Day 1 (Gangotri, Garhwal Himalayas India):
Arrive Gangotri. Meet Gypsy Feet representative. Kalindikhal Trek starts. Dinner & overnight stay.
Day 2 (Bhojwasa):
On day 2 of Kalindikhal Trek, after breakfast we trek 14 kms to reach Bhojwasa. Dinner & overnight in Bhojwasa.
Day 3 (Nandanvan / Tapovan):
After breakfast, acclimatization/load ferry trek to Nandanvan/ Tapovan (4460 m) with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Bhojwasa for dinner & overnight stay.
Day 4 (Nandanvan):
On day 4 of Kalindikhal Trek, we undertake a 10-km trek to Nandanvan with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 5 (Vasukital / Anandanvan):
After breakfast, acclimatization/load ferry trek 7 kms to Vasukital (4898 mts) with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Anandanvan for dinner & overnight stay in camp
Day 6 (Anandanvan):
After breakfast, 7 kms trek to Vasukital with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 7 (Suralaya Bamak):
After breakfast, 6 kms trek to Suralaya Bamak (Khara Patthar 5456 mts) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 8 (Sweta Glacier):
On day 8 of Kalindikhal Trek, we trek to Sweta Glacier (Kalindi Base 5500mts) 10 kms, with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 9 (Kalindi Pass):
After breakfast, cross Kalindi Pass (5497 mts), then trek down to Rajparav (4910 mts) 12 kms. Dinner & overnight in camp
Day 10 (Arwatal):
13 kms trek to Arwatal (3910 mts) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 11 (Ghastoli):
On day 11 of Kalindikhal Trek, we trek for 16 kms to reach Ghastoli (3796 mts) with packed lunch. Dinner & overnight in camp.
Day 12 (Badrinath):
16 kms trek to Badrinath via Mana Village with packed lunch. On arrival, visit temple of Sri Badrinathji. Dinner. Kalindikhal Trek concludes. |
This trek is for the more adventurous; and for those with some fundamental knowledge of mountaineering. It is an extension of the Nandanvan Trek, eastward to Ghastoli and then to Badrinath via Kalindikal pass (5967m). The trek takes you from Nandanvan to Vasukital after due acclimatization. From Vasukital to Mana, the trek falls in the 'inner line'.
