Kalindi Khal Trekking Package

15 Days and 14 Nights
Category:
INCLUDED
Meals: All meals on trek. At the hotel/guest house only breakfast will be serving. Meals will be mix of Indian Chinese and Continental.Camping equipment like tents, mattresses, mess tent, dining tent, camping stools, table etc
Professional and experienced English speaking local trekking guide who knows the area very wellCook and High altitude porters
All necessary PermitsInner Line Permit
Environment Levy FeesCamping Fees
EXCLUSIONS
Enroute mealAny meals / service not mentioned above
Liquor, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.Travel insurance.
Evacuation expenses, etc.Camera fee

Area : Garhwal Himalayas

Trek Duration : 18 Days (6 days travel and 12 days trekking)

Trek Best Season : Mid-July to Mid-September

Trek Grade : Tough

Altitude : 5946 m/19500 ft

Total Trekking Distance : 100 K.M

Group Size : Minimum 15 people

Situated at an elevation of 5946mts, the glaciated Kalindi Khal trek provides an enthralling trekking experience to all. Also known as Kalindi pass, the trail connects Gangotri and Gastoli in the mighty Himalayas. The snow-capped mountains that enwrap the entire landscape, blend one’s spirit into this adrenaline trekking journey impeccably.

It is a prolonged trek that starts from Gangotri alongside the Ganga river. Thereafter, a short trip ahead takes you to Nandanvan through Bhagirathi Valley, situated at the base of Bhagirathi peak. Further trekking will lead you to Alaknanda Valley from where you can kick start your trek uphill to Vasuki Tal. Finally, the challenging Kalindi Khal trek commences from this lake. Trekking downward, you will visit the last villages on the Chinese frontier, named Arwatal and Mana and with a visit to Badrinath, your journey finally comes to an end.

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Day 1 Delhi-Rishikesh

After breakfast in the morning drive a distance of 227kms to reach Rishikesh via Haridwar. You can stay at Haridwar on the way for sightseeing of Ganga Ghats and Temples. Reach at Rishikesh by evening and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in the hotel.

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Day 2 Rishikesh – Uttarkashi

Today in the morning after the breakfast drive to Uttarkashi, which is situated at the height of 1150mts. This trip will take 5-6 hours. After the arrival check in at Shikhar Nature Resort. Post lunch visit to NIM(Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Institute ) and Museum.

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Day 3 Uttarkashi – Gangotri

Early in the morning, we will proceed to Gangotri via Harshil by covering a distance of 95kms on 4 to 5 hours. Upon arrival check in the hotel and stay for the night.

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Day 4 Gangotri – Bhojwasa

Post breakfast we will proceed towards Bhojwassa via Chirbassa. Trekking along the Bhagirathi river and going through the dense forest, we will reach Bhojwassa. After the arrival take a rest in the camp beside the river. In the evening you can go for sightseeing to explore the nearby places. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

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Day 5 Bhojwasa – Nandanvan

Today by crossing Gangotri Glacier, the trekking journey will reach the base of Bhagirathi Group of Peaks. While passing through the Gangotri Glacier you can see the picturesque view of Bhagirathi, Shivling, Thelu peaks and Kedardome. After reaching set out your tent and camp here for the night.

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Day 6 Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal

On this day trekking alongside the Chaturangi glacier, we will reach Vasuki Tal, which provides a beautiful base for mount Satopanth and mount Vasuki Parvat with a small lake. This uphill trekking trip will take 5-6 hours to reach the destination. Here we will spend the whole night in the tent.

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Day 7 Vasuki Tal – Khara Pathar (Suralya Bamak)

Today with packed lunch we will trek towards Suralya Vamak(Khara Pathar). Dinner and overnight camping here.

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Day 8 Khara Pathar – Kalindikhal Base

Today’s 10 km long trekking trip will take us to kalindhikhal Base(Sweta Glacier) situated at the height of 5000mts. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp here.

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Day 9 Kalindikhal Base – Raja Parav

After the morning breakfast, go for the 12km trekking journey to Kalindhi Pass which is situated at the altitude of 5947mts. Dinner and overnight camp at this place.

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Day 10 Raja Parav – Arwatal

Today trek downhill to Arwatal(3910mts) which is at a distance of 13kms from Raja Parav. Dinner and overnight camp at this place.

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Day 11 Arwatal – Ghastoli

Today we will trek further down to reach Ghastoli, which is at a distance of 16kms from Arwatal. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

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Day 12 Ghastoli – Mana – Badrinath

Today trek to Badrinath, which is nested on the river bank of Alaknanda. Valley of Nar and Narayan Peaks and Neelkanth Peak are the most popular mountains in this region. After the seven hours trek, you will reach the village of Mana, the last hamlet before the border. Here we will have lunch. After that, a further 2kms trekking will make us reach Badrinath. Upon reaching check in the hotel. You can visit the Badrinath Temple in the afternoon. Return to the hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.
Badrinath Temple, which is situated at the height of 3130mts on the bank of Alaknanda. And Neelkanth mountain which is situated between Nar and Narayan Peaks has derived its name from wild berries called “Badri”. At this place, Adi Shankaracharya established an idol of Lord Vishnu in the temple and there is also a hot Sulphur water spring called Tapti Kund nearby the temple.

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Day 13 Badrinath – Joshimath

Post breakfast drive a 45 km distance to reach Joshimath. Upon arrival check in the hotel and have your overnight stay there.

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Day 14 Joshimath – Rishikesh

In the morning after the breakfast, drive a 257km long distance to reach Rishikesh. After reaching check in the hotel for the overnight stay. In the evening visit to such holy places like, Laxman Jhula, Geeta Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and stay there to witness the evening Ganga Aarti at Triveni Ghat. Then return back to the hotel for the dinner and overnight stay.

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Day 15 Rishikesh-Delhi

Retrace the 227kms long Delhi route. After arrival transfer to the airport for your next destination.

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