Pantwari

Pantwari

Pantwari is a small and peaceful village in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It is best known as the starting point for the Nag Tibba trek, one of the most popular short treks in the Himalayas. The village is surrounded by hills, forests, and farms, offering beautiful views of the valley below. Life here is simple, with locals living close to nature. Visitors often stay overnight before beginning their trek, enjoying the calm weather and warm hospitality. Pantwari is the kind of place where you can experience both adventure and the quiet charm of mountain life.

Top Places to Visit in Pantwari

Popular attractions and places to visit in Pantwari

Best Time to Visit Pantwari

Plan your trip around the right season

May-Jun, Sep-OctBest Window

Why visit

Base for the Nag Tibba trek - Garhwal's easiest Himalayan summit. Pre-monsoon and post-monsoon give clear views of Bandarpunch and Swargarohini peaks from the summit meadow.

Keep in mind

Popular beginner trek - weekend batches from Dehradun make the camp busy.

Dec-Feb

Why visit

Nag Tibba under snow is a popular and manageable winter trek. Summit views are spectacular on clear days.

Keep in mind

Cold nights at the summit camp. Snow gear required. Road to Pantwari base may need a vehicle with chains.

Jul-Aug

Why visit

Trail and meadow are lush green.

Keep in mind

Monsoon rain makes the summit trail slippery. Landslide risk on the Mussoorie-Pantwari approach road.

How to Reach Pantwari

Intercity connectivity and travel options

Dehradun Jolly Grant airport (~90 km) is the nearest. Dehradun railway station then road via Mussoorie bypass and Kempty Falls road to Pantwari. Last ATM is in Mussoorie.

Getting Around Pantwari

Local transport and practical tips

Local transport

Shared taxis from Dehradun to Pantwari (~90 km). No public transport beyond Devalsari village (~3 km from Pantwari). Trek on foot from Pantwari base.