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TREK TO KALINDI KHAL

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17-June to 04-July-2024

INR 2,19,300/- per person

Here is a trek that takes you half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley to the Alaknanda Valley. A trek that gives a thrill to even the most seasoned of trekkers. 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 Garhwal Himalayas Mt. Kamet, Mt. Satopant, Vasuki Parbat and many others. After crossing Kalindikhal, 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.

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    All about the TREK TO KALINDI KHAL.

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • A visit to Gaumukh, the origin of the river Ganga.
    • The beautiful meadows at Tapovan & Nandanvan.
    • The stunning views of Mt. Shivling & Bhagirathi peaks.
    • Crossing the tough Kalindikhal pass.

     

    FACT FILE:

    • Type of Tour              : Treks and Walks
    • Grade                          : Strenuous
    • Maximum Altitude   : 5950m/19,522 ft.
    • Tour Duration           : 17 Nights
    • Trek Duration            : 13 Nights/14 Days
    • Trek date                     : 17-June to 04-July-2024
    • Trek price                    : INR 2,19,300/- per perosn
    • Ex-Destination           : Dehradun/Haridwar
    • Accommodation(Nights) : Hotel/Guesthouse – 04; Camping – 13.
    • Food Plan                     : Hotel/Guesthouse – Bed & Breakfast basis, Camping                                                 – All meals included.
    • Travel & Transport     : All transfers by small vehicles/SUV/MUV.
    The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
    What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

    Accommodation and Food:

    • Uttarkashi, Badrinath and Rudraprayag: In a hotel on twin sharing basis.
    • Gangotri: In a guesthouse on twin sharing basis.
    • All meals included. Breakfast and Dinner will be in hotels and lunch local restaurants.

    Transport : Travel arrangements in SUV/ MUV.

    Trekking Arrangements: Fully organized camping trek, small camping tents, dinning tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, kitchen staff, 1 main guide, 2 assistant guide, required porters, medical kit. Sleeping bags on request.

    Others:

    • Complimentary Duffel Bag, Sack & Cap.
    • One experienced tour leader from Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd with Comprehensive medical kit.
    Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
    • Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
    • Travel to & from Dehradun.
    • Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, etc.
    • Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
    • Tips to porters, camping team, driver, guide, etc.
    • Any extra costs incurred due to extension / change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
    • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”.
    1. Day 1 Arrival in Dehradun; drive to Uttarkashi (1150m/3773 ft.; 183 km; 6 hrs)

      Arrival at Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun around 12:00 noon. Drive to Uttarkashi. Overnight stay at hotel in Uttarkashi.

    2. Day 2 Uttarkashi – Gangotri (3050m/10,007 ft., 99 km; 3-4 hrs)

      Post breakfast we start for Gangotri. On the way to Gangotri, we would visit beautiful village of Harsil, it is famous for old wooden houses, it is “Butia” village where people from Tibet have settled few centuries back. After having lunch in Harsil we would drive further to Gangotri to reach in the late afternoon. We would meet our guides, staff and porters at Gangotri. In the evening we would go for easy walk along the Bhagirathi river and we may visit some ashrams and holy men. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Gangotri.

    3. Day 3 Trek Starts: Gangotri - Chidbasa (3550m/11,648 ft; 9 km; 4 hrs)

      After visiting the and taking the blessings at Gangotri temple, we take our breakfast and start our trek for Chidbasa. A leisurely walk of 9 km gets us to our first tented camp by the waters of Bhagirathi, amongst trees of birch, at Chidbasa. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Chidbasa.

    4. Day 4 Chidbasa – Bhojbhasa (3750m/12,304 ft; 5 km; 2½-3 hrs)

      After breakfast we proceed to Bhojbhasa. Ahead in the valley we can see the group of Bhagirathi peaks and would get a first glimpse of Shivling. As the trek is too short, we may decide to walk further on the trail and return to Bhojbhasa for late hot lunch. We may meet some pilgrims visiting Gaumukh or Tapovan – it could be interesting experience to interact with them. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Bhojbhasa.

    5. Day 5 Bhojbasa – Tapovan (4680m/15,355 ft; 5 hrs)

      We start our trek to Tapovan. After walking for 4 km we reach Gaumukh (4040m/13,255 ft) the glacier snout the river Bhagirathi start from this point. We climb to the Gangotri glacier from the right to cross on the glacier and come to the alpine meadow of Tapovan. A short easy walk of 20 min will take us to the beautiful campsite of Tapovan.  Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Tapovan.

      (Please note, over last few years the trail from Gaumukh to Tapovan has changed a lot due to flash floods, heavy rains and climatic changes).

    6. Day 6 Tapovan – Rest Day

      Today we explore the meadows at Tapovan. We can do a 1 hr. Climb to the ridge top to get some excellent views of group of Meru peaks and its glacier, from the top we can also see the wide vast Gangotri glacier with group of Bhagirathi peaks across the glacier. In the evening we can take a short walk towards upper Tapovan. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Tapovan.

