Kalindi Khal Trek

Kalindi khal pass trek that takes you half way round Garhwal from the Bhagirathi Valley to the Alaknanda Valley. A trip only for those who have done high altitude treks before; it’s very mention gives a thrill to even the most seasoned of climbers. Kalindi khal Pass Trek is 5950mtrs, 19500feet above sea level, dividing the watersheds of the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda river systems, discovered by Shipton and Tilman in 1934 (though legend exists of folk knowing the route from ages).

Kalindi khal pass trek 86 Km long trail connects two holy shrines of Gangotri and Badrinath over a glaciated pass almost at 6000 m. The walk is mostly over the moraines and the snow fields with deep crevasses and gives great opportunities to view the high altitude wildlife and camp by some small glacial lakes.

Destinations Kalindi Khal Pass : Gangotri, Bhojbasa, Nandanvan, Vasukital, Khara Patthar, Kalindi Base, Rajparav, Ghastoll, Badrinath

Kalindi khal pass trek expedition covers some very remote and famous areas which are popular amongst the trekkers. First is from where the River Ganga originates Gomukh, explore the green landscapes of Tapovan with streams around and the remote area Vasuki Tal.
Kalindi khal pass
A historic route!! An interesting mythological story has it that a sage used to perform his daily rituals of worship in Badrinath and Kedarnath on the same day..
Lots of World class explorers like Tillman, Eric Shipton, Meade have put their efforts to find a route connecting the 2 shrines.
Darshan and Prayers at Madhmaheshwar, Tungnath one of the Panch Kedar.
Walk the 7km long Panpatia Plateau
The dangerous, crevasse laiden massive and wide spread ice field of Panpatia.

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