Detailed Route
Baljuri Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 12 days starting from Kharkia.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
12 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
19,429 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Kathgodam to Kharkia (7,300ft)
Drive via Almora and Bageshwar. 9 hrs.
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Trek Kharkia to Khati Village (7,250ft)
Trek along Pindar river through thick forests. 4 hrs.
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Trek Khati to Dwali (8,450ft)
Gradual ascent inside narrow river canyon. 5 hrs.
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Trek Dwali to Phurkia (10,500ft)
Steep climb above river bed. 4 hrs.
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Trek Phurkia to Pindari Base Camp (12,300ft)
Trek past Zero Point. Establish Base Camp. 5 hrs.
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Acclimatization & Basic Mountaineering Training
Crampon fitting, glacier walking, and self-arrest practice.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (15,600ft)
Carry equipment over moraine to Camp 1. Return to BC.
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Staying At
Trek Base Camp to Camp 1 (15,600ft)
Move up and establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Staying At
SUMMIT DAY: Camp 1 to Baljuri (19,429ft) & return to BC
Alpine start at 2 AM. Navigate crevassed glacier and 45-degree snow slopes. Summit. Return to BC.
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Weather Buffer Day
Reserved for bad weather.
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Trek BC to Dwali via Phurkia
Trek down to Dwali campsite. 6 hrs.
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Trek Dwali to Kharkia & Drive to Kathgodam
Trek to Kharkia and drive back to Kathgodam station.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Kharkia Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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