Kalindikhal Trek | Kalindikhal Pass Trekking in Garhwal

About This Tour

The Trek start from Yuksom and goes up to Goecha La, the highest point of the this trek. From here see the stunning view of Talung Glacier and Mt Kanchenjunga. The views are simply amazing and captivating. After finishing the Goecha La trek down to Thangsing and from here trek to Kasturi Orar through a dense forest where lianas tangle and moss and orchids hide tree trunks. Finish your trek at Thasiding and drive towards Bagdogra...

Kalindikhal Trekking Tour brings the most frilled camping tour right at the base of the Shivling peak (6543m, called the Matterhorn of Garhwal) along with the sightings of Gaumukh, the source of Ganges- the most revered river in the world. The trek takes you half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley takes you through Nandanvan, the base of the Bhagirathi peaks, a place that offers an unparallel view of the Shivlinga peak and then towards the Alaknanda Valley. After gaining suitable acclimatization the trekkers can find the opportunity to ascend to Vasukital Lake, a stunning place to camp surrounded by towering snow-covered peaks. From here steeping across Sweta Glacier will begin the challenging crossing of the Kalindikhal Pass which is a tough climb from where the trekkers can feel that there is little else left to be seen. Finally, the Kalindikhal trail then descends to Arwatal and to Mana- the last village on the Chinese frontier. The trek fittingly ends at Badrinath with a visit to the holy temple.

Included / Excluded

Accommodation : Hotel/Guest House at all the places according to itinerary.
Transport : All road transfer by AC SUV Car from Delhi to Delhi. (AC will not run on the hills).
Meals : All meals on trek. At the hotel/guest house only breakfast will be serving. Meals will be mix of Indian Chinese and Continental.
Camping equipment like tents, mattresses, mess tent, dining tent, camping stools, table etc
Professional and experienced English speaking local trekking guide who knows the area very well
Cook and High altitude porters
All necessary Permits
Inner Line Permit
Environment Levy Fees
Camping Fees

Enroute meal
Any meals/services not mentioned above
Liquor, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance
Evacuation expenses, etc.
Camera fee

Itinerary

Morning after breakfast drive (227 km) to reach Rishikesh. Stop at Haridwar for sightseeing of Ganga Ghats & Temples then proceed to Rishikesh. Arrive & check in at the hotel. Evening free in Rishikesh. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.

Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mt), which takes 5-6 hrs. Upon arrival check-in at Shikhar Nature Resort. After lunch visit NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering Institute) & Museum.

Morning after breakfast drive to reach Gangotri via Harsil (approx 25 km before Gangotri (3048 mt) by covering approx 95 km in 4-5 hrs). On arrival check-into Hotel / Tourist Banglow.

Morning after early breakfast start first days trek to Bhojbasa following the river Bhagirathi on right bank by covering approx 14 kms in 4-5 hrs. Trek is full of fascinating Himalayan sights and you can have beautiful views of snow capped peaks around. Upon arrival at Bhojbasa, set up camp for overnight stay.

Morning trek 4-5 hrs to reach the beautiful base of Bhagirathi group of peaks, Nandanvan. The trek crosses Gangotri Glacier. From here view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, Thelu peaks and Kedardome. Overnight stay in tents.

Morning trek along with Chaturangi Glacier to reach Vasukital, a beautiful base for Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat with a small lake. The trek is steady upward. Arrive in 5-6 hours and overnight stay in tents.

Morning after breakfast start trek to Suraiaya Bamak (Khara Pathar) with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp in Moraine .

Morning after breakfast trek 10 Km to reach Kalindikhal Base (Sweta Glacier) (5500 mt). Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

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 for dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km from Rajparav. Overnight stay in the camp.

Morning after breakfast proceed your trek to reach Ghastoli (3796 km), which is 16 Km from Arwatal. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Morning after breakfast start trek to Badrinath 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 resplendent Neelkanth peak. A seven hrs walk brings you to Mana Village, the last village before the border, where you break for lunch. Later a 2 kms drive brings us to town of Badrinath. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit the temple of Badrinath. Return to hotel for Dinner & Overnight. Badrinath, Badrinath Temple is the abode of Lord Vishnu. It is situated at an altitude of 3130 m at the banks of Alaknanda. In the backdrop, is the Neelkanth mountain peak situated between the twin peaks of Nar and Narayan. The name is derived from wild berries called Badri. Adi Shankarcharya established the idol of Vishnu in the temple. Near the temple is a hot water sulphur spring, Tapt Kund.

Early in the morning visit the temple. After breakfast drive to Joshimath. Morning after breakfast drive down to reach Joshimath 44 Km from Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Morning after breakfast drive (257 km) down to reach Rishikesh. On arrival check-in the Hotel for overnight stay. In the evening after wash and change visit Laxman Jhula, Thirteen storied temple, Geeta Ashram, Parmarth Niketan and later join the Aarti ceremony at Triveni Ghat. Latter return back to the Hotel for overnight stay.

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi (227 km). lunch enroute. Upon arrival at Delhi transfer to airport for onwards journey.