
Panpatia Col
The Panpatia Col trek is one of the most challenging and demanding treks in the Garhwal Himalayas, connecting the holy pilgrimage sites of Kedarnath and Badrinath. This high-altitude pass sits at a staggering 5,260 m (17,260 ft) between two unnamed peaks exceeding 5,500 m. Being one of the least traversed passes in the Indian Himalayas, it is reserved for experienced trekkers and aspiring mountaineers with prior knowledge of ice axes, crampons and roping-up procedures. The trail takes you through massive glaciers, crevassed snowfields, rocky moraines, and the legendary 7 km Panpatia snowfield — an enormous plateau of snow surrounded by lofty peaks including Nilkantha, Balakun, Hathi Parvat, Chaukhamba, and even distant Nanda Devi.


