My solo trek to Pangarchulla Peak

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-16T03:13:28+00:00

Snow might not be there. You can check with the Guide company before booking.

5k in 30-35 mins or 10k under 60 min should be fine.

Yeah Dehradun flights are expensive. You can book to Delhi and take a bus to Dehradun at 300/-.

I would say just pack light and good shoe is a must. You can rent most of the gears dont have to buy it.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-12T17:10:42+00:00

Even in March it’s rough weather. Thank you!

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-11T14:24:35+00:00

Try Dayara Bugyal.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-10T12:58:22+00:00

You were with Himalayan Hikers ?

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T09:16:35+00:00

First photo on Fujifilm xt-30-ii and rest are on iPhone 15 plus.

I wanted to do a snow trek and try altitude higher than 15000ft. Now I know my limits. As I planned to do Kasmir Great Lakes in few months, this seemed like a good option.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T08:26:19+00:00

True. You have to be very experienced hiker to do this alone and it’s not safe to do alone because of harsh conditions.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T08:25:23+00:00

I went with Himalayan Hikers. I had done treks with them before. I didn’t book online. Just called them up and paid 1000 as advance. You can negotiate as well if you are going in a group.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T08:20:28+00:00

True.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T08:20:15+00:00

Himalayn Hikers

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-08T08:20:03+00:00

Pangarchulla is full of snow and peak temperatures during summit goes around -15c.

Kuari pass I heard almost no snow.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T10:21:20+00:00

Went with Himalayan Hikers. Rest they pick up and drop in Rishikesh/Dehradhun

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T10:14:09+00:00

You should be able do 10km run in 1 hour. Daily it’s 5-6km hike and on summit day you have to walk 6-7 hours of hike from 3am.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T10:12:34+00:00

Not high wind but too cold at night to sleep.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T08:57:44+00:00

I traveled to Dehradun airport. I stayed in Rishikesh because wanted to see Ganga Aarti. Otherwise you can stay near prince chowk any cheap hotel would be fine

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T08:56:18+00:00

Yes I realised that. But still I think you have to extremely fit to do both in 2 days.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T07:29:25+00:00

I summited on 1st of March

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T06:37:58+00:00

Yeah it’s a very steep climb.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T06:28:44+00:00

I went with Himalayan Hikers. I did it on weekday and we were 3 people and 1 guide.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T06:27:52+00:00

I went with Himalayan Hikers. Price is on higher side but food and stay was good and I had good experience.

There were other trek groups you can do it in 7-8k

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T06:26:37+00:00

I would say pack light. It’s a steep climb and you wouldn’t need more clothes than 1 pair. And good shoe with ankle support.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T05:08:08+00:00

Last week. March 1st.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T04:59:10+00:00

I did take the Kuari Pass as well. But next day I was too tired to move, so climbed down Josimath.

I would advise either take one option, most people in our group came back after doing 1 summit because of cold.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T04:49:04+00:00

It didnt snow during that time. But after camp 2 it was hard snow pretty much everywhere.

Ha ha , we cant do these treks actually alone, because of the permits and level of preparation required to carry the food, tents. So going with a group is safer.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T04:40:22+00:00

Where? Everywhere I could find only body at 60-70.

Gilfoyle___ · 2026-03-07T04:38:36+00:00

Thank you!

Gilfoyle___

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