Kalindikhal Trek Garhwal

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 roped 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. Although prior climbing experience is not required, this trip is one of our most demanding treks suited to only those who want to join a reconnaissance style expedition. 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 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 and then travel to another valley called Kumaon to Delhi.

Camping site : Gangotri (3048 mts) - Bhojwassa (3729 mts) - Tapovan (4460 mts) - Nandanvan (4337 mts) - Vasukital (4880 mts) Khara Pathar (5480 mts) Sweta Glacier (5520 mts) - Kalindi Base (5570 mts) - Kalindikhal (5970 mts) Raja Parao (4920 mts) - Arwatal (3920 mts) - Ghastoli (3800 mts) Mana - Badrinath (3133 mts)

DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI :
Upon arrival meet to our representative, transfer to hotel for rest of the night.

DAY 02: DELHI-HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH (TRAIN+VEHICLE) :
Early in the morning transfet to New New Delhi railway station, board train to Haridwar, ETD 0655 hrs, ETA 1115 hrs, follow the local temples, ashrams and ghats sightseeing. Later drive to Rishikesh, on arrival check in hotel for overngiht.

DAY 03 : RISHIKESH - UTTARKASHI (1350M) 145 KM/ 5-6 HRS DRIVE:
Morning drive to Uttarkashi, via Chamba, Chinayli Shaur, en route stop at the top at Tehari Dam, on arrival check in hotel, rest of the time visit NIM (Neharu Institude of Mountaineering) Overnight at hotel

DAY 04: UTTARKASHI-GANGOTRI (3048M) Drive (100 kms) 5-6 HRS :
Morning drive to Gagotri, through the small Himalayan hamlets, form the Sukhi Tope you have a good chance to take the photos of Bhagirathi valley. On arrival check in hotel and visit Gangotri Temple. Overngiht hotel or guest house.

DAY 05: GANGOTRI - BHOJBASA (3792M) 6-7 HRS TREK :
Morning after early breakfast start first days trek to Bhojbasa following the river Bhagirathi on right bank. Trek is full of fascinating Himalayan sights and you can have beautiful views of snow clapped peaks around. Upon arrival at Bhojbasa, set up camp for overnight stay. (We required the permie and PP detail today)

DAY 06: BHOJBASA - TAPOVAN (4463M) 4-5 HRS TREK :
After an early breakfast we start on our hike to Tapovan. Today we will move at a leisurely pace. Overnight in tents.

DAY 07: TAPOVAN :
The day leisure for acclimatization, and explore the meadows of Tapovan, attempt a short climb or just chill out, soaking in the beauty of this truly amazing landscape. Overnight in tents.

DAY 08: TAPOVAN - NANDANVAN (4337M ) 4-5 HRS TREK :
Today we will trek downwards to reach Nandanvan. From here view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, Thelu peaks and Kedardome. Overnight stay in tents.

DAY 09: NANDANVAN - VASUKI TAL (4880M) 5-6 HRS TREK :
Morning trek (11 km) along Chaturangi Glacier to reach Vasukital (4898 MT), a beautiful base for Mt. Satopanth and Mt. Vasuki Parbat with a small lake. The trek is steady upward. Overnight stay in tents.

DAY 10: VASUKI TAL :
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 mingles with the Mandakini at Sonprayag. The Tal is about 1 km in radius and has clear glittering water. Paian Tal is about 1 Km to the north-west. This lake is even more beautiful. At the bottom of it, you can see rectangular slabs of rocks, as if they have been placed there intentionally. The view of Chaukhamba peaks and Mandakini valley is breathtaking. Later on arrival pitch tents, situated by the side of this small lake.

DAY 11: VASUKI TAL - KHARA PATHAR (5480M) 4-5 HRS TREK :
Morning after breakfast start trek to Suraiaya Bamak (Khara Pathar) with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on Moraine.

DAY 12: KHARA PATHAR - SWETA GLACIER (5500M) 5-6 HRS TREK :
Morning after breakfast, trek to Sweta Glacier with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on glacier.

DAY 13: SWETA GLACIER - KALINDI BASE :
Morning after breakfast trek up to Kalindi base. Overnight stay in tents.

DAY 14: KALINDI BASE - OVER KALINDI PASS-ARWA TAL (3980M) 7-8 HRS TREK :
Today's trek is most challenging with steep climb to Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Spend some time at the spot and then trek down to Rajparav (4910 mt). The descent from the pass is very steep over glacier and ice walls. On arrival at Arwatal, set-up camp for overnight stay.

DAY 15: ARWA TAL- GHASTOLI (3796M) 5-6 HRS TREK :
Morning after breakfast start trek to Ghastoli with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

DAY 16: GHASTOLI - BADRINATH (3096M) 5-6 HRS TREK :
Morning after breakfast start trek to Badrinath situated on the bank of Alaknanda, standing like twin sentinels over the valley are the Nar and Naryana peaks, and in the distance soars the resplendent Neelkanth peak. A seven hrs walk brings you to Mana Village, the last village before the border, where you break for lunch. Later a 2 kms drive brings us to town of Badrinath. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit the temple of Badrinath. Return to hotel for Dinner & Overnight.

DAY 17: BADRINATH - GWALDAM-KAUSANI : (210 kms/ 7-8 hrs) DRIVE :
After breakfast depart for Kasuani, long drive through the border line of Garwal and Kuamon valley. On arrival check in hotel by evening. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel.

DAY 18: KAUSANI - NAINITAL (135km/ 4-5 hrs Drive) :
After breakfast drive to Nainital, upon arrival check in hotel, rest of the time leisure for relax. Overnight at hotel.


DAY 19: NAINITAL-DELHI (310 km/ 7-8 hrs Drive) :
Early morning drive to Delhi, upon arrival check in hotel for overnight stay.


DAY 20: DELHI DEPARTURE :
Full day leisure, after farewell dinner, departure transfer to internatinal airport. take onward flight.