Quick answer: Swargarohini is a snow massif in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, whose main peak, Swargarohini I, rises to 6,252 m (about 20,512 ft). It is a high-risk mountaineering peak, not a trek. Trekkaro winter treks show it, including Kedarkantha from its 3,810 m summit and Dodital Darwa Pass from Darwa Top at 4,150 m.
Trekkers see Swargarohini from the Kedarkantha trek summit at first light, to the north of the Dinnala camp on Aancha Top and of the Nag Tibba summit, and from Darwa Top above Dodital. This page covers what the massif is, how high its summits are, why its north face is so steep, and where trekkers see it.
Where is Swargarohini peak?
Swargarohini is a massif in the Saraswati, or Bandarpunch, range of the Garhwal Himalaya, in Uttarkashi district. Uttarakhand's Forest Department places it west of the Gangotri group of peaks. Bandarpunch, which gives the range its name, and Kala Nag, also called Black Peak, appear with it in the views from Kedarkantha, Nag Tibba, Benog Tibba and Darwa Top.
How high is Swargarohini, and how many summits does it have?
Swargarohini is a group of summits, not a single point. Swargarohini I, the main peak, rises to 6,252 m (about 20,512 ft). Swargarohini I itself has two tops, east and west. The Forest Department's mountaineering portal gives the east summit as 6,247 m (20,495 ft) and notes that the climbers who first reached the west summit hold that it is the higher of the two.
What makes the peak stand out is its relief. The same portal records that its north face drops 2,000 m in less than 2 km of horizontal distance.
Can you climb Swargarohini?
Not on a trek. Swargarohini is a mountaineering peak, and the Forest Department lists it in its High Risk Group, with the check-post at Naitwar. An expedition applies through the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, which forwards the request, and the Forest Department approves it and issues an e-permit. For trekkers, the peak is something to see from a summit, and the next section shows where.
Where can trekkers see Swargarohini?
These Trekkaro winter treks show Swargarohini. The first three give the fullest views.
Kedarkantha (5 days, summit 3,810 m)
On Day 3, on the trail to the base camp at 3,429 m, Swargarohini is in plain view without binoculars on a clear day, with Black Peak, Ranglana and Bandarpunch. On Day 4 the group leaves camp well before dawn so that it is on top when the sun reaches Swargarohini, Black Peak and Bandarpunch.
Aancha Top (6 days, summit 3,818 m)
From the Dinnala meadow camp at 3,277 m on Day 3, Swargarohini and Bandarpunch rise to the north. From the 3,818 m summit on Day 4, Bandarpunch and Kala Nag are the near peaks, and Swargarohini sits in the farther line with the Gangotri group, Srikanth and Jaonli.
Dodital Darwa Pass (6 days, Darwa Top 4,150 m)
Day 4 climbs from Dodital lake over Darwa Pass to Darwa Top at 4,150 m. The view there takes in Swargarohini, Bandarpunch, Kala Nag and Draupadi ka Danda, and on a clear day it runs towards the Gangotri range. Darwa Top is the highest point on these treks that shows Swargarohini.
Gulabikantha, Nag Tibba and Benog Tibba
Swargarohini is also in the summit view from Gulabikantha (3,658 m, Day 3), north of the Nag Tibba summit (3,022 m, Day 2), and in the sunrise view from Benog Tibba (2,216 m, Day 2), the lowest point that shows it. Nag Tibba and Benog Tibba are both 2-day treks. The Bandarpunch peak guide sets out the viewpoints of its neighbour day by day.
Which trek should you pick for a Swargarohini view?
| If you want | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A snow summit | Kedarkantha | Seen on the Day 3 trail and from the 3,810 m summit |
| A meadow camp facing the peak | Aancha Top | Swargarohini to the north of the Dinnala camp at 3,277 m |
| The highest viewpoint | Dodital Darwa Pass | Darwa Top at 4,150 m |
| A 2-day trek | Nag Tibba or Benog Tibba | Swargarohini from the summit |
What does a trek with a Swargarohini view cost?
The Kedarkantha trek fee is ₹9,000 per person plus 5% GST (₹9,450 with GST), and the shared cab from Dehradun to Sankri is ₹1,000 per person each way, which brings the fee and return cab to ₹11,450. Transport to the trek start is not part of any of these fees. With GST, the other treks cost:
- The Aancha Top trek costs ₹9,870.
- The Dodital Darwa Pass trek costs ₹11,025, plus the shared cab from Dehradun to Agoda at ₹6,500 per 5 to 6 seat vehicle one way, split among the group.
- The Gulabikantha trek costs ₹8,925.
- The Nag Tibba trek costs ₹4,016.
- The Benog Tibba trek costs ₹4,016.
On these treks Trekkaro's Free Trekking Gear covers Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, against a ₹3,000 refundable deposit and a ₹200 washing charge. You buy travel insurance yourself, as it is compulsory and not in the fee.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the height of Swargarohini peak?
Swargarohini I, the main peak of the massif, rises to 6,252 m, about 20,512 ft. Its east summit is given as 6,247 m by the Uttarakhand Forest Department.
How many summits does Swargarohini I have?
Swargarohini I, the main peak of the massif, has two summits, east and west. The Uttarakhand Forest Department gives the east summit as 6,247 m and notes that the first climbers of the west summit hold it to be the higher one.
Which trek gives the highest view of Swargarohini?
The Dodital Darwa Pass trek. From Darwa Top at 4,150 m on Day 4, Swargarohini stands in one view with Bandarpunch, Kala Nag and Draupadi ka Danda.
Is there a trek to Swargarohini peak?
No trek reaches the summit. Swargarohini is in the Forest Department's High Risk Group and needs an expedition permit. Trekkers see it from summits such as Kedarkantha, Aancha Top and Darwa Top.
Which district is Swargarohini in?
Swargarohini is in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, in the Garhwal Himalaya. It lies west of the Gangotri group of peaks.
