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Kalindikhal Pass Trek
Region: Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand
Altitude : 5946 m/19500 ft
Duration : 20 Days
Season : Mid June - July & August
Grade : Tough
Trekking Routes for Kalindikhal Pass Trek : Delhi- Rishikesh -Uttarkeshi - Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Gomukh - Tapovan - Nandvan - Vasuki tal - Khara pather - sweta - glacier - Kalindikhal - Raja parv - Arwa tal - Ghastali - Mana - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Delhi - See more at:
http://www.trekkingingarhwal.com/kalindikhal-Pass-Trek.html#sthash.PeSplaFU.dpufKalindi Pass is one of the most difficult treks in the Himalayas. This trek is for the most adventurous and fit trekkers only who possess a fundamental ability of high altitude trekking and mountaineering. It is a rare experience indeed. This trip involving visit to two of the most important pilgrimage for hindus in India, Trekking to the source of the most important living goddess of India and to the heart of Great Himalayas to the base of highest peaks and negotiating high passes. 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. .indiatrekkings.com
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Duration: 17 Nights / 18 Days
Max Altitude: 5947 Mts
Best Time: July, August & Septemper
Difficulty: Hard Trek (High altitude Trek)
Permit: Required (Min. 04 Pax) Kalindi Pass is one of the most difficult treks in the Himalayas. This trek is for the most adventurous and fit trekkers only who possess a fundamental ability of high altitude trekking and mountaineering. It is a rare experience indeed. This trip involving visit to two of the most important pilgrimage for hindus in India, Trekking to the source of the most important living goddess of India and to the heart of Great Himalayas to the base of highest peaks and negotiating high passes. 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
Met upon arrival at the International Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 02: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh
Morning transfer to the railway station to board the Shatabdi train to Haridwar.
Arrive Haridwar & stop at Haridwar for sightseeing of Ganga Ghats & Temples.
Afterwords proceed to Rishikesh. Arrive & check in hotel. Evening free for personal activities.
Overnight: HotelDay 03: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi 150 Km
Leave for Uttarkashi (1150 mt), which takes 5-6 hrs. Arrive Uttarkashi and transfer to Hotel. Uttarkashi is also the gateway to many mountaineering and trekking expedition in Gangotri area.
Overnight: HotelDay 04: Uttarkashi - Gangotri
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Harsil approx 25 km before Gangotri (3050 mt) by covering approx 95 km in 4-5 hrs. On arrival check into Hotel / Tourist Banglow.
There is a beautiful Gorge at Bhairav Ghati over which there is a steel gurder bridge. Gangotri is the place where the Goddess Ganga descended on Earth from Heaven. There is a Temple of Goddess Ganga where thousands of devotees throng to pay homage to her.
Overnight: Tourist BunglowDay 05: Gangotri - Bhojbasa
Morning after early breakfast start first days trek to Bhojbasa 3600 Mt. following the river Bhagirathi on right bank by covering approx 14 km in 4-5 hrs. Trek is full of fascianating Himalayan sights and you can have beautiful views of snow clapped peaks around.
Overnight: Tent
Day 06: Bhojbasa - Nandanvan
Morning trek 4-5 hrs to reach the beautiful base of Bhagirathi group of peaks, Nandanvan (4337 mt). The trek crosses Gangotri Galcier.
Overnight: TentDay 07: Nandanvan - Vasuki Tal
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. Arrive in 5-6 hours
Overnight: TentDay 08: Vasuki Tal - Khara Pathar (Suralya Bamak)
Morning after breakfast trek to Khara Pathar (5456 mt) (Suralya Bamak) 8 Km from Vasukital.
Overnight: Tent Day 09: Khara Pathar - Kalindikhal Base
Morning after breakfast trek 10 Km to reach Kalindikhal Base (Sweta Glacier) (5500 mt).
Overnight: Tent Day 10: Kalindikhal Base - Rajaparav
Morning after breakfast proceed your trek (12 km) to Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Spend some time at the spot and then trek down to Rajparav (4910 mt).
Overnight: Tent Day 11: Rajparav - Arwatal
Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km from Rajparav.
Overnight: Tent Day 12: Arwatal - Ghastoli
Moring after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Ghastoli (3796 km), which is 16 Km from Arwatal.
Overnight: Tent Day 13: Ghastoli - Mana - Badrinath
Morning after breakfast trek (16 km) to reach Mana village 14 Km from Ghastoli, then drive 2 Km to reach Badrinath.
Overnight: Hotel.Day 14: Badrinath
Visit the Badrinath Temple.
Badrinath: one of the' Four Dhams of Hindus. It is one of the most celebrated pilgrimage spots of the country and is situated at an elevation of 3,133 meters, guarded on either side by the two mountain ranges known as Nar & Narayan with the towering Neelkanth Peak providing a splendid backdrop. This revered spot was once carpeted with wild berries. Thus the place got the name "Badri van", meaning "forest of berries".
Overnight: HotelDay 15: Badrinath - Srinagar 190 Km
Morning after breakfast drive down to reach Srinagar(Garhwal) from Badrinath.
Overnight: Tourist Bunglow Day 16: Srinagar - Rishikesh 110 Km
Morning after breakfast drive to Rishikesh. On arrival check-in the Hotel for overnight stay. In the evening after wash and change visit Laxman Jhula, Thirteen storied temple, Geeta Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and later join the Arti ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Later return back to the Hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 17: Rishikesh - Haridwar 25 Km drive - train to Delhi
Morning free. Late afternoon drive to Haridwar railway station to board the Shatabdi train to Delhi. On arrival transfer to Hotel.
Overnight: HotelDay 18: Delhi Sightseeing and transfer to the International Airport
Full day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Later transfer to the airport hotel for wash and changes. After dinner you will be transferred to the International airport.Courtesy - http://www.indiatrekkings.com/kalindi_khal_pass_trek.htmlM S Mehta
Kalindikhal Pass Trek
Region: Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand
Altitude : 5946 m/19500 ft
Duration : 20 Days
Season : Mid June - July & August
Grade : Tough
Trekking Routes for Kalindikhal Pass Trek : Delhi- Rishikesh -Uttarkeshi - Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Gomukh - Tapovan - Nandvan - Vasuki tal - Khara pather - sweta - glacier - Kalindikhal - Raja parv - Arwa tal - Ghastali - Mana - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Delhi - See more at:
http://www.trekkingingarhwal.com/kalindikhal-Pass-Trek.html#sthash.PeSplaFU.dpufKalindikhal Pass Trek
Region: Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand
Altitude : 5946 m/19500 ft
Duration : 20 Days
Season : Mid June - July & August
Grade : Tough
Trekking Routes for Kalindikhal Pass Trek : Delhi- Rishikesh -Uttarkeshi - Gangotri - Bhojwasa - Gomukh - Tapovan - Nandvan - Vasuki tal - Khara pather - sweta - glacier - Kalindikhal - Raja parv - Arwa tal - Ghastali - Mana - Badrinath - Rishikesh - Delhi - See more at:
http://www.trekkingingarhwal.com/kalindikhal-Pass-Trek.html#sthash.PeSplaFU.dpuf
