Detailed Route
Nandikund Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A meticulously structured 6-day journey commencing at Rishikesh and completing at Rishikesh. The trail progresses naturally through diverse climate zones, offering proper acclimatization milestones, scenic ridge highlights, and beautiful, high-value campsite locations.
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
7 Days
Total Distance
47 KM
Max Altitude
14,268 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Ransi Village forest checkpost
Documents
Aadhaar Card
Foreign Nationals
Inner Line Permit required. Apply at Chamoli SDM office.
Foreigner Process
Inner Line Permit from Chamoli SDM. ₹600.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Rishikesh to Ransi and Trek to Gaundar
A long drive to Ransi followed by a short trek down to Gaundar village.
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Gaundar to Madmaheshwar
Steep ascent to the revered Madmaheshwar temple through dense forests.
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Madmaheshwar to Kachni Khal
Trek beyond the temple into true alpine wilderness, reaching the high meadows of Kachni Khal.
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Kachni Khal to Pandav Sera
Traverse rocky terrain and descend slightly to the mystical Pandav Sera meadows.
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Pandav Sera to Nandi Kund
Ascend to the sacred high-altitude Nandi Kund lake, surrounded by snow peaks and glacial moraine.
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Nandi Kund to Ghiya Vinayak Pass and Descent
Cross the formidable Ghiya Vinayak Pass (approx 17,300 ft) and make a long, steep descent towards the valley.
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Descent to Roadhead and Drive
Final descent through dense forest to the roadhead (Urgam or Kalpeshwar side) and drive back.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Nandikund to Rudranath Connection
+4 DaysExpert operators can connect Nandikund to the Rudranath temple via the Ransi valley ridge in a rare 10-day double-objective Panch Kedar expedition.
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