Gangotri - Three Passes Trek

Gangotri - Three Passes Trek

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Gangotri 3 passes trek - One of the most coveted trek in the Indian Himalayas, the Patangani Dhaar, Auden's Col and Mayali Pass trek is a dream for any trekker who loves the Himalayas to the core and dares to go deeper and extreme to seek the spiritual blessings of a High Altitude Himalayan Trek.

However, this trek is not for the faint hearted. Its a semi technical trek not advisable for novice trekkers at all. Only very few of the experienced trekkers dare to do this trek. Towering peaks of the Gangotri region, high altitude and rugged terrain of the Garhwal Himalayas, glacial moraines and crevasses makes the crossing of the passes extremely challenging. Only the ones with a calm head and daring attitude are successful on this trek. Experience and previous exposure helps. On the other side, its a mazes of longitudinal and lateral crevasse of the Khatling glacier. The trek is very remote and once you cross Gangotri, no proper civilization is witnessed until you finish the trek and reach Kedarnath.

Auden's Col is named after Sir John Bicknell Auden, who first crossed the pass in 1939. Since then, this route has fascinated lots of trekkers and mountaineers who loves to accept challenges and gets high by the rugged Himalayan Aura.

Starting the trek from Gangotri, the route crosses 3 passes to reach Kedarnath. Both Gangotri and Kedarnath are 2 of the most pious destinations of Hinduism. We cross by Gaumukh, the snout of the river Bhaghirathi, which is a tributary of River Ganga, also believed as India's Lifeline. A mythological story goes like there used to be a saint in ancient India, who used to worship all of the 4 holy shrines of the Hindus - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, on the same day. As I write this, I am also imagining the Himalayas and snow condition of Ancient India.

There are other smaller routes and direct approach to Auden's Col and return, but we believe that if you are to experience this trek in all its might, this is the itinerary you should follow. We have listed other different itineraries of taking on ther Auden's Col as well in the below pointers.

AUDEN'S COL - GHUTTU TREK

Detailed Daywise Itinerary For Gangotri - Three Passes Trek

Day 1

Dehradon to Uttarkashi ( 1400), Drive, 6 - 7 hours.

Check in to the hotel
Buy important missing stuffs
Meet the rest of the team

Day 2.

Uttarkashi to Gangotri ( 3140m), Drive, 3.5 hours.

Drive to Gangotri early morning
Check in to guest house
Explore and Acclimatize

Day 3.

Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak ( 3496m), Trek, 4 hours.

Trek through birch forests
Cross the tree line
Camp on meadow

Day 4.

Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak ( 4279m), Trek, 4 hours.

Cross few rockfall zones
Camp on meadow
Rest out the day exploring and enjoying the surrounding view

Day 5.

Trek to Kedar Taal ( 4708m), Trek, 4 hours.

An short trek for the day.
Glacier section and steep ridge walk
Enjoy grand views of the Thalaysagar and Bhrigupanth surrounding the lake
Trek back to Kedar Kharak

Day 6.

Kedar Kharak to Patangani Dhar Base Camp (4500m), Trek, 2 hours.

Few steep sections
Short walk
Very small Campsite

Day 7.

Cross Over Patangani Dhar ( 5100m) to Dhabba ( 4700m), Trek, 6 hours

Steeper climb
Cross over Patangini Dhar
Descend down to Rudragaira valley
Scree Zone
Camp at Dhabba

Day 8.

Dhabba to Moraine Camp ( 4800m), Trek, 5 - 6 hours

Level ridge walk
Scree zone
Get first glimpse of Auden's col
Grand views of Jogin and Gangotri peaks.
Also know as Auden's Col Base Camp

Day 9.

Moraine Camp to Auden's Col Advanced Base Camp ( 5000m), Trek, 3 - 4 hours

Smaller walk, on glacial moraine
Camp on glacial moraine, below the col

Day 10.

