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100 km
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12 days
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Kalindi Khal Trek is one of the most challenging himalayan trekking expeditions. Kalindi Khal situated at 5,950 metres elevation connects two holy shrines Gangotri and Badrinath. This trekking is meant only for experienced high altitude trekkers.
Swami Probodhanandawas, inspired by John Bicknell Auden, organized the Kalindi Khal expedition and crossed the pass with Guide Dileep Singh on 22 July 1945. Kalindi Khal Trek offers spectacular views of great himalayan peaks like Kamet 7756m, Abi Garmin 7355m, Mana 7272m, Mukut Parvat 7242m, Avalanche Peak and Tibetan plateau on the other side of Mana Pass.
From the route, you will be able to see astonishing Mount Shivling & Mount Satopanth.
During Kalindi Khal Trekking Expedition trekkers need to rope up, which also necessitates the use of ice axes, crampons and other technical equipment. The Trek is mostly over the moraines and glaciers with deep crevasses and gives the ultimate opportunity to camp by some small glacial lakes. Trek starts from the holy place Gangotri and ends at Gastoli, which is close to Mana Pass. From Gastoli, drive to Badrinath. Rishikesh is 300 km, which takes 10-12 hours from Badrinath.
Gangotri is the base village and trek starting point. Gangotri is 250km from Dehradun and 265 km from Rishikesh. Dehradun is well connected to all major cities of the country. Gangotri is spiritual place for Hindus and offers amazing trekking & mountaineering expeditions.
Nearest Airport: Joly Grant Airport, Dehradun is the nearest airport. Which is 20km from Rishikesh.
Nearest Railway Station: Rishikesh junction is the closest railway station.
Road Connectivity: Rishikesh is well connected with national capital Delhi through highway. Delhi is 251km from Rishikesh, 275 km from Dehradun. Booking a cab to reach Rishikesh/Dehradun or overnight Volvo bus is the most convenient mode of travel to reach here from Delhi. You can take a shared cab to Uttarkashi.
Documents Required for Kalindi Khal
– Valid Govt. ID (Aadhar Card/Passport/Driver’s License/Voter’s Card)
– Valid Insurance (min. 2 lakh), Passport Size Photo
– Medical Certificate by registered medical practitioner min MBBS
– Previous High Altitude Trekking Experience upto 4500m passes like Pin Parvati Pass, Rupin Pass, Hampta Pass, Rudragaira Peak, Friendship Peak, Parang La etc
KALINDI KHAL EXPEDITION MEANT ONLY FOR EXPERIENCED HIGH ALTITUDE TREKKERS
* Altitude: 3100 m | Gangotri
* Briefing/orientation about Expedition, check list
* Shop/Rent essentials at Uttarkashi
* Transfer to Gangotri | 100 km, 3-4 hours
* Check-in & Rest. Phone network available Jio, Airtel & BSNL
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3792m
* Visit to Gangotri Temple
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 14 km, 5-6 hours
* Easy gradient, few water points enroute
* Establish camps, relax
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4500m
* Wake up, tea time and get ready
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 10 km, 6-7 hours
* Two water points enroute
* Visit Gaumukh on the way
* Be careful on moraines, rocky trail further to Gaumukh
* Establish camps, relax for the left time
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4880m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
* Few water points
* Climb with help of fixed rope before to Vasuki tal campsite
* Establish camps, relax
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 4880m
* Breakfast, Hot Lunch, Dinner
* Acclimatization Walk nearby
* Session about technical equipment and gears, mountain manners & behaviors
* Relax and Enjoy
* Followed by snacks, dinner
Sleeping in tents during daytime strictly not advisable
* Altitude: 5400m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
* Water available enroute
* Moraine-filled path, be careful on rocks
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5500m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 5 km, 5-6 hours
* Two water points
* Moraine-filled path, slippery rocks
* Crossing crevasses, ponds
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5620m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 5 km, 6 hours
* One water point enroute
* Moraine-filled path, roll over glaciers with crevasses
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 5950m - Kalindi Khal
4910m - Raja Padhav campsite
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 8-10 hours hours
* Water available after crossing glacier
* Roped up the entire team
* Demanding ascend up to Kalindi Khal
* Jaw-dropping great himalayan views from Kalindi Pass
* Kamet 7756m, Abi Garmin 7355m, Mana 7272m, Mukut Parvat 7242m, Avalanche Peak
* Hidden crevasses, moraines, glaciers, snow slopes
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3900m | Arwa Tal/Jungle Camp
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 5-6 hours
* Water available enroute
* 3-4 river crossings, gradual descent, moraine, rocky path
* Dinner & stay
* Altitude: 3700m
* Breakfast and packed lunch
* Trek 13 km, 5-6 hours
* Water available enroute
* 3-4 river crossings, gradual descent, moraine, rocky path
* ITBP Checkpost, document check, group photo, transfer to Badrinath
* Dinner & stay at Badrinath
Note: Be in discipline at ITBP check post
* Altitude: 3700m | Badrinath
* Early morning visit to Badrinath Temple
* Transfer to Rishikesh (as per package), drive 10-12 hours
* Drop at Rishikesh by 7pm, rest depends on road and weather conditions
* Services ends here
Note: Please spare a buffer day in case of unforeseen events like road block, bad weather or anything beyond our control. Buffer day not included in the package.
