\### 🏔️ Trip Report: Pangarchulla Peak Trek (Late April)

Just got back from a 6 day push to Pangarchulla Peak. The snow conditions on the upper ridges made it an incredible challenge, but the views of the Garhwal range were absolutely unmatched. Here is a breakdown of the costs, and itinerary for anyone looking to plan this!

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\### 📅 Trip Details & Route

\* \*\*Dates:\*\* 23rd April – 28th April

\* \*\*Duration:\*\* 6 Days / 5 Nights

\* \*\*Route:\*\* Rishikesh → Joshimath → Tugasi Village → Guling → Khullara → Pangarchulla Summit → Rishikesh.

\* \*\*Terrain:\*\* Transitioned from lush green oak and rhododendron forests to heavy residual snow zones near the summit ridge.

\* \*\*Trek Origaniser:\*\* The Searching Souls

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\### 💰 Costs & Budget (Per Person)

\* \*\*Total Trek Cost:\*\* ₹9,000 (Included local guides, campsite tents, all meals on the trail, and medical/safety support).

\* \*\*Transportation:\*\* Rishikesh to Rishikesh (Organized by the Trekking company)

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\### 🎒 Transport & Connectivity

\* \*\*Intercity:\*\* Took a mix of Train and Bus to reach the main transit hubs.

\* \*\*To Basecamp:\*\* Traveled via a shared Traveller from Rishikesh to Joshimath.

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\### ⛺ Accommodation & Camp Life

\* \*\*On the Trail:\*\* High-altitude alpine tents pitched at beautiful clearings like Khullara. The camp vibes under the stars were incredible, though temperatures dipped significantly at night. It was -3°C.

\* \*\*In transit:\*\* Stayed at the Hosteller, Upper Tapovan in Rishikesh before and after the trek to unwind and repack gear.

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\### 🍜 Food Highlights & Best Experiences

The trail food was surprisingly excellent and keeping us fueled was a priority, but the cafe hopping before and after the trek in Rishikesh was the perfect bookend to the journey:

\* \*\*Chilli Garlic Noodles\*\* at \*Om Shanti Shanti Cafe\* (Rishikesh) – Perfect, comforting post-trek meal right by the water.

\* \*\*Shakshouka\*\* at \*Shambala Cafe\* – A must-try if you are winding down in the city.

\* \*\*The Summit Push:\*\* The final ridge climb is a steep, exhausting grind, but standing at the top with a clear, massive view of Mt. Dronagiri makes every single step worth it.

Happy Travels! If anyone has questions about the current snow levels, gear requirements, or physical prep, drop a comment below and I'll gladly help out!

Just completed Pangarchulla Peak (15,069ft) One of India's toughest summit climbs. Enjoy the views!