Ranthan Kharak
Kumaon's secret high meadow beneath rocky spires
Why this trek is special
- ✦A barely-trekked meadow under Ranthan's rock spires
- ✦Panchachuli, Nanda Devi East & Nanda Kot from the ridge
- ✦Deep-Kumaon villages where trekkers are still guests
- ✦Rhododendron forests that turn scarlet in spring
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Rated 4/5 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.
A winding drive through Almora and Berinag into deep Kumaon, ending at a village guesthouse where the Panchachuli peaks first appear at dusk.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local Kumaoni guides
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Kathgodam ↔ roadhead (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses
Permits & paperwork
Pithoragarh forest division permits are arranged by us and included. This is a remote, low-traffic trail — carry a govt. photo ID and 2 photos, and expect no phone network beyond the roadhead.
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 Ranthan Kharak? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.
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