Starts with
₹49,000 / Person
Region
Kumaon, Uttarakhand
Total Drive
150 km BASE /450 km KGM
Total Trek
80-90 km (approx)
Trek Difficulty
Technical (Difficult)
Max. Altitude
5,312 m / 17,430 ft
Trek Duration
9 Nights & 10 Days
Railway Station
Kathgodam, Uttarakhand
Nearest Airport
Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
Short Itinerary
✅ Day 1: Drive to Bageshwar & Trek to Khati Village
✅ Day 2: Khati to Dwali (12 km | 5-6 hrs)
✅ Day 3: Dwali to Pindari Base Camp (12 km | 6-7 hrs)
✅ Day 4: Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (5 km | Moraine Walk)
✅ Day 5: Advance Base Camp to Camp 1 (3-4 km | Technical Ice Climb)
✅ Day 6: Camp 1 to Camp 2 (3-4 km | Steep Snow & Ropes)
🚩 Day 7: Camp 2 to Traill’s Pass Summit (5,312m) & Descent to Nanda Devi East Base Camp (8-10 km)
✅ Day 8: Nanda Devi East Base Camp to Rata Dangthal (10-12 km | Rocky Descent)
✅ Day 9: Rata Dangthal to Martoli (12-14 km | Alpine Meadows)
✅ Day 10: Martoli to Relikot (8-10 km Trek) & Drive to Munsyari
Why Traill's pass is a Must-Do Experience?
- 🏔️ The Ultimate Crossover: A true point-to-point expedition from Bageshwar to Munsyari, connecting Pindari & Johar valleys.
- 🏔️ Raw Mountaineering: Navigate 70° vertical ice walls & deep crevasses.
- ✅ 5,312m Summit: Join the exclusive hardcore high-altitude club.
- 🏔️ Crossing the Trail Pass at over 5,200m with 360-degree views of the Nanda Devi massif
- ✅ Massive Glaciers: Walk the Pindari icefields beneath the mighty Nanda Devi East.
- 🏡 Rare Base Camps: Visit the remote and rarely trekked Nanda Devi East Base Camp.
- 🌿 Historic Trails: Walk through Martoli, one of the most scenic abandoned villages in Kumaon.
- ✅ Untamed Wilderness: Experience 7 days of zero civilization, zero networks & pure nature.
Why choose Traill's pass expedition?
Choosing the Traill’s Pass Expedition is not for the faint-hearted, it is a calling for those seeking the ultimate test of human endurance and the purest form of Himalayan beauty. Regarded as one of the most challenging high-altitude treks in India, this journey goes far beyond regular hiking, it is a profound transition between two completely contrasting worlds. Before the technical ice climbs begin, your journey takes you through the warm, untouched heart of Kumaoni culture. You will walk through ancient, stone-slated villages like Khati, trek alongside the roaring Pindar River, and cross vibrant rhododendron forests and lush alpine meadows.
But as the green valleys fade, a pure, extreme mountaineering experience in Uttarakhand takes over. You will navigate the massive, fractured crevasses of the Pindari Glacier and camp beneath the imposing shadow of the isolated Nanda Devi East.
If you are tired of crowded commercial trails and want to conquer a legendary 5,312-meter crossover from Bageshwar to Munsyari, this untouched alpine wilderness offers a raw, life-changing adventure that very few dare to complete.
Brief Itinerary (10 Days plan)
Bageshwar to Khati Village (1,000 m to 2,210 m)
Drive Distance: 40-50 km | Travel Time: 2-3 hours
- Morning pickup from Bageshwar town and start the journey towards the Pindari Valley.
- Drive deep into the Kumaon Himalayas through winding roads and lush green valleys.
- Arrive directly at Khati, the last inhabited and road-accessible village on this trail.
- Accommodation: Traditional Kumaoni homestay or guest house at Khati Village.
- Evening interaction with warm locals, settling in, and a mental prep session for the expedition.
Day 2: Khati to Dwali (2,210 m to 2,575 m)
Trek Distance: 12 km | Trek Duration: 6-8 hours
- Morning start after breakfast, leaving civilization behind.
- Walk through dense, shaded canopies of oak and vibrant rhododendron forests.
- Trek alongside the roaring Pindar River with gradual ascents and descents for perfect acclimatization.
