| Kalindikhal Trek |
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| (Gangotri-Bhojwasa-Nandanvan-Vasukital-Khara Patthar-Kalindi Base-Rajparav-Ghastoli-Badrinath ) |
| Grade : High Altitude - Hard Trek |
| Season : July-August |
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| Duration : 12 Days |
| This trek is for the more adventurous; with a fundamental knowledge of the mountains. It is an extension of the Nandanvan Trek, eastward to Ghastoli and then to Badrinath via Kalindikal pass (5967m).The trek takes you from Nandanvan to Vasukital to Mana, the trek falls in the 'inner line'. Do remember to take necessary permissions. |
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| Day 1 : Gangotri |
| All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN -Tourist Rest House Gangotri for dinner and overnight stay. |
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| Altitude : 3048 |
| Temp : Max 15oC Min 0oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, ORD, DORM |
| Description : Ganga is descending from heaven to earth here,it is in the midst of giant Deodars and Conifers nestles the Tiny settelment of Gangotri from Gaumukh to Deoprayag, Ganga is known as Bhagirathi, and through all these pages she has been so addressed . On the right bank of the river is the holy temple of Ganga,whilst on the left bank there are few Ashrams, Hindus from all over the world shown undying faith in these shrines. The temple of Ganga was origanally constructed by the Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa of Nepal. The word Gangotri exudes peace and Divine love, it means that Ganga is descending from Heaven to Earth at this spot,Hundreds of years back, the entire stretch of land from Gaumukh to Gangotri was covered with Glaciers and Ganga emerged at this place. |
| Local Sites : Gaurikund fall, Devghat and Bhagirath Shilla. |
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| Day 2 : Bhojwasa |
| After breakfast trek to Bhojwasa 14 kms. Dinner and overnight at TRH,Bhojwasa. |
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| Altitude : 3792 |
| Temp : Max 24oC Min 2oC |
| Accommodation : ORD, DORM |
| Description : The base point of Gaumukh Glacier(The source of Holy river Ganga). |
| Local Sites : Visit Gaumukh, Nandanvan, Tapowan |
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| Day 3 : Bhojwasa |
| After breakfast acclimatization/load ferry trek to Nandanvan Tapovan (4460 mts) with packed unch.In the afternoon return trek to Bhojwasa for dinner and overnight stay. |
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| Altitude : 3792 |
| Temp : Max 24oC Min 2oC |
| Accommodation : ORD, DORM |
| Description : The base point of Gaumukh Glacier(The source of Holy river Ganga). |
| Local Sites : Visit Gaumukh, Nandanvan, Tapowan |
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| Day 4 : Nandanvan |
| 10 kms trek to Nandanvan with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -4500 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Nandavan is the base camp of Bhagirithi peaks. From here one can view the majestic Shivling peak. |
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| Day 5 : Nandanvan |
| After breakfast acclimatization / load ferry trek 7 kms to Vasukital (4898 mts) with packed lunch. In the afternoon return trek to Nandanvan for dinner and overnight stay in camp. |
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| Altitude : -4500 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Nandavan is the base camp of Bhagirithi peaks. From here one can view the majestic Shivling peak. |
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| Day 6 : Vasukital |
| After breakfast 7 kms trek to Vasukital with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : 3584 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -8 km trek from Kedarnath is the crystal clear pearl set in an unrivalled setting-he Vasukital Lake. From here originates the Vasuki Ganga which mingles with the Mandakini at Sonprayag. |
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| Day 7 : Khara Pathar |
| After breakfast 6 kms trek to Suraiaya Bamak (Khara Pathar 5456 mts) with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -5500 Aprox. |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Camping on Moraine |
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| Day 8 : Sweta Glacier |
| Trek to Sweta Glacier (Kalindi base 5500 mts)10 kms with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -5590 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Camping on Glacier |
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| Day 9 : Rajparav |
| After breakfast cross Kalindi pass(5947 mts), then trek down to Rajparav(4910 mts) 12 kms. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -4910 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Camping on Moraine |
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| Day 10 : Arwatal |
| 13 kms trek to Arwatal (3910 mts) with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -3980 Aprox |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Camping on Moraine |
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| Day 11 : Ghastoli |
| 16 kms trek to Ghastoli (3796 mts) with packed lunch.Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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| Altitude : -3600 Aprox. |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : -Camping |
| Description : -Camping on Flat Ground |
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| Day 12 : Badrinath |
| 16 kms trek to Badrinath,via Mana Village with packed lunch.On arrival visit temple of Sri Badrinathji. Dinner. Tour concludes. |
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| Altitude : 3110 |
| Temp : Max -oC Min -oC |
| Accommodation : DLX, EXE, ORD, DORM |
| Description : It is 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 respelendent Neelkanth peak. The Badrinath temple is in the lap of Narayana Parvat with Neelkanth in the background. It is called the Moksha dham/Vishnu lok. |
| Local Sites : Mana village,Ganesh Gufa,Vyas Gufa,Bhim Pul,Shesnetra,Brahma Kapal,Narad Kund,Tapt Kund,Panch Dharas,Charanpaduka and Mata Murti. |
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| The Panch Kedar trek includes all the five shrines associated with the legend. All of them are situated at the head of Mandakini River, The Linga is a natural rock that resembles the rump of a bull. Madmaheshwar, situated at the base of Chaukhamba Peak is at an altitude of 3500m. here the Linga is worshiped in the form of a nave. Tungnath , where the arm of shiva appeared is the highest temple in Garhwal and is situated at an altitude of 3810m. 500 meters above the temple of Tungnath is Chandrashila. The panoramic view of the Himalayas is breathtaking from here. Rudranath is where the face of shiva had appeared. Here there is a natural rock temple, in which the Shiva mukha is worshipped. To reach Rudranath one has to trek through alpine meadows and dense forests, crossing an altitude of more than 4000m. Kalpeshwar is situated in the beautiful valley of Urgam. There is a cave temple here, and Shiva is worshiped in his matted hair form. |
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