Kalindikhal Trek
Maximum Altitude : 5947 Mts
Best Time to visit : July, August & Septemper
Grade : Hard Trek (High altitude Trek)
Permit : Required (Min. 04 Pax)
Duration : (15 days/14 nights)
Kalindikhal
Trek is an extremely challenging expedition-style traverse of
the Kalindikhal Pass (5967m) in spectacular Garhwal Himalayas.
The route involves a trek over rough glaciers, rocky screens and
crevassed snowfields. At times we need to rope up and require
the use of ice axes and crampons. Kalindi khal trek takes you
half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley to the
Alaknanda Valley.
The trek starts from Gangotri and takes you through Nandavan,
the base of the Bhagirathi peaks, a place that offers an
unparalled view of the Shivling peak. After gaining suitable
acclimatization we ascend to Vasukital Lake, a stunning place to
camp, surrounded by towering snow-covered peaks. From here we
climb on to Sweta Glacier and begin the challenging crossing of
the Kalindikhal Pass. A tough climb from where you feel that
there is little else left to be seen. 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 and then travel via Haridwar to Delhi.
On this trek you have a chance to see a large number of mammal
species: Snow leopard, Black bear, Brown bear, Musk deer,
Bharal, Himalayan Thar. The endangered birds are Monal pheasant,
Koklas pheasant, Western Tragopan, Himalayan Snow cock, Golden
eagle, Bearded vulture, cuckoos, owls & bulbuls etc.
Day 01- Delhi – Haridwar – 210 Kms( Drive 5-6
Hrs)
Arrive Haridwar. Local sightseeing and evening Arti at
Har Ki Pauri. Overnight at The Haveli Hari Ganga- A Heritage
Hotel.
Day 02 – Haridwar – Harsil. (Drive 290 Kms 8 –
9 hrs)
After
breakfast leave for Harsil a drive of 290 Kms. En route stop at
Uttarkashi for Lunch. Restart and on the way stop at Gangnani
for hot water spring dip. Restart to reach Harsil, one of the
most beautiful valleys in the world and reach The Char Dham Camp
set amidst an apple Orchard in Dharali village 2 kms away from
Harsil cantonment in the valley on the highway itself. On
arrival check in for dinner and overnight at The Chardham Camp,
Harsil.
Day 03- Harsil- Ganotri (3048 Mtrs) – Bhojwasa
(3792Mtrs) –Drive 22 km Trek -14 kms(5-6 hrs)
After
early breakfast drive to Gangotri and after offering prayers
start the day’s trek to Bhojwasa following the river
Bhagirathi on its right bank. Overnight in tents.
Day 04- Bhojwassa – Tapovan (4463 mtrs) Trek -10
kms(4-5 hrs)
After an early breakfast we start on our hike
to Tapovan. Today we will move at a leisurely pace. Overnight in
tents.
Day 05- Tapovan
Explore the meadows at Tapovan, attempt
a short climb or just chill out, soaking in the beauty of this
truly amazing landscape. Overnight in tents.
Day 06- Tapovan – Nandanvan (4337 mtrs) Trek-6 kms(3-4
hrs)
Enjoy
the magnificient view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, Thelu
and Kedardome peaks. Overnight stay in tents.
Day 07- Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal (4880 mtrs) Trek-6
kms(4-5 hrs)
Morning trek along Chaturangi Glacier to reach
Vasuki Tal (4880 m),.A crystal clear pearl set in an unrivalled
setting, a base for Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat from where
originates the Vasuki Ganga which merges with the Mandakini at
Sonprayag. Overnight in tents.
Day 08- Vasuki Tal – Khara Pathar (5480 mtrs) Trek-6
kms(3-4 hrs)
Morning after breakfast start trek to Suraiaya
Bamak (Khara Pathar) with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in
camp. Camping on Moraine.
Day 09- Khara Pathar – Kalindi Base (Sweta Glacier)
(5500 mtrs) Trek-8 kms(4-5 hrs)
Morning after breakfast,
trek to Sweta Glacier with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in
camp. Camping on glacier.
Day 10- Kalindi Base – Arwatal (3980 mtrs) –Trek-14-16
kms(7-8 hrs)
Today’s trek is the most challenging one
with steep climb to Kalindi Pass (5950 m). On arrival at
Arwatal, setup camp for overnight stay.
Day 11- Arwatal – Ghastoli (3796 mtrs) Trek-16 kms(5-6
hrs)
Morning after breakfast start trek to Ghastoli with
packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 12- Ghastoli – Badrinath (3096 mtrs) –Trek
-18 kms (5-6 hrs)
After
breakfast start the trek to Badrinath. In Afternoon visit the
temple and later return to the hotel for dinner and overnight
stay.
Day 13- Badrinath –Joshimath Drive-45 kms(2 hrs)
After
breakfast depart for Joshimath and take Ropeaway to Auli. Spend
the day in Auli. Back to Joshimath. Overnight at The Chardham
Camp Joshimath.
Day 14- Joshimath – Haridwar. 274kms. (drive 9 –
10 hrs)
After breakfast leave for Haridwar and on the way
take lunch at Srinagar. Restart and if time permits visit
Devprayag (The confluence of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, to
become The Ganga). Reach Haridwar & overnight at The Haveli
Hari Ganga.
Day 15- Haridwar- Delhi
Post Breakfast leave for
onward journey
