Nanda Ghunti from Hom Kund base camp; the summit is on the left and the East Ridge follows the skyline from Right to Left (photo J Preston)
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NANDA GHUNTI (6309m, 20,700ft) and the ROOP KUND-KUARI PASS TREK
Dates: May 10th - June 3rd 2001
Duration: 25 days
Prices: Nanda Ghunti Climb £2,490 Roop Kund-Kuari Pass Trek £1,790
Group Sizes: Nanda Ghunti: Max of 6 plus 2 Guides Roop Kund Trek: Max of 6 plus trek leader
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Nanda Ghunti from Hom Kund base camp; the summit is on the left and the East Ridge follows the skyline from Right to Left (photo J Preston) Click on pcture for large image |
A linked trip offering the choice of an exciting climb or magnificent trek with the first half of the itinerary shared; perhaps a chance for partners or friends to enjoy the trip together yet attempt different objectives:-
Nanda Ghunti, "the bell of the Goddess Nanda", a splendid isolated peak overlooking the east Garwhal hills, first climbed in 1947, its east Ridge.We plan a NEW ROUTE attempt on the South Face by a snow gully of c.50 deg angle - at probable Alpine AD standard. Applicants should have significant snow and ice experience, preferably with climbs at altitudes in excess of 4000m.
The Roop Kund trek provides a wonderful 6 day approach to the base of the mountain, ascending alpine pastures bedecked with spring flowers to the tiny mystery lake of Roop Kund then crossing a 4750m col to reach the Hom Kund base camp. After days spent relaxing at Hom Kund and climbing to the 5200m Ronti Saddle the trekking group will descend the forested Nandakini valley then cross the 12,500 foot Kuari Pass which offers one of the finest mountain views in the world. The trek is moderately strenuous with some passages on snow
Outline itinerary:
May 10-13: Flight to Delhi, sightseeing then rail and bus journey to roadhead at Debal
May 14-19: Trek via Wan, Bedni Buggyal, Roop Kund and Junargali Col to Hom Kund base camp
Nanda Ghunti Climb:
May 20-28: Attempt on Nanda Ghunti by South Face or failing this by East Ridge route
May 29-31: Trek out down Nandakini valley to roadhead at Ghat; rejoin trekking party
Kuari Pass Trek:
May 20-24: Explore Hom Kund valley and spend a night at the 5200m Ronti Saddle
May 25-31: Kuari Pass trek to Joshimath; rejoin climbing party
June 1-3: Return journey to Delhi and flight back to Britain
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