Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trekking Expedition

Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek

The divine and treacherous gateway to Gangotri from Yamunotri valley

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  • 📅
    Duration
    13 Da
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    Altitude:
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    Grade:
    Challenging
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    Best Time:
    May - Jun, Sep - Oct
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    Temperatures:
    -5 to 16 degrees
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    Starts From:
    Sankri
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    Airport:
    Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
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    Railway:
    Dehradun, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

A quick map of what surrounds this trek.
9 Popular Peaks
Bandarpunch West (6316m), Kalanag (6387m), Swargarohini 1 (6252m), Yellow Tooth (5720m), Swargarohini 2 (6240m), Swargarohini 3 (6168m), Swargarohini 4 (6000m), Bandarpoonch East (6045m), Swargarohini 5 (5725m)
1 High Passes
Dhumdar Kandi Pass (5273m)
1 Lakes
Ruinsara Tal (3600m)
4 Glaciers
Kalanag Glacier, Bandarpoonch Glacier, Rahtia Bamak, Sian Bamak
4 Rivers
Supin , Bhagirathi, Ruinsara Gad, Sian Gad
6 Villages
Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla
1 National Parks
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary
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Robert McKenzie
★ 5.0/5
I can't speak highly enough about my experience with Himalayan High. My wife and I wanted to do the Har Ki Dun trek but didn't want to be part of one of the many larger trips most trekking companies plan. I reached out to Himalayan High about the "self guided option" they listed on their website and ended up getting a totally bespoke trip for just my wife and I. Planning and communication was excellent leading up to the trip ( thanks Suman!) and our guides (required in a national park) were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention great cooks. We are already thinking about our next Himalayan trek and will definitely be working with Himalayan High.
hkg tg
★ 5.0/5
We did a recent Sandakphu trek with Hinalayan High. Few months before the trip, inquiries made to the company were promptly replied by Mr Suman. He also offered different options that would fit our fitness level and schedule. Our many questions and concerns were addressed to enable us to decide on the itinerary that suited us. There was also transparency in the costs and added fees. We opted for private trek so that we could go at our own pace. The lodging arrangements were made with our needs taken into consideration. (We preferred private rooms, being both ladies). While we did not expect 3-4* star hotel accommodations, the rooms were comfortable enough with sufficient blankets to keep us warm at night. We were prepared for shared bathroom facilities in a couple of homestays, having experienced so in previous treks. Due to health issues, we were not able to do the original long trek. But in exchange, our altered trek itinerary gave us unexpected blessings, additional day at Sandakphu to marvel at the scenery and catch glimpse of Everest on clear mornings. The alternative trek led us to a relatively new and clean Homestay with ensuite rooms down at Gurdum. It was situated at a picturesque spot with sunrise view from our room. There was even hot water available for a good bath after few days of trek. What luxury! Food by the homestay host was also delicious - fried noodles, and dumplings, with their home-made chilli paste. The stay was so wonderful that we chose to stay an additional day. It certainly exceeded our expectations. We are thankful to our guide, G.D. for his thoughtfulness. He prioritised our safety, ensured that we were comfortable and well fed. Mr Raju of the trekking company also checked in on us a few times to ensure that we were alright especially at Sandakphu. We are also grateful in the quick adaptation of itinerary to make the trek more manageable for us. We had a good laugh when we learnt from other trekkers further on the route that they had heard about the group who had to alter trek route due to health reasons....how news passed, but also shows the connectedness of the trekking community in that area. What we also enjoyed were the opportunities to get to know the people and hear about the history of the places we visited. Their love for the land and passion in what they do certainly came through in the conversations with G.D. and Mr Suman. Will certainly recommend Himalayan High to my friends.
Maria Requena Lopez
★ 5.0/5
We had an unforgettable experience trekking in Sikkim with Himalayan High!! From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, and each member of the team went above and beyond to make our journey up to Dzongri La truly memorable. Special thanks to Suman, the organizer, for ensuring that every detail was thought through, and to our trek leaders Raju and Durga, whose expertise, warmth, and patience made us feel safe and cared for every step of the way. The entire support team was fantastic – cook Raj, assistant cook Anand, and our Yak guy Pemba. They all added to the experience in meaningful ways. A huge highlight was the food, which was consistently delicious and energizing – it played a big part in keeping our spirits high throughout the trek. We were honestly amazed by the quality and variety, especially given the remote mountain setting. Overall, this team was professional, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had an amazing time. We wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. We’re already looking forward to our next trek with them!
Mihai Caba
★ 5.0/5
So nice people and so nice organized trek in Ladakh with these incredible dedicated guys from Himalaya High!! I defenitely recommand them!! And for sure for the , next trip to Annapurna I will choose them again!!! Julley!!!
Daniela Fratila
★ 5.0/5
Perfect track with wonderful people, beautiful places, memories for lifetime. Thank you Suman, and also Montu!
Alina Eftenoiu
★ 5.0/5
We did the Kang Yatse 2 trek with Himalayan High and we were more than pleased about the care they have for the people. Montu was a really awesome guide and all the team from the chef, the boys that helped and everybody took so much care about us to feel comfortable. The food was awesome(we even had pizza and french fries some times), the tents and sleeping bags(we never felt cold at night), the toiletts, athmosphere and everything exceeded my expectations.
Nicusor Bobocea
★ 5.0/5
Professionalism...Flexible and solving new situations...Safety...Excellent
Charlotte Rispin-Dureuil
★ 5.0/5
I climbed Kang Yatse 1 with Himalayan High and honestly it was one of the best trips of my life. Being a solo female traveller I was nervous about the trip beforehand but I was so well looked after by the team at Himalayan High that my concerns faded very quickly. The first week of this trip was a rotation between different acclimatization walks in Leh and a homestay in Rumbak, which was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed having these experiences as part of my acclimatization journey because the experience then wasn't just about reaching the summit. The second week was spent at basecamp with rotations to camp 1 and summit camp. This bit was really well thought out to ensure I was acclimatized and ready for summit but also really adapted to my needs and the spare summit day was absolutely crucial to what I needed. The team who looked after me at base camp were absolutely amazing. Because I was travelling alone I really felt we got to know eachother really well and I left with some lovely new friends. I was so well fed for the whole trip - the food was always absolutely delicious and plentiful! The water situation was also perfect - the water was boiled and treated before I got it. I cannot fault Himalayan High - everything was thought about, I felt so safe and well looked after at all times and I had so much fun on this trip with the team and learned SO much from them. I would definitely not hesitate to book with Himalayan High again- in fact I will probbaly do another trip with them in the not-too-distant future.
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Day-by-day itinerary for Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek (Standard 13D/12N)

Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek itinerary (Standard 13D/12N) covers 13 days / 12 nights, reaching up to 5050m. Expand each day for route briefing, elevation profile, time/distance and photos.

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Standard 13D/12N
ChallengingMax 5050 m
At a glance
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek – Standard 13D/12N is a 13-day / 12-night plan reaching up to 5050m. It starts at Sankri and ends at Jhala, following the route: Sankri → Taluka → Gangaad → Seema → Devsu Bugyal → Rain Basera → Ruinsara Lake → Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) → Kiarkoti → Dharali Ki Odari → Kalanag C2 → Dhumdhar Kandi Base → Gantaro Nala → Wodar → Kiarkoti DDK → Dorangotto → Jhala → Ganganani → Uttarkashi.
Key facts
  • Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights
  • Start: Sankri
  • End: Jhala
  • Nights split: Camp: 9 night(s), Hotel: 2 night(s)
  • Includes: Acclimatization: 1 day(s), Pass crossings: 1, Contingency: 1 day(s)
Terrain
CrevassesGlacial MoraineGlacier CrossingHard IceRockySnow Field
  • Arrive In Sankri
    Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
    Cost Of Transport Included: NO
    How To Reach Sankri

    drive from Dehradun to Sankri

    Day 1
    320 - Dehradun
    Day 1
    2000 - Mussurie
    Day 1
    1500 - Purola
    Day 1
    1920 - Sankri


    200Km, 8hrs.

    • From Sankri (1920m ) To Seema (2620m ) Via Taluka (1800m ), Gangaad (1350m ) - 7 Hrs. 12 Kms

      Overnight In: Seema (2620m )
      Accommodation: Camping
      Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

      Drive to Taluka. Trek to Seema

      Day 2
      1920 - Sankri
      Day 2
      1800 - Taluka
      Day 2
      1350 - Gangaad
      Day 2
      2620 - Seema


      12Km, 7hrs.

