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12 days
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15 people
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Kalindi Khal Trek is one of the most challenging himalayan trekking expeditions. Kalindi Khal situated at 5,950 metres elevation connects two holy shrines Gangotri and Badrinath. This trekking is meant only for experienced high altitude trekkers.
Swami Probodhanandawas, inspired by John Bicknell Auden, organized the Kalindi Khal expedition and crossed the pass with Guide Dileep Singh on 22 July 1945. Kalindi Khal Trek offers spectacular views of great himalayan peaks like Kamet 7756m, Abi Garmin 7355m, Mana 7272m, Mukut Parvat 7242m, Avalanche Peak and Tibetan plateau on the other side of Mana Pass.
From the route, you will be able to see astonishing Mount Shivling & Mount Satopanth.
During Kalindi Khal Trekking Expedition trekkers need to rope up, which also necessitates the use of ice axes, crampons and other technical equipment. The Trek is mostly over the moraines and glaciers with deep crevasses and gives the ultimate opportunity to camp by some small glacial lakes. Trek starts from the holy place Gangotri and ends at Gastoli, which is close to Mana Pass. From Gastoli, drive to Badrinath. Rishikesh is 300 km, which takes 10-12 hours from Badrinath.
Gangotri is the base village and trek starting point. Gangotri is 250km from Dehradun and 265 km from Rishikesh. Dehradun is well connected to all major cities of the country. Gangotri is spiritual place for Hindus and offers amazing trekking & mountaineering expeditions.
Nearest Airport: Joly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport. Which is 20km from Rishikesh.
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh junction is the closest railway station.
Road Connectivity: Rishikesh is well connected with national capital Delhi through highway. Delhi is 251km from Rishikesh, 275 km from Dehradun. Booking a cab to reach Rishikesh/Dehradun or overnight Volvo bus is the most convenient mode of travel to reach here from Delhi. You can take a shared cab to Uttarkashi.
Documents Required for Kalindi Khal
– Valid Govt. ID (Aadhar Card/Passport/Driver’s License/Voter’s Card)
– Valid Insurance (min. 2 lakh), Passport Size Photo
– Medical Certificate by registered medical practitioner min MBBS
– Previous High Altitude Trekking Experience upto 4500m passes like Pin Parvati Pass, Rupin Pass, Hampta Pass, Rudragaira Peak, Friendship Peak, Parang La etc
KALINDI KHAL EXPEDITION MEANT ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED HIGH ALTITUDE TREKKERS
* Altitude: 3100 m | Gangotri
* Briefing/orientation about Expedition, check list
* Shop/Rent essentials at Uttarkashi
* Transfer to Gangotri | 100 km, 3-4 hours
* Check-in & Rest. Phone network available Jio, Airtel & BSNL
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3792m
* Visit to Gangotri Temple
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 14 km, 5-6 hours
* Easy gradient, few water points enroute
* Establish camps, relax
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4500m
* Wake up, tea time and get ready
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 10 km, 6-7 hours
* Two water points enroute
* Visit Gaumukh on the way
* Be careful on moraines, rocky trail further to Gaumukh
* Establish camps, relax for the left time
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4880m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
* Few water points
* Climb with help of fixed rope before to Vasuki tal campsite
* Establish camps, relax
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4880m
* Breakfast, Hot Lunch, Dinner
* Acclimatization Walk nearby
* Session about technical equipment and gears, mountain manners & behaviors
* Relax and Enjoy
* Followed by snacks, dinner
Sleeping in tents during daytime strictly not advisable
* Altitude: 5400m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
* Water available enroute
* Moraine-filled path, be careful on rocks
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5500m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 5 km, 5-6 hours
* Two water points
* Moraine-filled path, slippery rocks
* Crossing crevasses, ponds
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5620m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 5 km, 6 hours
* One water point enroute
* Moraine-filled path, roll over glaciers with crevasses
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5950m - Kalindi Khal
4910m - Raja Padhav campsite
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 8-10 hours hours
* Water available after crossing glacier
* Roped up the entire team
* Demanding ascend up to Kalindi Khal
* Jaw-dropping great himalayan views from Kalindi Pass
* Kamet 7756m, Abi Garmin 7355m, Mana 7272m, Mukut Parvat 7242m, Avalanche Peak
* Hidden crevasses, moraines, glaciers, snow slopes
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3900m | Arwa Tal/Jungle Camp
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 5-6 hours
* Water available enroute
* 3-4 river crossings, gradual descent, moraine, rocky path
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3700m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 5-6 hours
* Water available enroute
* 3-4 river crossings, gradual descent, moraine, rocky path
* ITBP Checkpost, document check, group photo, transfer to Badrinath
* Dinner & stay at Badrinath
Note: Be in discipline at ITBP check post
* Altitude: 3700m | Badrinath
* Early morning visit to Badrinath Temple
* Transfer to Rishikesh (as per package), drive 10-12 hours
* Drop at Rishikesh by 7pm, rest depends on road and weather conditions
* Services ends here
Note: Please spare a buffer day in case of unforeseen events like road block, bad weather or anything beyond our control. Buffer day not included in the package.
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