Panchachuli, Uttarakhand
Panchachuli is a group of five Himalayan peaks. They lie in the eastern Kumaon region. This peak was named after five Chulis of Pandavas. The height of these ranges is 6334-6904 mt. Months of April, May, September, and October are best for mountaineers and tourists. Panchachuli 2 is the highest peak of all the five peaks. The beauty of the peak is increased by the presence of deodar trees.
Starting from Almora, the trekking trail passes through Dharchula, Tawaghat, Sobla, Dhar, Sela, Balling, and Duktu, and then finally concludes at Panchachuli. During the journey, trekkers will come across gorgeous Darma Valley, which offers a splendid view of the Panchachuli peaks. The trail from Duktu to Panchachuli glacier is hard to follow. However, determination and strategy can help to overcome these difficulties. The route that heads to the Panchachuli glacier traverses through enthralling scenery with snow-capped mountains gushing streams, alpine meadows, and rich flora and fauna. The trail also goes through several tribal villages like Bongling, Sela, Nagling, Baaling, and Duktu and cuts and runs through Dhauliganga and thick forests of deodar and Bhojpatra and conifer.