| This lateral glacier situated in Tehri district is the source of river Bhilangna. The glacier is surrounded by snow peaks of the Jogin group (6466 m), Sphetic Pristwar (6905 m), Barte Kauter (6579 m), Kirti Stambh (6902 m) and Meru. The moraines on the side of the glaciers look like standing walls of gravel mud.
The trek which starts from Ghuttu is easily approachable by motor from Dehradun, Tehri, Mussoorie and the Rishikesh railhead. One has to trek about 45 km and pass through remote villages with thick kharsao forest and wide open beautiful lush |
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grassy meadows. The entry to the Bhilangna valley provides excellent spots for camping. Tents and adequate provisions need to be arranged in advance from Rishikesh, Tehri and Dehradun.
Trek
Base Camp Ghuttu
Ghuttu to Reeh 10 km,
Reeh to Gangi 10 km,
Gangi to Kalyani 5 km,
Kalyani to Bhelbagi 13 km,
Bhelbagi to Khatling 7 km.
By Road
Ghuttu to Tehri 64 km,
Tehri to Rishikesh 83 km.
