Nag Tibba Trek
Nag Tibba Trek Trip highlights
- Weekend Trek.
- The panoramic view of the Himalayas Peaks.
- Full views of the Bandarpoonch, Srikantha, Swargarohini, and the Kala Nag.
Nag Tibba Trek Trip Description
Nag Tibba trek or the trek to the serpents is a wonderful weekend trek for adventure lovers who want a break from the boring routine. It showcases the best serenity and exciting trekking route through jungles and meadows. Nag Tibba is located at the height of 9915 feet (3022 meters) in the Pantwari region, a perfect weekend getaway from city life, especially for those people who get fewer holidays. Nag Tibba is the highest peak in its range situated in Garhwal Himalayas. The trail has rich flora and fauna, which will amaze you and the Goat village is the main attraction to the trekkers before reaching the top. The view from the top has its own charm; you will get the views of Bandarpoonch Peak, Swargarohini, Kedarnath Peak, Changbang Peak and the Doon valley.
Nag Tibba Trek Trip Itinerary
Trek Leader
Activities
Tent
Lunch | Dinner Drive: 95 KM | Drive Duration: 4 Hours | Altitude: 7500 feet | Trek Distance: 4 KM | Trek Duration: 4 Hours
Report early morning at pickup point and directly head off on a car drive to the Pantwari village, which is approximately a 95 km (4-5 hours) drive from Dehradun. You can book transport from us, which will pick you up from Dehradun Railway Station in the morning at 6:00 AM. Bolero cab costs 4,000 and will be shared by 6-7 trekkers, and Tempo Traveller costs 6,000 and will be shared by 11-12 trekkers. The transport charge is not included in the trek cost. It is to be split amongst trekkers and pay the driver directly. Otherwise, you can easily reach Pantwari by road transport from Dehradun, Haridwar and Rishikesh. After a 2-3 hour drive, we will take a short halt at Nainbagh for breakfast. After Nainbagh, Pantwari is hardly a 1-hour drive.
After reaching Pantwari, you will start your trek for the day, which is approx. 4 kilometers and the climb is mostly moderate till halfway, after which the trail enters into a thick rhododendron forest. Before entering the forest, you will have your lunch there near your last water point for the campsite. After walking for 2 hours through the thick forest, the trail opens up into small meadows, which is our first campsite. We will camp at near Nag Mandir, and even you can visit that temple there and explore that place with its amazing views of snowcapped mountains.
Trek LeaderActivitiesBreakfast | Lunch Altitude: 9915 feet | Trek Distance: 4+8 KM | Trek Duration: 6 Hours | Drive: 95 KM | Drive Duration: 4 Hours
We will start our trek early for the summit. After having a light breakfast, it will head towards the Nag Tibba top; the distance from Camp I to Nag Tibba Top is 4 kilometers and the climb is steep ascend but easily negotiable. It will not take more than 3 hours. After reaching the top, you can have a 360-degree view of all the prominent Himalayas peaks. Peaks visible from here are Bandarpoonch, Black Peak, Swargarohini, and many more. After the short halt of photography and enjoying the view, we will return back to Camp I and have a hot lunch there. Return back to Pantwari following the same route and drive back to Dehradun till late evening.
Nag Tibba Trek Includes
- During the trekking, the accommodation provides all-season camping tents on twin sharing basis with sub-zero temperature rating sleeping bags.
- During the Camping, Hikers 360 provides cleaned sleeping bags with dry clean individual liners for hygiene.
- Meals: Delicious, Hygienic & nutritious vegetarian meals on all trek days.
- Snacks: Morning Tea, Evening Tea/Coffee and Soup with Snacks.
- Hot water for drinking in the morning and evening time during the trek.
- Trekking Equipment - Sleeping Bag, Liners, Mattress, Trekking Tent, Kitchen Tent, Dining Tent and Toilet Tent.
- Technical Gears - Helmet, Microspikes, Gaiters, Harness, Ropes and Ice Axe etc. (If required).
- Safety Equipment - Basic Medical and First Aid Kit, Oxi Meter, Oxygen Cylinders, Stretcher etc.
- All necessary forest permits, camping charges and Sanctuary entry fees are included in the trek price (up to the amount charged for Indian Nationals).
- All trekking arrangements & transport of trekking equipment, if any.
- Porters or mules to carry central luggage.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional Trek Leader with First Aid knowledge.
- Experienced local guide well-versed in the local topography.
- All necessary support staff (cooks, helpers & porters) as per group size.
- Achievement Certificate.
Nag Tibba Trek Excludes
- Traveller Insurance.
- Transport from Dehradun to Pantwari and back.
- Meals and beverages during the road journey and hotel stay.
- Personal expenses like laundry, telephone calls, tips, other activities, beverages, etc.
- Mules/porter charges for carrying personal luggage (Backpack Offloading).
- Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.
- Any early return transportation costs or accommodation except for the days as per the trek itinerary.
- Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- Anything not explicitly mentioned under the head "Price Includes."
Nag Tibba Trek Things to Carry
The following is a list of things we suggest that you carry with you. It is not expected to be a comprehensive list; rather, it is intended to remind those items essential for your comfort during the trek. However, we recognize that you may have your personal preferences for clothing, which may be equally appropriate.
Trekking Gears
- Backpack with Rain Cover - (should be more than 50-60 Liters)
- Day pack 20 Liters - Collapsible (this will require on summit day)
- Head Torch with Spare Batteries
- Sunglasses with UV Protection
- Warm and Waterproof Gloves
- Trekking Poles
- Poncho / Rain Coat (protects from rain and snowfall)
Clothes
- Padded / Down Jacket
- 2 Quick-Dry Warm Trek Pants
- 3 Quick-Dry T-shirt (full sleeve)
- Thermal Body Warmer (upper and lower)
- Woolen Cap
- Neck Gaiters/Balaclava
- Fleeces Jacket
- Windcheater
- Sun Cap / Hat
- Undergarments
Footwear
- Trekking Shoes (Waterproof & High Ankle)
- Lightweight Floaters
- Woolen Socks - (2/3 pairs)
- Cotton Socks - (2 pairs)
- Gaiters (Hikers 360 provides when required)
- Microspikes (Hikers 360 provides when required)
Toiletries
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
- Sunscreen (40+ SPF)
- Toilet Paper
- Lip Balm
- Hand Sanitizer
- Moisturizer
- Quick Dry Tawal
- Soap Bar & Paper Soap
- Sanitary Napkins/Tampons (for female participants)
Medicines
- Personal Medicines prescribed by the doctor, if any (Consult your doctor before coming)
- Combifilm - Half Strip
- Digene - 1 Strip
- Cetirizine - 1 Strip
- Painkiller Tablet - Half Strip
- Muscle Relief Spray
- Knee Cap (If you are prone to knee pain/injury)
- ORS/ Electrals - 5 Pouch
- Band-aid - 5
- Antibacterial Powder
Utensils
- Light Weight Leak-Proof Lunch Box with a spoon
- 2 Water Bottles/Hydration Pack
- Plate, Spoon and Tea Mug
Documents
- Valid ID Proof Photocopy (that has mentioned Address)
- Medical form signed by the doctor
- Disclaimer form print, signed by the participant
- Rent Gear Voucher (If you have rented gear from Hikers 360)
Miscellaneous
- Camera (optional)
- Power Bank (optional)
- Tripod (optional)
- Sufficient Cash
- Protein Bars, Snacks and Dry Fruits
Nag Tibba Trek Basic Instructions
- Do carry a valid ID proof and undertaking form at the reporting time.
- Carry enough warm clothes, as per the trek weather. Also, bring waterproof trekking shoes.
- Do not carry expensive valuables with you during the trek. Basecamp doesn't have locker facilities and takes no responsibility for them.
- Keep your luggage minimum; the less you carry, the more you hassle-free.
- Smoking, drinking, and all other intoxications are strictly prohibited during the trek. If the trek leader finds anything, the leader reserves all the right to cancel your trip.
- The network connectivity is bad in the mountains; tell your guardians or friends beforehand.
- Treat the kitchen and support staff with respect and speak to them kindly.
- On the trek, decisions taken by the trek leader are final.
- Don't use earphones during the trek; this might hinder your audibility.
- Avoid using plastic bags and maintain the ecological balance of the destinations.
- Keep plastic rappers in a trash pouch during the trek and dump them in the campsite’s garbage bag.
- The trek takes place through an eco-friendly zone; don't encourage littering at the local sites or campsites.
How to Reach
How to Reach Pantwari by Road
Pantwari is a small village located in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It is well connected by roads to different cities and towns of Uttarakhand. The road to Pantwari will go through Mussoorie and Nainbagh. You can take a bus or shared cab or hire a taxi from Dehradun, Mussoorie or other nearby towns. The distance between Dehradun and Pantwari village is approximately 95 km, and it takes around 03-04 hours to reach by road, depending on traffic and road conditions. Once you reach Pantwari, you can start your trek after a short break.
Note: - The bus journey from Delhi to Dehradun takes 6 to 7 hrs for 250 KM. It is advisable to book your tickets around 10-11 pm in the night to reach the early morning for your trek to avoid delays.
How to Reach Pantwari by Train
The nearest railway station to Pantwari is Dehradun, which is well-connected to all major cities of the country like New Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ajmer, Mumbai, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna, Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai circuitously. The railway station is located at the heart of the city, which is 3 km away from ISBT. Pantwari Village is approximately 95 km away from Dehradun. You can hire a taxi from the Railway Station or take a bus to Pantwari Village.
How to Reach Pantwari by Air
The nearest airport to Pantwari Village is Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, approximately 125 km away. Domestic flights connect Dehradun with Delhi, Chandigarh, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata. Once you reach the airport, you can take prepaid taxis outside the airport for Dehradun and then continue the journey to Pantwari by road.
The major airlines operating in this airport are IndiGo, Jet Airways, Spice Jet and Air India.
Nearest Airport: - Jolly Grant (DED), Dehradun
Nearest International Airport: - Delhi International Airport (DEL)
General FAQ's
This trek is ideal for anyone who is new for trekking and wants a great trekking, hiking, camping and wilderness experience. Nag Tibba is a weekend trek and loved by people who want short getaway from busy schedules.
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You will be accommodated in 3 Men Tents on twin sharing basis. The tents Hikers 360 uses on the trek are 3 plus in which you get enough space for your rucksack and even you get inner & outer gate space for your trekking shoes, trek poles and wet clothes.
Hikers 360 uses well planned nutritious meal menu suitable for high-altitude treks. We provide a full nutritious diet that changes every day. As you wake up in the morning, we serve Milk/Lemon Tea. After that, our Breakfast varies from Bread and Butter/Jam, Poha, Daliya, Sandwiches, Upma, Paranthas and Cornflakes and milk etc. Lunch mainly comprises of Roti, Veggies, Puri with Chole and Rice. After lunch, we serve evening snacks with Tea / Coffee / Soup. In Dinner, we serve Roti, Sabji, Rice, Dal, Salade, Pickle and Desserts. We also serve refreshments (Fruits, Juice, Chocolates, Dry Fruits and Biscuits).
Trekking with Hikers 360 Adventures means you’re trekking with an expert trek leader and experienced local guide. Our leaders are certified mountaineers, first aid responders and search & rescue train. Also, we carry safety Equipment (Ropes, Harness, Carabiners, Jumar, Descender and Ice axe etc.), Medical kit and Oxygen cylinders as required per trek to face any kind of unforeseen situations. So it is safe to trek with us.
A Hikers 360 Adventures team consisting of a qualified Trek leader, Trek Guide, Porters, Cook and support staff.
Our transportation cost is mentioned on each trek, or you can check the inclusion and exclusion tab to see if transportation is included or not. We arrange transport for you and it may be shared by you or the group and the cost is on an actual basis.
Yes, you need adventure sports insurance. As you know, adventure travel has inherent risks and dangers that travel insurance covers, including medical emergencies and evacuations. Therefore, assess how likely it is that you’ll run into any of these issues.
We expect you to carry your personal backpacks on your own, but for any reason you are not able to carry your bag, then you can opt for offloading option by informing us 7 days before the trek so that we can make suitable arrangements for you and offloading in between the trip is not an option.
The trek details page gives a list of things that are essential for this trek. Check the "Things to Carry" on the Trek Itinerary page.
Yes, you can rent trekking gear and other equipment from Hikers 360. Go to our website Rent Gear page and select the date according to your trek date. Here you can find amazing deals on trekking gear rental.
A trekking pole is helpful on the trek. It gives you stability and balance and reduces fatigue. If you want a trekking pole on rent, go to our website and select the rent gear, and get the best deals on rent gear.
You can carry medicines prescribed by your doctor, if any. Although we have our First Aid kit with us on each trek, we suggest you carry some painkillers, Volini spray, kneecap, Electrals/ORS, etc.
Generally, people prefer Diamox for easy acclimatization, but we strictly avoid this kind of acclimatization. We encourage our trekkers to a natural acclimatization process. Hence you shouldn't be on the Diamox course before the start of the trek.
Drinking Alcohol or any other intoxication during the trek is strictly prohibited. Alcohol or this type of stuff dehydrates our body and at high altitudes, dehydration becomes a big cause of Altitude Sickness.
We have expert leaders who are experienced in First Aid on all our events but still, there might be situations under which an emergency evacuation might be needed. If this kind of situation arises, we are committed to making a safe evacuation for you in an emergency. Also, we will make all necessary & adequate arrangements for your evacuation to the nearest road head or hospital. The participant himself would pay any additional expenses incurred during the process. Our company will not be liable to pay for these expenses.
The maximum group size of our treks by any region is 15 participants. We focus on individual attention and the safety of our trekkers.
Yes, we do have our minimum group size as we require just 4 persons to depart. We had never cancelled or combined with other trekking companies any of our group of 4 persons from departure dates.
The toilet tents will be set up on each campsite. Inside the toilet tent, one pit hole would be digged with the help of a shovel, a heap of mud and one shovel kept beside the pit (it is used to spread the mud after you have done your business). Use it in Indian style.
It is not mandatory, but they expect a little token of goodwill gesture and appreciation from you. As a group, you can collect money and distribute it to the local staff by yourself.
Nag Tibba Trek Cancellation Policy
Amount Refund
Cancellations up to 30 days prior to departure date
5% Deduction
Cancellations up to 20 days prior to departure date
25% Deduction
Cancellations up to 10 days prior to departure date
50% Deduction
Cancellations less than 10 days prior to departure date
No Refund