| Khatling Sahasratal Trek |
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| (Rishikesh-Uttarkashi-Silla-Kushkalyani-Kyarki-Parital-Sahsratal Kalyani-Kharsoli-Chowki-Khatling-Masartal-Mayalipass-Vasukital-Kedarnath ) |
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Grade : High Altitude - Hard Trek
Season : July-Aug-Sep |
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| Duration : 16 Days |
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| The Khatling glacier is a lateral glacier, at the source of the river Bhilangana. Sahasratal and Masartal are on the west and east of it respectively. The Valley of Bhilangana affords a panoramic view of snow capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Jogin group, Kirtistambha and Meru are sublime and magnificent. The entire trek passes through thick forests and beautiful lush green meadows in the beginning. Later, it crosses two passes above 17,000 ft. and negotiates glaciers moraines and a snow patch. |
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| Day 1 : Rishikesh |
| All the participants are requested to assemble at GMVN - Tourist Rest House, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight at TRH, Muni-Ki-Reti, Rishikesh. |
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Altitude : 356
Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC
Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM
Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.
Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laxman Joola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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| Day 2 : Uttarkashi |
| Drive to Uttarkashi 155 kms of lunch enroute. Dinner and overnight at TRH Uttarkashi. |
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Altitude : 1158
Temp : Max 32oC Min 10oC
Accommodation : DLX, EXE, ORD, DORM, CABIN, TENT
Description : -At an elevation of 1158 meters on the bank of river Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage center equated with Varanasi or Kashi in Divinity. Temple of Lord Vishwnath is located here along with other important temple like Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav,etc. Every Year on the occassion of Mahamela people visit Uttarkashi to take a Holy dip in Bhagirathi along with the idol of their local deities.
Local Sites : Vishwnath temple, Maneri Dam, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering |
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| Day 3 : Silla Chhan |
| 25 kms drive to Malla. Further 9 kms trek to Silla Chhan with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -1660
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Small Camping Ground |
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| Day 4 : Kushkalyani |
| 11 kms trek to Kushkalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -3141
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Pasture Land / Meadows |
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| Day 5 : Kyarki |
| 14 kms trek to Kyarki with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -4040
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Meadows |
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| Day 6 : Parital |
| 18 kms trek to Parital with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -4225
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Camping near a Frozen Lake |
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| Day 7 : Sahasratal |
| 12 kms trek to Bhimtal/ Taddiudyar via Sahasratal with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : 4572
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -6-7 Lakes with Frozen Lake also |
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| Day 8 : Kalyani |
| 18 kms trek to Kalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -2683
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Camping and Nearest Gangi Tourist Lodge is at 5 km |
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| Day 9 : Kharsoli |
| 11 kms trek to Kharsoli with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -3110
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Description : -Camping ground inside a small forest which consists of Alpine meadows encompassed by stately Cedars and Oak trees |
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| Day 10 : Chowki |
| 12 kms trek to Chowki with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -3538
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -Camping in done in a big field. Water is plentiful and it is an excellent place from which to make Reconnaissance hikes to the Khatling Glacier. |
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| Day 11 : Chowki |
| 6 kms trek to Khatling Glacier with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Chowki. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -3538
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : --Camping in done in a big field. Water is plentiful and it is an excellent place from which to make Reconnaissance hikes to the Khatling Glacier. |
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| Day 12 : Masartal |
| 9 kms trek to Masartal with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp. |
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Altitude : -4990
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : -Camping
Description : -A High Altitude lake. The place is rich in Fauna. It's a small camping place |
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| Day 13 : Vasukital |
| 15 kms trek to Vasukital via Mayali-pass(5400 mts)Panyatal and Teental with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight at Vasukital in camp. |
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Altitude : 3584
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Description : -A Camping place near to Vasuki lake. View of Kedar peak 6940 m and Bhartikunta 6578 is fabulous. |
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| Day 14 : Kedarnath |
| 8 kms trek to Kedarnath with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH. |
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Altitude : 3584
Temp : Max 17.9oC Min 5.9oC
Accommodation : EXE, ORD, DORM
Description : The temple is magnificiant in its style and architecture and to construct such a temple at this height over one thousand years ago must have been quite a feat. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and one of the famous Jyotirlinga.
Local Sites : Bharionath temple,Shankaracharya Samadhi and Gandhi Sarover. |
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| Day 15 : Gaurikund |
| 15 kms trek to Gaurikund with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in TRH Gaurikund |
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Altitude : 1982
Temp : Max -oC Min -oC
Accommodation : EXE, DORM
Description : As per religious texts Goddess Parvati meditated here for a considerable time to win a consort in Lord Shiva,Gauri is another name of Parvati. Also a famous temple of Gauri is at Gaurikund.
Local Sites : Hot Bath at Sulphuric spring, Visit Triyuginarayan. |
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| Day 16 : Rishikesh |
| 215 kms drive to Rishikesh Hot lunch enroute. Arrival Rishikesh. Tour concludes. |
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Altitude : 356
Temp : Max 41oC Min 35oC
Accommodation : AC, DLX, EXE, DORM
Description : Rishikesh is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers.
Local Sites : Triveni Ghat, Laxman Joola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev |
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