Nag Tibba Trek
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India
The 'Serpent's Peak' (9,915 ft) — the highest summit of the lesser Himalaya near Mussoorie, a perfect weekend trek from Pantwari village.
Why visit: Delhi's favourite weekend summit: one sunrise, six snow massifs.
- ›Summit sunrise over Bandarpunch
- ›Nag Devta temple
- ›Ridge camps
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Best time
Oct–Jun (snow Dec–Feb)
Entry fee
Free
Est. budget
₹2,500–5,000
Duration
2 days
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