Nag Tibba Trek
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 3,022 m
- Days
- 2 days
- Distance
- 17 km
- Difficulty
- Easy
A short, well-marked forest trail suited to beginners, but it gains about 1,600 m in two days and the last kilometre to the summit is a steep climb through shaded forest that holds snow in winter.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Pantwari (after a 4-hour drive from Dehradun) → Khatian campsite
1,420 m → 2,290 m
Day 2 · highest point
Khatian campsite → Pantwari (via Nag Devta temple and Nag Tibba summit; drive to Dehradun)
2,290 m → 3,022 m → 1,420 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Pantwari
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High point · Nag Tibba summit (Jhandi)
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Pantwari (nearest town: Nainbagh)
- Nearest railway
- Dehradun
- Nearest airport
- Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
- By road
- Dehradun (about 90-100 km via Mussoorie, Kempty Falls, Yamuna Bridge and Nainbagh, then 12 km up the Nag Tibba road to Pantwari); Shared Bolero jeeps leave Dehradun Clock Tower for Pantwari around 6-7 am
- Drive
- About 4 h from Dehradun
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹2,500–5,000
With an operator
₹3,700–7,500
Per person, ex-Dehradun. Guided prices published October 2026: Himalayan Dream Treks ₹3,500 + 5% GST including Dehradun-Pantwari transport; Trek The Himalayas ₹4,250 + 5% GST ex-Pantwari plus a ₹1,000 transport fee; Bikat Adventures ₹5,400 + 5% GST ex-Pantwari plus a shared Sumo (₹4,000 each way for 5-6 people). Self-guided is an estimate: shared jeep to Pantwari (about ₹400 each way), a local guide, tent or campsite hire and food.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Snow on the trail in Dec–Mar: microspikes, gaiters and a warm layer are not optional.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Most networks work across much of the trail (Airtel and Jio are best); signal is patchy in the dense forest.
- Last ATM
- Pantwari (State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India)
- Nearest hospital
- Government hospital at Nainbagh for first care; Mussoorie or Dehradun (about 3 hours) for serious cases
- Water
- The last reliable source is a cemented reservoir about 2 km above Pantwari; carry at least 2 litres from there. The small kund in front of the Nag Devta temple is held sacred and is not a drinking source.
Highlights
- Summit view from 3,022 m across Bandarpoonch, Swargarohini, Kala Nag, Srikanth and the Gangotri group
- The Nag Devta temple in a forest clearing below the summit, where villagers pray to the serpent deity for the protection of their livestock and carry a doli up each year for puja
- Oak, deodar and rhododendron forest, with rhododendrons in bloom in March and April
- A true weekend trek: summit and back from Dehradun in two days, with snow from December to March
Risks
- The last kilometre to the summit is steep and shaded; in winter it holds snow and ice, so microspikes and a guide who knows the trail help.
- The fast gain from about 1,420 m to 3,022 m in two days can still bring on altitude sickness.
- In the July-August monsoon the trail is slippery and muddy and views are often clouded; operators advise caution or avoid it.
- Night temperatures at the camps fall below freezing from December to February.
Know before you go
Questions
Is Nag Tibba good for first-time trekkers?
Yes. Operators grade it easy (Bikat, Himalaya Shelter) or easy-moderate (Himalayan Dream Treks). Expect about 5 km on day one and a long second day of 9-13 km with a steep final climb to the summit.
How far is Nag Tibba from Dehradun and how do I reach Pantwari?
Pantwari, the base village, is about 90-100 km from Dehradun, a 3-5 hour drive via Mussoorie and Nainbagh. Shared Bolero jeeps leave Dehradun Clock Tower around 6-7 am for about ₹400 a seat.
When is the best time to do the Nag Tibba trek?
September to November gives the clearest Himalayan views; December to March brings snow; March and April have rhododendron blooms. The trek is not formally closed in the monsoon, but July and August are slippery and cloudy.
Do I need a permit for Nag Tibba?
Guided groups include forest permits and camping charges in the package. We could not confirm a current official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check with the forest office before starting.
What is the Nag Tibba temple?
Nag Tibba means 'Serpent's Peak', the abode of Nag Devta, the serpent deity. His temple stands in the clearing about an hour below the summit; local villagers worship here for the protection of their cattle, and a small kund in front of it is held sacred. Remove footwear and keep the area clean.
In an emergency
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- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Tehri GarhwalUttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Government hospital at Nainbagh for first care; Mussoorie or Dehradun (about 3 hours) for serious cases
- Last ATM
- Pantwari (State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Union Bank of India)
- Phone network
- Most networks work across much of the trail (Airtel and Jio are best); signal is patchy in the dense forest.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Sources
Last reviewed:
- Nag Tibba Trek — Bikat Adventures
- Nag Tibba Trek — Trek The Himalayas
- Nag Tibba Trek — Indiahikes
- Nag Tibba Trek — Himalayan Dream Treks
- Nag Tibba Trek — Himalaya Shelter
- Nag Tibba — Wikipedia
Photos: Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0; Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0; Ashish Gupta from Noida, India, CC BY 2.0
