Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Climbing the most elegant peak guarding the Yamunotri and Gangotrii

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Duration
18 days 17 nights
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Altitude:
6387m
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Grade:
Challenging+
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Best Time:
May - Jun, Sep - Oct
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Temperatures:
-10 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

18 Popular Peaks:

Bandarpunch West ( 6316m ), Bhrigupanth ( 6772m ), Chaukhamba I ( 7138m ), Kalanag ( 6387m ), Kamet ( 7756m ), Kedarnath (Main) ( 6940m ), Kedarnath Dome ( 6831m ), Mana Peak ( 7272m ), Mandir Parbat ( 6559m ), Satopanth ( 7075m ), Swargarohini 1 ( 6252m ), Bethattoli South ( 6318m ), Jaonli ( 6632m ), Yellow Tooth ( 5720m ), Swargarohini 2 ( 6240m ), Swargarohini 3 ( 6168m ), Swargarohini 4 ( 6000m ), Bandarpoonch East ( 6045m )

2 High Passes:

Bali Pass ( 4850m ), Dhumdar Kandi Pass ( 5273m )

1 Lakes:

Ruinsara Tal ( 3600m )

2 Glaciers:

Kalanag Glacier, Bandarpoonch Glacier

3 Rivers:

Supin , Tons, Ruinsara Gad

6 Villages:

Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary

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Daywise Itinerary For Kalanag Climbing Expedition

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▼ Day 1Arrival DaySankri 1920m
Arrive In Sankri
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and 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.
▼ Day 2Trekking DaySeema 2620m
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.
▼ Day 3Trekking DayRain Basera 3000m
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.
▼ Day 4Trekking DayRuinsara Lake 3350m
From Rain Basera (2950m ) To Ruinsara Lake (3350m ) - 4 - 5 hour 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.
▼ Day 5Trekking DayKiarkoti( Kalanag BC) 3989m
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.
▼ Day 6Rest DayKiarkoti 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.
▼ Day 7Load Ferry DayKiarkoti 3989m
Load Ferry to Kalanag C1. Setup Campsite. Return To Kiarkoti - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Load Ferry To Camp 1
Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 7
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
6hrs.
▼ Day 8Trekking DayKalanag C1 4375m
From Kiarkoti (3989m ) To Kalanag C1 (4375m ) - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4375m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Occupy Camp 1
Day 8
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 8
4375 - Kalanag C1
6hrs.
▼ Day 9Load Ferry DayKalanag C1 4374m
Load Ferry to Kalanag C2. Setup Campsite. Return To Kalanag C1 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4374m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Load Ferry to Camp 2
Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 9
5000 - Kalanag C2
Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
5hrs.
▼ Day 10Trekking DayKalanag C2 5500m
From Kalanag C1 (5000m ) To Kalanag C2 (5500m ) - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Occupy Camp 2
Day 10
5000 - Kalanag C1
Day 10
5500 - Kalanag C2
5hrs.
▼ Day 11Trekking DayKalanag Camp 3 5500m
From Kalanag C2 (5000m ) To Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m ) - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Occupy camp 3
Day 11
5000 - Kalanag C2
Day 11
5500 - Kalanag Camp 3
5hrs.
▼ Day 12Summit DayKalanag C2 5000m
Summit Kalanag . Return To Kalanag C2 - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Summit Kalanag
Day 12
5500 - Kalanag Camp 3
Day 12
6390 - Kalanag Summit
Day 12
5000 - Kalanag C2
7hrs.
▼ Day 13Trekking DayKiarkoti 3989m
From Kalanag C2 (4387m ) To Kiarkoti (3989m ) - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
trek back to Base Camp
Day 13
4390 - Kalanag C2
Day 13
3990 - Kiarkoti
6hrs.
▼ Day 14Trekking DayDevsu Thathch 2930m
From Kiarkoti (3989m ) To Devsu Thathch (2930m ), Via - Ruinsara (3350m ) - 6 Hrs.
Overnight In: Devsu Thathch (2930m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
trek back to Devsu Bugyal
Day 14
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 14
3350 - Ruinsara
Day 14
2930 - Devsu Thathch
6hrs.
▼ Day 15Trekking DaySankri 1920m
From Devsu Bugyal (2930m ) To Sankri (1920m ), Via - Taluka (1800m ) - 7 Hrs.
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
return to sankri
Day 15
2930 - Devsu Bugyal
Day 15
1800 - Taluka
Day 15
1920 - Sankri
7hrs.
▼ Day 16Trekking DayDehradun 316m
From Sankri (1920m ) To Dehradun (316m ) - 8 Hrs.
Overnight In: Dehradun (316m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
return to dehraun
Day 16
1920 - Sankri
Day 16
320 - Dehradun
8hrs.
▼ Day 17Contingency Day
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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 and the local resources will be paid in full
Day 17
1920 - Sankri
Day 17
1920 - Sankri
5hrs.
▼ Day 18Contingency Day
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
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 and the local resources will be paid in full
Day 18
1920 - Sankri
Day 18
1920 - Sankri
5hrs.

