Trek Kalindikhal

TREK KALINDIKHAL

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The trek starts from Gangotri and takes you through the Gangotri Glacier to Nandanvan, the base of the Bhagirathi peaks, a place that offers an unparallel view of the Shivling peak. The trail moves along the Chaturangi Glacier to Vasukital. With towering peaks all around the lake, its surface shimmers like a pearl and is the source of the Vasuki Ganga that drains into the Mandakini. As we proceed to cross the Kalindikhal pass we experience many majestic setting of snow peaks in Gharwal Himalayas Mt. Kamet, Mt. Satopant, Vasuki Parbat….& many others. After crossing Kalindi-khal, the trail then descends to Arwatal and to Mana the last village on the Chinese frontier. The trek fittingly ends at Badrinath with a visit to the holy temple.

DAY 01

Journey to Rishikesh

Take the train or flight to Dehradun and after 40min drive reach Rishikesh. Overnight stay and leisure in the hotel.

DAY 02

Drive to Gangotri (3140m)

Early morning reporting at Haridwar railway station. Immediate drive to Gangotri, our base for this trek. Gangotri is a tiny settlement with a beautiful temple of Ganga! Overnight stay in a small & clean guesthouse / Hotel.

DAY 03

Acclimatization in Gangotri

DAY 04

Trek Gangotri to Chidbasa (3792m)

The trek begins. Carrying just our essentials in a backpack, a leisurely walk of 9 km gets us to our first tented camp by the waters of Bhagirathi, amongst trees of birch, at Chidbasa. Overnight Camping.

DAY 05

Trek Chidbasa to Gaumukh (4100m)

After breakfast we wind up camp and proceed to Gaumukh (9km). Interacting with pilgrims - our companions on this route – it is an experience in itself! The first glimpse of Mt. Shivling en route is breathtaking! We reach Gaumukh (4100m / 13448ft) for hot lunch. We camp out in tents, close to the glacier snout - ‘Gaumukh’! Overnight camping.

DAY 06

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Rest day at Gaumukh-Tapovan-Gaumukh

Rest day at Gaumukh! We have an option of crossing the Gangotri Glacier and climb up onto the alpine meadow of Tapovan (4100m )and return back to Gaumukh. This would help us acclimatize better. Overnight Camping.

DAY 07

Trek Gaumukh to Nandavan (4500m)

After breakfast we start our trek to Nandanvan (4500m / 14760ft) the base of the Bhagirathi peaks across Gangotri Glacier, which approximately takes 5 – 6 hrs. From here we have glorious views of Mt. Shivling and Meru. Overnight Camping.

DAY 08

Trek Nandavan to Vasukhital (4868m)

Trek along the Chaturangi Glacier to Vasukital. A steady climb will get us to the campsite near a small lake. Overnight camping.

DAY 09

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Rest day at Vasukhital

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Vasukhital to KhadaPatthar (5456m)

After breakfast we start our 6 km trek to KhadaPathar (5456m / 17895ft). Crossing the SatopanthGalcier we reach KhadaPathar in approximately 4 – 5 hrs. Overnight camping.

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Trek KhadaPatthar to Sweta glacier (5500m)

After walking for 6-7 hours on the glacier we would need to camp on the glacier. This would be a long tiring day.

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Trek Sweta glacier to Kalindikhal Base

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Trek base to Kalindi pass to Rajparav (4910m)

After an early breakfast we start our trek and cross Kalindi Pass (5947m / 19506ft) and then start descending to arrive at Rajparav. Overnight camping at Rajparav.

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Rajparav to Arwatal (3910m)

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Arwatal to Gastoli

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Gastoli to Badrinath (3100m)

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Drive back to Rishikesh

Rest of day site seen around Rishikesh. Overnight in the Hotel at Rishikesh

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DOON

Take the train or flight to Delhi from Dehradun.

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