      • From Seema (2650m ) To Rain Basera (3000m ) Via Devsu Bugyal (2930m ) - 3-4 Hrs. 5 Kms

        Overnight In: Rain Basera (3000m )
        Accommodation: Camping
        Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

        trek to devsu bugyal and camp near rainbasera

        Day 3
        2650 - Seema
        Day 3
        2930 - Devsu Bugyal
        Day 3
        3000 - Rain Basera


        5Km, 3 -4hrs.

        • From Rain Basera (2950m ) To Ruinsara Lake (3350m ) - 4-5hour Hrs.

          Overnight In: Ruinsara Lake (3350m )
          Accommodation: Camping
          Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

          trek to ruinsara lake

          Day 4
          2950 - Rain Basera
          Day 4
          3350 - Ruinsara Lake


          4 - 5 hourhrs.

          • From Ruinsara (3350m ) To Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) (3989m ) - 5 Hrs.

            Overnight In: Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) (3989m )
            Accommodation: Camping
            Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

            trek top base camp

            Day 5
            3350 - Ruinsara
            Day 5
            3990 - Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC)


            5hrs.

            • Rest and acclimatize at Kiarkoti (3989m ) - 5 Hrs.

              Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
              Accommodation: Camping
              Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

              Rest day

              Day 6
              3990 - Kiarkoti
              Day 6
              3990 - Kiarkoti


              5hrs.

              • From Kirakoti (3989m ) To Dharali Ki Odari (4670m ) - 6 Hrs.

                Overnight In: Dharali Ki Odari (4670m )
                Accommodation: Camping
                Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

                trek to Dharali Ki Odari

                Day 7
                3990 - Kirakoti
                Day 7
                4670 - Dharali Ki Odari


                6hrs.

                • From Dharali Ki Odari (Kalanag C1) (4670m ) To Kalanag C2 (5050m ) - 5 Hrs.

                  Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5050m )
                  Accommodation: Camping
                  Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

                  trek to kalanag camp 2

                  Day 8
                  4670 - Dharali Ki Odari (Kalanag C1)
                  Day 8
                  5050 - Kalanag C2


                  5hrs.

                  • Cross And Reach Dhumdhar Kandi Base (4700m ) - 7 Hrs.

                    Overnight In: Dhumdhar Kandi Base (4700m )
                    Accommodation: Camping
                    Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

                    cross the pass and camp at the nearest campsite

                    Day 9
                    5050 - Kalanag C2
                    Day 9
                    4700 - Dhumdhar Kandi Base


                    7hrs.

                    • From Dhumdhar Kandi Base (4700m ) To Kiarkoti DDK (3656m ) Via Gantaro Nala (4200m ), Wodar (4102m ) - 6 Hrs.

                      Overnight In: Kiarkoti DDK (3656m )
                      Accommodation: Camping
                      Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

                      tgrek to Kiarkoti after crossing Gantoro Gad

                      Day 10
                      4700 - Dhumdhar Kandi Base
                      Day 10
                      4200 - Gantaro Nala
                      Day 10
                      4105 - Wodar
                      Day 10
                      3660 - Kiarkoti DDK


                      6hrs.

                      • From Kiarkoti DDK (3656m ) To Jhala (2440m ) Via Dorangotto (3035m ) - 6 Hrs.

                        Overnight In: Jhala (2440m )
                        Accommodation: Hotel
                        Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks

                        trek to roadhead

                        Day 11
                        3660 - Kiarkoti DDK
                        Day 11
                        3035 - Dorangotto
                        Day 11
                        2440 - Jhala


                        6hrs.

                        • Departure and onward journey
                          Cost Of Transport Included: NO

                          drive to Dehradun. reach by evening. On the way, we can take bath in hot springs of Gangnani

                          Day 12
                          2440 - Jhala
                          Day 12
                          3300 - Ganganani
                          Day 12
                          1160 - Uttarkashi
                          Day 12
                          315 - Dehradun


                          190Km, 7hrs.

                          • Contingency day for weather or operational needs
                            This is a planned reserved day to keep a window for bad weather and other contingencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day at any other campsite of our liking. The cost of this day is included in the trek package. If you decide to finish your trek instead of utilizing this reserved day, no money will be refunded as the local resources and other expenses will be paid in full as planned for initially
                            Day 13
                            315 - Dehradun
                            Day 13
                            315 - Dehradun


                            5hrs.

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