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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
Camp Alt
6,100 ft
Day Gain
+5,000 ft
Drive to Ransi & Trek to Gaundar
A long drive to Ransi followed by a short trek down to Gaundar village.
Staying At
The vehicle route ends, dropping immediately into a steep forested gorge.
Camp Alt
11,470 ft
Day Gain
+5,370 ft
Reach Madhmaheshwar
Steep ascent to the revered Madmaheshwar temple through dense forests.
Staying At
The deep river gorge transitions into a rigorous forested trail ascent.
Camp Alt
14,000 ft
Day Gain
+2,530 ft
Reach Kachni Khal
Trek beyond the temple into true alpine wilderness, reaching the high meadows of Kachni Khal.
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
13,800 ft
Day Gain
-200 ft
Reach Pandav Sera
Traverse rocky terrain and descend slightly to the mystical Pandav Sera meadows.
Staying At
The alpine ridge descends into the glacial valley leading toward Pandav Sera.
Camp Alt
15,700 ft
Day Gain
+1,900 ft
Reach Nandi Kund
Ascend to the sacred high-altitude Nandi Kund lake, surrounded by snow peaks and glacial moraine.
Staying At
The rugged alpine terrain opens up to reveal a spectacular high-altitude glacial tarn, serving as a critical hydrological node in the upper watershed.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
11,000 ft
Day Gain
-4,700 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Ghiya Vinayak Pass
Cross the formidable Ghiya Vinayak Pass (approx 17,300 ft) and make a long, steep descent towards the valley.
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
1,100 ft
Day Gain
-9,900 ft
Trek to Roadhead & Drive
Final descent through dense forest to the roadhead (Urgam or Kalpeshwar side) and drive back.
Staying At
The Pandav Sera alpine basin plunges back into the forested valley settlement.
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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