- Accommodation: Basic guesthouse or camping tents at Dwali.
- Evening stretching, enjoying the fresh mountain air and resting tired legs.
Dwali to Pindari Base Camp (2,575 m to 3,660 m)
Trek Distance: 12 km | Trek Duration: 6-8 hours
- Morning ascent towards Phurkia and further up to the Pindari Glacier Base Camp.
- Watch the dramatic shift in the landscape as the dense treeline vanishes into open alpine meadows.
- Experience a noticeable drop in temperature and catch the first close-up views of Himalayan giants.
- Accommodation: Camping in dome tents at Base Camp.
- Evening acclimatization walk and resting amidst the rugged, cold environment.
Pindari Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (3,660 m to 4,000 m)
Trek Distance: 5 km | Trek Duration: 5-7 hours
- Morning hike over completely changed terrain, leaving the grass behind.
- Walk carefully over rough glacial moraine, loose rocks and glacial debris.
- Arrive at the edge of the ice field where the expedition vibe turns highly serious.
- Accommodation: Extreme high-altitude camping in tents at ABC.
- Evening critical briefing by the expedition leader on rope techniques, crampons, and ice-craft.
Advance Base Camp to Camp 1 (4,000 to 4,500 m)
Trek Distance: 3-4 km | Trek Distance: 5-7 km
- Morning start strapping on your Scarpa boots, crampons, and safety harnesses.
- Climb steep, hard ice sections, hearing the satisfying crunch of crampons biting into the glacier.
- Navigate the lower sections of the massive ice field at a slow, exhausting pace.
- Accommodation: Tents pitched directly on the snow in absolute isolation at Camp 1.
- Evening melting snow for drinking water and resting in sub-zero temperatures.
Camp 1 to Camp 2 (4,500 to 4,900 m)
Trek Distance: 3-4 km | Trek Distance: 6-7 km
- Morning push into the most hardcore technical day of the expedition.
- Face 60 to 70-degree vertical ice walls and navigate over deep, intimidating blue crevasses.
- Ascend using ice axes and fixed ropes (Jumar) in thin air and extreme cold.
- Accommodation: High-altitude extreme camping at Camp 2.
- Evening survival checks, early dinner and mental prep for the summit push.
Camp 2 to Traill’s Pass to Nanda Devi East Base Camp (4,900 m to 5,312 m to 4,150 m)
Trek Distance: 8-10 km | Trek Distance: 10-12 km
- Alpine start in the pitch dark to safely cross the pass before the weather turns hostile.
- Massive adrenaline rush reaching the saddle of Traill’s Pass (5,312 m) with views few ever witness.
- Execute a razor-sharp, highly technical rope-assisted descent into the Johar Valley.
- Accommodation: Camping tents at Nanda Devi East Base Camp (Pachu).
- Evening collapse into the tents with the immense satisfaction of a successful summit crossing.
Nanda Devi East Base Camp to Rata Dangthal (4,150 m to 3,800 m)
Trek Distance: 10-12 km | Trek Distance: 6-8 km
- Wake up to a spiritual experience right at the base of the mighty Nanda Devi East peak.
- Leave the technical ice behind and begin a long, knee-heavy descent on a rocky & rugged landscape.
- Feel a massive sense of relief as sparse grass gradually returns to the terrain.
- Accommodation: Camping tents at Rata Dangthal.
- Evening hot tea, relaxing the muscles and recounting the epic crossing.
Rata Dangthal (3,800 m) to Martoli (3,800 m to 3,430 m)
Trek Distance: 12-14 km | Trek Distance: 6-8 km
- Morning trek through stunning, wide-open Bugyals (alpine meadows).
- Step back in time entering Martoli, once a bustling hub for the Indo-Tibetan salt trade on the Silk Route.
- Explore the hauntingly beautiful, abandoned traditional stone houses with vast mountain backdrops.
- Accommodation: Homestay or camping at the historic Martoli village.
- Evening walking around the abandoned ruins and absorbing the history of the Johar Valley.
Martoli to Relikot to Munsyari (3,430 to 2,200 m)
Trek Distance: 8-10 km | Drive Distance: 45km | Trek Distance: 6-8 km
- Final morning on foot with a pleasant, descending walk towards the roadhead at Relikot.