    7. Day 7 Tapovan - Nandavan (4400m/14,436 ft; 5-6 hrs)

      After breakfast we start our trek to Nandanvan. We would walk to the edge of Tapovan meadow and descend to the Gangotri glacier we would cross the entire glacier from true left to right before climbing to the alpine meadow of Nandanvan at the base of the Bhagirathi peaks. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Nandanvan.

    8. Day 8 Nandanvan - Rest day

      We explore the meadow of Nandanvan, we can go on the plateau further along the Gangotri glacier to get the views of peaks inside the Gangotri glacier such as Kedarnath, Kedar Dome and Kharchkund. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Nandanvan.

    9. Day 9 Nandanvan - Vasukital (4900m/16,077 ft; 7 km; 3-4 hrs)

      Today we trek along the Chaturangi Glacier. It is easy gentle trail along the edge of Chaturangi glacier. We can see various shades of colors in the glacier marked with few glacier pools with emerald water. At the end we get down to the side glacier coming from Bhagirathi peaks. We cross the glacier and climb around 70-80 meters through a narrow difficult section on the trail before coming to the beautiful lake of Vasukital below Vasuki Parbat. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Vasukital.

    10. Day 10 Vasukital - Khada Pathar (5200m/17,061 ft; 6 km; 4-5 hrs)

      After breakfast we continue to trek along the Chaturangi glacier, after crossing two more side glaciers we reach the campsite of Kada Pathar. While crossing the side glacier we get a fabulous view of Satopant. The Kada Pathar camp get its name as a big rock (pathar) can be identified from a distance which stand near the campsite. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Khada Pathar.

    11. Day 11 Khada Pathar - Sweta Glacier (5400m/17,717 ft; 4 km; 5-6 hrs)

      From Kada Pathar camp we start the day by getting down into the glacier. After walking for 5-6 hours on the glacier we camp on the glacier, the glacier further get divided in a two parts like a “Y”, we would camp at this junction. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Sweta Glacier.

    12. Day 12 Sweta Glacier - Base of Kalindi Khal (5700m/18,702 ft.)

      This day we continue to walk on the left arm of the glacier to reach the Kalindi Base camp. On a clear weather we can see our goal for the next day the “Kalindi Khal”. The next day will be a bid day, we would start early morning, so we organize prepare ourselves for next day. With a early dinner and fingers crossed we go to the tents praying for great weather for the next day. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Base of Kalindi Khal.

    13. Day 13 Base of Kalindi Khal – Kalindi Khal (5950m/19,522 ft.) - Rajparav (4910m/16,104 ft; 12 km; 9-10 hrs)

      After an early breakfast around 5:30 am, we start our trek a slow and steady climb would get us to Kalindi Khal, we can get a vista of mountain from the pass the main and prominent would be Kamet, Abi Gamin, Mukut and Mana. After having few pictures and group photos we start our long descend to arrive at Rajparav camp.  Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Rajparav.

    14. Day 14 Rajparav - Arwatal (4700m/15,421 ft; 13 km; 6-7 hrs)

      Today after a successful crossing of the Kalindi Khal, we are relaxed and also we are at relatively lower altitude. The trail continues to descend gradually along the river. We cross a side river and a small glacier before coming to the Arwatal. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Arwatal.

    15. Day 15 Arwatal - Ghastoli (4000m/13,124 ft; 16 km; 6-7 hrs)

      From Arwatal the trail is much better and the moraine and glacier are behind us. As we approach the campsite of Ghastoli the landscape is greener and the walks are easier. One feels happy to be back in the lower altitude with green meadows. Dinner and overnight stay in camp at Ghastoli.

    16. Day 16 Ghastoli – Mana (3300m/10,827 ft; 15 km; 6-7 hrs); Drive to Badrinath (4.5 km; ½ hr)

      If we are lucky we would get a army truck to take us down to Badrinath else we have walk down to Mana. Overnight stay in a hotel.

    17. Day 17 Badrinath – Rudraprayag (157 km; 5-6 hrs)

      After taking a Darshan at Badrinath temple we drive to Rudraprayag via Joshimath. Overnight stay hotel.

    18. Day 18 Rudraprayag – Dehradun/Haridwar (153 km; 5-6 hrs); Final Departure

      After breakfast drive to Dehradun airport to take a flight back home.

    Accommodations

    Accommodation and Food:

    • Uttarkashi, Badrinath and Rudraprayag: In a hotel on twin sharing basis.
    • Gangotri: In a guesthouse on twin sharing basis.

    All meals included. Breakfast and Dinner will be in hotels and lunch local restaurants

    This trek involves average walking for 6-7 hours daily and at times more. We also trek on a glacier for a few days and is expected that group members should have good level of physical fitness and previous trekking experience at high altitudes is a must. We do not recommend this tour to people with chronic problems, like epilepsy and those related to blood pressure or heart or diabetes.

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