Things to do in Nanda Devi National Park, Uttarakhand
The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982 is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, in northern India.
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- 1Nanda Devi National Park
The Nanda Devi National Park or Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, established in 1982 is a national park situated around the peak of Nanda Devi in Chamoli Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, in northern India.
Wikipedia - 2Nanda Devi
Nanda Devi is the second-highest mountain in India, after Kangchenjunga, and the highest located entirely within the country as Kangchenjunga is on the border of India and Nepal.
Wikipedia - 3Homkund Wikipedia
- 4Nanda Ghunti Wikipedia
- 5Dunagiri
Dunagiri is one of the high peaks of the Chamoli District Himalayas in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. It lies at the northwest corner of the Sanctuary Wall, a ring of peaks surrounding Nanda Devi and enclosing the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.
Wikipedia - 6Cream Roll Wikipedia
- 7P. 6596 Wikipedia
- 8Trisul
Trisul or Trishul is a group of three Himalayan mountain peaks situated mainly in the Chamoli district, with its southern ridges extending into the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India. with the highest reaching 7120m.
Wikipedia - 9Changabang Wikipedia
- 10Sunanda Devi Wikipedia
- 11Kalanka
Kalanka is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. Kalanka stands at 6,931 metres.
Wikipedia - 12Rishi Kot
Rishi Kot is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. Rishi Kot means “the Rishis’ fortress”.
Wikipedia - 13Bethartoli
Bethartoli is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India.The elevation of Bethartoli is 6,352 metres and its prominence is 463 metres. It is 108th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
Wikipedia - 14Mrigthuni Wikipedia
- 15Bethartoli South
Bethartoli South is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India.The elevation of Bethartoli South is 6,318 metres and its prominence is 277 metres. It is 117th highest located entirely within the Uttrakhand.
Wikipedia - 16Devistan II
Devistan II is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalayas located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. Devistan means land of Goddess.
Wikipedia - 17Devistan I
Devistan I is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalayas located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, India. The elevation of Devistan I is 6,678 metres and its prominence is 702 metres.
Wikipedia - 18Deoban Wikipedia
- 19Ronti
Ronti is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalaya in Uttarakhand India. It is situated on the western rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary.
Wikipedia - 20Devi Mukut
Devi Mukut is a mountain of the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. It stands near the western rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary between Devistan and Devtoli.
Wikipedia - 21Maiktoli Wikipedia
- 22Devtoli Wikipedia
- 23Saf Minal Wikipedia
- 24P. 6547 Wikipedia
- 25Panwali Dwar Wikipedia
- 26Mangraon Wikipedia
- 27Bamchu Wikipedia
- 28Deo Damla Wikipedia
- 29Nanda Khat Wikipedia
- 30Lhatu Dhura Wikipedia
Best time to visit Nanda Devi National Park
No month is mild here. The easiest months are Jul–Aug.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | -12°C | 25 mm |
| Feb | Cold | -11°C | 36 mm |
| Mar | Cold | -7°C | 28 mm |
| Apr | Cold | -2°C | 33 mm |
| May | Cold | 2°C | 43 mm |
| Jun | Cold | 5°C | 69 mm |
| Jul | Cold | 8°C | 158 mm |
| Aug | Cold | 7°C | 130 mm |
| Sep | Cold | 4°C | 72 mm |
| Oct | Cold | -1°C | 12 mm |
| Nov | Cold | -5°C | 6 mm |
| Dec | Cold | -9°C | 9 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER. Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Nanda Devi National Park
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 175 km away.
- Nearest airport: Pithorgarh Airport (NNS), 99 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 3-day trip to Nanda Devi National Park costs
- Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person
- Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nanda Devi National Park is not included.
Compare Nanda Devi National Park with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanda Devi National Park | – | easiest Jul–Aug | 30 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Auli | 30 km | May–Jun, Sep | 7 | ₹8,000–₹15,500 |
| Joshimath | 31 km | Mar–Jun, Sep–Dec | 18 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Hemkund | 38 km | easiest Jun | 19 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Ghangaria | 40 km | May–Jun, Sep | 20 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Nanda Devi National Park; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
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Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Nanda Devi National Park?
The best known are Nanda Devi National Park, Nanda Devi, Homkund, Nanda Ghunti, Dunagiri.
When is the best time to visit Nanda Devi National Park?
No month is mild here. The easiest months are Jul–Aug.
How do I reach Nanda Devi National Park?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Dehradun (DDN), 175 km away. Nearest airport: Pithorgarh Airport (NNS), 99 km away.
How much does a 3-day trip to Nanda Devi National Park cost?
Budget: about ₹2,800–₹5,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹7,000–₹13,800 per person; Comfort: about ₹16,000–₹30,300 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Nanda Devi National Park is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.