Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Pachu Glacier Trek

Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek

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Duration
11 days 10 nights
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Altitude:
4196
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Grade:
Moderate+
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Best Time:
May Jun Sep Oct
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Munsiari
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Airport:
Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

23 Popular Peaks: Burphu Dhura (6334m), Hardeol (7151m), Nanda Devi (7816m), Nanda Gond (6315m), Nanda Khat (6611m), Nanda Kot (6861m), Nanda Pal (6306m), Panch Chuli I (6904m), Panch Chuli II (6355m), Panch Chuli III (6312m), Panch Chuli IV (6334m), Panch Chuli V (6437m), Rishi Pahar (6997m), Sunanda Devi (7434m), Tirsuli (7074m), Tirsuli West (7035m), Mangraon (6568m), Deo Damla (6637m), Bamchu (6266m), Sakram (6254m), Latu Dhura (6392m), Kalganga Dhura (6201m), Bilju (5560m)

1 High Passes: Birj Ganga Pass (4685m)

11 Glaciers: Shalang Glacier, Milam Glacier, Lawan Glacier, Pachu Glacier, Surajkund Glacier, Ikualari Glacier, Bilanlari Glacier, Timphu Glacier, Sakram Glacier, West Bamchu Glacier, Mangroan Glacier

6 Rivers: Lawan Gad, Shalang Gad, Pachu Gad, Gori Ganga, Burphu Gad, Goankha Gad

9 Villages: Lilam, Bogudiyar, Rilkot, Martoli, Burphu, Pachu , Milam, Tola, Ghangar

1 National Parks: Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

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Explore This Trek In Details

Chapters:

Standard 11D/10N

Moderate+Max 4000 m

At a glance

Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek – Standard 11D/10N is a 11-day / 10-night plan reaching up to 4000m. It starts and ends at Munsiari, following the route: Kathgodam → Munsiyari → Bogudiyar → Martoli → Ghangar → Pachu Glacier → Nanda Devi East BC → Martoli → Rargari → Munsiyari → Kathgodam.

Key facts

Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Start: Munsiari
End: Munsiari
Nights split: Camp: 8 night(s), Hotel: 2 night(s)
Includes: , Others: 1 day(s)

Terrain

forestglacial moraineMeadowsmuddyravinerockysnow field

▲ Day 1 Arrive in MunsiyariArrival Day
Arrive In Munsiyari
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
How To Reach Munsiari
Prapare for a long but picturesque, interesting, engaging, colourful and a long tiring journey to Munsiyari. We are expected to reach by evening where our team waits to receive us and keep things ready for us.
Day 1
555 - Kathgodam
Day 1
1645 - Almora
Day 1
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 1
2175 - Munsiyari
275Km, 9hrs.
▲ Day 2 From Munsiyari to MunsiyariTrekking Day
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Munsiyari (2173m ) - 4-5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Munsiyari is a beautiful little hamlet with boasting views of the Panchachuli group of peaks. Spending the day here not only recovers our last day's tiring journey, but also gets us in sync with the mountain life. We also find some important time to resolve some paperwork and permissions with the administration.
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 3 From Munsiyari to BogudiyarTrekking Day
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Bogudiyar (2463m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ), Rargari (2150m ) - 6-7 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Bogudiyar (2463m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We start the day by driving to Lilam, which is about 27 killometers from Munsiari. Depending upon the road conditions, the jeep can take us a ittle further as well.

The day starts with steep climb up to the famous Nain Singh Top which offers good view of the the surrounding mountains. A sharp descend follows to meet the mule track near Rargari, from where the route follows the gentle climb keeping Gori Ganga on your right to reach Bougudiyar marked with ITBP camps. Its a long but rewarding day.
Day 3
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 3
1830 - Lilam
Day 3
2150 - Rargari
Day 3
2465 - Bogudiyar
13Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▲ Day 4 From Bogudiyar to MartoliTrekking Day
From Bogudiyar (2463m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Rilkot (3133m ) - 7-8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A long picturesque trail climbing gradually following the Gori Ganga. Martoli is a beautiful meadow with some of the best views of Nanda Devi and other peaks. It has few very old houses of the local Bhotias. The trek is gentle, but longer. We may spend the night at Rilkot too if we are tired, but Martoli is a very desired campsite to spend the night and an exploration extra day. We will come back here on return too.
Day 4
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 4
3135 - Rilkot
Day 4
3370 - Martoli
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▲ Day 5 From Martoli to GhangarTrekking Day
From Martoli (3367m ) To Ghangar (3385m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Ghangar (3385m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A gradual climb to Ghangar from Martoli.
Day 5
3370 - Martoli
Day 5
3385 - Ghangar
13Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 6 From Ghangar to Pachu GlacierTrekking Day
From Ghangar (3385m ) To Pachu Glacier (4000m ) - 4-5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Pachu Glacier (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we leave the Gori Ganga river and turn left following the Pachu river to its snout. We camp there. The day offers close view of the divine peak of Nanda Devi. This was the first climbing route taken by Longstaff to climb this peak but with failure.
Day 6
3385 - Ghangar
Day 6
4000 - Pachu Glacier
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 7 From Nanda Devi East BC to Nanda Devi East BCExploration Day - Trek
. Return To Nanda Devi East BC - 4-5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Nanda Devi East BC (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today, we ease out in this lovely campsite and explore the corners.
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 8 From Pachu Glacier to MartoliTrekking Day
From Pachu Glacier (3370m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Burphu (3245m ) - 5-6 Hrs. 18 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Day 8
3370 - Pachu Glacier
Day 8
3245 - Burphu
Day 8
3370 - Martoli
18Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 9 From Martoli to RargariTrekking Day
From Martoli (3367m ) To Rargari (2150m ), Via - Bogudiyar (2463m ), Rilkot (3133m ) - 7-8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Rargari (2150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail
Day 9
3370 - Martoli
Day 9
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 9
3135 - Rilkot
Day 9
2150 - Rargari
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▲ Day 10 From Rargari to MunsiyariTrekking Day
From Rargari (2150m ) To Munsiyari (2173m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ) - 6-7 Hrs. 36 Kms
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail till Lilam from where we board a jeep to Munsiari
Day 10
2150 - Rargari
Day 10
1830 - Lilam
Day 10
2175 - Munsiyari
36Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▲ Day 11 Depart from Munsiyari to KathgodamDeparture Day
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Kathgodam (554m ), Via - Bagheshwar (1004m ), Almora (1642m ) - 9 Hrs. 275 Kms
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Our trek ends. We drive back to Kathgodam
Day 11
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 11
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 11
1645 - Almora
Day 11
555 - Kathgodam
275Km, 9hrs.

