip Reference: TGN
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: TGN