THE PANCHACHULI BASECAMP EXPEDITION

7 Days

You may have already experienced the snow capped views of the Himalayan range from the lower reaches of Uttarakhand. It’s now time to get close to the peaks and experience their magnanimity up-close. The Panchachuli Basecamp Expedition gives you the opportunity to go right to the foot of the Panchachuli peaks and camp there for a night. This allows you to fully absorb the serenity of this area and see these peaks like you may never have before. En-route, visit and explore some Uttarakhand’s lesser known and quaint hamlets.

Highlights

Stay at an old British Colonial home built in 1856 belonging to the Commissioner of Kumaon at the time – General Ramsay.
Experience a unique forest trail and sharpen your trail skills on the motorcycle
Ride right up to the foot of the Panchachuli peaks.
Camp at the Panchachuli Basecamp.

ITINERARY

Day 1 - Gurgaon to Binsar Wildife Sanctuary - 704 ft to 7913 ft

Depart early in the morning with breakfast, lunch and tea stops en-route. Enter Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary and arrive at the old British colonial Manor. Unwind by the bonfire and prepare for the next day’s ride.
405 kms – 9 hrs

Day 2 - Binsar to Chaukori - 7913 ft to 6590 ft

Early morning optional walk forest bathing walk – refresh and energise yourself. After a leisurely breakfast, we depart from Binsar headed towards Chaukori. Stay overnight at Chaukori.
106 kms / Saddle time – 3 hrs 30 mins

Day 3 - Chaukori to Dugtu - 6590 ft to 12053 ft

Post breakfast, we depart Dawar and ride deeper into Gurez Valley. Our first stop is the Habba Khatoon spring from where we also get a good look of the Habba Khatoon peak. Today we explore the ancient village of Angaikot that will transport you back in time. We also visit the fascinating Chakwali area. We eat a packed lunch en-route whilst exploring some off-road tracks and then head back to Dawar to settle back in for the evening.
175 kms / Saddle time – 8 hrs

Day 4 - Explore the Panchachuli Basecamp

Spend the day exploring the Panchachuli Basecamp.

Day 5 - Dugtu to Pittoragarh - 12053 ft to 5338 ft

Post breakfast, we depart from Dugtu headed towards Pittoragarh – the largest district in Kumaon. Overnight at Pittoragarh.
162 kms / Saddle time – 7 hours

Day 6 - Pittoragarh to Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary - 5338 ft to 7913 ft

Post breakfast, we depart Pittoragarh headed back towards Binsar wildlife Sanctuary. On arrival at the sanctuary head straight up the forest trail followed by a short walk to zero point where a packed lunch awaits us. Hear we understand the history of this special place.
132 kms / Saddle Time – 5 hrs

Day 7 - Binsar to Gurgaon - 7913 ft to 704 ft

Post breakfast, it’s time for the final ride headed back towards Gurgaon. Meal stops planned en-route.
405 km / Saddle time – 9 hrs

Experienced convoy lead rider
Experienced convoy sweep rider
High speed chase pick-up truck with motorcycle mount ability
Technical support crew on-the-go
Tools and basic spares
Backup fuel
First aid medical kit
Shared or single accommodation on mentioned dates
Daily breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner at hotel and on planned stops
Feedback and advice as required.
Radio communication as required

Exclusions

Fuel
Drinks
Tips and gratuity
Towing if in excess of back up vehicle capacity
Sightseeing entries / tickets