Detailed Route
Panpatia Col Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Traces an ancient, mythical priest route traversing massive glaciers, icefalls, and sheer rock walls.
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
5 Days
Total Distance
36 KM
Max Altitude
18,400 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
KWS permit + additional clearance for glacier zone near strategic border area.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
One-Way Traverse Logistics
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Joshimath to Badrinath
Drive to Badrinath.
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Acclimatization at Badrinath
Visit the temple and dip in the Tapt Kund.
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Trek Badrinath to Khirao
Trek to the last village.
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Trek Khirao to Snout Camp
Trek through dense forests to the glacier snout.
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Trek Snout Camp to Moraine Camp
Tough boulder hopping.
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Acclimatization & Load Ferry to BC
Ferry loads up the Parvati Gully.
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Trek Moraine Camp to Base Camp (Parvati Gully)
Steep climb through the infamous Parvati Gully.
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Pass Day: BC to Panpatia Col to Sujal Sarovar
Roped travel across the blinding Panpatia snowfield.
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Reserve Day / Weather Buffer
Buffer day.
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Trek Sujal Sarovar to Kachni Khal to Kachni Camp
Cross a smaller pass, Kachni Khal.
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Trek Kachni Camp to Madhyamaheshwar
Descent into the forests to the Panch Kedar shrine.
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Trek Madhyamaheshwar to Ransi
Final descent to the roadhead.
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Drive Ransi to Haridwar
Drive back to the plains.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Satopanth Tal Connection
+2 DaysOn the Badrinath exit, visit Satopanth Tal (the Triangle Lake at 14,900 ft) — a sacred lake 2 days above Badrinath, adding 2 significant days of post-col spiritual geography.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Start Town
Navigation & Route Data
GPX Track Available
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Critical Navigation Notes
Snowfield navigation in whiteout is impossible.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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