Best weekend Getaway for Beginners
1 NIGHT/2 DAYS
3022 Meters
Easy to Moderate
20 KM
Sep-March, March- June
20
Nag Tibba Trek is one of the best weekend gateways trek for beginners to start their trekking adventures. It is a perfect escape near Dehradun 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.
Here, you’ll find everything you need to plan your adventure to Nag Tibba. From a day-by-day itinerary of the Nag Tibba trek to essential insights about the Nag Tibba region, this section is your go-to guide. You can explore the complete Nag tibba trek schedule, understand the terrain, and get accurate distance breakdowns for each segment of the trail. Whether you’re a first-time trekker or an experienced adventurer, our detailed overview including high altitude sickness guide will help you prepare mentally and physically for the journey ahead. Get ready to experience the beauty and thrill of the Nag Tibba Trek with confidence.
Sankri
Dehradun Railway Station
Dehradun
Jolly Grant Airport
(Summers-25° Max/ 10° Min) (Winters-18° Max/ -5° Min)
Sankri: Jio Networks are available. During trek no networks are available.
Sankri 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)
Purola, on the way to sankri has last Day Note: Most of time ATM in hilly regions are not functioning.
Day 1: Dehradun to Sankri
Past moving from the pickup points we drive timely from Dehradun to avoid being stuck in traffic. The 200 km drive takes up to 7-8 hours to reach Sankri. We cross the hills of Queen Mussoorie offering a beautiful landscape of Dehradun city from the riddle drive of the road. Passing through the quaint little towns of Nainbagh, Damta, Purola adds magnificence to the journey. The river accompanies us in the direction of sankri, singing and roaring with its powerful audible songs. Sankri is a quite popular attraction for most of the trekking community and also the base camp for many treks like Har ki Dun, Ruinsara Tal, Bali Pass, and many more. Overnight stay will be in a guesthouse or homestay of Sankri.
Day 2: Sankri to Sikolta
The Phulara Ridge trek begins ahead of the sankri market, we follow up to ascend through the trail of giant pine forests. On the right side of the trail, the peaks of Swargarohini can be glimpsed, enhancing the loveliness of the dense forest trail. As we enter another clearing from the forest route, we get the first glimpse of Phulara Ridge. This place is also home to various types of birds and if you are lucky you will spot some. On reaching Sikolta, lay your backpacks in your tents and you can visit a nearby lake known as Juda kaTalab. This high-altitude lake is a prime key attraction for winter as it remains frozen during that period.
Day 3: Sikolta to BhojGadi
Today’s trail starts up with an ascend within the forest again. The ascending path continues for 30 minutes accompanying the dense forest trail with us. To reach Karsu Thach we cross a small bridge over the stream which separates the valley into two. As the tree line declines at this part of the trek we can get a clear sight of the Kedarkantha peak on our right. Kedarknatha Trek is one of the quite popular winter treks of Uttarakhand, which offers a view of snow-capped Himalayan peaks from the summit of 3200 meters. We also spot a variety of booming flowers on our way to today’s campsite. The trail ascends and takes us further to a lovely meadow of Bhojkandi presenting a mesmerizing view of Himalayan peaks like Devkyara, Vijay top, Kedarknatha, and many others. The night halt for today is in Bhojkandi.
Day 4: BhojGadi to Pustara via Phulara Ridge
This day is the most exciting part of the trek. The top of the phulara ridge is visible from our campsites. After having breakfast we leave from the campsites to pustara via Phulara Ridge. About an hour from Bhojgadi, the ridge walk to Phulara begins. The mountain ridge is a geographical feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. The exhilarating 2 Hours walk on the ridge feels like a never-ending one. This segment of the voyage grants the majestic panoramic sight of Garhwal ranges like Bandarpooch, Rangnala, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, Devkyara, Hanuman Top, Sarutal Top, Vijay Top, and Kedarkantha. The landscape from the top of the ridge leaves travelers stunned. Many times we are blessed to spot Himalayan monal in this habitat of the trek.
As we descend from the last section of the ridge, the undulating pushtarbugyal appears. Adding on the beauty of the wide meadow variety of wildflowers can be spotted, including the rare summer blooms like Bhrahmakamal and fankamal. Brahmakal is a state flower of Uttrakhand state and is used in many ritual practices of the villages. Camping in this grassland is the best part of the whole trek. Enjoy a snack and relax under the clear sky after a hectic day.
Day 5: Pushrara to taluka to sankri
This is the last day of the Phulara Ridge trek so you need to push yourself a little till we reach Taluka. As soon as we escape from the Meadows towards the forest trail, the dense forest welcomes up functioning as an obstacle to sun rays during summers. On reaching Taluka you will be greeted by the warm-hearted villagers and their beautiful smiles. Do not forget to carry some sweets for the little kids, who will accompany you all the way. You will surely appreciate the architecture of tiny wooden houses and the simple domestic lifestyle in the remote villages of Uttarakhand. Our vehicles will drive you from the dirt road of Taluka to Sankri.
Day 6: Sankri to Dehradun
With a lot of memories and amazing experiences, we drive back to Dehradun, back to the busy life of cities.
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