Tour Code: T4G +++2026
Level of Difficulty: Demanding class 4+
Demanding: Hiking and trekking to elevations exceeding 4000-5000 meters, away from vehicular access, over multiple days. Encompasses demanding whitewater with Class IV rapids.
Embrace Your First Himalayan Summit
Pangarchulla offers the perfect introduction to Himalayan mountaineering. As a low-altitude peak, it provides a taste of climbing without the high-risk factors of extreme elevation. This climb is ideal for adventurers looking for their first Himalayan summit, where every step through snow-covered landscapes reveals panoramic views of Nanda Devi and other towering peaks. Conquer the crisp early-morning snow, traverse scenic meadows, and capture stunning vistas, making this trek both challenging and exceptionally rewarding.
Inclusions:
- All arrangements for staying and camping while on trip
- Accommodation on twin sharing basis in tents / hotel
- All meals as mentioned in itinerary & safe drinking water
- All trekking arrangements with India’s most experienced guiding team, camp staff and cooks
- Porterage upto 15kg/person
- Peak fee / sanctuary fee / royalty / permits where applicable
Exclusions:
- Sleeping bag
- Flights not included in the above-mentioned cost
- Any transfers or meals outside of itinerary
- Bottled water
- Items of personal clothing
- Expenses of any personal nature (laundry / phone calls / alcohol / cigarettes / insurance / camera fee / etc.)
- Any expense incurred due to force of nature such as landslides, bad weather or reasons beyond our control
- Tips & gratuities (we recommend 5-10% of your trip cost- to be distributed among the team) – personal choice
- Travel & cancellation insurance (Mandatory for Travel4Good Programs)
NOTE: All participants need to have a good ability to swim and also have previous experience in rafting to join this trip.
Rapids are graded from Class I to Class VI depending on the degree of difficulty they present in successfully manoeuvring a whitewater raft (raft/kayak/canoe/cataraft) through it.
- Grade 1: Relax and chill out.
- Grade 2: Keep an eye open for small waves.
- Grade 3: This will be fun – tighten your life jackets and helmets.
- Grade 4: Getting serious; paddle well or you could end up swimming.
- Grade 5: Don’t mess up – this is the hardest stuff you can raft.
- Grade 6: If you are told you are rafting grade 6, your guide is lying – this is suicide!!