KALINDI KHAL TREK

Gangotri can only be reached by road. By 3 p.m., you should have arrived. The road journey can begin in either Dehradun or Rishikesh, but with a new route now available, reaching Gangotri via Dehradun is the quickest choice (around 242 Kms). We will send you information about accommodation in Gangotri via email. Check into the Guest House/Hotel until you arrive. Rest for a while. The evening can be used to visit the nearby market, churches, and other attractions.

We begin our trek towards Chirbasa after breakfast in the morning (3600 m). We can go from Gangotri to Chirbasa by following the beaten path. The Bhagirathi River runs through the whole trek before Chirbasa. In Chirbasa, we will eat our packed lunch. Today we continue our trek from Chirbasa to Bhojwasa. For the rest of the day, the hike would be mild. After Chirbasa, the landscape turns bleak and dry. Before Bhojwasa, the entire path passes through thick woodland. Near the water, there is a small temple and a possible campsite. It's a nice spot to set up camp for the day.

In morning, enjoy the Bhagirathi group of peaks. Trek to Gomukh (3890mt), the Ganges' source, after breakfast. The Ganga's water trickles down from the glaciers at Gomukh.

Explore the area and hike to Tapovan, one of the area's most beautiful high-altitude alpine meadows. The climb from Gomukh to Tapovan is steep, and the view of the nearby peaks improves as we ascend. Tapovan is a great treat with a vast meadow complete with bubbling streams, wildflowers, and campsites. Tapovan is renowned for its spectacular meadows that encircle the base camp of the Shivling mountain. Arrive in Tapovan and pitch your tent. Staying in camp for dinner and rest at night.

On this day, we get up early and go to the magnificent Meru Glacier. We return to Nandanvan via Gomukh glacier after a brief stop to explore Meru Glacier.

The path from Tapovan leads down and onto the glacier, passing through the upper part of the meadow. Turn right from Gomukh towards Nandanvan (4340m) and you'll be on top of the Gangotri glacier. The glacier is sandwiched between two mountain ranges, and landslides have created a layer of rocky moraine on the ice that makes walking easier. The glacier walk is very slick, and even a minor lapse of focus may be fatal. Huge chasms could be seen here and there. There is a vertical climb after around a kilometre of walking. Big rocks along the trail provide grip and footholds, but many of them are still misleading. Tents were used for dinner and the night.

Vasuki Tal, a beautiful base for Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat with a small lake, is reached through a morning trek along the Chaturangi Glacier. The ascent is gradual but slow. Take a rest and spend the night.

Today's hike will last 6 hours. The view of Mount Sathopanth is enough to make the trip worthwhile. It is one of India's only two peaks with a height of over 7000 meters.

The hike today is just a few miles long. The campsite is a moraine region full of rocks and boulders; it's not perfect, but it's essential for acclimatization.

Today would be an early day for us. It's a short hike, but with the majority of the trek taking place in the moraine, it's still a smart idea to plan ahead. On the way, you'll pass by Chatrungi Glacier, which received its name from the four colours that can be seen there (pink, purple, brown, and green). This glacier's glacial flow is a major tributary to Gangotri Glacier. Today's camping spot is Kalindi Bhamak, which is next to the Kalindi Glacier's snout. Avalanche and Kalindi Peak are just up there, and Kalindi Khal/Pass is just up ahead.

Today is D Day, and everybody can get up and ready as soon as possible. The climb to the pass is not easy by any means, so we must maintain a steady pace before we hit the top. When you cross the pass, you will know that all of your toil and effort was well worth it. On a clear day, you will see Mt. Kamet, Mt. Mana, Chandra Parbat, Vasuki Parbat, and, on a clear day, the Tibetan Plateau. After navigating the glacial terrain, we'll camp at Raj Parav today.

Arwa Tal is reached after a long walk over glacier terrain.

We will arrive in Ghastoli and the landscape will change from grey to green. Ghastoli is a lovely meadow that is a visual delight. Drive to Badrinath via the Mana Pass route.

We'll board a bus bound for Dehradun. The Alaknanda River runs through Devprayag, where it reaches the Ganges, on the way to Dehradun. From Dehradun, take an overnight bus to Delhi.