The Miraculous Expedition to Mount Trishul in Uttarakhand

Mount Trishul expedition:- The picturesque landscape of the Gharwal region is home to many famous Himalayan peaks that attracted many mountaineers over the years and Mount Trishul is one of them. Standing high with an altitude of 7120 m, Trishul is a group of three peaks, Trishul I, Trishul II, and Trishul III run north to south where Trishul I is the highest with 7120 m, then 6690 m and 6007  m respectively. These three peaks together form the shape of a trident that is why it is named after the trident/Trishul of Lord Shiva in Hindi.

Located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, the climbing expedition to Mt Trishul is quite tough that needs technical skill and knowledge but breathtakingly beautiful. Every year many trekking enthusiasts attempt to climb this peak. All of them have prior experiences of 6000 m and above peaks. Usually, people consider July, August, and September as the best time period to trek on this route. But during that time also prefer to check the weather forecast in advance as the heart-warming view from the summit should not be missed.

The trek to this alluring peak starts from Sutol village which can be reached via car/taxi from Rishikesh. If your trek is booked with Shikhar Travels then the itinerary will include every transport and stay right from the arrival in Delhi till the departure. The initial 5 days trek will be targeted to reach the base camp passing Tatara village, Latakopri, and Homkund. These places will have pre-set Shikhar camps by the team of overnight stays along with the meals.

The trek to Mount Trishul Peak is a favorite among nature lovers as the trek passes through beautiful meadows that are surrounded by high snow-covered mountains. There will be water streams to cross and majorly there will be possible chances of witnessing unique Himalayan wildlife especially musk deer. It is a fascinating experience that one can ever have.

After reaching base camp at Homkund, trekkers prefer to keep days for acclimatization as it is the most important thing to do. Here team leaders usually add small hikes to nearby high places and some technical practices like using tools or guiding of emergency situations. The trail goes from tough to tougher as the ascending trail shifts from the loose rocky surface to the glacier to the snow trail which is quite difficult to walk. These coming days after the acclimatization, the group will move forward to the ABC (Advanced Base Camp) then gradually further to Camp 1 site setting up the ropes and moping the direction and likewise for camp 2.

Finally, the day comes for the last climb to the summit for the height of 7120 m. The trail might look easy slope to climb but it’s not, rather it is much tiring as one needs to conserve energy while moving up. The air is pretty cold and strong here and clouds keep moving around. Here you can see the spectacular view of Himalayan ranges where most of them will be at a lower altitude than yours. With the help of ropes, anchors, and crampons you’ll move ahead from the west ridge. The wind here is so strong that it carries snow with it as it does during storms. But, lastly reaching at the top of the summit will give immense satisfaction. Peaks like Nanda Ghunti, Mrigthuni, and a wide range of Himalayas offer an impeccable view from this height.

After this successful attempt, it will be time to head back to the camps. Gradually with proper rest, the group will head to camps then over the days to ABC and then base camp. As ascend on this trail is difficult to descend is also equally difficult. But once you reach base camp then reaching Latakopri and Sutol Village will be easy and less time-consuming. The transport at the village will be arranged by Shikhar Travels which will further take you to your departure destination.

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Duration: 26 Days 25 Nights
Activities: Camping, Climbing
Best Time: January, February, May, June, September, October
Region: North India
Holidays Theme: Mountaineering Expeditions in India, Fixed Departure 2021, Climbing Expeditions
Routes: Delhi – Rishikesh – Karanparyag – Ghat – Sitel – Latakhopri – HomeKund BC – Summit – Base Camp – Delhi
Validity date 2021
23 May – 17 June 2021
26 Sep – 21 Oct 2021