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Himalayas are the longest and the highest mountain range in this world and are
revered as the cultural and Spiritual centre of the universe in Hindu Mythology.
Traversing through these ranges have been a sacred activity for thousand of years
and climbing its peaks have been a dream for many.
The Guide Takes you through the Trekking Routes in the Western Himalayas which
consist of three states, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The
Entire Himalayan Range is formed by Parallel Range of Mountains each receding in
height from North to South.The Northern Most Range in India is the Great Himalayan
Range which flows across the Jammu and Kashmir to the south West of Uttarakhand.
To the North of Great Himalayan Range is the Trans Himalayas which comprise the
Ladakh Range, Pangong Range and Zanskar Range and Karakoram Range.To the
South of the Great Himalayan Range is the Pir Panjal Range running from Kashmir to
Kully Valley.To the South of Pir Panjal is the Dhauladhar which is encountered from
Mcleodgunj Dharamshal
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and Dharamshala Region. The Southernmost Range to the Great Himalayan Range is
The Shivaliks. Shivaliks is much Lower in Altitude than the other ranges in Western
Himalayas.This range in to the southern part of Great Himalayan Range sees the
monsoon and receive heavy rainfall and snow as compared to the northern part of
the divide.This can be clearly witnessed with the diverse landscape of north and
south divide.
Nanda Devi Peak is part of Great Himalayan Central Range. Image by Eccentric Travels.
This Guide is designed to help a you decide Long and treacherous Expeditions in
Western Himalayas. Upon Selection go to the individual pages and complete your
decision by studying the key points mentioned on the Red Box. the Duration, season,
level of difficulty and maximum elevation are key factors of decision making.
Cheers and Keep Travelling.
Team Eccentric Travels.
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DURATION - 11 days
BEST SEASON - April - October
DIFFICULTY - Moderate to Difficult
ELEVATION - 4300 M
LOCATION - North eastern
Uttarakhand
HOW TO REACH- Nearest Rail Head
is Kathgodam. Nearest Satellite Town
is Munsyari
The Trek is an old trading route between India and Tibet across Unta Dhura. A
mesmerizing Trek taking you through Gauri Ganga and introducing you to the closest
encounter of the Nanda Devi peak.
You trek through the Gori Ganga gorge which is narrow initially, then opens up into
the wide expanse of the gentler trans-Himalayan region.There are quaint Himalayan
settlements on the way and villages like Burphu and Martoli have houses that are at
least one hundred and fifty years old reminding every one of the extent of IndoTibetan trade.
MUSYARI
LILAM
16 km
15 km
BUDGIYAR
14 km
MARTOLI
PATTAL
4 km
BITTAL GWAR
14 km
16 km
4 km
NANDA DEVI A.E.B.C
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4300
3430
Elevation
3750
2450
2290
2500
1850
1250
0
Munsyari
Lilam
Budgiar
Martoli
Many consider Nanda Devi to be one of the most beautiful mountains in the world.
This remote Trans Himalayan trek in the upper regions of Kumaon is the logical
route taken to climb Mt. NandaDevi East via Longstaff Col.
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DURATION - 10 days
BEST SEASON - April - October
DIFFICULTY - Difficult
ELEVATION - 5284 M
HARSHIL
KIARKOTI
GANGAPANI
16 km
18 km
LAMKHAGA PASS
08 km
GUNDAR
09 km
DUMTI
16 km
RANI KANDA
14 km
CHITLKUL
09 km
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Elevation in Mt.
5248
4400
Value Axis
4500
4450
3820
4050
3400
3700
3435
30002400
1500
0
Harshil
Kyarkoti
Lamkhaga Pass
Dumti
Chitkul
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DURATION - 5 days
BEST SEASON - April - October
DIFFICULTY - Moderate
ELEVATION - 4800 M
LOCATION - South East of Manali
DISTANCE- 70 KM
HOW TO REACH- Nearest Rail
Head is Chandigarh.Nearest Town
is Manali.
KHANOL
CHIKKA
10 km
KHADA PATTHAR
5 km
SERI CAMP
5 km
TAINTA PASS
3 km
5 km
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Elevation in Mt.
5000
3900
3600
3750
3100
2500
1850
1250
0
Jagatsukh
Chikka
The entire stretch is an enriching experience for both flora & fauna lovers .
It is a must do trek for the first timers as well regular trekkers.
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PARANG LA TREK(KAZA TO
KORZOK)
DURATION - 9 days
BEST SEASON - May - September
DIFFICULTY - Difficult
ELEVATION - 5578 M
LOCATION - Spiti Valley and
Ladakh
DISTANCE- 111 KM
HOW TO REACH- Nearest Rail
Head is Shimla.Nearest Town is
Kaza and Korzok
Its a Classic Ancient salt route trek. It Starts from the village of Korzok on the
banks of the Tsomoriri lake and ends up at Kibber in the Spiti valley.It can be done
from either side of the valleys.
