About Nilkantha
GPS: 30°43′48″N
Height: 6596.0
Base camp: Neelkanth Base
Base camp elevation: 3850 mts
Base camp difficulty: High
Enroute village: Via Khiroan
Enroute FRH/TRH: Jyotirmath
Division: Nanda devi
National Park Joshimath
Route: Joshimath⟶44km⟶ Badrinath ⟶ 6km⟶ Neelkanth (Base camp)
Weather at this expedition
Full 7-day forecast
Nilkantha
· Valley of Flowers Range Govindghat · approx. location · 6596 m peak
9°C
Clear sky
Feels like 7°C · Daytime
Humidity
36%
Wind
4 km/h S
Precipitation
0.0 mm
Sunrise / Sunset
06:35 AM ·
05:16 PM
Today
12 Nov
9°
-6°
—
Fri
13 Nov
10°
-3°
11.6 mm
Sat
14 Nov
8°
-4°
7.4 mm
Sun
15 Nov
4°
-6°
14.9 mm
Mon
16 Nov
7°
-8°
1.8 mm
Tue
17 Nov
8°
-10°
—
Wed
18 Nov
9°
-9°
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No activities listed yet for this expedition.
- Carry your permit and a valid government photo ID at all times.
- Hire a registered guide and stay on the marked trail.
- Carry warm clothing, a first-aid kit and adequate ration.
- Camp only at designated campsites.
- Pack out all your waste — biodegradable and non-biodegradable.
Don'ts
- No polythene, plastic carry bags or single-use wrappers.
- No fires, smoking or cooking on wood inside the protected area.
- Do not pluck flowers, plants or remove any natural sample.
- Do not feed, chase or disturb wildlife.
- No loud music or amplified sound; no night travel inside the park.
FAQ coming soon. Reach out to the Forest Division office in Joshimath for any specific question.
Location
30°43′48″N
Book this expedition
As per rules
- DifficultyEXPEDITIONS
- Length—
- Max altitude6596.0 m
- Best seasonApril-October
Permits are subject to availability and forest department approval.
Announcements
No announcements right now.
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Biodiversity in this region
Himalayan Black Bear
Musk Deer
Snow Leopard
Monal Pheasant