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Khatling Glacier & Marsar tal trek

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Khatling Glacier & Marsar tal trek
  • Category: Trekking/Camping/Moderate/12days
  • Season: May/June & September/October
  • Location: Garhwal in Uttarakhand
  • Cost: 36960/- per person approx plus tax
  • Min Group: 4
  • Customizable: Yes
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About the trip

Garhwal, as lots of trekking connoisseurs would testify is surely the finest place for trekking in India but for some inexplicable reason it doesn’t attract as many trekkers. This ensures that there aren’t too many people walking the trails in this region. This trek is one such best kept secret. So if you’re looking at a remote trail leading to varied mountain terrain with not too many people for company, this one is for you.

We start our trek from a point a couple of kms ahead of Ghutu village and move up from here crossing beautiful forests, alpine meadows and some interesting villages with Hindu temples to reach Khatling cave. From here we walk to the zero point on the Khatling glacier to appreciate the beauty of high mountain terrain. From the glacier we cross over to the other side to reach Chowki, an absolute gem of a place. With meadows and Himalayan peaks all around it’s great camping place and one can spend days here. From Chowki we ascend over a slightly tricky terrain to reach the high lake, Marsar Tal (4590m). En route we get a spectacular view of high mountains like Thalay Sagar, Jaonli, Kirti Stambh and Bharte Khunta rising above the Phatling glacier.

 

Note: A detailed packing list will be shared with you once you have signed up for the trip


Duration – 12 days
Trekking days – 09 days
Max Altitude – 4575 mts
Acco - Alpine Camping - 7 Nights,
Fixed Camp- 1 Night, Hotel/Guesthouse-1 Night,
Train-2 Nights

 

 

Cost Inclusive of

1.    All road transfers by private vehicles from Haridwar to Haridwar.
2.    Accommodation will be provided throughout the trip as mentioned in the itinerary on twin sharing basis.
3.    Meals: As per itinerary. Tea /coffee, snacks & drinking water during the trek. All meals would be vegetarian. The cuisine would be a mix of Indian, Chinese, Continental & Local.
4.    English speaking & professionally trained mountain guide.
5.    Kitchen staff would accompany the group on the trek.
6.    Porters / Mules will carry one bag per client ( not to exceed 20 Kgs)
7.    Camping equipment: 3/4 season tents (Mountain Hardwear, Black Diamond or similar), sleeping bags, ground mattress, mess tent & camping tables & stools.
8.    All trekking permits and park entry fees.
9.    First Aid Kit.


Cost Not Inclusive of

1.    Air Fare
2.    Travel Insurance
3.    Accommodation in Delhi - We can arrange it if required. Rooms starting at Rs.2500 and upwards
4.    Single supplements.
5.    Additional meals/services not mentioned in the above.
6.    Charges for video/ still cameras etc.
7.    Alcohol, beverages, soft drinks etc.
8.    Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
9.    Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
10.   Insurance
11.   Train Fare from Delhi - can be organised

Itinerary

DAY 01: DELHI – HARIDWAR

Arrive the previous night in Delhi. Day can be spent visiting old Delhi and other historical monuments. Take the late night train from Delhi for Haridwar

DAY 02: HARIDWAR - GHUTTU (drive / 5-6 hrs)
Arrive early at the Haridwar station and from here drive to Ghuttu. This journey would take about four and a half hours. From here we drive to the small village of Ghuttu. This drive will take about 5-6 hours. Overnight in tents/guesthouse (depending upon availability)

DAY 03: GHUTTU - REEH (2130m, trek / 4 hrs)
Our trek starts from Ghuttu. Today we can afford to start late as the walk is short. The trail initially cuts through terraced fields to Deolang village. From there it's an easy climb through the forest to Reeh. Overnight in tents/guesthouse (depending upon availability)

