Kalindi Khal Pass Trek

Kalindi Pass is one of the most difficult treks in the Uttarakhand (Garhwal) Himalayas. This trek is for the most adventurous and fit trekkers only who passess 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.
Duration         : 18 Nights / 19 Days
Max Altitude   : 5947 Mts
Best Time       : July, August & September
Difficulty        : Hard Trek (High altitude Trek)
Permit             : Required (Min. 04 Pax)
Places Visit : Arrrival Delh-Haridwar - Rishikesh-Uttarkashi – Gangotri-Bhojbasa – Nandanvan-Vasuki Tal - Khara Pathar-Kalindikhal Base – Rajaparav-Arwatal – Ghastoli-Mana – Badrinath-Karnpriyag-Ranikhet-Nainital-Delhi Dep.

Day 01: Arrrival Delhi : Upon arrival at Delhi airport meet to our representative transfer to hotel for rest of the night.

Day 02: Delhi - Haridwar - Rishikesh (24 km drive) Morning transfer to the New Delhi Railway Station to board the Shatabdi train to Haridwar. Arrive Haridwar & stop at Haridwar for sightseeing of Ganga Aarti & Temples. After proceed to Rishikesh. Arrive & check in hotel. Evening free for personal activities. Overnight Hotel.

Day 03: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi 150 Km : After breakfast drive to Uttarkashin (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. Evening visit Neharu Institute of Mountaineering. Overnight at hotel.

Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri (119 km/ 5-6 hrs Drive) : After breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Gangnani, the host spring. Later climb by zigzag to Sukhi Top from you will see nice view of Bhagirath River. Continue drive to Gangotri  (3050 mt). On arrival check into Hotel  or Guest House. 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. Evening visit the Gangotri Temple and Surya Kund.

Day 05: Gangotri – Bhojbasa (14 km Trek) :  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 (11 km trek) : Morning trek 4-5 hrs to reach the beautiful base of Bhagirathi group of peaks, Nandanvan (4337 mt). The trek crosses Gangotri Galcier. Overnight Tent

Day 07: Nandanvan - Vasuki Tal (11 km trek)  : After breakfast trek to Nandanvan 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 Tent

Day 08: Vasuki Tal - Khara Pathar (Suralya Bamak, 8 km. Trek) :  Morning after breakfast trek to Khara Pathar (5456 mt) (Suralya Bamak) 8 Km from Vasukital. Overnight Tent

Day 09: Khara Pathar - Kalindikhal Base (10 km trek). : Morning after breakfast trek 10 Km to reach Kalindikhal Base (Sweta Glacier) (5500 mt). Overnight: Tent

Day 10: Kalindikhal Base – Rajaparav (12 km trek) : 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: Rajaparav – Arwatal (13 km trek).  Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km from Rajparav. Overnight Tent

Day 12: Arwatal – Ghastoli (16 km. trek) : Moring after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Ghastoli (3796 km), which is 16 Km from Arwatal. Overnight Tent

Day 13: Ghastoli - Mana – Badrinath (14 km trek) : 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: Full day at Badrinath : 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: Hotel

Day 15: Badrinath – Karnprayag : (132 km/ 4-5 hrs drive) :  Morning after breakfast drive down to reach Karnpriyag (832 m) on arrival check in guest house or hotel. Rest of the time visit the local market.

Day 16: Karnpriyag-Ranikhet (132 Km/ 7 hrs drive) : Morning after breakfast drive to Ranikhet (1829m). On arrival check-in the Hotel for overnight stay. Rest of the time visit local market, temples and ground.

Day 17: Ranikhet-Nainital (59 km/ 3 hrs drive) : After early breakfast drive to Nainital (1938m). on arrival check in hotel rest of the time explore the lake city.

Day 18: Nainital-Delhi (Overnight Train) : Full day sightseeing to Nainital visit Temples and Lakes. Late evening transfer to Kathgodam, board overnight train to Delhi.

Day 19: Arrival Delhi : Early morning arrival Delhi. Rest of the day leisure for individual activities. In time dep. Transfer to origin.

Day 20 : In time departure.

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