For Kalindi Khal Trekking Expedition, you have to be very good in terms of physical fitness. It requires a high-altitude trekking experience of up to 4500 meters. You can gain your physical fitness with workouts & breathing sessions. This expedition goes up to 5950m there’s sudden altitude gain for that you need to have strong lungs. Also, your body needs to be active in such high-altitude weather.
Begin by jogging 4-5 times each week. Begin jogging slowly and gradually increase your speed. As a result, cardiovascular endurance exercises are highly vital for making your lungs stronger than before. You can improve your physical fitness by running, cycling, and doing strength-building workouts. Calculate your BMI
Remember to bring appropriate clothing, remain hydrated, and stay warm to properly acclimate. Atleast two high altitude trekking experience upto 4500m mandatory.
We totally understand that unforeseen circumstances might need you to change plans, and so HRI cancellation policy makes it easier to do that. Please read them very carefully.
In case of any unforeseen weather conditions, government restrictions, road blockage or any other unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, certain activities during the expedition or the event itself may be cancelled/skipped, or there could be change in the itinerary.
In such instances, we will do our utmost to find an alternative activity or offer you with a voucher (in the case of event cancellation or rescheduling).
However, there would be no financial refund for the same. You will receive a full refund if the trip is cancelled by us due to a lack of a minimum number of individuals in the batch. Additionally, if you purchased trip insurance, rentals, off-loading, or other activities, you will not receive a refund. The booking cost is non-refundable in any case in any case.
All refunds will be sent to the same bank account or credit card account that was used to make the purchase. Within 10 working days, the refund amount will be completed. The amount of the refund will always be computed based on the net amount paid* for the event booking and the Base Price of the event. (excluding all additional services transport, rent, portage, etc.). Any voucher issued would not include the service tax amount paid while making the booking. For more info : Terms & Condition
Itineraries are subject to change and are dependent on information available at the time of preparation. As conditions permit, “Heaven Riders India” retains the right to change expedition dates, people, or itinerary. The cost of delays and/or other changes is the responsibility of the participant if a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which HRI or its agents cannot make provision. For any reason, HRI reserves the right to refuse or accept any individual as a tour member.
– STRICTLY NO LITTERING take belongings back
– Carry original and copy of valid ID
– Insurance is mandatory for all
– Participant should be 15+ years old.
– Leader’s decision is final, and will have to be followed by all the participants.
– Behave well with staff and respect the locals & also their beliefs & rituals
– Consumption of alcohol and smoking is prohibited during the Kalindi Khal Trekking Expedition.
– Any tax/entry fee imposed by the Govt. budget, Administration, or new policy would be paid by participant
– On Kalindi Khal Expedition, at Base Camp, equipment would be distributed among the participants & it’s their responsibility.
– All Technical Gears will be UIAA Certified. Any loss/damage will be charged @1.5 times of actual value to cover up shipping and custom duties OR you can arrange by you
– No show and trek changes/cancellation due to bad weather or natural calamity will be non-refundable
– In case reserve day for summit attempt is utilised, an additional amount would be charged.
– Our team reserves the right to change the plan/itinerary in case there is danger involved.
– Any additional costs due to weather/unforeseen situations, cost of rescue will have to be borne by the climber/you.
– Carry your personal luggage on your own, if you don’t wish to carry it, you can give it to the porter, but you have to inform us in advance and have to pay extra on the basis of per day per bag.
– Extreme Himalayan Trips require a good amount of physical fitness, stamina and endurance so prepare accordingly.
– In case of bad health, sickness/illness, AMS the participant would be sent back and no refund to be provided. Participant has to bear all the cost beyond.
For any further clarifications ask while bookings
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