Auden’S Col Trek, Uttarakhand

Itinerary

• Day 1 - Drive form Ghuttu – Haridwar, Train from Haridwar – Delhi

  Tour Ends Here  

  On the last day of this expedition, start off in a relaxing mode and drive towards Haridwar, from where you can board the Shatabdi Express to reach Delhi by 1045PM. 

• Day 2 - Drive from Haridwar to Uttarkashi (1,110m) (7 Hours)

  Arrival in Haridwar, Leisure Day

  After reaching Haridwar, board a vehicle and drive straight to Uttarkashi which is a 7 hour journey; en route, have breakfast. Arriving in Uttarkashi, check-in into a hotel and spent overnight.

• Day 3 - Drive from Uttarkashi to Gangotri (3,050m)

  Bhairon Ghati, Ganga Aarti, Harsil

  On this day, you will be driving through Harsil, which is home to the famous 'Wilson Apple' followed by Bhairon Ghati, the course of the Bhairav Ganga river upon which a steel girder bridge overlook a mesmerizing deep gorge. After 4-5 hours of driving, arrive in Gangotri and settle down in a guesthouse. Come evening, visit the ghats and witness the stunning ‘aarti’ ceremony one banks of the holy Ganges.

• Day 4 - Acclimatisation Day in Gangotri

  Excursion to Kedartal Lake, Bhoj Kharak

  Today morning; after breakfast, take an excursion or to be more precise, an acclimatisation walk towards the Kedartal Lake. The route takes you through birch forests and is steep all the way to the small campsite at Bhoj Kharak (3,780m). Post this walk, return to the campsite and spend overnight.

• Day 5 - Trek from Gangotri to Nalla Camp (3,760m)

  Bhagirathi River, Rudragaira Nalla, Jogin & Kedartal Peaks

  The walking trail starts from the true left of the valley and ascends to the Nala Camp. Initially, you will set off on the left of Bhagirathi River and walk for about 30minutes before turning towards the Rudragaira Nalla. The climb is a gradual uphill through pine and birch forests offers glimpses of the lofty Himalayan peaks lilke Jogin and Kedartal; overnight stay will be in camps.

• Day 6 - Trek from Nalla Camp to Gangotri-I Base Camp (4,500m)

  River Crossing, Rugaira Base Camp, Gangotri-I Base Camp

  The day starts with a steep climb to a huge meadow, followed by a river crossing and another steep climb right up to the Rudragaira Base Camp. Hereafter, it continues over the glacial moraine to the Gangotri-I Base Camp, where you will be halting overnight.

• Day 7 - A day to acclimatise

  Relaxation Day, Stroll around the Campsite

  This is the day to relax and get acclimatised with the climatic condition.  A bit of sidewalks around the camp will be the main schedule for the day.

• Day 8 - Trek from Gangotri-I Base Camp to Auden’s Col Base Camp (4,800m)

  Gangotri & Jogin Range

  The hike for the day is quite challenging and one needs to have high energy level. As you proceed towards the head of the valley with the Gangotri Range (G1, G2 & G3) to the north and the Jogin Group (J1, J2) to the south, the route will get a bit difficult. Once in Auden’s Col, settle down in the camp at the foot of the col for an overnight stay.

• Day 9 - Trek from Auden’s Col to Khatling Glacier Camp-I (5,110m)

  4-5 Hours Trek, the Jaonli Kedarnath, Jogin & Gangotri Peaks

  An early start is a must today as you will be trekking through glaciers. Expect a bit of tricky walk as the climb gets steeper along the way along with offering astounding views of the Khatling Glacier and the Jaonli Kedarnath, Jogin and Gangotri peaks. Arriving at Khatling Glacier camp, relax and retire for the night.