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Nag Tibba

Uttarakhand · Garhwal (Mussoorie hills) · from Pantwari

A 3,022 m forested summit above Pantwari village near Mussoorie, the standard beginner weekend trek out of Dehradun and one of the few genuine Himalayan summits doable in two days in every season.

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Max altitude
3022 m
Distance
16 km
Days
2
Honest grade
Moderate
AMS risk
low · 8
The map

Where you’ll sleep, on real terrain

The elevation profile traces the full climb and descent; tap a camp on the map and the SpO₂ gauge and safety numbers follow.

Elevation profile — the whole climb
Highest-risk night: Nag Tibba base camp (Khatian) · sleeps 2,300 m
2,5003,0000 km16 km
Hover the profile to read altitude & AMS zone at any point.
Below 2,500 m — AMS rare2,500–3,500 m — acclimatise
D1 6 km · 3–4.5 hD2 10 km · 6–8.5 h

Reconstructed from real per-day distance, ascent and camp altitudes. The line between points is a straight approximation — not a surveyed terrain profile.

When to go

Best months

Prime window: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Curated season (Year-round)— off-months reasoned from the region’s monsoon and winter.

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Trail path

Stage by stage

Start · Pantwari→End · PantwariLoop~16 km walked · est 9–13 h total
Day 1Pantwari → Nag Tibba base camp~6 kmest 3–4.5 hdrive from Dehradun (~90 km) in the morning, then trek to camp
Day 2Base camp → Pantwari via Nag Tibba summit~10 kmest 6–8.5 hsummit via Nag Tibba temple, descend all the way to the roadhead, drive out

Distances are approximate operator-standard figures. Times are computed— Naismith’s rule (pace + climb + descent) slowed for altitude, for a fit trekker with breaks — not copied from brochures. Plan generously; groups move at the pace of their slowest member.

The route

Night by night, stop by stop

Each stop is where you sleep — the altitude that drives acclimatisation. Exact camps and per-day distances vary by operator; the safety flags are computed from this profile.

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    Nag Tibba base camp (Khatian)2300 m · est SpO₂ 92%
    Big summit pushClimbs ~722 m to 3022 m in a single day. Summit day is when AMS/HAPE most often strikes — start pre-dawn, pace slowly, and turn around at the first symptoms.
    Sleeps lowerDescends to sleep 722 m below the high point — good, it gets you off the summit overnight.
Why this grade

Sold as "Easy"; our numbers put it at Moderate. Broadly consistent.

Max altitude
14
Acclimatisation load
2
Daily distance
10
Length & remoteness
3
7-day weather window

Overnight lows lapse-adjusted to the high camp (~2300 m).

Sun
20°
Mon
19°
Tue
18°
Wed
18°
Thu
17°
Fri
17°
Sat
17°
Permits (Indian nationals)

Uttarakhand: forest & national-park permits per route — usually arranged at the range office or roadhead.

Forest / trek permit
State Forest Dept (range office at the roadhead)
National Park entry (where applicable)
Park authority (e.g. Nanda Devi / Valley of Flowers)
Full permit navigator →
⛑Emergency & evacuation
Nearest roadhead
See the trek roadhead
Nearest hospital
Nearest district / community health centre
Helipad
Charter only — arranged via operator/administration
Trek area (approx)
30.590, 78.080
If things go wrong

Descend to the roadhead; arrange onward transport to the nearest hospital. Carry evacuation insurance.

Approximate planning info — confirm with your operator. HAPE/HACE signs = descend immediately.

Known hazards
  • •No reliable water sources on the trail above Pantwari — all water must be carried from the village or camp
  • •Icy, compacted snow on the shaded final ridge between Nag Tibba temple and the summit from December to February
  • •Multiple criss-crossing cattle tracks make the trail easy to lose in mist between camp and summit
  • •Summit day packs a ~700 m ascent plus a ~1,600 m knee-jarring descent to Pantwari into a single day
Highlights

On the trail

Photo credits →
Before you go

Necessary preparations

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Fitness

  • Build to a comfortable 5 km jog/brisk-walk in ~40 minutes, 3–4× a week for 4–6 weeks.
  • Expect ~8 km of walking a day — train on stairs and inclines, not just flat ground.
  • Do a few hikes carrying your actual daypack weight so your legs and shoulders are used to it.
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Acclimatisation & health

  • Know the AMS golden rules: don't ascend with symptoms; if worse, descend; HAPE/HACE = descend now.
  • Stay hydrated (3–4 L/day), eat well even without appetite, and avoid alcohol at altitude.
  • Carry a personal first-aid kit; tell your operator about any medical conditions in advance.
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Gear & clothing

  • Layering system: moisture-wicking base, fleece/down mid, waterproof-breathable shell (jacket + pants).
  • Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support + 3–4 pairs of wool/synthetic socks.
  • 40–55 L backpack with rain cover; a 20 L daypack if porters carry the main load.
  • 3-season sleeping bag rated to at least −5 °C; a liner adds warmth cheaply.
  • Trekking poles, sun hat, and warm hat + gloves for cold camps.
  • UV protection: category-4 glacier sunglasses, SPF 50+, lip balm — UV is brutal at altitude and on snow.
  • Headlamp (+ spare batteries), 1 L insulated bottle, and a power bank (cold drains batteries fast).
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Documents & permits

  • Government photo ID (original + several photocopies) and passport photos for permits.
  • Travel + trek insurance that explicitly covers high-altitude trekking and helicopter evacuation.
  • Emergency-contact card: family contact, blood group, allergies, and your day-by-day itinerary.
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Nag Tibba copilot

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