Nag Tibba (literally “Serpent’s Peak”) is the highest peak in the lower Himalayan region and the Nag Tibba Range. Situated at a high altitude of 9,915 ft. above sea level, the Nag Tibba peak offers a breathtaking 360 degrees view of snow-covered mountain ranges such as Bandarpooch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, Gangotri and many others.
Nag Tibba is a 2-day trek and therefore it is a great option for those who are looking for a short weekend trip. The trek will take you through dense forests, clearings & ridges and offers a great opportunity for both beginners as well as experienced trekkers to unwind on a weekend.
This is one of the treks that remains open throughout the year and is very safe to visit due to its close proximity to Mussoorie in any season except monsoons because heavy causes the trail to become slippery.
On the first day of the Nag Tibba trek, we will drive from Dehradun. The 4-hour drive will take you to Pantwari village and on the way, we will cross the famous Queen of Hills - Mussoorie & Campty Fall. You are expected to arrive at Pantwari Village by afternoon.
After having lunch and resting for a while at Pantwari Village, we will start trekking towards our campsite (7,630 ft.) for today, we will hike through a dense forest full of Rhododendron & Oak trees. After trekking for 4 Km we will reach our campsite for tonight.
We will be starting early in the morning as we have a long day ahead of us. After an early breakfast, we will start trekking towards Nag Tibba Top. The trail will once again enter the dense oak forest. If you are visiting during the winters, you will find the entire trail covered with thick snow which makes it a bit difficult to walk on.
As we keep walking, we will reach the Nag Tibba Temple. From this point, the trail becomes a bit challenging until you reach the top. From the top, you will get a mesmerizing panoramic view of the Garwhal Himalayan range. You will be able to view the famous ice-capped ranges of Gangotri, Kedarnath, Kala Nag, Bandarpooch and many others.
We will spend some time on the peak and head back to the campsite. After having lunch we will walk down to Pantwari village and drive back to Dehradun.
Nag Tibba is a great weekend trek that can be visited in any season from summers to winters. It is generally not advised to go on this trek during the monsoon season because the trail gets slippery and prone to landslides. If you want to experience snow, the winter season is the best time to embark on this journey.
Nag Tibba is an easy trek and is great for beginners, the trail is short and can be completed by beginner or experienced trekkers.
This is a brief list of things that you should carry on the trek to make the experience more memorable and much more comfortable -
Network & Connectivity
Good network connectivity is available until Pantwari village. Make sure to call your loved ones from here. Beyond this point the network availability is erratic and it's almost impossible to make any calls.
ATMs
The last ATM is available at Pnatwari village, but it is advised to withdraw any required cash from Dehradun or Mussoorie.