Nag Tibba Trek

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About Tour Package

Nag Tibba trek, which leads to the highest summit of the lesser Himalayas, is located in the Tehri Garhwal District of Uttarakhand. The summit of Nag Tibba is at a height of 3022 m above sea level and requires a 9 km trekking from the small village of Pantwari.

The Nag Tibba trek can be easily completed in two or three days. It is one of the best treks in Uttarakhand and is especially popular as a weekend trek for trekkers from Dehradun, Mussoorie, Delhi and nearby cities.

In the local language, “Nag” translates to Snake and “Tibba” to hill or peak, so together, it means “Abode or Home of Snake Lord.”

Encircled by the Jaunpur forest range with unique flora and fauna and the years-old Nag Devta Temple offers a blissful experience. The added bonus of exceptional views of Bandarpoonch, Srikanth, Swaragrohini, and Yamunotri ranges of the Garhwal Himalayas are the sparks of this trek.

The trek is a great choice for friends and family groups who want to go on a fun weekend trek. As it has a short distance and comparatively smooth trail, it fits perfectly in the conditions of a kids-friendly trek as well.

Let us move ahead and read all the information about the Nag Tibba trek one by one.

Region

Uttarakhand

Base camp

Dehradun

Duration

2 Days

Grade

Easy-Moderate

Distance

18 km

Altitude

9,915 ft (3,022 m)

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Dehradun to Pantwari via Mussoorie and Trek to Kathian Campsite

Drive Distance & Time: 104 km; 3-4 hours

Trek Distance & Time 5 km; 2-3 hours

Altitude 6,400 ft

Today’s Difficulty Easy

Highlights A scenic drive via Mussoorie, and Pantwari Village

Day 1 of the Nag Tibba Trek will begin in Dehradun as our base village Pantwari is 104 km away. Dehradun to Pantwari road is well-paved and cemented, you will arrive in Pantwari after 3-4 hours. En route, you will encounter markable points like Kempty Fall and Nainbagh. On Gradually ascending from Dehradun to Pantwari Road, you will observe a slow shift in development. The more you move towards Nag Tibba, the more interior places you will get to look at.
Kempty Falls, Dehradun
Kempty Fall And with the excitement of Pre-Adventure, as soon as you reach Pantwari, the Nag Tibba trek will begin. When you head from Pantwari to Nag Tibba, the best trek views will start coming in front of your eyes. Initially, you might feel a bit nervous and out of place, but as soon as your body warms up within 15 minutes of trekking, the excitement of being at Nag Tibba summit and motivation will step up. After trekking for 2 Km, when you look back, the first thing you will see is the beautiful Pantwari Village amid green and comparatively elevated areas. Enjoying these beautiful, rare views of Uttarakhand, as you proceed, you will see a small cemented water reservoir alongside the trail. In this reservoir, a pipe flows out the fresh water. Beyond this point, there will be no such water stream, so you must fill your water bottle for the further trek.
Pantwari and Bandasari Village
Pantwari Village Thereafter, passing through the grasslands and forests, you will trek for about 1.5 Km, and reach your tonight’s base camp at the Kathian Campsite, which also known as Goat Village. In this region, there is a plain Plateau, which is a kind of elevated land on which high-scale camping is possible. And so there are multiple camps in this location. Most likely, you will reach there during sunset, so do not miss this precious chance to watch the sunset from here. Tonight, you will stay at our campsite at Kathian. Here, the camp nights are usually celebrated around the bonfire, singing folk or Bollywood songs. Besides this, the people enjoy Maggi, or Rajma Chawal, at this high-altitude Campsite. So you can also give your taste buds a try. During the night, you can see the clear sky full of stars and it’s a perfect location for stargazing.

