Panwali Kantha Trek

Embark on the Panwali Kantha trek to make a short holiday in the state of Uttarakhand extremely adventurous and memorable. The journey will take you to enchanting alpine grassland, situated at an elevation of around 13000 feet above sea level. If undertaking the excursion in winters, then the area will be blanketed by thick, fluffy snow. On the other hand, in summers you will see coniferous forests, rhododendron bushes and expanses of grass. The tour begins from the holy city of Haridwar, from where you reach the village of Ghuttu. Upon commencing the trek to Panwali Kantha from here, walk uphill to the breath-taking campsite of Gaurmanda.

The next leg of this Panwali Kantha trekking excursion brings a long ascent towards the highest point of the trip – the meadow itself. From the top, enjoy impressive views of the snow-bound peaks of the Himalayas, with lush trees growing at relatively lesser elevations. Remember to take pictures of these wonderful natural scenes before beginning the downhill stroll. Trace the way back to Gaurmanda cautiously, maintaining a comfortable speed as at higher velocities, the chances of tripping and getting hurt are more. Post an overnight camp in Gaurmanda, travel further downhill to Ghuttu, and upon reaching here travel by road to either Rishikesh or Haridwar.

Though the Panwali Kantha trekking tour is not long, it will nevertheless be slightly demanding. The continuous climb in its first two sections will require optimum fitness and concentration from you. Before embarking on it, you may consult a doctor to make sure that you are physically fit to hike. Even if going in summers, carry sufficiently warm clothes as the nights at high altitudes will be chilly. Do not undertake the foot excursion if you have fear of heights, breathing problems or if your leg and arm bone joints are weak.