Max Altitude
15,584 ft
15,069 ft
Duration
7D
6D
Distance
36km
40km
Difficulty
moderate
moderate
Best For
Summit baggers
515ft higher peak altitude
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Key Differences
Altitude Comparison
Kedartal Trek sits 515ft above Pangarchulla Peak Trek at peak altitude. Similar on paper, but the extra elevation accumulates across a full ascent day.
Crowd & Atmosphere
Kedartal Trek: low-secluded Pangarchulla Peak Trek: medium.
Side-by-Side Facts
Kedartal
Pangarchulla Peak
Wildlife
Blue Sheep (Bharal), Himalayan Brown Bear
Himalayan Monal, Red Fox
Flora
Himalayan Birch (Bhojpatra), Brahma Kamal (around the lake)
Golden Oak, Rhododendron
Stargazing
Bortle 1
Bortle 1
Helicopter rescue
❌ Not feasible
❌ Not feasible
Gear rental
❌ Not available
❌ Not available
Prior trek needed
✅ Required
✅ Required
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