Kalindi Khal Trek

Best Season

15 May to 30 June,
25 August to 20 October

Trip Duration

14 Nights
15 Days

Trip Difficulty

Difficult

Accommodation

Hotels in cities & Lodges during the Trek

Max. Elevation

5,940m
(19,488 ft)

Tour Overview

Kalindi khal trek is a very popular trek a good one from trekkers to learn about the techniques of mountaineering. Kalindi khal pass is in the Gangotri region of Garhwal Himalayas.

Day 01

Travel from Uttarkashi to Gangotri (100km) 3-4 hr

Stay at Hotel

Day 02

Gangotri to Bhojwasa 14km. Approx 6-7hr. Maximum altitude (3800km)

Accommodation in tent and sleeping bags. The trek will be a gradual uphill towards Bhojwasa. We will cross some streams and forests on the way to Bhojwasa.

Day 03

Trek to Tapovan

After breakfast, we start then trek to Tapovan, the maximum altitude for the day would be 4243 meters. It will take us approximately 6 to 7 hours. The distance will be about 10 km. Tapovan is also the base camp for Shivling. It will be a challenging day, we will cross Gaumukh Glacier. From Tapovan, we will be able to see Bhagirathi –I, II and III, Meru, Shivling, Sudarshan, Khardkund, Chaukhamba ranges.

Day 04

Trek to Nandanvan

The maximum altitude for the day would be about 4451 meters. The trek would be about 8 km and would take nearly 4 to 5 hours. We will cross the Gaumukh glacier once again. On this day, we will get a good view of Kedardome peak and Sundervan.

Day 05

Trek to Vasu Ki Tal (Vasukital)

The height would be about 4980 meters, Approx 5 to 6 hours. Trek distance would be approximately 6 km.

Day 06

Rest day. Acclimatization day

Rest and Acclimatization Day at Vasuki Taal

Day 07

Trek to Khara Pather

The maximum height for the day would be about 5307 meters. The trek distance would be about 5 km and it would take approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Day 08

Trek to Sweta Glacier

Th maximum height for the day would be about 5509 meters. The distance would be about 4 kms and it would take approximately 4 hours. The trek will be challenging as it passes through a boulder zone.

Day 09

Trek to Kalandi base camp

Maximum height of 5690 meters. From Kalindi base camp, we would be able to see the Avalanche peak.

Day 10

Cross Kalindi pass

The maximum height for the day would be 5959 meters. We will set up camp at Rasparow (4912mtr). It will be a tough and risky day with moraines on the way.