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KEDARNATH - KALINDIKHAL- BADRINATH

For the most adventurous trekkers, with fundamental knowledge of the mountains, this trek provides a rare experience. The trek takes
one from Kedarnath to Vasuki Tal after due acclimatization. There is a gradual ascent, thereafter the trek negotiates Kharapathar at
a height of 5456m before camping at Kalindi base (5500m). Crossing the Kalindi pass, one treks down to Arwa glacier and onwards
from Arwatal (3910m) to Badrinath via Ghastoli with two main river crossings on the way. This trek offers magnificent views of
several high altitude medows,lakes & peaks. It also gives one an opportunity to feel & see the religious sentiments of
the local folks, with an insight to age old traditional customs & rituals.

USD 85 PER PERSON PER DAY ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
14 Nights/ 15 DaysTHE KALINDIKHAL TREK - GRADE 6
Delhi/ Haridwar/ Gauri Kund/ Kedarnath/ Vasu Ki Tal /Surya Bhamak (Khara Patthar)/
Sweta Glacier (Kalindi Base)/Rajparav/Arwa Tal/ Gastoli/ Mana/ Badrinath/Rishikesh/ Delhi

DAY 01

ARRIVE DELHI

On arrival you will be met by our representative and transfered to Hotel Meridian or similar. Afternoon half day
city tour of Old & New Delhi. Drive past Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Parliament house & Presidents Palace, visit
India Gate, Qutab Minar & a Modern Hindu temple. Evening free. Overnight in Hotel

DAY 02

DELHI/ HARIDWAR/ GAURIKUND

Early morning transfer to railway station to board superfast express train to Haridwar. Breakfast on board. Arrive
Haridwar and transfer to waiting car for your onward trip to Gaurikund by road- 9 hrs. Enroute stop for lunch.
Later on arrival, check into hotel / Tourist Bunglow. Balance day free. Dinner & overnight in hotel

DAY 03

GAURIKUND/ RAMBARA/ KEDARNATH

Morning after breakfast, start 14 Kms trek to Kedarnath.This is a steep climb through dense forests & beautiful waterfalls,
winding along the river Mandakini.The forest slowly gives way to splendid views of Mount Kedarnath (6940m)
On arrival locate camping site and pitch tents. Dinner & Overnight in tents

DAY 04

AT KEDARNATH

Morning after breakfast day free. Kedarnath is one of the most important Indian pilgrimage places. The temple, built in the
8th century and dedicated to the goddess Shiva, is magnificently surrounded with snow-capped peaks. Dinner & Overnight in tents.

DAY 05

KEDARNATH/ VASU KI TAL

Morning after breakfast, start trek to Vasyki - Tal (4898 M) a crystal clear pearl set in an unrivalled setting, a base for
Mt Satopanth and Mt Vasuki Parbat from where originates the Vasuki Ganga which mingles with the Mandakini at Sonprayag.
The Tal is about 1 km in radius and has clear glittering water. It is an continuous ascent along a goat trailoffering
panaromic view of the Chaukhamba peaks. The last 1 km is downhill. Later on arrival pitch tents. Dinner & overnight.

DAY 06

AT VASU KI TAL

Day free to relax, walk around, go swimming if you dare in the icy cold waters of this beautiful lake or try your hand
at fishing. Take a short trek to Paian Tal which is about 1. km to the north-west. This lake is even more beautiful. At the
bottom of it, you can see rectangular slabs of rocks, as if they have been placed there intentionally. The view of
Chaukhamba peaks and Mandakini valley is breathtaking. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight in tents

DAY 07

VASU KI TAL / KHARA PATTHAR

Morning after breakfast, start return trek to Suraiya Bamak (Khara Patthar) located at 5456m. A 6 kms tough & backbrekking
trek, through forests, medows and glaciers.On arrival pitch tents. Dinner & overnight in tents. Camping on Moraine

DAY 08

KHARA PATTHAR > KALINDI BASE

Morning after breakfast, start 10 km trek to Sweta glacier( 5550m) at the Kalindi base. A tough days trekking brings us to
our camping grounds. Pitch tents. balance day free. It will take about 5 hrs. Dinner & overnight. Camping on Glacier

DAY 09

KALANDI BASE > RAJPARAV

Morning after breakfast cross Kalindi pass(5947 mts), then trek down to Rajparav(4910 mts)
12 kms. It will take about 4 hrs. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on Moraine

DAY 10

RAJPARAV > ARWATAL

Morning after breakfast, start 13 kms trek to Arwatal (3910 mts) with packed lunch. It will take about 6 hrs.
Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on Moraine

DAY 11

ARWATAL > GHASTOLI

Morning after breakfast start 16 kms trek to Ghastoli (3796 mts) with packed lunch. About 7 hrs. Dinner and overnight in camp.

DAY 12

GHASTOLI > MANA > BADRINATH

Morning after breakfast start 16 kms 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 respelendent Neelkanth peak. A 7 hrs walk brings
you to Mana Village, the last village before the border, where you break for lunch. Later a 2 kms walk brings us to
town of Badrinath. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon visit the temple of Badrinath. Return to hotel for Dinner & Overnight..

DAY 13

AT BADRINATH

Morning after breakfast, day free. Unwind, write your memoirs or just relax. Trek down 8 kms
via mana Village to Vasundhra Falls, enroute visiting Bhim Pool. Lunch, Dinner & overnight in hotel.

DAY 14

BADRINATH > RISHIKESH

Morning after breakfast, drive down 298 kms (7/8 hrs) to reach Rishikesh late afternoon. Lunch enroute in local restrauant.
Later on arrival check into hotel. Banalce day free. Rishikesh Situated on the right bank of river Ganga and surrounded on
3 sides by Himalayan ranges, known from medieval time as celestial abode, is a great pilgrimage centre of India, It has
been the abode of saints and sages from where they sojourn before undertaking the arduous pilgrimage that lay ahead on the
distant Himalayan peaks.This gateway to the kingdom of Gods and pilgrimage to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and
Yamunotri is culstered with Ashram, Tourist Rest House and Dharamsalas. The Yoga centres of Rishikesh have enchanced
the significance of the place, home and world wide tourist from all over the world visit this place to have lessons in
Yoga and Meditation. Evening drive to haridwar to witness the evening Aarti ( Prayers) Dinner & Overnight in Hotel

DAY 15

RISHIKESH > HARIDWAR > DELHI

Morning after breakfast, proceed for half a day city tour, visiting the Ashrams, Lxman Jhoola (ancient rope bridge),Temples,
before returning to hotel for lunch. After lunch time free till departure transfer to Haridwar Railway Station to connect superfast
experess train at 1810 hrs for Delhi. ( Room occupancy till 12 noon & Dinner on Board). Later on arrival at 2210 hrs
transfer to International airport to connect flight for onward destination.

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# Transportation by non ac jeep, from Haridwar to Trek head & back to Haridwar
# All camping equipments, High altitude trekking gears, services of guide, cook, kitchen staff & helpers,
including a personal porter for each member and mules where required,
# Rail Tickets air conditioned chair car for sectors Delhi - Haridwar - Delhi
# Inner Line Permit fees AND Presently applicable taxes
[We advise you to carry your own sleeping bags & mattresses, for personal hygiene sake]
TOUR COST VALIDITY -30 SEPTEMBER 2004 # PRICE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Minimum 4 persons required to obtain trekking permit
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