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Snow-capped Bandarpunch and Swargarohini peaks seen from the snowy Nag Tibba ridge

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Uttarakhand · India

Nag Tibba trek: grade, cost & permits

The best first Himalayan trek there is: a real summit, real snow in winter, and only one night out. Doable over a weekend from Delhi.

Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0 · source

GradeEasy
Duration2 days
Highest point3,022 m
SeasonOct–Mar
Cost from base₹2,500per person
BasePantwari, via Dehradun

The best first Himalayan trek there is: a real summit, real snow in winter, and only one night out. Doable over a weekend from Delhi.

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Day-by-day timings, the route, what each part costs, where to sleep and eat, and a checklist. One PDF that works offline: print it, or send it to everyone going.

  1. Day 1 Nag Tibba: the trek
    • TravelBase: Pantwari, via Dehradun
    • PermitPermits and entry
    • On the trailEasy trek to 3,022 m₹2,500

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The route

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The climb

1400 m1800 m2200 m2600 m3022 m3022 m1400 m Start · 1400 mEnd · 1400 m 3,022 m

How to reach the start

Train to Dehradun, then a shared taxi to Pantwari, about three hours.

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Permits and rules

Permit: None for the standard route.

Rules change. Check the park office or official booking system before you travel.

Step 4 of 6Next: Gear

What to carry

Step 5 of 6Next: Cost

Altitude safety

Nag Tibba reaches 3,022 m, high enough for acute mountain sickness (AMS). Climb slowly, drink water, and tell your guide about headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness. If symptoms get worse, go down: descent is the treatment. Take travel insurance that covers trekking at this altitude and rescue.

What it costs

Ballpark ranges, not live quotes. Prices last updated 6 October 2026. Prices move with season and demand, so check live fares before you book. Spot a wrong price? Tell us and we fix it.

Your group, from the base₹5,000
Couple · from Pantwari, via Dehradun
Per person₹2,500

Covers local transport, permits or entry, a guide where needed and food on the trail. Getting to Pantwari is extra.

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How hard is the Nag Tibba trek?

Easy grade. It takes 2 days and climbs to about 3,022 m. The best first Himalayan trek there is: a real summit, real snow in winter, and only one night out. Doable over a weekend from Delhi.

Do I need a permit for Nag Tibba?

None for the standard route.

How do I reach the Nag Tibba trek?

Train to Dehradun, then a shared taxi to Pantwari, about three hours. Base: Pantwari, via Dehradun.

What is the best season for Nag Tibba?

Oct–Mar.

How much does the Nag Tibba trek cost?

From about ₹2,500 per person from the base, covering local transport, permits or entry, a guide where required and food. The journey to the base is extra.

What should I carry?

Proper warm layers — it is below freezing at the top in winter. Tent or a local camp booking.

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Costs are indicative ballparks for doing it yourself and change with season and demand. Always check live fares, rates and opening rules before you book. Trip Under is not a travel agency: we don't sell packages or bookings, we take no commission, and we link to maps and official sites, never to booking sites. Every guide is free; our only paid products are optional downloadable trip plans and itineraries. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons under free licences; see credits.

By Gokul · Updated 6 October 2026 · Photo: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India · CC BY 2.0 · source · Photo: Bhuwan Mahajan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source · Photo: Bhuwan Mahajan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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