Quick answer: Pantwari is a village at about 1,400 m (4,590 ft) in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, 88 km and about 4 hours by road from Dehradun through Mussoorie and Kempty Falls. It is where the 2-day Nag Tibba trek starts and ends. Jio and Airtel work, there are small bank branches, and there is no ATM on the trail.
Where is Pantwari, and how high is it?
Pantwari lies at about 1,400 m in the Jaunpur area of Tehri Garhwal, beyond Mussoorie. It is the road head for the Nag Tibba Trek: the cab from Dehradun stops here, the walk begins at the edge of the village, and the group comes back to it on Day 2.
| Pantwari fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Height | About 1,400 m (4,590 ft) |
| District | Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
| Dehradun to Pantwari | 88 km, about 4 hours, via Mussoorie and Kempty Falls |
| Nag Devta camp above the village | About 2,300 m, 5 km on foot |
| Nag Tibba summit | 3,022 m (9,915 ft), about 1,620 m above the village |
| Luggage store | Trekkaro's free store in Pantwari |
Our guide to where Nag Tibba is maps the road from Mussoorie and covers the district, the name and the other approaches to the peak.
What is the walk out of Pantwari like?
The walk starts at the edge of the village. It climbs gently between fields of wheat, potatoes and mustard on a wide village path used by mules and villagers, then enters oak and rhododendron forest, with deodar higher up. On a Trekkaro batch you do not sleep in Pantwari: the one night of the trek is in tents shared by three near the Nag Devta temple, with men and women in separate tents.
What happens at Pantwari on the Nag Tibba trek?
You are in Pantwari twice, at lunchtime on both days of the trek.
| Day | At Pantwari | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival after the 88 km drive from Dehradun, lunch and a briefing. Bags you do not need go into Trekkaro's free luggage store. | A 5 km walk of 3 to 4 hours through the fields and forest to the camp near the Nag Devta temple, at about 2,300 m. |
| Day 2 | Back in the village after the summit and the walk down, about 1,620 m of descent in all. Lunch, and you collect your bags. | The drive back through Mussoorie to Dehradun, arriving by evening. |
The walk on Day 2 is 11 km and takes 6 to 8 hours, and the long descent to Pantwari is harder on the knees than the climb. Keep your trekking poles out until you reach the village.
The cab leaves Dehradun Railway Station early in the morning, so that the group gets ahead of the Mussoorie traffic. It is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs at ₹6,500 one way per 5 to 6 seat vehicle, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers, which is ₹1,083 each when six share.
Does Pantwari have an ATM, mobile signal and medical help?
There is no cash machine on the trail, and the village has only small bank branches. Carry cash from Dehradun or Mussoorie in small notes for anything you buy on the drive.
In the village Jio and Airtel both connect; at the camp the signal comes and goes, and near the summit there is little or none. Make the calls you need to make in the village before you start walking on Day 1.
Health facilities in the area include a community health centre at Thatyur and an additional primary health centre at Nainbagh, both in Jaunpur block, and the district hospital at Baurari, New Tehri. No doctor joins the trek; Trekkaro's trek leaders are trained in wilderness first aid, SpO2 is checked twice a day at every campsite, and one oxygen cylinder and one stretcher travel with every batch.
What is the weather like at Pantwari and on the trail?
We do not publish separate readings for the village. The figures below are Trekkaro's season ranges for the Nag Tibba trek, with the nights measured at the camp, which is about 900 m higher than Pantwari.
| Season | Day | Night at camp |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (December to February) | 0°C to 9°C | -7°C to -2°C |
| Summer (April to June) | 15°C to 25°C | 5°C to 10°C |
Snow arrives from late December, and January and February are the most reliable months for it, when the upper forest and the summit ridge are white. The snow is deepest in January on the climb from the Nag Devta camp to the summit. Microspikes and gaiters come free with the Free Trekking Gear, along with Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket and trekking poles, against a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and a ₹200 washing charge.
Check the forecast for Tehri Garhwal district on the India Meteorological Department's Dehradun centre before you travel. Trekkaro runs Nag Tibba from September to June, with no batches in July and August, the monsoon months.
What does the Nag Tibba trek cost from Pantwari?
The fee for the Nag Tibba Trek is ₹3,825 per person plus 5% GST (₹4,016 with GST). EMI starts at ₹197 a month. It covers the tent night near the Nag Devta temple, pure vegetarian meals on the trek, permits, the trek leader and the Free Trekking Gear. A batch takes up to 20 trekkers, with one trek leader or guide for every 8, and booking closes at 5 PM (India time) the day before it starts.
Every trekker brings a medical certificate signed by a doctor (the form is in My Bookings), and travel insurance is mandatory and not included. Our Nag Tibba trek guide covers the summit day in detail.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Pantwari village?
Pantwari is at about 1,400 m (4,590 ft). The Nag Tibba summit, at 3,022 m, is about 1,620 m above the village.
Which district is Pantwari in?
Pantwari is in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, in the Jaunpur area beyond Mussoorie. The whole Nag Tibba trek lies in the same district.
How far is Pantwari from Dehradun?
Pantwari is 88 km from Dehradun, about 4 hours by road through Mussoorie and Kempty Falls. The return drive on Day 2 reaches Dehradun by evening.
Where do you sleep on the Nag Tibba trek?
You sleep in tents shared by three near the Nag Devta temple, at about 2,300 m. A Trekkaro batch does not sleep in Pantwari.
Can I leave luggage in Pantwari during the Nag Tibba trek?
Yes. Bags you do not need on the trail stay free of charge in Trekkaro's store in Pantwari, and you collect them on Day 2. Keep your valuables with you.
