Kalindi Pass Trek

Kalindi pass trek is the Difficult  trek in India Himalaya

Kalindi Pass Trek  is 6000 meters above the sea level which lies in the Great Himalayas. The exhilarating trails demand enthusiasm and deep knowledge of trekking in high altitude treks. It is a connecting pass of Gangotri and Gastoli village or Badrinath Valley.

It starts from Gangotri base camp, Gangotri is a holy city and famous pilgrimage site; it is one of the Char Dhams. Glaciers are the famous attraction of this place which makes this trek thrilling. The other attraction is sight of Mt. Shivling and Bhagirathi peaks, the views will accompany you from the base till summit.

This 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.

Extraordinary Panorama views in Kalindi Pass Trek

To successfully complete the Kalindi Khal Pass trek, past experience of high altitude trekking and proper application of knowledge and skills should be known by the trekker. The risks are uncounted and you have to conquer the challenges, it is only possible when you come fully prepared.

Mana is the endpoint of this expedition and the last village of India. This place holds adventure and thrill, if you know proper skills and application then nothing can be better than conquering the challenges thrown in front and experiencing the adventure in Indian Himalayas.

Explore the Himalayas Beauty of this Remote Region Kalindi Pass

The Kalindi Khal trek is an Enthralling Gangotri valley or Badrinath Valley in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand India, this trek come under Gangotri National park .

No doubt, the Himalayas have enchanting beauty, bracing climate, and desirable soothing green meadow. So, what else can be better than spending some days here in the serenity!

Best Time to Do Kalindi  Trek ?

Kalindi pass trek  is a very beautiful and an uphill Difficult trek in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, The Kalindi pass Trek is great for those people who have a great passion for Expedition mountaineering or Difficult trek and consider it a special purpose in their life. Kalindi pass is such a trek where you get to see more than one Himalayan mountain range.

We are the local people in uttarakhand District of Uttarkashi  who are doing Kalindi khal trek for years, we have every experience related to this trek.

The right time to do Kalindi pass trek is from May 3st week to the last of June and then from the last of August to the 2nd week of  October. every year

specially in the months of may,  and June, snow is found in abundance here, which makes your trek very memorable and also a  difficult after Gaumukh Glacier. So this trek should not be considered too easy

Kalindi pass trek in  May to June ?

Kalindi pass Trek Month in May and june gives a slightly different experience to Trekkers because in May you start getting snow Gaumukh or Nandanvan Camps

The Kalindi khal  trek starts from Gangotri  in Uttarakhand which comes in Gangotri National Park Range  and end of trek Badarinath near mana village

In May and June, you get a combination of both greenery and snow, which makes the trek very spectacular. The weather in May and June is quite good and trek friendly, which makes trekking a lot of fun.

During the day the temperature of Kalindi pass trek is around ( 3°C to 8 °C  and during the night the temperature comes down to -5 °C  to -10 °C  which is not easy trek

Views and treks in Kalindi pass trek provide a lot of peace to the mind during the day, while you wake up from one wake to another, Kalindi pass trek  can always be one of the most close treks in your heart.

You will never consider yourself boring in Kalindi pass Trek, this trek can give you nothing but joy, You will get to see the Garhwal culture in this trek which will always keep you connected towards the mountain. Himalayas

Kalindi pass  trek in September or October

Kalindi Pass Trek is a difficult trek, it should never be taken as a joke and never put yourself in trouble, In the month of September or October  this trek is very great snow becomes very solid after Shweta Glacier it is easy to walk on top of snow, at this time there is a lot of rock and mud and walk in base snow

But the beauty of the trek will not be lacking, the trek and nature adorn themselves with time and in different colors. Month of September and October are very good days to trek, at this time total greenery and at the end of October sometimes you can get to see live snow fall.

During the day the temperature of Kalindi pass trek is around Day time  5°C to 12 °C  and during the night the temperature comes down to -05 °C  to – 08 °C  which is very confirmable,

At this time the weather here will be very good for you , At this time it is even safe to trek here and there is no rain.

How Difficult is  Kalindi pass Trek

Kalindi pass trek is Difficult  trek , this trek comes in a moderate to Difficult  level,  I myself have done this trek sometimes with me, people who are trekking for the first time, we have done the entire trek, they used to need help somewhere, which we and our team used to help.

Kalindi pass is a uphill trek  but if your fitness is good and you have it in your mind that I want to trek then you can do it absolutely. Where help is needed, our guides will support you, you just have to be strong and capable of the trek. One thing is that all you can do is to have courage and I myself am passionate.

Note :– Kalindi pass trek should be done by those people who have experience of high altitude trek and are physically and mentally fit otherwise, this trek may be difficult for you. Before leaving, take care of experienced people, don’t make your life difficult.

Kalindi pass  trek safe for Beginners  ?

No, No Kalindi pass Trek is a not safe for beginners trekkers, if you are going with a good trekking team which you must know before booking yourself, It is important for you to know that the bow trekking organization with which we are going is right or not,

And if possible, trek with local trekking organization, you can do the same help all the time. then your trek can be very good and memorable

Do this trek only with those who have experienced Sherpa guides, porters, all Team and High altitude experienced

The minimum age required to trek Kalindi pass  is 25 years and maximum 50 years. The rest depends on your fitness .

Why you should choose us Kalindi pass trek 

We’re here to give you the greatest experience possible through the eyes of highly skilled and qualified specialists who have a passion for adventure sports. We are community members attempting to promote our favorite adventure sports while also supporting local businesses. We, at Himalayan hikers, dedicate ourselves to providing you with an unforgettable experience.

Himalayan Hikers always make the trek from Trekkers memorable, I insist that you do not face any problem in any trek and you can always have a pleasant experience. Himalayan hikers 30 years old safest trekking team in Uttarakhand Himalaya

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Level: – Difficult trek

During the trek, proper conditioning & training of body is required.

Also, need of proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature

Furthermore, shoes are the single most important equipment.

High Altitude requires proper acclimatization.

Beautiful landscapes so carry good photo gear & Extra battery backup.

In addition, the backpack should not exceed 12 kg.

Alcohol and smoking is not allowed in during the Expedition

need to proper knowledge of High altitude trek

Why to choose Kalindi Pass Trek ?

Before heading towards the itinerary, it is really essential to perceive the reason behind choosing Kalindi pass trek.

See firstly, the trekking distance is a total of by taxi 636 Km both sides and on foot 68 km which is to be covered into 14 days. Dehradun to Dehradun
Kalindi pass trek is a high altitude mountain trek Altitudes is 6,000 Meter

The Starting trail is moderate as compared to other treks this is a difficult trek. So this trek is not for beginners

Need proper gear & clothing for sub-zero temperature?

You got to see so many heavenly bodies at one place like the panoramic view of the Himalayan ranges Gangotri, or Badrinath valley you can see pine forests, Gomukh, Nandanvan, Vasuki Tal, animals, or much different variety of flora and fauna surpassing through bona fide Garhwali culture.

I think Do spare time in Interaction with our local’s team, and you will get to know about some of the ancient tales of Indian mythology and our local cultures, this is good ideas for trekkers

Beautiful landscapes so carry proper photo gear & Extra battery backup.

Weather conditions

Weather conditions depend on the time of the year trekkers are travelling.

Months from May, June to September experience moderately good temperatures during the day with substantially colder nights accompanied,

Key Points of Kalindi Pass Expedition

Duration: – 13 Nights 14 Days – from Dehradun to Dehradun

Base camp: – Gangotri

Summer Temperature: – Day (5°C to 10°C) Night (-2° C to – 6° C)

Kalindi pass – Altitude: – 19,685 feet (6,000 Meter)

Best Time: – May, June, September, October

Trek Level: – Difficult

Weather – Kalindi pass trek is one such trek which can be done 20th June to 2nd  week of October  the year, Here the weather changes every month, But where the weather is very nice and favorable during the day, the night or morning is also cold according to the time.

