Panwali Kantha Trek

Panwali Kantha Trek

Region : District Rudraprayag - Uttarakhand

Duration : 4 Nights 5 Days

Level : Moderate

Trekking distance : 32 Kms

Max Altitude : 3400 M

Pick up Point : Rishikesh

Drop Point : Rishikesh

Best Season : around the year best for winter & Summer (Avoid Monsoon)

Panwali Kantha Trek starts from Triyuginarayan & Ghuttu Village, the Holy place of Lord shiva in Rudraprayag district and ends in Ghuttu, Tehri District. This is moderate level of trek and can access around the year, one can visit Kedarnath shrine before or after of this trek. Panwali Kantha Trek is high altitude meadow situated in Uttarakhand at an altitude of 10820 ft. above sea level between dense forest, can be accessed from Chamoli, Uttarkashi&Tehri district.

Triyuginarayan (7200 ft) is an ancient Temple made during Kedarnath temple formation in Kedar style, this was the old route forkedarnath temple visit, still many sages follow this route to visit Kedarnath temple. We cannot find other destination like PanwaliKantha for view of Himalayan ranges peaks, offers magnificent 360 degree view of Himalayan range, sunrise & Sunset view from here feel us heaven on the earth. According to myth & local people, there is havan kund which started burning when Lord Shiva got married to Goddess Parvati in Satyug and still burning, villagers take care of it & every day brings wood & needed things for havankund, now it becomes wedding spot. Tri –Jugi means here – 3 Yug (Satyug, Dwaper Yug&TretaYug) & Narayan a name of Lord Vishnu so it indicates that this havan kund burning since Satyug.

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Difficulty Level : Panwali Kantha Trek

Panwali Kantha Trek could be the most sublime and incredible journey for the trekkers amongst all the treks in Uttarakhand, it is moderate level of trek will be passing throug dense forest and meadows will see incredible view of Himalayan peaks.

Is it suitable for children's?

Yes, the trek is favorable for children's who are up to 15 years old as the difficulty level is moderater but should be experienced of any treking before.

Is it a good option for the first time trekkers /or families?

This Himalayan trek is graded as moderate to difficult, so can be a choice for a family but depends on the fitness level and himalayan trekking expereience.

Altitude : Panwali Kantha Trek

The altitude Panwali Kantha Trek is 10800 Ft. one can attain the maximum altitude depends on the subject to his endurance, and other conditions such as a climate, temperature.

The thing that one has to keep in mind is to take the proper medication with them at the higher altitude, though we provide every possible thing it is always better to keep your medicines.

According to your health as this trek is moderate so Hydration is the most important thing when you will trek to the higher altitude, so keep your body hydrated while trekking.

Season : Panwali Kantha Trek

Pindari Glacier trek Best time is between March to November; the trek to this admirable destination can be planned between these months as the goal glows the most.

Whereas in other months this glorious destination is not so accessible due to snow, but in these months one can behold the beauty in abundance, the destination offers the splendid view.

The landscape is beyond imagination; the gigantic mountains wrapped with snow looks mesmerizing.

Enriched by the glory of nature trekking in Uttarakhand can be the best experience in all seasons, where this trekking destination Pindari Glacier is no doubt a delightful one.

Average Temperature : Pindari Glacier trek

The average temperature in the day time will be about 14°C-18°C and in the night time, it can be a slow as 2°C-7°C and can drop to -2°C - 3°C in O Point.

One should bring enough pair of clothes and better quality trekking boots so that the trekker can be covered thoroughly and does not face any difficulty during the stay at this temperature.

There is a vast difference in the mountain temperature, and when it's about the trek to Pindari Glacier trek as it is the higher altitude trek, so it might be possible that one can encounter a little difficulty during acclimatization.

Therefore it is essential to bring all warm clothes, and that may not even affect the backpack too much.

How to reach ?

Rishikesh/Haridwar Railway staion is the best option to reach by train, its well connected with some major cities of India.

you can reach by bus/Taxi to Trijuginarayan/Ghuttu village