Introduction
On the Kuari Pass hike, you will come across two pathways as you approach Gelghad. One path leads to Kuari Pass, while the other leads to Pangarchulla Peak.
Which route to take
You take the most travelled road to Kuari Pass. You reach a heap of stones draped with a Tibetan flag after climbing a hard mountain. It is not to be confused with Kuari Pass, since it is the Kuari Top, the highest point you will reach on this walk (3,800 m).
View on the trek
A trail descends from this location, as though leading to a wonderland. You take in the scenery. One by one, the yellow mountains are decked up. The golden sunlight gleams off the yellow bushes. The up-and-down trail bends in dramatic curves, providing a breathtaking
At long last, you arrive at the Kuari Pass. In the middle of Pass, there is a little temple. You take in the breathtaking view from the pass, snap a few photos, and prepare to return.
The road Less Travelled
‘What if you had taken the road less travelled, the path that leads to Pangarchulla Peak?’ you wonder as you return to camp.
What would you have missed if you hadn’t gone? Quite a bit.
You’re both curious and disappointed that you missed out on something amazing. You believe I would have gotten a peek in my kitty if I had pushed myself a little more.
You deal with the fallout and lament the fact that it wasn’t better prepared. Here are all the reasons why Kuari Pass and Pangarchulla are so popular.
Kuari Pass has been reached. It was enjoyable for you. But you still have a hankering for something more thrilling and demanding, a limit pusher, in the back of your mind. But what exactly is it?
Pangarchulla Peak is the answer, and it’s located near Kuari Pass.
About Pangarchulla
Pangarchulla will give those who come to the highlands to test their endurance and push their boundaries an advantage.
Joshimath is a 10-hour trip from Haridwar (the base point of the trek). Will you be willing to travel so much again to have any experience?
There’s a lot to see, but there’s only so much time. You might as well make the best of it is the one opportunity you got.
Plus, you’ll get an extra day in the woods to relax.
The trek less climbed
Kuari Pass has been climbed by a large number of people, whereas Pangarchulla Peak has been ascended by a small number of people.
Why don’t you do something that will make you proud when you return to the pavilion?
A height of 14,700 feet is something to brag about. Isn’t that so?
View Among the route to pangarchulla
On the way to Pangarchulla, here is the view. This is the first time you can see Nanda Ghunti and Trishul from a 360-degree perspective. The photographs, in my opinion, speak for themselves.
It’s a gift to be in the presence of such a setting. Even Kuari Pass does not provide such expansive views.
The opportunity is Pangarchulla. Take it!
Kuari Pass is an excellent winter hike. There’s no denying it. The climb to Pangarchulla, however, is what prepares you for harder grade climbs.
Consider it a warm-up for the more challenging journeys to come. After you’ve done that, you’ll be inspired to climb other summits.
It’s enough to get to the top of the hill and look out over the lowlands and lakeside meadows. It’s time to climb to the summit of yet another hill. Pangarchulla Peak is an excellent trekking path for experienced hikers. The trek is not very difficult, but the route is long and requires sufficient stamina to complete. If you take the trek route through Kuari Pass, it will be great.
Foothill region of the trek
The foothill region has beautiful forests with alpine and deodar trees, where a superb snow-covered path with a delicate touch and nature’s colourful beauty is preserved for the following round of the journey. You can spot Himalayan Bears and leopards when walking through the woods at the bottom level.
Starting point of pangarchulla
A beautiful path to be covered with snow: The walk will begin at Chamoli, a district in the Garhwal Himalayas. From there, you’ll begin ascending to Joshimath till you reach Kuari pass. The true pickup to the Pangarchulla mountain begins once you reach the pass. The height from the Kuari pass to the Pangarchulla peak is 3650 metres, and the peak is 4700 metres.
So, by the time you get to Kuari Pass, you’ve already covered half the distance. There are steep slopes and beautiful vistas in your way, but the actual beauty queen is on both sides. Look to the sides — all of the high peaks are staring at you, perplexed. The trek route is not particularly difficult, but the experience is unforgettable.
