Nag Tibba is an easy weekend trek near Dehradun, Uttarakhand, to a summit at about 3,022 m, the highest point of the lower Himalayan ranges in the region. It starts from Pantwari village, about 100 km from Dehradun, and takes 2 days.
About the Nag Tibba trek
The trail climbs from Pantwari through farmland and oak forest to a campsite below the summit, which looks out over the Bandarpunch range and the Doon valley.
When to go
Best months: Oct–May
- Janrecommended
- Febrecommended
- Marrecommended
- Aprrecommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junnot recommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Sepnot recommended
- Octrecommended
- Novrecommended
- Decrecommended
September to November is dry with clear views of the high peaks. December to February brings snow and freezing nights. March to June is mild, with rhododendrons in spring. Avoid July and August, when the monsoon makes the trail slippery.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
Short walking distances with a steady climb to the summit. A good first trek.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Dehradun (about 100 km)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Common questions
How high is Nag Tibba?
About 3,022 m (9,915 ft).
Can Nag Tibba be done in a weekend?
Yes, it is usually done in 2 days from Pantwari.