Kalindi Pass Expedition
High altitude crossover expedition starting from Dehradun negotiating Kalindi Pass (5,942m) from Gangotri to Badrinath.
Overview
Very Difficult
5,942m (19,500ft)
14 Days
May - June, Sep - Oct
4-6 People
UttarakhandParticipation Requirements
- ✓Prior 5,000m+ trek experience
- ✓Crampon and rope walking skills
What’s Included
- ✓Dehradun to Gangotri & Badrinath to Dehradun transport
- ✓All camping logistics, meals, IMF permits
What’s not Included
- ✗Personal equipment
Expedition Itinerary
Day 1: Dehradun to Gangotri (240 km / 8–9 hrs)
Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri (3,048m).
Day 2: Gangotri Acclimatization
Short walk and gear check.
Day 3: Gangotri to Bhojwasa (14 km / 6 hrs)
Trek along Bhagirathi gorge.
Day 4: Bhojwasa to Nandanvan (9 km / 5 hrs)
Cross Gangotri glacier moraine to Nandanvan meadow (4,400m).
Day 5: Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal (6 km / 4 hrs)
Ascend to Vasuki mountain lake (4,800m).
Day 6: Vasuki Tal Acclimatization
Rest and hydration day at Vasuki Tal.
Day 7: Vasuki Tal to Khada Pathar Camp (6 km / 4 hrs)
Trek on Chaturangi glacier moraine.
Day 8: Khada Pathar to Sweto Glacier Camp (5 km / 4 hrs)
Glacier walk to Sweto glacier.
Day 9: Sweto Camp to Kalindi Base Camp (5,500m) (4 km / 4 hrs)
Set up high base camp.
Day 10: KALINDI PASS CROSSING (5,942m) to Raj Parbat (8 km / 8 hrs)
Fixed rope pass push at 5,942m across ice wall onto Badrinath side.
Day 11: Raj Parbat to Arwa Tal (10 km / 5 hrs)
Descend Arwa glacier moraine to Arwa Tal.
Day 12: Arwa Tal to Mana Village & Badrinath (14 km / 6 hrs)
Trek to Mana village roadhead.
Day 13: Badrinath to Joshimath (45 km / 2 hrs)
Drive to Joshimath hotel for rest.
Day 14: Joshimath to Dehradun (290 km / 9–10 hrs)
Return drive to Dehradun ISBT.