Kalindi Pass, a high altitude trek of 19,488 ft. demanding ultimate level mountaineering techniques and skills is one of the most famous, adventurous and challenging treks in Garhwal Himalaya starting from Gangotri to Badrinath and is considered to be the highest trekkable mountain pass. Be it the mesmerizing rivulets and peaks of Shivling, Baghirath, Meru or the challenging route that includes boulders, moraines, rough and crevassed glaciers; Kalindi Pass offers one of the most beautiful and arduous trekking destinations in India. It's a 16 days long trek with the best time to visit in summers from June to mid- July and then again during the post-monsoon months of September and October.
Talking about the exploration of the route of going to Badrinath from Gangotri across the Kalindi, it hushes up troublesome around 100 km of the trek that begins at Gangotri goes through Gaumukh, Nandanvan, Vasuki Tal, Kalindi Base, Kalindi, and afterward slides to Arwa Tal, Ghastoli, and finishes at Badrinath. The course goes through one of the most stunning mountainscapes under the shadow of incredible pinnacles of Garhwal-Bhagirathi 1, 2 & 3 Shivlinga top, Vasuki top, Kedar arch, Meru Peak, Sudershan Peak, Chandra Parbat, and Satopanth, etc. One can encounter a wide range of trekking as the course goes through boulders, snow and glacial paths.
Kalindi Pass Trek with Trekmunk assures you the best of experiences and knowledge during the trek. A group of accomplished, certified Trek Leader and professional guides, will guide you for the trek with a suitable itinerary for all. It will cost you Rs. 1,35,000 for a 16 days trek which includes accommodation, transportation from Rishikesh, trek leader, and professionals, meals, safety equipment, and a lot many to experience. Don't miss the chance of experiencing this adventurous and thrilling trekking journey of Kalindi Pass.
Best Time to Visit
Best time to venture out to Kalindi trek is in between summer (June to mid-July) and post-Monsoon
(September to early October).
Summers: The climate of Kalindi Trek stays lovely during summers. The Himalayas are
beautifully noticeable and the cool wind adds appeal to the feel.
Post monsoon: The rainfall improves the excellence of the trek. The forest becomes rich
green and the blossoms exceed in number. The climate stays moderate and lovely.
Trip Highlights
The most testing and exciting of all the treks in the Garhwal Himalayas.
Treat yourself to lofty perspectives on the neighboring
behemoths like Mt. Shivling, Satopanth,
and the Bhagirathi I, II, III pinnacles! Additionally,
the conversion of the ice sheets Kalindi,
Sweta, and Chaturanga is a once in a blue moon
incredible sight.
You find a beautiful little town Mana, the last Indian town before the Chinese frontier.
Itinerary Details
This will be the first day of this trek. You will have to reach Rishikesh on your own. From here, we will start our journey from Rishikesh and drive to Uttarkashi. The drive is actually very scenic with picturesque views around the region. After 6 hours of drive, you will finally step into Uttarkashi. You can roam around, embrace the local culture, and enjoy the ecstatic cuisine. The sleepover will be arranged at a hotel or lodge.
Covering a distance of 100 km, we will move forward to Gangotri with about 5 hours of drive and we will reach Gangotri. You can roam around, embrace the local culture, and enjoy the ecstatic cuisine. The sleepover will be arranged at a hotel or lodge.
We'll begin our trek to Bhojwasa after an early breakfast at Gangotri. The whole path towards Bhojwasa experiences thick elevated woods and crosses the tree line of Chirbasa. After Chirbasa, the land is barren till Bhojwasa. At the same time, river Bhagirathi goes with us and as we progress further we will find a workable place with the delightful sight of the Bhagirathi gathering of pinnacles.
The trek from Bhojbasa to Gaumukh experiences pine and birch backwoods and rough landscapes. Gaumukh is the mouth of the Gangotri Glacier and the spot from where River Ganga streams down from the ice sheet. After a lofty move from Gaumukh, you'll reach Tapovan. A high-height glade set at a rise of 14,642 ft, Tapovan is a gift for trekkers. Incorporated with wildflowers, wonderful streams, and crowds of blue mountain goats (bharals), with the snow-clad mountains transcending in the background, Tapovan is a flawless campground to investigate and rest.
