Day

From -To

Drive/Trek (km)

Description

1

Rishikesh (340 m) Joshimath (1890m)

253 km drive

After breakfast, drive to Joshimath 253 km. Lunch on route, overnight TRH Joshimath

2

Joshimath

Day for obtaining final permission to venture into NDNP from forest authorities, Joshimath. Overnight Joshimath

3

Joshimath Lata Road Head (2000 m) Lata village (2317 m)

25 km drive to Lata village road head and 1.5 km trek to Lata village

This is the last human habitation on our trekking route. Trekking would be given on exposure with the unique culture and customs of the region. Visit Lata village and the famous Nanda Devi temple. Overnight in village.

4

Lata village Lata Kharak (3689 m)

8.5 km trek

The first day of the trek is probably the toughest and involves a steep ascent of almost 1524 m with a break at Belta. Today's trek can be anything from 6 to 10 hours depending upon the individual trekkers. However it is an excellent beginning from the point of view of acclimatization. The camp/hut at Lata Kharak is situated on the height of 3689m and high plateau surrounded by towering rocky Pinnacles. Overnight in Hut/tent.

5

Lata Kharak Jhandi Dhar Bagfyana Satkul Dharansi Pass (4250 m)

10 km trek

Wake up at down to breath taking view of Mount Bithartoli-Himal (6354 m), Nanda Ghunti (6309 m), Ranthi Peak (6003 m) Dronagiri (7066 m) and the vast view of Kunwari pass, Auli, Urgam Valley and Lata Village. After breakfast trek begins with a steep climb up to Jhandi Dhar and further up to Bagfyana pass. From Bagfyana the trail posses through a very narrow gorge of Satkula with steep ascents and descents and finally one arrive at the meadows of Dharansi pass where we stop for the overnight near the water point. Overnight in tents.

6

Dharansi Pass Debrugheta (3500 m) and back to Dharansi Pass

14 km trek

Like the inner sanctuary, the prominent Malthuni-Bethartoli ridge, between Dharansi Pass and Debrugheta, also divides the outer sanctuary. Both these ridges from magnificent Pass to Rani Kholi and up to Donidhar is a gradual descent and then from Donidhar to Debrugheta is a steep descent of 750 m till one cross the improvised bridge over the stream. Afternoon return trek to Dharansi Pass. Overnight in tent.

7

Dharansi Pass (4250 m), Satkula, Bagfyana, Jhandi Dhar, Hitoli Campsite

12 km trek

Return trek up to Jhandi Dhar of about 7.5 km and further steep descent of 4,5 km, through the rich forest of rhododendron (burans), birch and raga fur. Overnight in tents at Hitoli campsite.

8

Hitoli Campsite, Tolma village, Surai Thotha (2161 m) road head, Joshimath

8 km trek and 30 km drive

Ater breakfast 5 km trek down to Tolma village through the rich forest ot Thuner, Kail, Ddevdar and Surai. Then further trek down 3 km to road head Surai Thotha. Drive to Joshimath 30 km. Overnight in TRH Joshimath.

9

Joshimath Rishikesh

253 km drive

After breakfast to Rishikesh 253 km. Lunch enroute. On arrival Rishikesh tour / trek concludes.

Environmental guidelines for visitors

·  Respect the frailty of the earth, let Himalayas remain pristine for all times to come.

·  Leave only footprints, take only memories.

·  Patronize tour operators who think "green".

·  Always use designated trails.

Forest conservation

·  Trees are meant to grow, use alternate fuel such as cooking gas, kerosene oil.

·  Be careful with matches. Grass fire causes serious damage.

·  Encourage your guides and porters to follow conservation measures.

Wild life protection

·  Do not disturb wildlife, plants or their natural habitats. Allow the flora and fauna to flourish in its natural environments; taking away of cutting, seeds and roots is illegal in the Himalayas.

Waste management

·  Bury biodegradable waste and carry back all non-biodegradable.

·  Bury human waste and toilet paper away from water sources.

·  Avoid using pollutants such as detergents, in streams or springs.

·  Batteries should not be thrown away, carry back for proper disposal