The trek takes you through Parang La, at 18600ft, and offers you fantastic views
of Pare Chu River.The route meanders through the deep gorges, cold desert
landscape of Spiti valley and the glacier, alpine lakes of Ladakh Region.
It Follows the tradition trade route of Spitians, Changthang and Tibet.The Trail
begins at Kibber, the breeding ground for Spiti horses , ascends at parang La the
source of Pare Chu River. The trail finally descends at Rupshu Plains of
Changthang known for abundance of Kiangs.(Tibetan Wild Ass).
KIBBER
THALTAK
DUMTA
4 km
7 km
8 km
JUGTHANG
PARANG LA
14 km
UMDUNG
30 km
NORBU SUMDO
16 km
KIANGDOM
16 km
KORZOK
15 km
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Elevation in Mt.
4510
5578
4675
4785
4700
4650
4540
Umdung
Norbu
4541
4527
4500
3000
1500
0
Dumta
Thaltak
Kiangdom Korzok
Camp Sites
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DURATION - 9 days
BEST SEASON - May - October
DIFFICULTY - Difficult
ELEVATION - 5400 M
LOCATION - North of Shimla
DISTANCE- 100 KM
HOW TO REACH- Nearest Town
Pulga, and Mud in Spiti
PALDHOR
PULGA
10 km
KHIR GANGA
12 km
TUNDA BHUJ
12 km
THAKUR KHAN
20 km
MANTALAI
BASE CAMP 2
14 km
BASE CAMP 2
12km
20 km
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Elevation in Mt.
4550
4520
4070
3750
3750
3200
3400
2850
25002220
1250
0
Pulga
Camp Sites
It was first discovered by Sir Louis August in 1884. Since then it has been
frequented by Adventure enthusiast for crossing into Spiti Valley.
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DURATION - 8 days
BEST SEASON - May - September
DIFFICULTY - Moderate
ELEVATION - 5200 M
LOCATION - Eastwards of Leh
DISTANCE- 104 KM
STOK
10 km
DOKSAR
YURUTSE
13 km
SKIU
20 km
MARKHA
18 km
THAUNGSTE
12 km
07 km
NIMALING
SHANG SUMDO
06 km
18 km
MARTSELANG
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Elevation in Mt.
5300
4971
4444
5200
4730
4600
4255
4500
3813
3414
3813
3390
3000
1500
Stok
Stok La
Ganda La
Markha Valley
Kongmaru la
Shang Sumdo
Camp Sites
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DURATION - 8 days
BEST SEASON - May - September
DIFFICULTY - Moderate
ELEVATION - 4515 M
LOCATION - South West of
Joshimath in Uttarakhand
DISTANCE- 70 KM
HOW TO REACH- Nearest
Satellite town Joshimath
Image of Bagini Glacier by Tushar Sharma
Bagini Glacier runs down northwards from Changabang & Trishuli peaks (in
North-West rim of Nanda-Devi Sanctuary) and then the Bagini melt river turns
westwards where it is joined by Dunagiri Glacier waters running down from
Purbi-Dronagiri ridge. Further west, it is joined by the Lampak stream and finally
flows into the Dhauli-Ganga, just north of Jumma Village.
Located at an altitude of 14816 ft. Bagini Glacier provides an unbeatable trekking
experience to enthusiast.The Glacier is a part of Nanda Devi National park and
boasts of endless Himalayan Flora and Fauna. It provides close encounters with
Dunagiri, Changa Banga and Kalanka Peaks.
Changabang Base Camp is a huge amphitheatre. The peaks visible from here
are Hathi (6507m), Ghori,Satminal (6911m), Dunagiri East (7066m), Garur peak,
Tr i s h u l i ( 7 0 5 7 m ) , H a r d e u l ( 7 3 2 3 m ) , R i s h i ( 6 0 9 9 m ) , K a l a n k a ( 6 9 3 1 m ) ,
Changabang(7174m).
RUING VILLAGE
JOHSHIMATH
44 km Drive
3 Km Trek
DRONAGIRI
08 km
LONGATULLI
6 km
BASECAMP
05 km
BAGINI GLACIER
10 km
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Elevation in Mt.
4485
3610
4515
3799
3750
2799
2500
1875
1250
0
Joshimath
Dronagiri Village
Camp Sites
The trek is most suitable for beginners and acclimatisation is also not required.The
air gets thicker in the winter months thus making the trek difficult.
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Image of Charang La
by Himalayan Photo Studio
Image of Lalanti
by Ritu Saini
DURATION - 7 days
BEST SEASON - May - September
DIFFICULTY - Difficult
ELEVATION - 5200 M
LAMBAR
THANGI
CHARANG VILLAGE
SHRULING
LALANTI
CHARANG LA
5 km
11 km
10 km
6 km
10 km
10 km
CHITKUL
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Elevation in Mt.
