Kalindi Pass Trek

The Kalindi Pass is one of the most difficult treks in the Garhwal Himalayas (5967m). A lovely combination of glacier travel and altitude trekking. Known as the Kalindi Khal trek.

Trek Details

• Area: Uttrakhand – Uttarkashi- Kalindi pass – Joshimath
• Altitude: Min: Uattarkashi (1350Mts.) Kalindi Pass Max: (5947Mts.)
• Age: 16 years and above.
• Duration: 10 Days – 09 Nights
• Trek Grade: Easy Moderate Difficult
• Best Time: July – Sept.

Note: Monsoon rains are quite intense between July and August.

Kalindi Pass Trek Route Details

• Day 01: Uttarkashi- Chirbasa 8-9 hrs
• Day 02: Trek Chirbasa – Bhojbasa 3-4 hrs
• Day 03: Bhojbasa – Nandanvan 4-5hrs
• Day 04: Trek Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal 4-5 hrs
• Day 05: Vasuki Tal – Khara Pathar 5-6 hrs
• Day 06: Trek Khara Pathar – Kalindikhal Base 4-5 hrs
• Day 07: Kalindikhal Base – Rajparav5-6 hrs
• Day 08: Rajparav – Arwatal 4-5 hrs
• Day 09: Arwatal – Ghastoli 4-5 hrs
• Day 10: Trek Ghastoli – Badrinath 6-7 hrs

Cost: INR 70,000 / 850$ USD

Including and Excluding

• Includes: Professional guide, permit, shared tent accommodation, all meals from Day 1 lunch to last day lunch, safety- first aid kit, and other technical equipment. Shared cab from Uttarkashi to Gangotri and back to Badrinath.
• Excludes: Transportation to and back from Uttarkashi, Individual Potter, mules, meals while driving (no drive in this trek), and stay in Uttarkashi.
• Optional: Extra cost for Potter/mule for a day pack.

Kalindi Pass Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Uttarkashi- Chirbasa 8-9 hrs

• Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri Chirbasa 5-6 hrs
• Trek Gangotri – Chirbasa 3-4 hrs Gradual uphill traverse along the river.
• Overnight Camp Chirbasa

Day 02: Trek Chirbasa – Bhojbasa 3-4 hrs

• Trek Chirbasa – Bhojbasa (3800m) 3-4hrs Gradual uphill traverse along the river.
• Overnight camp Bhojbasa

Day 03: Bhojbasa – Nandanvan 4-5hrs

• Trek Bhojbasa – Nandanvan (4450m) 4-5hrs Glacier, Moraine crossing
• Overnight camp Nandanvan.

Day 04: Trek Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal 4-5 hrs

• Trek Nandanvan – Vasuki Tal (4850m) 4- 5hrs.
• Gradual up and downhill along Chaurangi Glacier.
• Overnight Camp Vasuki Tal

Day 05: Vasuki Tal – Khara Pathar 5-6 hrs

• Trek Vasuki Tal – Khara Pathar (5400m) 5-6hrs.
• Crossing Chaurangi Glacier and Moraine.
• Overnight camp Kahara Pathar

Day 06: Trek Khara Pathar – Kalindikhal Base 4-5 hrs

• Trek Kharapathar- Kalindikhal Base (5550m) 4-5 hrs
• Crossing Sweta Glacier and Moraine.
• Overnight Camp Kalindikhal Base

Day 07: Kalindikhal Base – Rajparav5-6 hrs

• Trek Kalindikhal Base – Kalindi pass (5947m) 2-3 hrs Uphill climb to pass snow & ice.
• Kalindi pass – Rajparaw (4910m) 2-3 hrs. Downhill and crossing Glacier.
• Overnight Camp Rajparav

Day 08: Trek Rajparav – Arwatal 4-5 hrs

• Trek Rajparav – Arwatal (3900m) 4-5 hrs. Downhill and crossing a few streams.
• Overnight Camp Arwatal

Day 09: Arwatal – Ghastoli 4-5 hrs

• Trek Arwatal – Ghastoli (3790m) 4-5 hrs
• Up and downhill traverse and crossing streams
• Overnight Camp Gastoli.

Day 10: Trek Ghastoli – Badrinath 6-7 hrs

• Trek Ghastoli – Mana (3200m) 6-7hrs.Downhill
• Drive Mana – Badrinath (3100m) 1hrs

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