- Meet our vehicles and take a spectacular drive along the Gori Ganga River gorge.
- Arrive at Munsyari, looking back at the towering peaks you just crossed.
- Accommodation: Check-in at a comfortable hotel or guesthouse in Munsyari.
- Evening celebratory dinner, shower and a restful sleep to conclude the journey.
Things to Carry
- 🧥 Clothing: Layered wear, waterproof jacket, thermals
- 🎒 Essentials: Backpack (60+10L) with Rain Cover, Trekking pole, headlamp
- 🥤 Hydration: Water bottle, ORS sachets
- 🍫 Snacks: Energy bars, dry fruits
- 🩹 Medical Kit: Personal medicines
Rental gears
- Scarpa Mountaineering Boots: ₹200 / day
- Crampons: ₹100 / day
- Ice Axe: ₹50 / day
- Seat Harness: ₹50 / day
- Gaiters: ₹20 / day
- Carabiners: ₹10 / day
- Helmet: ₹20 / day
- Jumar: ₹50 / day
- Descender: ₹50 / day
Includes All
- ✅ Accommodation (Guest House / Camp as per Itinerary)
- ✅ All Meals (Breakfast & Dinner ) during the Trek
- ✅ Transportation (Kathgodam to Khati & Return) [Except Base to Base Tour]
- ✅Experienced Trek Leader & Supportive Staff
- ✅Permits & Entry Fess for the Trek
- ✅Trekking Equipment (Tent, Sleeping Bag, mattresses) [Not in Alpine]
- ✅First Aid Medical Kits (Not in Alpine)
Excludes All
- ❌Meals during the Transist (If Kathgodam to Khati & Return)
- ❌Personal Expenses (Laundary, Phone calls, Tips etc.)
- ❌Porter & Offloading Expenses
- ❌Bottled water, Beverages or Personal Snacks
- ❌Anything not specifically mentioned in the 'Includes All' section
FAQ's
Bageshwar is accessible by road from Kathgodam (approx. 140 km), which is the nearest major railhead. Taxis and shared cabs are available. From Delhi, the total road distance is roughly 430 km via Moradabad and Almora.
At the end of the trek, Munsyari to Kathgodam is approximately 230 km by road.
No, absolutely not. Traill’s Pass is a highly technical and extreme mountaineering expedition, not a regular trekking route. It requires walking on massive glaciers, climbing 60 to 70-degree vertical ice walls, and navigating deep crevasses. You must have prior high-altitude trekking experience (at least 4,500m+) and excellent physical endurance.
While a BMC or AMC certification is highly recommended, it is not strictly mandatory if you are in peak physical condition and quick to learn. Our highly experienced technical guides will brief you on basic ice-craft, using crampons, ice axes, and ascenders/descenders (Jumar) at the Advance Base Camp.
The standard 10-day itinerary is designed as a semi-alpine style push, meaning climbers are expected to carry their personal gear. However, recognizing the extreme difficulty of the terrain, you can hire an optional High-Altitude Porter (HAP) for an additional ₹1,800 per day to carry your main rucksack (up to 15 kg). You will only need to carry your daypack with essentials.
The expedition is strictly seasonal due to extreme weather and glacier conditions. The best windows are pre-monsoon (mid-May to late June) and post-monsoon (September to mid-October). Winter and monsoon months are highly dangerous and closed for this route.
You will lose mobile network completely after Khati village (Day 1/Day 2). From Dwali all the way to Martoli (Day 9), you will be in a complete zero-civilization zone. Please inform your family about your restricted connectivity before starting the trek.
Safety is our top priority. Our expedition leaders carry customized first-aid kits and emergency oxygen cylinders. However, due to the extreme terrain, helicopter rescues are highly dependent on weather conditions. It is mandatory for every participant to have high-altitude mountaineering insurance that covers emergency helicopter evacuation above 5,000 meters.
Group equipment like fixed ropes, snow stakes, and ice screws are included in the package. However, personal technical gear (Scarpa mountaineering boots, crampons, ice axe, seat harness, carabiners, helmet, etc.) must be rented separately. We provide high-quality rental gear on a per-day basis to ensure you have the best equipment for the ice walls.
