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Little Kailash - Darma Valley Trek

Darma Valley, situated in Pithoragarh District of Uttarakhand State, is formed by Darma River situated between two other valleys Kuthi Yangti valley to the east and Lassar Yankti valley in the west. It linked with Lassar valley by Gangachal Dhura and connects with Kuthi valley by Sinla pass and Nama pass. Darma valley starts near Dawe village on the Sino-Indian border and flows southwards. At Tidang, it joins the Lassar Yankti and is called Dhauli Ganga until it confluences in the river Kali at Tawaghat. Darma valley has rich flora including orchids. A rivulet called Nyuli Yangthi that drains Panchachuli east glaciers flows into Dhauli Ganga at Dugtu-Dantu villages. Mandab river joins Dhauli at Sela. Nestling snugly in the lap of the snow capped peaks of Panch Chulli, the Darma Valley in remote Pithoragarh district, bordering Nepal and Tibet, is endowed with extraordinary scenic beauty.

Day 1: 

International arrival in Delhi. Overnight. 

Day 2: 

Day free for completing final packing and administrative formalities. Board overnight train to Kathgodam. 

Day 3:

Morning arrival at Kathgodam Railway Station by overnight train. Drive through Kumaon foothills to Kausani. Overnight. 

Day 4: 

Morning drive to Darchula. Obtain Restricted Area Permits and final shopping. Overnight. 

Day 5: 

Jeep ride to roadhead Nue (1800m) in Darma valley via Tawaghat where one can see the confluence of Kali Ganga and Darma river. Overnight camping at Nue. 

Day 6: 

Morning commence about 17 km trek to Sela (2500m) through beautiful forest scenery. 

Day 7: 

Trek Sela to Duktu (3260m) at base of Panchuli valley. 

Day 8: 

Trek Duktu to camping ground at Bidang (3500m) 

Day 9: 

Trek across the Shin La pass (5500m) to Joling Kong lake (4630m) in Kuthi Yankti valley.

Day 10: 

Day free.

Day 11: 

Trek from Jolingkong to Kuthi village (3760m) 

Day 12,13.14.15: 

Trek from Kuthi over the Nama Pass to Sela village in the Darma valley through rough high mountain terrain. 

Day 16: 

Trek from Sela to Nue. Jeep drive to Darchula. Overnight. 

Day 17: 

Drive back to Kathgodam. Board overnight train to Delhi. 

Day 18: 

Morning arrival in Delhi. End of trip.

The prime requirement for clothes and equipment you bring on your trip is that they should be comfortable and appropriate to the weather conditions that you are likely to meet. For protection against cold, a number of relatively thin layers is better than a few thick ones so choose your clothes accordingly. This also means that you will be better equipped to deal with a wide variation in temperature which is a common feature of any trip. You should not worry about how you are going to look on the trail. Comfort and protection against bad weather is far more important. Duffel bag (large, lockable bags are recommended over expensive backpacks/suitcase).

  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping bag liner
  • Sleeping Pad / Matt
  • Rucksack / Duffel bag
  • Small Day Pack to carry light weight essentials
  • Shoes - 2 pair of trek shoes
  • Sandals / Sleepers
  • Socks
  • Down/ Synthetic Jacket
  • Rain Jacket
  • Base Layers
  • Fleece/ Down Pants
  • Trekking Shirt
  • Trekking Pants
  • Underwear
  • Wool cap with ear flaps
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunglasses
  • Gloves
  • Liners Thermals
  • Windproof Shell – You may need this if you are climbing to 6000 meters on a glaciated peak, or if you’re crossing a technical pass.
  • Water Bottle
  • Head lamp/torch and extra set of batteries
  • Towel
  • Sunblock / High SPF Suncream
  • Moisturizer
  • Sun Hat
  • Bandana
  • First Aid Kit
  • Sanitizer
  • Camera
  • Gaiters
  • Snacks / energy bars
  • Baggage tags with your name
  • Insect repellent
  • Daily multivitamins, Vitamins C
  • Toilet paper & towel, Small hand towel
  • Sun Glasses
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries
  • Wrist watch with alarm
  • Multipurpose Knife
  • Super glue / Shoe glue
  • Earplugs (form type)
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For Technical Treks, additional items required are:-

  • Ice Axe
  • Crampons
  • Climbing Rope
  • Climbing Boots
  • Few Pitons – Rock & Ice
  • Snow Bars
  • Shovel
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