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
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marrecommended
- Aprrecommended
- Mayrecommended
- Junnot recommended
- Julnot recommended
- Augnot recommended
- Sepnot recommended
- Octnot recommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decnot recommended
Spring is usually recommended for a mix of snow and stable weather.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- 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).