Other Customizable Variations of the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time to do the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Best months: May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Is mobile network available on the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Quick answer: BSNL on higher reaches

Is internet available on the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Quick answer: No

What type of trek is this?

Return Type Trek

In this type of trek, the entry point and exit point is same. You trek to a particular destination and return back to the same point

What is the accommodation type on this trek?

Camping

Camping treks are those where nights are spent in tents pitched at designated campsites. Camps are chosen for safety and practicality (stable ground, water availability, weather exposure, and minimal ecological impact). This style offers the most raw mountain experience and flexible route planning, but comfort depends on terrain and conditions.

What kind of toilet facilities can I expect on this trek?

Toilet tents are used at campsites (dry-pit / cat-hole system as per terrain and local regulations). Some camps may have basic fixed toilets near village camps, but do not expect permanent facilities.

How is food served during the trek?

Fresh meals are cooked by the trek staff at camp. Food is served hot in a common dining setup (dining tent or open area). Meals are generally simple, nutritious, and high-energy; menu depends on package and logistics.

How is human waste managed on this trek?

Human waste is handled using toilet tents and designated pits/cat-holes at safe distance from water sources. Sites are selected and managed to reduce contamination; toilet paper and hygiene waste are carried out where feasible or disposed as per local guidelines.

How is food waste managed on this trek?

Food waste is minimized through planned portions. Biodegradable waste is disposed responsibly away from water sources or carried down where required. Leftovers are avoided; nothing is dumped into streams.

How is plastic waste handled on this trek?

Plastic waste is segregated and carried back to the roadhead for proper disposal. Trekkers are encouraged to use refillable bottles; single-use plastics are discouraged/controlled.

How do you follow Leave No Trace principles on this trek?

Camps are left cleaner than found. Waste is segregated and carried out, trails are respected, water sources are protected, and noise is kept low. No littering, no washing with soap near streams, and no disturbance to wildlife or local culture.

What type of terrain can I expect on the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Meadows, forest , snow field, muddy, rocky, glacial moraine, ravine

Is cloakroom / luggage storage available for the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Yes. Basic luggage storage is available. Please note that this is not a secured locker facility. Do not leave valuables, cash, jewelry, fragile items, or important documents. Luggage is usually kept on a trust basis at the same hotel, homestay, or with known local contacts where we stay before and after the trek.

What kind of food is served on the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Indian, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Nepalese

We serve a mix of continental-style trek meals as well as simple, freshly cooked home-style food. The exact menu and style of meals may vary depending on the trek itinerary, region, and the package you are booked on.

Meal inclusions typically cover:

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (BLD)
Two tea breaks daily (morning and evening)
Soup in the evening
Fresh salads where feasible
Dessert on select days
Hot night beverage / tonic before sleeping

Please note that detailed, day-wise meal information is mentioned in the respective day’s itinerary wherever applicable.

Where does the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek start?

Munsiari (How to reach)

Where does the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek end?

Munsiari (How to reach)

What is the grade / difficulty of the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

Moderate+
This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

What is the duration of the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek?

11 days/ 10 nights, Kathgodam to Kathgodam

Is the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek inside or near a national park?

Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

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Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Pachu Glacier Trek

Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek

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Key Geographical Highlights

Explore This Trek In Details

▲ Day 1 Arrive in MunsiyariArrival Day

▲ Day 2 From Munsiyari to MunsiyariTrekking Day

▲ Day 3 From Munsiyari to BogudiyarTrekking Day

▲ Day 4 From Bogudiyar to MartoliTrekking Day

▲ Day 5 From Martoli to GhangarTrekking Day

▲ Day 6 From Ghangar to Pachu GlacierTrekking Day

▲ Day 7 From Nanda Devi East BC to Nanda Devi East BCExploration Day - Trek

▲ Day 8 From Pachu Glacier to MartoliTrekking Day

▲ Day 9 From Martoli to RargariTrekking Day

▲ Day 10 From Rargari to MunsiyariTrekking Day

▲ Day 11 Depart from Munsiyari to KathgodamDeparture Day

Other Customizable Variations of the Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek