Panwali Kantha
Garhwal's grandest meadow traverse on the old pilgrim route
Why this trek is special
- ✦Walk the ancient pilgrim route between Gangotri & Kedarnath
- ✦Kilometres of rolling kharak meadows at 11,000 ft
- ✦Chaukhamba, Thalaysagar & Jogin group on the horizon
- ✦Shepherd huts, herb-scented ridges & almost no crowds
Difficulty: Moderate
Rated 3/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.
Drive via Devprayag and Tehri into the Bhilangana valley, ending at the riverside village of Ghuttu — the old gateway between Gangotri and Kedarnath.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents, sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Rishikesh ↔ Ghuttu (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Tehri forest division permits for the Panwali Kantha ridge are arranged by us and included. Carry a govt. photo ID and 2 photos.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Panwali Kantha? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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