INDIA - Across the Kalindi Khal
A stunning high level trek from Garhwal into Kumaon - The Kalindi Pass close to 6000 metres/19,511 feet - Walk the Pilgrim's Trail to Gaumukh - The Gondoro La of the Indian Himalaya
5 nights hotels and lodges, 14 nights camping, 14 days STRENUOUS trekking, max. altitude - 5947m / 19,511ft. All meals included.
demanding
Recently opened, this challenging trek is one of the finest in the Indian Himalaya. Trekking on the age-old 'Pilgrim's Trail' to the source of the River Ganges at Gaumukh, we continue our journey into the mountainous heart of Garhwal. Here, we establish a succession of alpine meadow and lakeside camps, with magical views of some of India's biggest peaks including Shivling, Bhagirathi and Satopanth (7075m / 23,212ft). Beyond Nandanvan, we climb onto the Chaturangi Glacier and for the next 4 days our route is either on or beside this river of ice as we trek up to the Kalindi Khal (5947m / 19,511ft). From our highest camp, the short and yet exciting climb to this glaciated pass involves the use of ice axe and crampons. We enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains before descending to the beautiful Arwa Valley. This is exploratory trekking at its best.
This classic trek across the Kalindi Khal is one of the more committing of our India departures, traversing a remote mountain pass and including several tough trekking days. We have placed this trip at the upper end of the DEMANDING grade to reflect the sustained nature of the trekking, the rough underfoot conditions and also to take into account the near 6000 metre pass crossing and the remote location. Clients wishing to undertake this trip should have a good level of physical fitness, and previous experience of trekking with ice axe and crampons is essential. It is not necessary to have previous experience of technical snow and ice climbing but you should be aware that during the pass crossing fixed rope will be used to safeguard the group over steep slopes and you must be comfortable with a certain degree of exposure. Our trekking pace at altitude is dictated to a great extent by the need to acclimatise which imposes height gain limits on any day. With one or two notable exceptions the trekking day will be around 4 to 6 hours, which equates with only 6 to 9 miles per day. Walking speed is further restricted by the sometimes difficult terrain, especially in consideration of the porters.
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