Auden's Col an Introduction
Col is a mountain pass which connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) peaks and is reportedly situated at a height of around 5400m. It also binds two glaciers on the opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and the other one looks like the glacier belonging to Jogin I. Auden's Col is approachable from Gangotri and one can trek up to Kedarnath following Auden's Col and Khatling glacier. Auden's Col gets its name from J B Auden, who first crossed it in 1939-40.
Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Day 02: Delhi – Rishikesh
Day 03: Rishikesh – Uttarkashi
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Gangotri
Day 05: Gangotri – Bhojwassa (Acclimatisation trek)
Day 06: Bhojwassa – Gomukh – Tapovan (Acclimatisation trek)
Day 07: Tapovan – Bhojwassa – Gangotri (Acclimatisation trek) Day 08: Gangotri - Nala Camp
Day 09: Nala Camp - Rudugaira BC
Day 10: Rudugaira BC - Rest day and acclimatization
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