Trek distance: – On foot 68 Km – By taxi 636 km

Group Size: – minimum 05 / maximum -10 people

Short Itinerary of Kalindi Pass Trek 

Day 1- Pick up to you from Dehradun railway station – Drive to Gangotri – 258 km) (10/11 Hours) (3415 Meter

Day 2- Rest Day + Acclimatization

Day 3 – Trek from Gangotri to Bhojbasa camp via Chirbasa (14 km) (7/8 Hours) (3775 Meter)

Day 4 – Trek from Bhojbasa camp to via Gomukh to Nandanvan camp (8 km) (5/6 Hours) (4810 Meter)

Day 5:- Trek from Nandanvan to Vasuki Tal (06 km) (4/5 Hours) (4978 Meter)

Day6– Acclimatization Day at Vasuki Tal

Day7– Trek from Vasuki Tal to Khara Patthar (06 km) (4/5 hours) (17979 feet)

Day 8– Trek from Khara Patthar to Shweta Glacier (05 km) (4/5 hours) (18044 feet)

Day 9– Trek from Shweta Glacier to Kalindi base (04 km) (4/5 hours) (183722 feet)

Day 10– Acclimatization Day

Day 11– Trek from Kalindi base to Kalindi Pass (19685 feet) and descent to Arwatal (07 km) (8/9hours) (13057 feet)

Day 12– Trek from Arwatal to Ghastoli (08 km) (5/6 hours) (12454 feet)

Day 13– Trek from Ghastoli to Mana (09km) (5/6 hours) Drive from Mana to Badrinath

Your Travel Plan for Kalindi Pass Trek

You can book the train, air flight, and bus tickets for your journey only according to the information given by us.

The Kalindi Khal trek will be of 11 days and 02 days of your journey total of 13 Days from Dehradun to Dehradun in Uttarakhand.

First of all, all the trekkers will have to book their flight and train bus according to our time table as our pick up is from 6 am to 7 am, you will have to reach Dehradun in the morning.

A taxi from Himalayan hikers will link you to the Dehradun railway station.

Himalayan Hikers organize transport to Gangotri base camp from Dehradun railway station. Our vehicles leave at 6:00 am to 7:00 am sharp from Dehradun. The taxi costs include your package for a Tempo Traveler.

At Dehradun railway station you will get our staff that will arrange transport for you. The contacts no Transport coordinator or our office team will give you a week ago to your departure.

Please you guys book your transport facility according to your own time table, after Himalayan Hikers take all the responsibility of Dehradun from Dehradun, that you will not face any problem.

How will You Reach the Kalindi Pass?

If you are traveling from Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, or Gujarat any other city, so you
will have to come to Delhi, you will get a train from Delhi for Dehradun comfortably.

Option 01:- By Train

All trekkers booked yourself the –

Nanda Devi Express to Dehradun (Train no is 12206 Departure 11:30 pm: – Reached Dehradun 5:45 am.

Dehradun Express- to Dehradun (Train no is 12687 Departure -9:10 pm: – Reached Dehradun 5:00 am.

Take both overnight trains Dehradun to from new Delhi- Dehradun Special A/C train from Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station the best option for you.

The train reached Dehradun railway station morning 5:45 to 6:30 am if you Meet to Our office Member – joining to our upcoming batches and Group.

Dehradun to Gangotri Route Map

Option 02:- By Air

Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport in Dehradun. Located about 27 km for the Dehradun city. There are flights available from all states to Dehradun, you can go online and book your tickets. These are easy and easy ways for you and you also save your time, Taxis are available from the airport to Dehradun at all time costs Rs. 800/* one-way pay to directly.

Option 03:- By Bus

You can reach Dehradun from Delhi by a bus, board it from (Delhi) Kashmiri Gate  ISBT, it is good if you are booked the seats.

(Reach Dehradun Railway Station between 5:00 am to 6:00 am and the vehicle will be arranged from there.)

ATM Point and Mobile Connectivity in Kalindi Pass

ATM Point

Before starting the journey to Kalindi Khal trek, make sure that you need payments, and then take out the cash on the way, Uttarkashi market is the last place where you can withdraw cash from ATM, (If you want to withdraw money then do it in Dehradun).

