Mount Nanda Devi East Expedition

Day 1 – Arrival in Delhi
Arrival at Delhi International Airport. Our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for rest and recovery after your international flight.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 2 – IMF Visit and Expedition Briefing
Today we visit the Indian Mountaineering Foundation for the official expedition briefing and completion of formalities. Equipment inspection and final preparation for the expedition.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel

Day 3 – Delhi to Kathgodam – Drive to Almora (1650 m)
Morning transfer to the railway station to board the train to Kathgodam, the gateway to the Kumaon Himalayas. After arrival, drive through scenic mountain roads to the historic town of Almora.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hotel

Day 4 – Almora to Munsyari (2150 m)
Drive to Munsyari, a beautiful Himalayan town located at the base of the Panchachuli range. The journey offers stunning views of the Kumaon Himalayas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hotel

Day 5 – Acclimatization Day in Munsyari
A rest day for acclimatization and completion of expedition logistics and paperwork.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Hotel

Day 6 – Munsyari to Lilam (2000 m)
The trekking phase begins today. Trek through deep valleys and forests following the Gori Ganga River.
Distance: 14 km | Duration: 5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 7 – Lilam to Bugdiar (2480 m)
Trek through narrow gorges and scenic Himalayan trails to Bugdiar. Shepherd camps and alpine meadows are commonly seen along the route.
Distance: 12 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 8 – Bugdiar to Martoli (3350 m)
A spectacular day as the trail gradually opens into the high Himalayas. The historic village of Martoli offers stunning views of the Nanda Devi range.
Distance: 14 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 9 – Martoli to Milam (3500 m)
Trek to the historic Himalayan settlement of Milam, once an important trading village on the Indo-Tibetan route.
Distance: 11 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 10 – Milam to Lwani (3690 m)
Continue trekking deeper into the alpine valley toward Lwani.
Distance: 13 km | Duration: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Camp

Day 11 – Lwani to Nanda Devi East Base Camp (4210 m)
Trek across glacial terrain to reach the Base Camp of Mount Nanda Devi East. The expedition camp is established here.
Distance: 13 km | Duration: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Base Camp

Climbing Phase

Day 12 – Acclimatization Day
Rest and acclimatization at Base Camp. Preparation for the technical climbing phase.

Day 13 – Day 24 – Acclimatization and Establishing Camps
During these days the team will establish Camp I, Camp II, and Camp III. Climbers will carry loads, fix ropes, and acclimatize gradually. All meals including high altitude expedition food are provided.

Day 25 – Day 29 – Summit Window
These days are reserved for the summit attempt of Mount Nanda Devi East (7,434 m). The exact summit day depends on weather conditions and team readiness.

Day 30 – Day 31 – Return to Base Camp
After the summit attempt the team descends back to Base Camp. High Altitude Porters assist in transporting equipment.

Return Trek

Day 32 – Base Camp to Milam
Trek back toward Milam.
Overnight: Camp

Day 33 – Milam to Bugdiar

Day 34 – Bugdiar to Munsyari

Day 35 – Munsyari to Almora

Day 36 – Almora to Kathgodam – Train to Delhi

Day 37 – Delhi Departure
Upon arrival in Delhi, attend the expedition debriefing at the Indian Mountaineering Foundation. Later transfer to Indira Gandhi International Airport for onward journey.