Top 5 Reasons to Do the Pangarchula Peak Trek
Pangarchullais a non technical Himalayan peak at an elevation of about 4600 m above sea level. The trek to Pangarchula peak is span over 6 days and is graded as moderate. The best time to do this trek is in the months of March and April. This is a very short window in a year in which the chances of making it to the top are fairly higher. Many adventure enthusiasts attempt to climb this peak in winter months but only few may succeed as the winter ascend is considered unsafe and difficult.
Here are top 5 reasons you must do the Pangarchulla Peak Trek
- Availability of Snow:In march and April the snow from the last winter season is well settled making the trail to the peak stable and safe. The adequate amount of snow in these months make this trek doable. As it is spring and the snow starts melting from all winter treks Pangarchulla becomes an ideal choice for trekkers expecting snow.
- Himalayan Peak summit:This trek will give you a feeling of climbing a Himalayan peak without the technicalities involved. There are only few peaks at an elevation of 4600 m which can be climbed without any assistance of technical equipment. You can summit it and feel the glory of climbing a Himalayan peak.
- KhularaCamp sites:There are camp sites and then there is Khulara. It is just not a camp site but a huge flat ground at an elevation of about 3400 m above sea level. The flat ground with water streams flowing across and a 180 deg view of the Himalayan peaks makes this camp site one of the best in India.
- Witness India highest mountain peaks: On this trek you get to witness two of India’s highest peaks. The first one is Nanda Devi which is the 2nd Highest peak in India and is one of the most beautiful peaks of the Himalayas in the World. It is worshipped as a Goddess in Uttarakhand. The second one is Kamet which is the 3rd highest peak of the county. Along with these peaks there are many other peaks like Chaukhamba, Dronagiri, Hathi Parvat, Ghori Parvat, Neelkanth etc which are visible during the trek.
- Next level Adventure:This trek is not for the faint hearted. The ridge walk on the last day of summit will make your legs tremble with fatigue. Though it has so much to offer yet it is not an easy climb. You must come prepared if you are planning this trek.