Cross Auden's Col ( 5500m) to Khatling Glacier Campsite ( 5000m), Trek, 10 hours

Crevassed sections, rope up the team
Around 4 hours to the Col
Great views of the surrounding and the famous Rabbit ears
descend to Khatling glacier is steeper
rappelling on fixed rope required
negotiate highly crevassed zone
follow the guide's instruction closely
camp on Khatling glacier

Day 11.

Khatling Glacier to Khatling Snout Campsite ( 3800m), Trek, 6 - 7 hours

Cross the rest of Khatling glacier
highly crevassed and tricky
follow the guide's instruction closely
camp beyond the snout of the Bhilangana river

Day 12.

Cross River To Chowki ( 3600m), 4 - 5 hours.

Cross Bhilangana river
cross a rockfall zone
camp on greens

Day 13.

Chowki to Masar Taal ( 4500m), 4 - 5 hours

gentle + steep climbs
visit the serene and holy Masar Taal

Day 14.

Cross Mayali Pass ( 5200m) to Vasuki Taal (4300m), 7 hours

around 2 hours to the base of the pass crossing Masar Top
gentle steep climb to Mayali pass, crevassed
descend down to Vasuki taal campsite

Day 15.

Vasuki Taal to Kedarnath ( 3600m), 4 hours

visit the holy Vasuki Taal
climb up to Vasuki Top
descend down to Kedarnath

Day 16.

Kedartnath to Gaurikund, Drive To Haridwar.

Day 17.

Buffer Day 1

Day 18.

Buffer Day 2

Covid19 Safety Protocol For Himalayan Treks

Unnatural times call for an unusual response. We at Himalayan High are facing it with even more stringent safety measures to ensure our treks, trekkers, and the local support team are safe. The Covid19 Pandemic has completely changed the way we look at the World and do things. It has changed the way we trek as well. Here is a brief.

Small Groups of less than 15 members
No Fixed Camps at all. Use a single sleeping bag, mattress & sleeping bag inners throughout the trek without any mixup
Sanitized Transportation
Contactless Screening of Participants on arrival
Contactless Paperwork and Online Booking Procedure
Mandatory Sanitization Before Entry
Sanitized Accommodation, Linens, Sleeping Bags, etc
Sanitized and sun-dried Camping Equipment
Monitored Support Crew with extra protection of masks, gloves and frequent use of sanitizers
Social Distancing from other unmonitored groups
Daily evaluation of Health for Safe Mountain Health
Twin Sharing Accommodations on the trek
Single tent supplement available
Proper Dining Hygiene in Dining Tents
Dry Toilets in toilet tents.
Covid Hygiene Kit including personal Sleeping Bag Inner for free
Precautionary Quarantine Tents On Trek
Immunity-Boosting Food Menu and Drinks
Filtered, Boiled and Treated Drinking Water

Read more on the following link about our Covid19 safety measures to ensure a safe trek. Safe trekking in the Himalayas during COVID-19

With this protocol, we have resumed our Himalayan Treks.

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+ Quick Info

Duration: 18 days/ 18 nights, Uttarkashi to Gaurikund
Highest Altitude: 5490m
Grade: Challenging + ( know trek grades )
Best Time: Jun, early Jul, mid Sep
Terrain: Meadows, forest , snow field, glacier, icy, crevasses, boulders
Activity Type: Trek
Trail Type: Different Entry Exit Point
Starts At: Gangotri
Ends At: Gaurikund
Region: India - Uttrakhand
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant, Dehradoon
Nearest Rail Head: Rishikesh, Uttrakhand
Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Gangotri
Mobile Network:
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Temperatures:
Is Cloak Room Available: No
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+ Short Travel Itinerary

