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Nag Tibba Trek

2899/-

DURATION

1 NIGHT/2 DAYS

MAX ELEVATION

3022 Meters

GRADIENT

Easy to Moderate

DISTANCE

20 KM

BEST MONTH

Sep-March, March- June

GROUP SIZE

20

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533
  • Fixed departure

Base camp

Pantwari

Pickup

Dehradun Railway Station

Nearest Railway Station

Dehradun

Nearest Airport

Jolly Grant Airport

Temperature

(Summers-25° Max/ 10° Min) (Winters-18° Max/ -5° Min

Mobile Network

Sketchy Networks of BSNL, Jio, Idea and Vodafone are available during the trek.

Electricity

Pantwari is the last point that has electricity. Note: Most of the electricity is extremely intermittent and can be absent for most part of the day during winter/late summer (when monsoon starts to set in)

Last ATM

Nainbagh, on the way to Pantwari has last ATM. Note: Most of time ATM in hilly regions are not functioning.

Nag Tibba is one of the best weekend gateways for beginners to start their trekking adventures. It is a perfect escape near Delhi for all the adventure seekers who are unsure about planning short treks in the Himalayas. The summit offers a 360° view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks such as Gangotri, Banderpoonch, and Black Peak. “Nag Tibba,” at 3018m, is one of the representative ridge peaks in the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayas. These ranges form a perfect trio with ‘Dhauladhar’ and ‘Pir Panjal,’ ranking among the three principal ranges in the lower Himalayas. Nag Tibba is also mentioned by Australian climber Heinrich Harrer in his popular book, ‘Seven Years in Tibet.’ The book details the mountaineer’s adventurous escape from Dehradun jail to Tibet.

The range owes its name to a Nag Devta Temple. Nagas (serpents) hold a special position in the Vedic stories of Hindu mythology. The locals living here also have a strong belief in Nagas, who are revered as clan gods by many tribes in Uttarakhand. Nag Tibba is mostly visited by trekkers during the winter season, but this trek offers stunning views throughout the year. The trek starts from the quaint village of Pantwari and crosses a popular hamlet known as “The Goat Village.” The Goat Village is a community working towards a conceptually new blend of eco-tourism, agro-tourism, and rural tourism. Every year, the people of The Goat Village perform a ritual in which a goat marriage is organized, celebrated in spectacular Hindu tradition.

Day 1: Dehradun to Pantwari to Kathian Campsite
  • Drive: 95 KM, Trek 6 KM
  • Time Taken: 3 Hours (Drive), 2-3 Hours (Trek)

The journey begins early morning from Dehradun Railway Station. It takes around 3-4 hours to reach Pantwari village, which covers a total distance of 95 km. The drive is along Dehradun City and passes through local attractions like the clock tower, Rajpur Road, Dehradun Zoo, and the most scenic hill station “Mussoorie”.

If you have heard that Mussoorie is known as the “Queen of Hills” then it is just an introduction but apart from this “Mussoorie” has many hidden gems in the outskirts of the region such as Dalai Hills, Bhadraj Temple, Binog bird century and so on many more. It is a downtown of Shivaliks which can be explored on a different tour. After some time, the drive starts along the Yamuna River. Meanwhile, you can spot a local river Badrigaad which is also known as Aalgaad, merging into the Yamuna River. Pantwari village is the base camp of Nag Tibba trek and a small hamlet located in the Tehri district of Uttarakhand. There are many trails to reach Nag Tibba but the most used one is from Pantwari. We have to trek for 5-6 hours to reach Kathian campsite, which is 5 Km from Pantwari village. Before we start trekking to Kathian, our team leader will give you a short briefing about the trek. The trail has a lot of natural water sources, you can refill your water bottles at any of these spots. From the first water source, the trail is steep till we reach “THE GOAT VILLAGE”. It is a conceptually created idea to promote local business and resolve the migration problems in village areas. The trail is rather straight around the Goat village.

A little ahead of the Forest Checkpost, the trail turns to a steep ascent and a zigzag section. There are certain changes in the vegetation of the area. You cross Rhododendrons and silver oak trees on your way to Kathian. Locally, Rhododendron is also known as Burans, this tree shows a display of bright red flowers that bloom in the month of late March to April. Burans is also known as the state tree of Uttarakhand. In Himalayan regions, each part of Burans is used for different uses, The flower has been used in juices and chutneys since ancient times.

Finally, as we reach Kathian, tents can be seen pitched in a small open clearing. Camping on this ground is the highlight of this trek. This campsite is a paradise for the shutterbugs and is known for its mesmerizing sunset views.

In the spring season, one can spot many anemones and Irrigon flowers around the campsite area. At night have your dinner under the billion stars filled in the wide spreadsheet of the sky.

Day 2: Kathain to Nag Tibba Top to Pantwari and Back to Dehradun
  • Trek: 14 KM, Drive 95 KM
  • Time Taken: 6 Hours ( Trek), 3 Hours (Drive)

A morning call is given by our respective team leaders to wake you up and prepare for the final climb. After breakfast, we start the trek from the Kathian campsite to the Nag Tibba summit. The summit climb is around 3 hours away from our campsite, so all you need to carry is a water bottle in your Day bag for today’s journey. The trail does not have a water source nearby, so to be on a safer side carry an adequate amount of water to keep you hydrated. The trail continues through a dense silver oak and rhododendron forest cover.

