Overview
About Panwali Kantha Trek
Panwali Kantha Bugyal is a popular alpine meadow in Uttarakhand, which is located in the Garhwal district of Tehri. Panwali Kantha trek is a spectacular trekking trail, which is still hidden from many trackers. Flowers, herbs, and attractive trees of many species are present here.
In the summer season (months of April and May) Panwali Kantha Bugyal is adorned with red and pink colored rhododendrons (a shrub or vine-like evergreen ornamental flowering plant of the Heather family). The height of Panwali Kantha Bugyal is about 3368 m above sea level, and it is situated at a distance of about 90 km from Nai Tehri.
Panwali Kantha is a well-organized trekking route that passes through oak, cedar, and rhododendron flora. This Himalayan offers a golden opportunity to feel natural. The trek starts from the Triyuginarayan temple in the Kedarnath valley and ends at Ghutu village, about 30 km from Ghansali.
Panwali meadows, situated in the northern Garhwal Himalayas, is home to many wild animals, if you are a lucky trekker, you can find many high altitude animals such as Himalayan bears, camels, bharal (blue sheep) girl, and rare musk deer. Can see
The biggest bonus during this trek is the complete panoramic view of the Yamunotri - Gangotri - Kedarnath - Badrinath Himalayan ranges for the trekkers. As you go up, you begin to see spectacular views of the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, including Thalai Sagar, Mount, Kedarnath, Mount. Chaukhambha, Mt. Meru, Mt. Kirti Stambh, Mt. Kedar Dome, Mount Nilkanth, and many other peaks are included. The most spectacular landscape of the Panwali Kantha trek is during sunset, which makes it the most special.
The trek is located on the old pilgrimage route from Gangotri to Sri Kedarnath. Trekkers find remote villages and areas here. Where the life and local culture of Garhwal villages can be seen. While trekking you can see many local shepherds, who live between the Shivalik Range and the Great Himalayas.
Trek Difficulty Level - Panwali Kantha Bugyal is a Moderate level trek.
Best Time to Visit Panwali Kantha
Trek
The perfect time to do the Panwali Kantha trek is from April to June in summer and then from September to November in autumn. The rainy season is not considered good for trekking.
Highlights
- Camp on a spectacular ridge
- Huge amazing meadows under the shadow of the great Himalayan peaks
- Dense forests of rhododendrons
- Great view of many popular peaks including Mt. Thalaya Sagar 6,904 M, Mt. Jogin 6,465 M, Mt. Kedarnath 3,553 M, Mt. Chaukhambha 7,138 M, Mt. Meru 6,660 M, Mt. Kirti Stambh 6,270 M, Mt. Kedar Dome 6,940 M, Mt. Nilkanth 6596 M, etc.
- The joy of seeing many amazing species of Himalayan birds.
- Short duration high altitude spectacular trek
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