Day 1. Dehradon to Uttarkashi, Drive, 6 - 7 hours.
Day 2. Uttarkashi to Gangotri, Drive, 3.5 hours.
Day 3. Gangotri to Bhoj Kharak, 4 hours.
Day 4. Bhoj Kharak to Kedar Kharak, 4 hours.
Day 5. Excursion and Acclimatization trek to Kedar Taal, 4 hours.
Day 6. Kedar Kharak to Patangani Dhar Base Camp, 2 hours.
Day 7. Cross Over Patangani Dhar to Dhabba, 6 hours
Day 8. Dhabba to Moraine Camp, 5 - 6 hours
Day 9. Moraine Camp to Auden's Col Advanced Base Camp, 3 - 4 hours
Day 10. Cross Auden's Col to Khatling Glacier Campsite, 10 hours
Day 11. Khatling Glacier to Khatling Snout Campsite , 6 - 7 hours
Day 12. Cross River To Chowki , 4 - 5 hours.
Day 13. Chowki to Masar Taal, 4 - 5 hours
Day 14. Cross Mayali Pass to Vasuki Taal, 7 hours
Day 15. Vasuki Taal to Kedarnath, 4 hours
Day 16. Kedartnath to Gaurikund, Drive To Haridwar.
Day 17. Buffer Day 1
Day 18. Buffer Day 2

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+ Trek Highlights

Peaks At Glance: Bhagirathi Parvat I ( 6856m ), Bhrigupanth ( 6772m ), Kedarnath (Main) ( 6940m ), Kedarnath Dome ( 6831m ), Thalay Sagar ( 6904m ), Mandani III ( 6529m )

Passes At Glance: Mayali Pass ( 5108m ), Auden's Col ( 5490m ), Patangani Dhar Top ( 5100m )

Lakes At Glance: Kedar Tal ( 4708m ), Vasuki Tal ( 4914m ), Bheemtal ( 1333m )

Glaciers At Glance: Khatling Glacier, Jogin Bamak, Ratnagiri Glacier, Rudragaira Bamak

Rivers At Glance: Bhilangana, Mandakini, Vasuki Ganga, Kedar Ganga, Bhagirathi

Gangotri Temple - 1 of the 4 holy shrines of the Hindus
Goumukh - the snout the Gangotri Glacier, the start point of Bhagirathi River, a major tributary of River Ganga which is also known as the lifeline of India
The glacial lake of Kedar Tal surrounded by Thalaysagar and Bhrigupanth is also considered pious by the Hindus. The name translates to Shiva's Lake where Lord Shiva is the god of destruction according to indu mythology
Its perhaps the easiest and shortest of all the treks in the region
Auden’s Col, 5490m, a high altitude mountain pass connecting Rudugaira valley and Bhilangna valley.
Rudragaira peak, Jogin group of peaks, Bhagirathi group of peaks and Kedar Dome.
The roughness offered by the Khatling glacier.
The twin lakes of Masar Taal and Vasuki Taal. Holy, Picturesque and Serene.
Mayali pass at 5300 meters offers great views of Thalay Sagar, Kedar dome and other peaks of Gangotri region
The holy shrine of Kedarnath
Kedar Taal and Patangini Dhar

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Excellent: 344
Very Good: 31
Good: 5
Average: 1
Bad: 0

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+ Cancellation Policy

When Should You Book?

We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.

SPECIAL CANCELLATION TERMS DURING COVID19:
(1st OCTOBER 2020 TILL 31st MARCH 2021 )

Considering the uncertainties during the COVID19 pandemic, we have eased our cancellation rules.

Up to 3 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total invoiced amount. No questions asked.
2 days to 1 day before the trek start date - We will either issue you a trek voucher with a value of 100% of the trek fee or refund 85% of the trek fee if you want us to transfer the money back.
Transfer Of Seat to Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 1 day before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
Transfer of Seat to Friend/ Family: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 1 day before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
Validity Of The Covid19 Cancellation Policy: The above-listed cancellation rules apply only to bookings for which the trek start date falls between 1st October 2020 till 31st March 2021.

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