Overview
Nag Tibba (3,022 m) is the highest peak of the Nag Tibba range and Uttarakhand's most accessible summit trek. From Pantwari roadhead it is a single day's walk to base camp through oak forest, and a pre-dawn push on day two to a ridgetop that opens up the entire Gangotri and Bandarpoonch skyline. Because the trek starts under 8,000 ft and tops out under 10,000 ft, altitude is rarely a concern — making it the ideal first Himalayan trek or a fast weekend reset from Delhi or Dehradun.
- Weekend-friendly 2-day itinerary from Dehradun
- 360° summit view of Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini and Gangotri ranges
- Camp under oak and rhododendron canopy at Nag Tibba base
- Runs year-round including a light snow window in Jan–Feb
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1
Dehradun → Pantwari → Nag Tibba base (2,650 m)
Early drive to Pantwari (85 km, 3.5 hrs), then a 4 hr forest walk through oak and rhododendron to the meadow base camp. Bonfire and briefing after dinner.
- 2
Base → Nag Tibba summit → Dehradun
Pre-dawn start for the 2 hr summit push. Sunrise over Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch and Kedarnath group. Descend to Pantwari and drive back to Dehradun by evening.
Elevation profile
Peaks at 9,915 ftIndicative profile — actual daily gain depends on weather and acclimatization pace.
What's included
- Dehradun to Dehradun transport in shared Tempo Traveller
- One night alpine camp (twin-sharing tents, sleeping bags, mats)
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 lunch
- Certified trek leader and local Garhwali guide
- Forest permits and camping fees
- First-aid kit with oximeter and portable oxygen
Not included
- Personal trekking gear (rentals available in Dehradun)
- Meals during transit
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- Any expense arising from weather-driven route change
How to reach Pantwari
Your base for this trek. Common pickup on Day 1 morning; drop-off on the last day evening.
- Airport — Jolly Grant (DED)
- Railhead — Dehradun (DDN)
- Road — 3.5 hr / 85 km from Dehradun. Shared Tempo Traveller included in the trek price.
Things to carry
The honest list — 8 kg on your back is plenty for this trek. Winter trek: pack for −15 °C at camp.
- Ankle-length waterproof trekking boots (worn in)
- Down or synthetic jacket rated to −10 °C
- Waterproof-breathable shell jacket
- Two full sets of thermal base layers
- Three pairs of merino or synthetic socks
- Insulated + liner gloves, wool cap, sun cap
- Category 3 UV sunglasses (Category 4 on snow above 4,000 m)
- One-litre insulated flask + one reusable water bottle
- Headlamp with fresh batteries
- Personal medication + basic strip (paracetamol, ORS, band-aids)
- Government photo ID (original)
- · Tents, sleeping bags and mats rated to trek altitude
- · Micro-spikes and gaiters on snow sections
- · Full medical kit with pulse oximeter and portable oxygen
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Questions about Nag Tibba
The ones our trek leads get asked most.
- Yes — max altitude is under 10,000 ft, the total walk is around 16 km, and gradients are moderate. Basic fitness (a 5 km walk in 45 minutes) is enough.