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GANGOTRI - BADRINATH

The Kalindikhal Trek
A part of the ancient path followed by our ancestors
This trek is for the more adventurous, with a fundamental knowledge of the mountains.
The trek provides a rare experience. The trek takes one from Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal after due acclimatization. There is a gradual ascent of 10 kms, thereafter, the trek negotiates Kharapathar at a height of 5456 m before camping at Kalindi base (5590 m.) Crossing the Kalindi Pass, one treks down to Arwa glacier and
Arwa Tal (3980 M) to Badarinath via Ghastoli with two main rivers crossing on the way.
and the trek falls in the 'inner line'. So a permit is required. C'MORE will arrange one for you
Average height 15000 ft. Maximum height 19800 ft & 116 Kms Trekking
Note:For participation high altitude trekking experience is a must

USD 65 PER PERSON PER DAY ON TWIN SHARING BASIS
14 Nights/15 Days THE KALINDHIKAL TREK - GRADE 5
Delhi/ Haridwar/ Uttarkash/ Gangotri/ Chirbasa/ Bhojwasa/ Gaumukh/ Tapovan/ Nandanban/ Vasuki Tal/ Surya Bhamak
(Khara Patthar)/ Sweta Glacier (Kalindi Base)/ Rajparav/ Arwa Tal/ Gastoli/ Mana/ Badrinath/ Rishikesh/ Delhi

ARRIVE DELHI DAY 1

On arrival you will be met by our representative and transfered to your Hotel. 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

DELHI/ HARIDWAR/ UTTARKASHI DAY 2

Early morning transfer to railway station to board superfast express train to Haridwar. Breakfast on
board. Arrive Haridwar at 1130 hrs and transfer to waiting car for your onward trip to Uttarkashi
190 kms (1885m) The road climbs up steadily to Srinagar and then onwards steeply. Enroute stop
for lunch. Later on arrival, check into hotel. Evening free to stroll around this small quient town,
situated on the banks of river, Uttarkashi is the base of many trekking and mountaineering activities.
Evening final inspection of trek gear, rations & logistics of the trek ahead. Dinner & overnight in hotel

UTTARKASHI/HARSIL /GANGOTRIDAY 3

Morning after leisurly breakfast, drive down 95 kms to Gangotri. Enroute stop for "Chai" at Harsil
(2623m), a beautiful sylvan hamlet, with its winding shady roads, swinging conifers, sun kissed
mountains. Later drive onwards to Gangotri (3048m) - The place where mythological beliefs say
Ganga came down from Heaven and flowed down the valley. The Gorge at Bhairav Ghati & the
Temple of Goddess Gangotri is worth a visit. On arrival check into hotel. Dinner & Overnight in tents.

GANGOTRI / CHIRBASA /BHOJWASA DAY 4

Morning after breakfast, start trek to Bhojwasa (3792m) Starting with an easy climb the route is
filled with breathtaking sights as the magnificent scenery unfolds itself at every step. Stop for lunch
at Chirbasa (3600m), clothed in the greenery of pines with stunning glimpses of the giagantic
Gaumukh glacier, before reaching our camping site. From here one can see the mejestic view
of Bhagirathi peaks. On arrival pitch tents. Dinner & Overnight in tents.

BHOJWAS/GAUMUKH GLACIER DAY 5

Morning after breakfast, a short 2 hours trek brings us face to face with the Gaumukh Glacier (4225m)
- a big mass of ice melting down to create the legend of a river - The Ganga or Ganges. Set in the heart
of the Bhagirathi peak the glistening glacier varies from shades of blue, green to white. Starting
from beyond the Chaukhamba cluster of snow peaks, in the neighbourhood of Badrinath, the glacier
extends to Gaumukh (3892m). Set up camp, at the base of the glacier. Balance day free to relax,
walk around, go swimming if you dare in the icy cold waters of the Bhagirathi river.
Ideal place for acclimatization for the high altitude trek ahead. Dinner & Overnight in tents.

GAUMUKH GLACIER / TAPOVAN DAY 6

Morning after breakfast start trek to Tapovan (4500 M). Cross the Gangotri glacier, and the rocky face -
an ascend of 300m verticle wall, before arriving in this vast plateau of lush green medows, from where rises
the Shivling Peak (6543m) flanked by Meeru (6630m) and Kedar Dome (6808m). Tapovan is surrounded by
many named and unnamed peaks of the Garwal Himalayas. The peaks of Bhagirathi & Sudershan from
the other side of the glacier. Suddenly all tiredness is forgotten as you walk on this vast spread of golden grass.
A rivulet almost frozen, treds it's way through the middle of the plateau. Set up camp. Balance day free to
photograph, wonder & marvel at what is really nature all about. Dinner & overnight stay in tents.

TAPOVAN/ NANDANVAN/ VASUKI TAL DAY 7

Morning after breakfast start 8 kms trek to Vasuki - Tal. Decend to Nandanvan (4337 M). Traverse along
the Gangotri & Chaturangi glaciers.This trek combines the experience of mountain & rock climbing besides
boulder hopping and glacier traversing. Break for a quick brunch at the junction of the two glaciers
From here view the Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, Thelu peaks and Kedardome. Carry on a steady
uphill trek for another 4 hours to reach 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. Paian Tal 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. Later on arrival pitch tents,
situated by the side of this small lake. Dinner & overnight in tents.

VASU KI TAL/ SURIYA BHAMAK (KHARA PATHAR) DAY 8

Morning after breakfast start 6 kms trek to Suraiaya Bamak (Khara Pathar 5456 mts) with packed
lunch. It will take about 5 hrs. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on Moraine

KARA PATHAR /SWETA GLACIER ( KALINDHI BASE) DAY 9

Morning after breakfast, start 10 kms trek to Sweta Glacier (Kalindi base 5500 mts) with packed
lunch. It will take about 5 hrs. Dinner and overnight in camp. Camping on glacier

KALINDHI BASE / RAJPARAV DAY 10

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

RAJPARAV/ ARWATAL DAY 11

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

ARTWAL/GHASTOLI DAY 12

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

GHASTOLI/ MANA/ BADRINATH DAY 13

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.

BADRINATH/ RISHIKESH DAY 14

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 three 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.

RISHIKESH/ HARIDWAR/ DELHI DAY 15

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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Rates quoted are in USDollars and are on per person/ per day basis
# Subject to minimum 2 Adult persons travelling together
Early Bookings are recommended due to limited availability

PACKAGE COST INCLUDES
# Accommodation in hotels/ Resorts / Camp on twin sharing basis inclusive of all meals, at all places, as per itinearary
# 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]
Package Validity - October 2002 - September 2003
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