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Pangarchulla Peak Trek

A snow summit above the Kuari Pass trail with views of Nanda Devi

Chamoli district, Uttarakhand · Facts checked October 2026

Difficulty
Moderate–Difficult
Duration
7 days
Highest altitude
4,590 m (15,059 ft)
Starts / ends
Dhak / Tugasi village
Best months
Mar–May

Pangarchulla Peak is a moderate-to-difficult summit trek near Joshimath, Uttarakhand, reaching about 4,590 m (15,070 ft). It usually takes about 6–7 days from Dhak via Tugasi, Gulling and the Khullara campsite, with spring the preferred season for snow.

About the Pangarchulla Peak trek

Pangarchulla follows the Kuari Pass trail to Khullara, then heads up a snow ridge to a summit facing Nanda Devi, Dronagiri and Kamet.

When to go

Best months: Mar–May

  1. Jnot recommended
  2. Fnot recommended
  3. Mrecommended
  4. Arecommended
  5. Mrecommended
  6. Jnot recommended
  7. Jnot recommended
  8. Anot recommended
  9. Snot recommended
  10. Onot recommended
  11. Nnot recommended
  12. Dnot recommended

Spring is usually recommended for a mix of snow and stable weather.

How difficult is it?

  1. Easy
  2. Easy–Moderate
  3. Moderate
  4. Moderate–Difficult
  5. Difficult

Summit day climbs 700–800 m over snow and boulders from Khullara camp, making it a big step up from the Kuari Pass route.

How to reach

Nearest city
Joshimath
Nearest railway
Rishikesh
Nearest airport
Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun

Common questions

How high is Pangarchulla Peak?

About 4,590 m (15,069 ft).

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Highest altitude
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Difficulty
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Best months
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Highest altitude
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