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Grade: Strenuous Trek
Best of  Season- High Altitude Trek

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Kalindi Pass Trek From Gangotri to Badrinath

15 nights & 16 days trip involving visit to two of the most important pilgrimage for hindus in India, trekking to the source of the Ganges, the most important living goddess of India and  to the heart of Great Himalayas to the base of highest peaks and negotiating high passes. Chances of encountering high altitude Himalayan fauna e.g  Bharal, Goral, snow leopard are very good on the trek.

This trek is for experienced trekkers who have done treks earlier and know the sport.

Gangotri Temple

Mt. Shivling

On the trek

Badrinath Temple

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive - Delhi: Arrive New Delhi and transfer to the Hotel for the overnight stay

Day 2: Delhi - Rishikesh : Drive to Rishikesh (230 km). Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Rishikesh - Uttarkashi : Drive to Uttarkashi (1150 mt) 155 km. Overnight at River Side  Nature Resort.

Day 4: Uttarkashi - Gangotri : Drive to Gangotri (3090 mt) 95 km enroute visiting Dharali. Arrive Gangotri, visit the temple and overnight stay in the Hotel / Tourist Banglow

Day 5: Gangotri - Bhojbasa : Trek to Bhojbasa (3792 mt) 5-6 hrs Arrive and camp for overnight stay.

Day 6: Bhojbasa - Nandanvan : Trek to Nandanvan (4337 m) 4-5 hours, the base of Bhagirathi peaks across the Gangotri Galcier. Overnight in camp

Day 7: Nandanvan - Vasukital : Trek along Chaturangi Glacier to Vasukital (4898 MT) 3-4 hours. The trek is steady upward. Overnight stay in camp situated by the side of the small lake.

Day 8: Vasukital - Khara Pathar : Trek to Khara Pathar (5456 mt) 4-5 hours from Vasukital. Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 9: Khara Pathar -Kalindikhal Base : Trek 10 Km to Kalindikhal Base -Sweta Glacier- (5500 mt). Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 10: Kalindikhal Base - Rajparav : Trek to Rajparav (4910 mt) in 4-5 hours spending some time at the Kalindi Pass (5947 mt). Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 11: Rajparav - Arwatal : Trek to Arwatal (3910 mt) 13 km 5-6 hours . Overnight  stay in the camp.

Day 12: Arwatal - Ghastoli : Trek to Ghastoli (3796 km), 16 Km in 6-7 hours . Overnight stay in the camp.

Day 13: Ghastoli - Mana - Badrinath : Trek to Mana village 14 Km in 5-6 hours, drive 2 Km to reach Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 14: Badrinath - Joshimath : Visit the holy shrine of Badrinath and drive down to reach Joshimath 44 Km from Badrinath. Overnight stay in the Hotel.

Day 15: Joshimath - Rishikesh : Drive to reach Rishikesh 253 km . Overnight stay at the hotel. Evening sightseeing of Rishikesh.

Day 16: Rishikesh - Delhi : Drive to Delhi 230 km. On arrival transfer to the IGI Airport to board the flight for onwards journey.

The Package Costs are Inclusive of:

1. TWIN SHARING ACCOMMODATION AT ROAD HEADS IN GUEST HOUSES/ TOURIST BUNGLOWS  AND TENTS DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.

2.ALL MEALS HYGENICALLY COOKED AND SERVED BY OUR SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF FOR WESTERNERS

3.TRANSPORTATION FROM RISHIKESH TO  UTRKASHI TO SANGAM CAHTTI   AND YAMNOTRI TO MUSSORIE & DEHRADUN  BY CAR/SUMO/ Toyota

4.SERVICES OF ENGLISH SPEAKING TREKKING GUIDE , COOK & CAMP STAFF  DURING THE ENTRIE TRIP.

5.ALL TOURIST TAXES AND OTHERS DURING THE TRIP.

6.VISIT TO ALL IMPORTANT TEMPLES AND PLACES DURING THE ENTIRE TRIP.

7.CAMPING EQUIPMENT ON TREK  E.G TENTS, MATRESSES , SLEEPING BAG AND OTHERS.

8.PORTERAGE OF FOOD, VEGETABLES, KITCHEN, FUEL ETC.

Important: Being close to inner line , we require permit for the trek from District administration . One has to finalize the trip at least two months before with details of passport and photographso that we can receive the permit well in time.

Please let us know if you are interested in the trip with meals option so that we can send you the costs.

For further information and costs please contact us with exact number of persons & month of travel.

Garhwal Himalayan (Adventure) Explorations .
The pioneer Trekking & Rafting operator in Himalayas for individuals & small groups
S A F E Trips since 1989
Safety First Adventures with Ultimate Excitement & Fun with great Environment Friendly Activities

About us

Garhwal  Himalayan Explorations is a pioneer company  specialized  in  Pilgrimage, Yoga Retreats, rafting and trekking tours in Uttaranchal,  handling maximum number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to Garhwal Himalayas for rafting,  trekking, pilgrimage, yoga retreats   & special interest tours . GHE has its own fleet of brand new cars with latest rafting &  trekking equipment, hotels, best located guest houses camps & Retreats,  and do not sublet its clients to other operators.  GHE has

●World  class Rafting & Trekking equipment.

● High Bank  Peasants Cottage : Best located hotels and guest houses in Rishikesh

●Ganga Nature Camp – rafting Beach at Brahmpuri.

●HighBank –  Ganga Himalayan Retreat – Tented resort at Shivpuri where luxury is blended with pure nature.

● Himalayan Heights – High Himalayan camp amidst thick cedar forest with breathtaking view of 180 degrees view of the Himalayan peaks.

Fleet of brand new cars and Toyota  Qualis.

●Above all -Team of dedicated experienced professionals working with the company for more than 15 years.

  Active Member  

To  enforce highest safety standards, use of professional well trained staff & quality equipment, and to ensure low impact eco friendly trips. Garhwal Himalayan Explorations is active/ founder member of:

 ●Adventure Tour Operators Association of India

●Indian Association of Professional Rafting Outfitters

●Uttranchal’s Finest Outdoors – The State Tourism Outfitters Association

For further information & Bookings please contact us with exact dates of arrival in Rishikesh & number of persons.

Write Us:

Garhwal Himalayan Explorations  Pvt. Ltd.

Opp. Union Bank of India , Kailash Gate, Muni Ki Reti  
Rishikesh-249201 ( Garhwal Himalayas)  Uttaranchal  

Call  Us:
    0135  2433478, 2438728, 2433155  
After Office Hrs.
  0135  2442267 & 2431167  
Cell No.
+98 370  555 78  & 94 120 50478 ( Rajeev ) , 94120 55 399 (Seema),  
+ 98973 55578 ( Jay )  94 120 56687 (Seema)  

Fax us :
0135 431654  

Explore: Well planned trips to show you the best in the area

Enjoy: Best holidays with unbeatable services & value to your money

& Conserve: Your Traveling with us helps conserve the Himalayas as GHE contributes a great deal to it.

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