Mobile Connectivity

The phone does not work on this trek. Therefore, you should ensure that you do not have to make any important calls. So make sure you finish all your important work and calls before starting the trek. Last Gangotri base camp, your device will receive good networks

Will there be electricity in Kalindi khal pass trek

Let me tell you that there is no electricity in the forest area of Kalindi pass trek. Here we use Stobe Light and or Solar Light, candal light at the nights

If you come on this trek, then you should bring your own head light and your camera with full charge, if possible, it would be good to bring extra battery backup, and also bring the phone after full charge, today people most of the phone use the same

Note :- Day 1 Electricity available at Gangotri base Camp

 Self-Certificate of Emergency Breakout

What we do during an emergency breakout in the Kalindi khal trek Trekking?

Trekking in the Himalayas is not a cup of tea but it is a rewarding experience. However, it’s important to keep things in mind when it comes to Safety. One must know about the weather conditions, the altitude gain, fitness and other factors that can wreck your experience. In such adverse conditions, you are solely responsible for your well being and act maturely.

Also Read About – Safety Tips For Safe Trekking.

Preparations before the Trek

You’ve to understand that treks are away from cities and medical help is not always easily available. So, if you are heading for an adventurous trekking trip, stick to certain trekking guidelines and tips. Following these simple tips will help make the trek more fun and experiential for you as well as your fellow trekkers.

These tips and guidelines cater to useful and requisite information about your fitness training, packing and health precautions to be taken before and during the trek.

1. Firstly, when you start, target 5 km in 40 minutes
2. Then gradually increase your pace by running at least 4 times a week. Then try to bring it down to 5 km in less than 37 minutes
3. If you are a person who prefers cycling over running then your target must be 22 km means you should be able to cover 22 km in 60 minutes.
4. Walking is a great exercise that gives great shape to your legs and your body. It helps in burning calories and cut down excess weight and strengthens the heart.
5. Jogging is effective in increasing the human lifespan and makes your lungs stronger. It is an aerobic activity that requires a lot of oxygen. This is a great exercise for fighting obesity and staying healthy.
6. Squats are the best form of functional exercises to improve stability. They also strengthen your legs, thighs, hips, and hamstring.
7. Another great cardiovascular exercise is pushing your body upstairs after stairs. This is regarded as the best exercise for increasing strength and power

What to pack for Kalindi khal trek

Warm clothes, sleeves, wind shelter, comfortable clothing, and extra warm clothes so that you can enjoy trekking. A raincoat is the necessary

Footwear: A well-fitted trekking footwear shoes are highly recommended. If you wear an uncomfortable pair of shoes, your feet will be hurt.

What we do during an emergency breakout in the Kalindi khal trek

First of all, the safety of trekkers is much more for us, if you see in the trek, then there are all the risks, which I do not think about.

Himalayan Hikers worry more about you that no one should ever have any problem in the trek.

What should we and you keep more safety in the trek

1. Whenever you are going for any high altitude trek, it is very important that you go completely fit and ready.
2. The trek is not difficult, if you make your feet and your mind calm and strong, you will find the trek very easy.
3. While trekking, keep in mind that you are walking on the right route or not always with your guide.
4. Most people look somewhere and where they are walking, this can cause twitching in your legs, which can ruin your entire trek.
5. It is important to ask your doctor if you have any medical problems
6. I should always keep my medical kit with me, it is very important.
7. Himalayan Hikers always keep a medical kit with you, such as oxygen cylinders, Diamox ablate , medicine to be given in emergency on the trek
8. If any trekkers have any more problems, then they are brought back to the base camp by laying them in the stretcher.
9. Our camp in Kalindi khal trek around the 9000 feet to 17000 feet where you can not have any problem of oxygen
10. In case of any medical problem, the help of your guide or a well-informed trekkers should be taken
11. If there is major health problems in Kalindi khal pass , then Nearest Hospital is in Uttarkashi which is about 140  Kms away from Kalindi pass trek
12. Along with the trek we keep getting acclimatization