This will be the fifth day on the trek. This day will be reserved for the purpose of rest and acclimatization.
The course from Tapovan to Nandanvan experiences the rough edges, crevasses, frosty sheets, streams, and wonderful rich green bright valley. The 3 km long and 1.5 km wide Nandanvan fields give perhaps the best perspective on the grand Shivling, Bhagirathi, Sudarshan, and The top.
On our approach to Vasuki Tal, we will cross the Chaturanga Glacier and go over excellent perspectives on Meru and Bhrigupanth. Vasuki Tal is a little half-solidified lying at the base of Mt. Satopanth and Mt. Vasuki Parbat.
The path to Khara Patthar is loaded up with moraines and thick snow beds, Khara Pathar/Suralya Bamak too is surrounded with moraines and we will camp among them.
Despite being a short trek, the elevation makes the walk very extreme. After covering steep moraine tracks, we'll reach Sweat Glacier, situated relaxingly in the midst of breezy mountains and encompassed by the grand pinnacles of Gangotri gathering, Bhagirathi gathering, and Shivling.
This will be the tenth day on this beautiful
trek to Kalindi Pass. On this day, we will make our way from Sweta glacier to
Kalindi Base. A progressive move through mountains and ice sheets will give you
breathtaking views throughout the trek.
Kalindi Base is one of the most beautiful campsites in the whole Himalayas. It
proves to be a heaven for photographers. Roam around and entice yourself in the
beautiful ambiance of this place. Dinner will be served at night and fun activities
will be organized. Overnight stay will be set up in camps.
Then comes a climb of distance 3 km through glacial mountains to reach Kalindi Peak. This is the highest point of the whole journey. The feeling of overcoming all the ordeals on the way to reach the summit is exceptional.
Pass begins promptly in the first part of the day at around 1-2 am and experiences an extremely testing trail loaded up with a day off, precipices climbs, and plunges. In any case, the self-importance of the pass makes each drop of perspiring and perhaps fears, justified, despite all the trouble. The overwhelming perspectives on the terrific pinnacles directly before you and the incomprehensibility of the whole territory will make us expand in wonder. Subsequent to getting a charge out of the excellence of Kalindi Pass, you will start your plummet to Raja Parav which is set at a height of 16,108 feet and camp there.
The declining Arwatal experiences chilly landscapes and it is prescribed that you start the trek promptly toward the beginning of the day prior to the cold water level ascents. Arwatal is a delightful outdoor area beside a lake, set at a height of 12,828 feet.
Ghastoli is a quiet knoll at a rise of 12,454 feet, filling in as the Indo-China fringe. As it is a military station, ITBP camps are set up here. Having seen just greys for such a long time, seeing the lavish green valleys of Ghastoli gives a feeling of satisfaction. We will go through our night getting a charge out of the tranquil view and camp at Ghastoli.
From here we will begin to trek to Mana town which is the last Indian Village in the Indo-china border. A 6 hrs simple stroll of 18 km will take us to Mana Village. 3 km from Mana Village lies the sacred town of Badrinath from where we will drive to Badrinath and visit Badrinath temple.
The next day we will drive back to Dehradun from Badrinath.
How To Reach
We will arrange a cab for you from the pickup point in Dehradun. For communications purposes, we will create a Whatsapp Group before the departure date of the trek and will share the details regarding the transportation. The drop at Dehradun after the trek will be arranged in a similar way.
How to reach Kalindi Pass Trek Base Camp (Gangotri) :
By Air
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Dehradun and is easily accessible, it is just
25 km away from the city. Daily flights from New Delhi are available to this airport. You
will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Gangotri.
By Train
Dehradun railway station. Overnight trains that hail from Delhi are Nandadevi Express and
Dehradun Express. People often prefer railways over airways because with trains you get to
see the landscape in its full glory, it is also cheaper and you will definitely enjoy your
way till Dehradun. You will have to take a bus or a cab to reach Gangotri.
By Road
Regular bus service is available from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate which plies government buses
that are safe and you can rely on them more than the private buses. You will have to take a
bus or a cab to reach Gangotri.
Inclusions
- To and Fro economy class air trave
- Travel by comfortable A/c or Non A/c coach / Vehicle as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Exclusions
- Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- Any applicable new taxes from Government
- Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency