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KHATLING GLACIER TREK :

The Khatling glacier is source of the river Bhilangna. The Bhilangna Valley delights us with a panoramic view of snow capped peaks and hanging glaciers. The Khatling glacier is surrounded by snow peaks of the Jogin group (6466 m), Sphetic Pristwar (6905 m), Barte Kauter (6579 m), Kirti Stambh (6902 m) and Meru. The moraines on the side of the glaciers look like standing walls of gravel mud. The entire trek passes through thick kharsao forests and beautiful lush green grassy meadows in the beginning. Later, it crosses two passes above 17,000 ft. and negotiates glaciers moraines and a snow patch. The entry to the Bhilangna valley provides excellent spots for camping.

Duration : 16 Nights
Best Time : May-June & Sep-Oct.
Grade : Moderate

DAY 01 : ARRIVAL NEW DELHI :
Upon arrival at New Delhi Indira Gandhi International airport, meet to our representative, drive to hotel for rest of the night.

DAY 02: NEW DELHI - HARIDWAR-RISHIKESH (TRAIN)
Early in the morning transfer to New Delhi railway station, board train to Haridwar by Dehradun Shtabadi Express, Upon arrival at haridwar meet to our local staff, follow half day local sightseeing of the holy city of every Hindu. visit ghats, ashrams, temples and local market. Late evening witness the Ganga Arti (Ceremony), drive 24 km further to Rishikesh, on arrival check in hotel.

DAY 03: RISHIKESH - UTTARKASHI (1,158m)
Morning optional meditation class, after breakfast drive to to Uttarkashi, on a beautiful ridge road through Devdar groves at Dhanolti, and then along the banks of the Bhagirathi River to the holy town of Uttarkashi. Uttarkashi is a famous destination for pilgrims going to Gangotri and an important center for yogis and sadhus. Check into hotel or guesthouse.

DAY 04: UTTARKASHI :
After breakfast commece our local sightseeing of Uttarkashi visit the vishwanath temples and NIM (Neharu Institude of Mountaineering). Res of the time visit local market. Overnight in hotel or guesthouse.

DAY 05: UTTARKASHI - BELAK (2,570m) 6-7 HRS TREK:
A 30 minute drive to Lata takes us to where we start the trek, descending 200m to cross a bridge over the Bhagirathi River. The 6-7 hrs trek is all up hill, long and strenuous. It is important to maintain a steady pace while enjoying the scenery! Overnight stay in tents

DAY 06: BELAK - KUSH KALYAN (3,180m) 6-7 HRS TREK:
Early in the morning commence trek up and down hill through forests and bugyals (meadows) to camp at Kush Kalyan. The views are superb and truly breathtaking!
Overnight stay in tents

DAY 07: KUSH KALYAN - KYARKI BUGYAL (3,267m) 4 HRS TREK:
Today is the short, but steep hike to the higher meadows at Kyarki. It is an up and down trek (up to 11,460ft) before finally reaching camp. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 08: KYARKI (3,780m)
This 5km (4 hrs) steep trek takes us through higher meadows where we shall encounter herds of sheep and goats grazing. These herds are looked after by trained sheep dogs (a local breed called gaddi). The shepherds and their always interesting herding dogs are sure to be visiting, making the campsite all the more enjoyable. The surrounding peaks (weather and clouds permitting) from this campsite make one want to laze around taking it all in.
Overnight stay in tents

DAY 09: KYARKI - MAMLA TAL (4,050m) 7-8 HRS TREK:
Long day trek with an initial steep ascent/descent and then traverse for a while. We will make our final push up to the ridge (4,300m) which offers amazing panoramic views of Mt. Kalanag (6,837m), Mt. Jaonli (6,632m) and Mt. Banderpunch (6,316m) among others, before descending and then traversing to our campsite. Mamla Tal is a beautiful little lake situated at the base of a hill. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 10: MAMLA TAL - SAHASTRA TAL (5,000m)-GAUMUKHI TAL 8-9 HRS TREK:
This is a full day's trek approximately. First we trek up to Darshan Tal a mythical lake revered by pilgrims. Here we will remove our shoes and take a tender walk over rocks to have darshan of the lake. You may bathe in the waters (a must for pilgrims), before making offerings to Lord Shiva at the small altar there. We go on to Gaumukhi Tal (all up hill of course) before descending towards the trail which leads to Khatling Glacier. We will make camp before joining the new trail midway between Kalyani and Kharsoli. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 11: GAUMUKH TAL - KHARSOLI (2,900m) 5-6 HRS TREK:
Today we 5-6 trek through rhododendron and spruce forests to the meadow at Kharsoli, surrounded by giant conifers and oaks. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 12: KHARSOLI -KHATLING CAVE (3,600m) 4-5 HRS TREK:
It is a short trekking day, but all up hill to Khatling Cave. We will trek along the Bhilang Ganga River, through an enchanting forest and view magnificent waterfalls along the way.
Overnight stay in tents

DAY 13: KHATLING CAVE - KHATLING GLACIER (3,710m)- BHELBAGI (3,110m) 4-5 HRS TREK:
We will get an early start on exploring Khatling Glacier (6km return) before trekking an additional 9km to Bhelbagi. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 14: KHATLING GLACIER - GANGI VILLAGE (2,584m) 6-7 HRS TREK:
Trek to Gangi Village, a small and remote settlement. From here one has a fabulous view of the Panwali Ridge in the east. Overnight stay in tents

DAY 15: GANGI VILLAGE - GHUTTU : 5-6 HRS TREK:
After breakfat commence trek to Ghuttu. We will halt here for the night and have a nice hot bath.Check in local house or tent.

DAY 16: GHUTTU-RISHIKESH :
Morning drive to Rishikesh, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time visit local market. Overnight at hotel.

DAY 17: RISHIKESH - HARIDWAR - NEW DELHI : TRAIN :
Morning drive to Haridwar, board train to Delhi, upon arrival meet to our rep. transfer to your hotel or next destination (airport) end the services.