Day 2: Kathian Campsite to Nag Tibba Summit and return to Dehradun

Trek Distance & Time: 13 km; 6-7 hours

Altitude 9,100 ft

Drive 104 km; 3-4 hours

On Day 2 of the Nag Tibba trek, if you want to reach the Nag Tibba summit during sunrise, then you must leave the Goat Village/Kathian Campsite before 3 hours of the predicted sunrise time. Ideally, you should wake up at 2:30 am, and get freshen up for the trek. To overcome sleepiness, you can drink tea or coffee before beginning the trek. Then, with the Trekking guide, you should leave the Goat Village Campsite at 3 am and just follow your guide’s instructions. You must wear the headtorch on this trek for better visibility in the early dark hours.
Enroute Nag Tibba
On the way to Nag Tibba Summit Passing from the curvy, zig zag, ascent and descent trail, you will reach your destination, Nag Tibba Summit, in 2 to 3 hours. The beauty of sunrise at this point of 3022 m altitude is truly beautiful and something very precious but unexplainable. There, you’ll see a Trishul embedded at the final point of Nag Tibba Summit, and it looks so enchanting to see the Trishul of Lord Shiva and the rising sun over the horizon. Besides this, if you have no desire to watch the sunrise from the summit, then you can start trekking at 6 am. You will reach the summit by 9 am, and then the time and moment at Nag Tibba summit will be yours. From this Nag Tibba summit point, you will see many famous peaks like Kalanaag, Swargrohini, Bandarpoonch, also Doon Valley.
View of Garhwal Himalayas from Nag Tibba
Garhwal Himalayas from Nag Tibba After the Nag Tibba Summit climax experience, we will start descending for the Pantwari. Passing from forests of Rhododendrons, Oak, and Sal trees, you will reach the Nag Tibba temple. This is the main temple dedicated to Nag Devta, which is why this summit is known as Nag Tibba. Here, you can spend 15 to 20 minutes. After a short break, we will resume trekking down and reach the Pantwari after about 4 hours. From Pantwari to Dehradun, there is a motorable road, so you can return to Dehradun by taxi or two-wheeler or choose to travel back with us as our Nag Tibba Trek Package includes transportation service to and from Dehradun.

Trek Distance & Time	5 km; 2-3 hours
Altitude	6,400 ft
Today’s Difficulty	Easy
Highlights	A scenic drive via Mussoorie, and Pantwari Village

Altitude	9,100 ft
Drive	104 km; 3-4 hours

Package Features List

Include Features

Accommodation: Camp stay at Kathian Campsite
Transportation: Transport from Dehradun to Pantwari and back is covered.
Meals: Day 1 Dinner, Day 2 Breakfast, and Packed Lunch.
Forest Entry and Permits: All required forest entry fees and permits are covered.
Guide: A qualified and certified trek leader will accompany you.
Emergency Kit: A First aid medical kit is provided for safety.

Exclude Features

Meals during Transfer: Meals are not included while traveling to and from the trek starting points.
Emergency Evacuations: Any charges related to emergency evacuation are not included. related to emergency evacuation are not included.
Personal Expenses: Any meals or accommodations outside of the provided itinerary or additional services not listed in the inclusions.
GST (5%): Not included in the package cost.

Frequently Asked & Question

The Nag Tibba Trek offers the amenities for Camping and is even known as Camping Paradise for its unmatched scenery of its surroundings. The last base camp of the trek is in the Goat Village, which is at a 3 to 4 km distance. However, it is not advised to go camping on the Nag Tibba summit.

Usually, in the mountainous region, BSNL works better than any other SIM network. But, on this trek, there is good network connectivity, and almost all of the sims work.

Yes, experienced trekkers can do the Nag Tibba Trek solo. However, beginners should go with a guide or tour operator, especially if camping overnight. The forest trail can be confusing, and a guide helps avoid getting lost. For a same-day trek, going solo is doable with proper preparation.

If you’re physically fit and start your Nag Tibba trek early in the morning, you can complete this overall trek in one day. But if you want to admire the entire route’s beauty, it might take two days.

To reach Nag Tibba Trek from Delhi, you have several options. The easiest is taking an overnight train to Dehradun (6–7 hours), then a 4–5 hour drive to Pantwari, where the trek starts. Alternatively, you can take an overnight bus from Delhi’s Kashmiri Gate ISBT to Dehradun (6–7 hours) and then continue by bus or cab to Pantwari. If you prefer, you can hire a private taxi from Delhi to Dehradun (6–7 hours), followed by a 4–5 hour drive to Pantwari. Once you arrive in Pantwari, the trek to Nag Tibba Base Camp begins, making the total journey from Delhi to the base camp around 7–8 hours.