If you think about a short hike near to Delhi or Dehradun, then Nag Tibba trek is almost a certain choice. Nag Tibba in local Garhwali means Serpent’s Peak. This is the highest point in the region, which is locally called Mussoorie range. Geographically its in the lesser Himalayas range inside Uttarakhand. Nagtibba top, standing at an impressive altitude of of 3020 m/9905 ft offers surprisingly good view of the snow capped peaks straight to its north. Some easily recognised ones are Swargarohini and Gangotri peaks, Kalanag, Bandarpoonch and Srikantha. To reach the top you’ll cross dense sub alpine forest, sudden openings of sprawling meadows and some short ridge walks.
TREK FEE: ₹ 3950 (Dehradun to Dehradun) + 5% GST
Cost Includes
- Book for 6 or more persons and avail flat 10% Group Discount on TREK FEE.
- Inclusions:
- Transportation from Dehradun to trek base Pantwari and back on sharing basis.
- 1 night camping on twin sharing basis and dinner. We will provide separate tents for male and female member(s).
- All meals during the trek, starting from Day 1 lunch to Day 2 lunch. Regular Indian style nutritious vegetarian food during the trek (including occasional eggs), breakfast packed/hot lunch (depending upon the time you reach a campsite), snacks, dinner along with coffee/tea/soup.
- Excellent Trekking Guide, who will be a local to this particular area and has profound knowledge of the trekking trails around.
- Specialised Cook, Support staff, Porters/Packed Animals for carrying the central logistics of the trek.
- Camping equipment/gears like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress, Gaiters, Micro spikes/Crampon. (If you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag use it for better hygiene). You need to bring personal rucksack, trekking shoes and suitable clothing for the trek.
- Kitchen tent, dinning tent and toilet tent as required during the trek.
- All permit fee, camping charges, forest levy required for the trek.
- Basic Medical & First Aid kit. Always bring your personal medicines kit.
Cost Excludes
- We assume that you will carry your personal Rucksack/Backpack with all your personal belongings. If you want to offload your Rucksack and be carried by our Pack Animal/Porter then you need to pay additional ₹ 800 for the entire duration of the trek. The Rucksack should not weigh more than 10 Kg. Always carry your personal daypack in case of you opted for rucksack offloading.
- Any tip/gratuity to the HT supports staff.
- Anything is is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal in nature
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2D/1N
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9905FT
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Easy
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3/10
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18 KM
Nag Tibba Trek
If you think about a short hike near to Delhi or Dehradun, then Nag Tibba trek is almost a certain choice. Nag Tibba in local Garhwali means Serpent’s Peak. This is the highest point in the region, which is locally called Mussoorie range. Geographically its in the lesser Himalayas range inside Uttarakhand. Nagtibba top, standing at an impressive altitude of of 3020 m/9905 ft offers surprisingly good view of the snow capped peaks straight to its north. Some easily recognised ones are Swargarohini and Gangotri peaks, Kalanag, Bandarpoonch and Srikantha. To reach the top you’ll cross dense sub alpine forest, sudden openings of sprawling meadows and some short ridge walks.
This place is accessible all over the year apart from the months of monsoon. The region gets decent amount of snowfall in winter. This comparatively easy trek is an excellent choice for beginners. Nagtibba opens up a window for those who don’t want to invest too much time and effort but are interested to know how it feels to spend nights camping in wilderness, away from the amenities and comforts offered by civilisation.
Nag Tibba trek brief itinerary:
Day 1: Drive to Pantwari from Dehradun via Mussoorie and Nainbagh – 3/4 hours – 100 Km and trek to Thath – 2/3 hours and 4 Km. Camp
Day 2: Trek to Nagtibba top and return to Pantwari – 7/8 hours, 14 Km. Drive to Dehradun – 3/4 hours, 100 Km or drive to Mussoorie – 2 hours and 55 Km.
Important note:
- You need to reach on your own to Dehradun on Day 1 morning by 7 am. Return to Dehradun on Day 2 evening (by 7 pm). Arrange your tickets for inward journey and return from Dehradun accordingly.
- Last ATM is at Pantwari although don’t depend till you reach here, in case you need one. Withdraw cash well in advance either in Dehradun or Nainbagh.
- All major mobile networks work on the trail. However you may not get continuous network or patchy signal at times.
TREK FEE: ₹ 3950 (Dehradun to Dehradun) + 5% GST
- Above TREK FEE essentially includes everything that you need, Dehradun to Dehradun. including transportation, meals and one night camp. You need to bring personal clothing/jacket(s), trekking shoes, rucksack.
- Your trek is guaranteed once we accept your booking. Furthermore the tour is insured for a maximum duration of 7 days any accidents or natural calamities.
For more detailed inclusions & exclusions, check the COST INCLUSIONS tab.
What should I bring for Nag Tibba trek?
This is a short hike and not going to high altitude. Although you need to be typically careful about your clothing during winters. Temperatures can easily drop to ~ freezing (0°C) or even below, especially early in the morning around Nag Tibba summit.
Normally you can reuse your sports shoes while you hike on this trail. Similarly you should be able to use your jackets/sweaters/hoodies to keep yourself warm. If you don’t have one particularly warm, then you can always use multiple layers.
- A rucksack or a backpack. Usually anything between 20 to 30 L should be good enough.
- A sports shoe with good traction. If you have a hiking specific shoe, that is simply great.
- A quick dry base layer (Dry-fit t-shirt).
- A warm jacket (Synthetic/Fleece jacket ) as middle layer in winters.
- A windproof cum waterproof with hood as the outer layer/or a raincoat.
Access to trek base (Dehradun to Pantwari):
TREK FEE includes your transportation from Dehradun to trek base Pantwari and return. You will be sharing a car along with other team members.
Due to any reason if you wish to hire a private transfer then the fare is approximately ₹ 5000 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Bolero one way. This can accommodate comfortably 5 and up to 8 persons. Similarly from Mussoorie to Pantwari or a return drop ₹ 2500 for a Tata Sumo/Mahindra Bolero (5 to 8 may share), one way.
It is also possible to reach trek base Pantwari independently and by public transportation. Catch any bus to Naogaon/Purola/Barkot/Sankri Nainbagh and get down at Nainbagh, which is on the Yamunotri road. You will get busses just beside Dehradun railway station or on adjacent Gandhi road. Multiple busses are there till 8 am in the morning. From Nainbagh take a shared ride till Pantwari. You have to wait till the car becomes full.
To reach the trek base Sankri independently or by public transportation, check the details in GETTING THERE TAB.
Highlights
- Duration: Hiking from Pantwari to Nag Tibba top and back. Dehradun to Dehradun in 2 days.
- Prerequisite: No prior trekking experience is required. Good physical fitness is always desired in any trek.
- Grade: Easy
- Physicality: 3/10
- Trail Length: 18 Km
- Highest Point: Phulara ridge ~ 3020 m/9905 ft
- Seasons: May/June(Summur), Sep to November (Post Monsoon/Fall),
- Further Option: Can be combined with Kedarkantha and/or Har Ki Dun trek.
- Access: Trek starting point (trek base) is Pantwari, 90 Km from Dehradun.
- Rail station: Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)
- Airport: Delhi, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)
