Nanda Devi East (Max Altitude 7434 m)
Nanda Devi East (7,434 m) is the twin peak of Nanda Devi, overlooking the Johar Valley in Uttarakhand.
Nanda Devi East
Grade 8+Nanda Devi East, standing at 7,434 meters, is the elegant eastern summit of the revered Nanda Devi massif in Uttarakhand. Often regarded as the “twin peak” of Nanda Devi, it holds deep cultural and spiritual significance, symbolizing the divine presence of Goddess Nanda. The mountain rises dramatically above the Johar Valley, forming a striking counterpart to the main peak.
Together, Nanda Devi and Nanda Devi East help shape the magnificent Nanda Devi Sanctuary—a natural amphitheater of high Himalayan walls, glaciers, and untouched alpine ecosystems. This remote and rugged region is among the most pristine in the Himalayas, protected for both its ecological sensitivity and cultural heritage.
The surrounding Nanda Devi National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shelters rare flora, wildlife, and fragile high-altitude landscapes. Although the inner sanctuary remains restricted due to conservation concerns, the allure of Nanda Devi East endures. Its challenging approach, majestic form, and spiritual legacy continue to inspire mountaineers, trekkers, and pilgrims, representing both the grandeur of the Himalayas and the need to preserve their delicate wilderness.
Day 1 – Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Day 2 – Expedition briefing at Indian Mountaineering Foundation
Day 3 – Delhi – Kathgodam | Distance: 302 kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 554M
Day 3 – Kathgodam – Munsiyari | Distance: 285 Kms | Duration: 9 – 10 hours | Elevation: 2200M
Day 4 – Munsiyari – Lilam | Trek: 7 kms | Duration: 3 – 4 hours | Elevation: 1850M
Day 5 – Lilam – Bogudiar | Trek Distance: 12 kms | Duration: 7 – 8 hours | Elevation: 2609M
Day 6 – Bogudiar – Railkot | Trek Distance: 12 kms | Duration: 7 – 8 hours | Elevation: 3130M
Day 7 – Railkot – Martoli| Trek Distance: 13 kms | Duration: 7 – 8 hours | Elevation: 3300M
Day 8 – Martoli – Lawan | Trek Distance: 6 kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 3650M
Day 9 – Lawan – Nasanpati | Trek Distance: 8 kms | Duration: 5 – 6 hours | Elevation: 3990M
Day 10 – Trek to Nanda Devi east basecamp | Trek Distance: 7 kms | Duration: 4 – 5 hours | Elevation: 3990M
Day 11 to Day 27 – Basecamp – Camp 1,2,3 – Summit Nanda Devi East – Basecamp
Day 28 to Day 30 – Next two days for Basecamp to road head trek
Day 31 – Bogudiar to Munsiyari
Day 32 – Munsiyari – Almora
Day 33 – Almora – to Delhi via (Kathgodam)
Day 34 – Expedition Debriefing at Indian Mountaineering Foundation
Day 35 – Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
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Elevation: 300 m
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Rest and prepare for the expedition
Day 2: Expedition Briefing
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Location: Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)
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Overview of route, gear, and safety protocols
Day 3: Delhi → Kathgodam → Munsiyari
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Delhi – Kathgodam: 302 km | 6–7 hrs | Elevation: 554 m
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Kathgodam – Munsiyari: 285 km | 9–10 hrs | Elevation: 2,200 m
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Overnight in Munsiyari
Day 4: Munsiyari → Lilam
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Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 3–4 hrs | Elevation: 1,850 m
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Overnight at Lilam
Day 5: Lilam → Bogudiar
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Trek Distance: 12 km | Duration: 7–8 hrs | Elevation: 2,609 m
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Overnight at Bogudiar
Day 6: Bogudiar → Railkot
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Trek Distance: 12 km | Duration: 7–8 hrs | Elevation: 3,130 m
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Overnight at Railkot
Day 7: Railkot → Martoli
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Trek Distance: 13 km | Duration: 7–8 hrs | Elevation: 3,300 m
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Overnight at Martoli
Day 8: Martoli → Lawan
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Trek Distance: 6 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Elevation: 3,650 m
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Overnight at Lawan
Day 9: Lawan → Nasanpati
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Trek Distance: 8 km | Duration: 5–6 hrs | Elevation: 3,990 m
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Overnight at Nasanpati
Day 10: Trek to Nanda Devi East Base Camp
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Trek Distance: 7 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Elevation: 3,990 m
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Overnight at Base Camp
Day 11–27: Nanda Devi East Expedition
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Rotation rounds between Base Camp → Camp 1 → Camp 2 → Camp 3 → Summit
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Summit attempt of Nanda Devi East (7,434 m)
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Return to Base Camp after summit
Day 28–30: Base Camp → Road Head Trek
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Trek back from Base Camp to road head over 2–3 days
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Overnight at intermediate camps along the way
Day 31: Bogudiar → Munsiyari
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Retrace steps back to Munsiyari
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Overnight at Munsiyari
Day 32: Munsiyari → Almora
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Drive from Munsiyari to Almora
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Overnight at Almora
Day 33: Almora → Delhi
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Via Kathgodam
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Reach Delhi and rest
Day 34: Expedition Debriefing
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Location: Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF)
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Wrap-up, feedback, and certificate distribution
Day 35: Departure
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Fly back home,For More Kailasa Treks
Frequently Asked Questions
Nanda Devi East is considered a highly demanding expedition. It involves steep snow slopes, glacier travel, technical sections, and high-altitude exposure. Prior mountaineering experience is essential.
Yes. You must be comfortable using crampons, ice axes, harnesses, and fixed ropes. Basic knowledge of knots, self-arrest, and roped glacier travel is necessary before joining the expedition.
The ideal climbing windows are May–June and September–October, when the weather is most stable and snow conditions are favorable.
Nanda Devi East, also known as Sunanda Devi, rises to 7,434 meters—making it one of the prominent peaks of the Nanda Devi massif.
The journey typically begins in Munsyari, a picturesque Himalayan town in Uttarakhand that acts as the gateway to the Johar Valley.
A full Nanda Devi East expedition generally requires 18 to 20 days, including acclimatization and summit rotations.