DAY 04: REEH - GANGI (2590m, trek / 4-5 hrs)
The day begins with a steep climb after which the trail gradually flattens out to reach Gangi. En route we pass Nerlan. From Gangi, one gets fabulous views of the Panwali ridge. Gangi is a fairly big village. One can visit the local temple here. Overnight in tents/guesthouse (depending upon availability)

DAY 05: GANGI - KHARSOLI (2890m, 6-7 hrs)
Its a fairly long walk today. The trail drops to Deokhri Channi, a temporary settlement for the villagers from Gangi. From here we walk through the forest to a point where the trail forks, just beyond the Kalyani stream. The left trail leads to the high altitude lake of Sahastratal (4872 m) while we continue walking straight to an open area known locally as Birodh. Legend has it that this place was either the site of the old Gangi village or a meeting place for all the Bhilong villagers. From here the trail leads to Kharsoli, a large meadow surrounded by giant conifers and oaks, and an ideal camping place. Overnight in tents

DAY 06: KHARSOLI - KHATLING CAVE (3650m, trek / 4-5 hrs)
From the camp the trail follows the river and enters a mixed forest area to reach Bhelbagi, a shepard encampment. From here we walk towards another encampment at Tamakund cave in an area known for its wild flowers. From there it is just a couple of hours walk to the Khatling cave, close to the Khatling glacier. Overnight in tents

DAY 07: KHATLING CAVE - KHATLING GLACIER (3710m) - CHOWKI (3400m, trek 6-7 hrs)
Today one could walk up to the zero point on the Khatling glacier and from there walk towards Chowki or retrace steps for some distance and cross the river to reach Chowki. Former is a long walk taking 6-7 hrs while the latter is a short 2 hrs walk. Chowki is a beautiful meadow and a great camping site. For those choosing to walk up to the glacier, their effort would be rewarded with a fine Himalayan panorama around the glacier. Also there are a number of spectacular hanging glaciers above the main glacial floor. Overnight in tents.

DAY 08: CHOWKI - MARSAR TAL (4590m) - CHOWKI (3400m, trek 7-8 hrs)
This is a long day. As we ascend we get a spectacular view of high mountains like Thalay Sagar, Jaonli, Kirti Stambh and Bharte Khunta rising above the Phatling glacier. Its an exhausting walk up to the beautiful lake of Marsar Taal. We rest and soak in the wonderful views before heading back to the camp. Overnight in tents

DAY 09: CHOWKI - KHARSOLI (2890m, trek / 4-5 hrs)
Today we can start late from the camp. After a leisurely breakfast we retrace our steps towards Kharsoli. Overnight in tents

DAY 10: KHARSOLI - REEH (2590m, trek / 6-7 hrs)
Its a longer walk today as we come down to Reeh. This will help us to get to the road head before Ghutu early tomorrow. Overnight in tents/guesthouse (depending upon availability)

DAY 11: GANGI - GHUTTU (1520m, trek / 2-3 hrs) - NEW TEHRI (2000m, drive /3 -4 hrs)
After breakfast we will drive to the beautiful village of Sursinghdhar near New Tehri. Here we stay in a beautifully situated bungalow. There are views of the Tehri Dam with its lake below and the Himalayan range in front. Enjoy a hot shower and relax in the beautiful environs

DAY 12: NEW TEHRI - RISHIKESH - NEW DELHI (drive / 2-3 hrs, train 4.5 hrs)
After breakfast we drive down via the famous Tehri dam and the foothills to the spiritual capital of the country, Rishikesh. Rishikesh is situated by the holy Ganges and is known for its yoga centres, ghats (holy bathing areas) and ashrams (resting places for pilgrims). Today we will do a stretch of rafting on the Ganges and have picnic lunch en route. The rafting will last for a couple of hours and is through class III rapids (suitable for first timers also). Towards evening we drive to Haridwar (40 mins) to catch the Shatabdi Express train for Delhi. We arrive in Delhi by 22:40 hrs.

Trip Ends Here!

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