During the crossover through the jungle trail, you can listen to the melodious chirps of birds that include Himalayan Greenfinch, flameback woodpecker, Red-vented bulbul, and many more. These birds are usually found in distinct parts of the Garhwal Himalayas. Blessed are the ones who get an opportunity to spot these birds. After 20-30 minutes, the forested path opens up to a clearing area which is often used as a grazing ground for cattle. Two government guesthouses can also be seen in this field which have been unoccupied for a long time.

This place also has a few temporary wooden shelters constructed by the Gujars. During the spring season, when the snow melts and the lush grasslands grow. The Gujar tribe migrates from various parts of Dehradun along with their families and cattle and makes a home in this delightful place for the next few months. This pasture land is a heaven for all the cattle as their routine is to just graze around for the whole day. The trail from here divides into two, one to Nag Devta Temple and another to the Nag Tibba Summit. Nag Devta Temple is just a few minutes away. This small temple is situated in the middle of the dense forest. There is no priest present in the temple, fewer times locals visit the temple to seek the blessing of Nag Devta.

Another trail which is not visible gradually ascends to Nag Tibba summit. The Nag Tibba top is an hour away from this point. With an uphill stretch, we trek around the dense jungle trail again. By the time we reach the summit, a jhandi on the top can be seen which is mostly offered with religious offerings.

The tibba puts forth a face-to-face view of the snow-capped Gharwal Himalayan peaks like Bandapunch, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Black Peak, Kedarkantha, and many more. If the journey runs according to the schedule, we spend some time surveying the Himalayan peaks in a proper sequence. Finally, as we descend back to our campsites and hot lunch will be served upon your arrival. It takes an hour to reach back to Khatian from the Nag Tibba top. After reaching Kathain, all trekkers will have lunch and then head down to Pantwari. We reach Pantwari by evening and from there drive for Dehradun with a heartful of memories.

Basics Gears

  • Backpack
  • Trekking Shoes
  • Trekking Pole
  • LED Torch
  • One Water Bottle (one litre)
  • Lunch Box
  • Basic Medications (or prescribed if any)

 

Clothes

  • Trekking Jacket
  • Warm Layers
  • Two trek pants
  • Full sleeve dry-fit T-shirts
  • Thermals (1 pair)

 

Accessories

  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreeen Lotion (SPF 50/70)
  • Lip Balm (SPF 30)
  • Synthetic hand gloves
  • Woolen Cap
  • Three pair of Socks
  • Raincoat/Poncho is a must

 

Others

  • Daypack (Recommended), for summit Day
  • Plastic cover (for wet clothes in winters and rainy season)

 

Mandatory Documents

  • Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Passport, Aadhaar Card, Driving license or voters ID
  • Transport support from Dehradun to Dehradun.
  • All vegetarian meals starting from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2.
  • Triple sharing Tent accommodation throughout the trek.
  • Professional guide, cook and support staff.
  • Rent for camping equipment.
    Clean sleeping bags and mats.
    Good quality ¾ or 4 season ‘A’ shaped or dome tents
    – Kitchen tents, common tents, toilet tents.
  • Forest entry charges for Indian nationals – For non-
    Indian passport holders; there will be an additional charge.
  • Porter and mule support to carry camping equipment and NOT personal luggage.
  • All applicable taxes
  • Personal expenses like tips, personal medicines, phone calls etc.
  • Any transport support during the trek apart from what is included above.
  • Any cost or services not mentioned in the Inclusions.
  • Accommodation in Dehradun.
  • Cost arising due to unforeseen incidents like bad weather, medical evacuation, road blocks etc.
  • Porter/mule charges to carry personal luggage – Can be arranged at an additional cost of INR500 per day (1 soft bag per person < 12 kg).

Cancellation Policy

    • We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel, reduce, or amend a guaranteed reservation, please do so by 12 noon, 15 days prior to arrival to avoid cancellation charges. Any cancellation made within 15 days of arrival will be 100% non-refundable. Bookings made under non-cancellable or non-amendable packages or rates cannot be canceled or amended, and the full amount of the advance paid will be treated as the cancellation fee. The same terms apply if guests do not show up.

    • For all bookings other than non-cancellable ones, if the guest does not show up, the complete booking will be non-refundable. If the guest chooses to check out early, one night’s room rate, including taxes, will be charged. No cancellations will be accepted over the phone or via WhatsApp message. Please reply to the email confirmation you received at the time of booking to request a cancellation.

    • No refunds will be provided in case of problems arising due to government orders, harsh weather conditions, protests, landslides, or other unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, we usually have a backup plan ready and will proceed with that. Sometimes, we may have to cancel activities mentioned in the itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control.

    • If a trek is called off at the last moment due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances (such as rain, snowfall, earthquake, landslides, strikes, or bandhs), participants will be provided with a travel voucher for the same amount. This voucher can be used within 365 days of the issuance date for any package of equal value, subject to availability.

    • If a trek or trip has to be aborted midway due to natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances, no refund will be provided. Mountainiax will not bear any extra expenses due to such natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances.

Refund Policy

The following refund shall be payable to the user in case of valid cancellation as per the guidelines

    • Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure date – 70% refund

    • Between 21 days to 14 days prior to departure – 50% refund

    • Between 14 days to 10 days prior to departure- 30% refund

    • Less than 10 days of departure – No refund or you can transfer
      your trek (same batch date & same trek) to your dear one.

Note: The above-mentioned refunds are subjected to deductions for any expenses that may have been incurred for hotel booking or
transport etc. Refunds are applicable on the total cost and not on the advance amount.

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