Kalindikhal Pass Trek: Traversing Himalaya from Gangotri to Badrinath (Uttarakhand) - 5947 Mtrs

 

 

TRIP DETAILS:

The trek starts from Gangotri and takes you through Nandavan, the base of the Bhagirathi peaks, a place that offers an unparallel view of the Shivling peak. The trail moves on to Vasukital (4900 M). 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. We proceed to cross the Kalindikhal pass (5968 M), a tough climb from where you feel that there is little else left to be see. It is as if you are a part of this majestic setting of snow peaks. 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.

• Trip Name: Kalindikhal Trek
• Destination: Uttrakhand
• Grade: Strenuous
• Best Time: July to September
• Duration: 18 Days (Delhi to Delhi)
• Trip Cost: USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on Twin Sharing) & USD - On request (Min 2 Pax on single occupancy)
• Maximum Altitude: 5947 Mtrs
• Highlights: Kalindikhal Pass. En-route Haridwar –City of Temples, Rishikesh –The Yoga Capital
• Activities: Trekking, Camping, Photography

 

KALINDIKHAL TREK BRIEF ITINERARY

 

Day 01: Arrive Delhi and transfer to Hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Drive to Rishikesh (225 Kms)/Haridwar. Rishikesh is known as the ‘Gateway to Himalaya” and is centre for Yoga & Meditation.

Day 03: Drive to Uttarkashi (1150 Mtrs) 155Kms. Visit Nehru Institute of Mountaineering and Vishwanath Temple.

Day 04: Drive to Gangotri (3048Mtrs) 90 Kms

Day 05: Trek to Bhojwasa (3658 Mtrs/14Kms) following the River Bhagirathi on the right bank.

Day 06: Trek to Gaumukh and continue further to Nandanvan (4500 Mtrs). From Gaumukh climb over the Gangotri glacier and cross it right to left bank before climbing over the lateral morain to reach Nandanvan

Day 07: Trek to Vasuki Tal (4898 Mtrs) 11 Kms along chaturangi glacier. It is base camp for Mt Satopnath and Mt Vasuki Parbat with a small lake.

Day 08: Trek to Khara Pathar (5456 Mtrs) (Suralya Bamak) 8 Kms from Vasukital

Day 09: Trek to Kalindikhal base at Sweta Glacier (5500 Mtrs) 10 Kms along Chturnagi glacier

Day 10: Trek to Rajaparav (4910Mtrs). Today is the most challenging steep climb to Kalindi pass (5947 Mtrs) which further descends to Rajaparav.

Day 11 : Trek to Arwa Tal (3910Mtrs)13 Kms

Day 12: Trek to Ghastoli (3796 Mtrs) 16 Kms

Day 13: Trek to Mana Village (16 Kms), the last village in the valley from where drive to Badrinath.(3 Kms). Badrinath is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim in Himalaya. 

Day 14: In Badrinath – just relax

Day 15: Drive to Joshimath (46 Kms). Visit Auli which is the large high altitude meadow and famous ski resort during winter.

Day 16: Drive further to Rishikesh (257 Kms). In the evening enjoy ‘Ganga Arti’

Day 17: Drive to Delhi (225 Kms). En-route stop at Haridwa to visit Har-ki-pauri Ghat

Day 18: Depart Delhi or optional Delhi sightseeing, visit Red Fort, India Gate, President House and later board the flight to onward destination.