5200
4200
4500
3370
30002660
3500
3450
2930
1500
0
Thangi
Lambar
Charang la
Chitkul
Camp Sites
Its a long and tiring trek and at times requires ice axes and ropes to cross the
pass.But it offers such fabulous views that the landscape overshadows the fatigue.
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LAMAYURU TO RINGDOM
DURATION - 8 days
BEST SEASON - May - September
DIFFICULTY - Difficult
ELEVATION - 5751 M
LOCATION - Zanskar Valley,
Ladakh
DISTANCE- 142 KM
HOW TO REACH- Lamayuru is 5
hours From Leh
WANLA
SUMDO
10 km
HONUPATTA
10 km
SISIR LA
PHOTAKSAR
SHINGI LA BASE
15 km
18 km
SHINGI LA
15 km
YELCHUNG
21 km
RINGDOM
15 km
19 km
DEBLING
KENSI LA
LINGSHED
NIETYUKSE
NIETYUKSE LA
KUPA LA
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Elevation in Mt.
6000
4600
4500
3780
4100
4700
3880
4800
3667
3245
3000
1500
0
Wanla
Photaksar
Yelchung
Dibling
Pizdong La Base
Camp Sites
Its a remote trek and takes 8 days of no connection with rest of the world.But
everything is as regarding as the mental strength needed for the trek.
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NETWAR
17 km
SEWA
RUPIN WATERFALL
JAKHA
16 km
DURATION - 8 days
11 km
RUPIN PASS
4 km
KANDA
5 km
4 km
SANGLA
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Elevation in Mt.
4540
3450
3750
3400
2650
2500
2650
2000
1380
1250
0
Netwar
Sewa
Jakha
Rupin Waterfall
Rupin Pass
Kanda
Sangla
Camp Sites
It lies on a traditional shepherd and hiking route which starts from Dhaula in
Uttarakhand and ends in Sangla in Himachal Pradesh. The path itself is located
across mostly uninhabited areas in the Himalayan ranges at an elevation of
15,250 ft (4,650M) above sea level
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KEY POINTS
DURATION: Duration days is based on actual trekking days for reasonably fit
and acclimatised people. However when planning a trek one needs to budget
BEST SEASON: Best Season is only indicative.The Beginning and end
season are based on snow condition on the passes.Check the snow
condition before going for the trek which changes the difficulty level of the
trek.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: This is subjective and depends on the physical fitness
and past experience of the trekker.Factors considered while grading the trek
Elevation
Glacier Crossing
Technical expertise required
Snow conditions during the middle of season
Total distance
Distance to be Covered in one day
Nature of the path
Gradient
Remoteness
GETTING THERE: The Satellite towns have been identified and marked in
the content.The mode of transport and cost is not mentioned because that
changes frequently.
DISTANCE CHART: Distance Chart is indicative and can vary depending on
GPS Data.The figures are rounded off when taken from GPS.Inputs have
been taken from locals to estimate distance between two points.
LAMBAR
THANGI
CHARANG VILLAGE
SHRULING
LALANTI
CHARANG LA
5 km
11 km
10 km
6 km
10 km
10 km
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TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP: All Maps are not to scale and only serves as a route
guide.The path is indicative and can change due to natural reasons .We have tried to
spot major indicators(Passes, start point , end point, camp sites, locations , route
map) as accurately as possible but the gradients might change when marked
actually.
ELEVATION CHART : Indicate the elevation climbed each day and do not reflect
the minor ups and downs with in the day.It also indicates the start point and end
point of the trek.All elevation is in mt.
Elevation in Mt.
5000
3750
3400
2650
2500
2650
2000
1380
1250
0
Netwar
Sewa
Jakha
Kanda
Sangla
Camp Sites
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EQUIPMENT
This is only a suggestive list and can vary depending on the trek.
S.no
Equipement
1
Day Sack
Pocket Knife
Repair Kit
Small Towel
10
Sun Glasses
11
12
Trekking Poles
13
Boots
14
Floaters
15
Gloves
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
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SAFETY CONCERN: Though the Himalayan Regions are safe for Travellers.It is
strictly advisable to avoid solo travelling in Long and high altitude
treks.Travelling in Groups gives you a mental strength and is helpful during
unforeseen contingencies.
INPUTS FROM
GOPAL KRISHNA GOUD: An Advanced certified mountaineer, National Disaster
Management expert for Himalayas.
BHUPENDAR KUNWAR: Founder: E uttaranchal.com
ANKIT KARKI: Founder at Eccentric Travels, and Himalayan Expedition Specialist.
RAJNEESH THAKUR: An Advanced certified mountaineer and snow climber
ABHISHEK BURAD: Founder of Simply Ladakh. An Adventure Travel
company
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