Chipla Kedar Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Chipla Kedar Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

The Chipla Kedar Trek is a 4-day journey starting from Baluwakot, peaking on Day 3 at the highest camp.

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

4 Days

Total Distance

24 KM

Max Altitude

11,401 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

300

Where to Get

Dharchula SDM office

Documents

Aadhaar Card, Passport (foreigners)

Foreign Nationals

Inner Line Permit mandatory. Restricted border area.

Foreigner Process

Inner Line Permits may be required depending on the starting point near the Nepal/Tibet border.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
7 Hrs
50 KM
mixed
7,200 FT
PithoragarhForest Camp

Drive Pithoragarh to Baluwakot / Trek to Forest Camp

Drive to Baluwakot and begin the ascent through oak and rhododendron forest.

Key Landmarks

Dharchula RoadBaluwakot Village

Staying At

Forest Camp Tents
Day 2
6 Hrs
8 KM
trek
10,200 FT
Forest CampChipla Meadow

Forest Camp to Chipla Meadow

Forest breaks into open meadow with unobstructed Nepal Himalaya views.

Key Landmarks

Tree line exitFirst Api-Nampa views

Staying At

Chipla Meadow Tents
Day 3
4 Hrs
5 KM
trek
11,401 FT
Chipla MeadowChipla Kedar Temple

Chipla Meadow to Chipla Kedar Temple

Short ascent to the temple. Day at the shrine for darshan and exploration of the high meadow.

Key Landmarks

Chipla Kedar Natural Rock ShrineApi-Nampa panorama

Staying At

Temple Meadow Tents
Day 4
10 Hrs
70 KM
mixed
5,400 FT
Chipla KedarPithoragarh

Descend to Baluwakot, Drive to Pithoragarh

Long descent and drive back to Pithoragarh town.

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Adi Kailash Extension

+6 Days

Continue from Pithoragarh into the Johar Valley for a combined Chipla Kedar and Adi Kailash journey.

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