Kalanag Climbing Expedition introduction

Kalanag Climbing Expedition - An Elaborate Description

Kalanaag Climbing Route

Kalanag Climbing Expedition - Why Its A Must-Do

Black Peak or Kalanag is a 6387-meter peak in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttrakhand guarding the pious shrine of Yamunotri and Gangotri.
The west face of the peak is a wall of solid black rock and hence named Black Peak. It is also named Kalanag ( black snake ) as its west face of black rock also appears as the raised hood of a giant snake or Nag, which is religiously significant as Lord Shiva's necklace.
While the other faces of the Black Peak are difficult to approach, its North Face is approachable and climbable with little technicalities.
The route to the summit of Kalanag is crevassed and requires careful negotiations. Beyond the summit camp at 5600 meters, the route to its summit is very steep and requires good stamina, endurance, and technical skills.
Comparing the standards of mountaineering skills that the Himalayas demands, the Kalanag Climbing Exp[edition is comparatively easier and can be taken as a training ground for amateur mountaineers who wish to start their mountaineering journey and get introduces to the rough and tough terrains of the Great Himalayas.
Under experienced guides, this peak can be attempted by trekkers with good high altitude experiences in the Himalayas. However, having trained in snow, ice and rock skills helps.
In our opinion, the Black Peak is one of the best peaks for amateur mountaineers and highly experienced trekkers. It is one of the easiest 6300+ meter peak to climb in the Himalayas, without the requirement of too many technical skills
We feel that Kalanag is the most elegant peak in the Sankri Range of Garhwal Himalayas reaching an altitude of 6387 meters. It was first climbed in 1955 by the explorers of the Doon School who were one of the pioneers of mountain climbing and explorations in the Garhwal Himalayas
There are multiple entries and exit points to the base camp of this peak. One Via Dhumdhar Kandi Pass and the other through Bali Pass. However, the easier one is via the Har Ki Dun river from Sankri.

How We Grade Our Treks and Expeditions

Easy

Usual daily walks of 4 - 5 hours in altitude below 4000 meters. The sleeping altitude on these treks are below 4000 meter and the trails are gradual involving no steep ascent or descent. Sometimes, the trail may be longer, but on level trails. The duration of trek may be a week or lesser than it. The trek is not too remote and evacuation might be possible from almost any point of the trek

Moderate

The trek duration each day may span from 4 - 5 hours, but on some days, it may push up to 8 - 9 days. The trail might involve steep ascents or descents on occasions This kind of treks demand good fitness, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude are below 4000 meters or little above it, but the trail might go as high as 4500 - 5000 meters. The trek is bit remote and evacuation might be possible from almost all, but not all campsites

Moderate+

This type of treks are bit more demanding than the moderate ones. It might involve few days of very long walks at higher altitude, or serious gradients, exposures, more remote or involves sleeping at higher altitudes for more days.

Strenuous

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Good fitness are demand of these treks, and trekkers must involve themselves in cardio exercises regularly to do these treks comfortably. Sleeping altitude may go above 4000 meters or little above it on couple of days, but not more than that. The trail might go as high as 4500 - 5200 meters. These trek are remote and evacuation might not be possible from all the campsites

Challenging

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Crossing a glacier or a scree zone might be a feature of these treks. You might on some occasions, require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high or remote or both. The trek usually might be a week long.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Challenging+

The trek duration each day may span from 5 - 8 hours, and may go up to to 8 - 9 or even more than that on few days. The trail involves steep ascents and descents. Negotiating glacial moraines, scree zones, crossing them, camping on them etc are features of these treks. You might also require technical equipment like rope, ice axe and snow stacks etc to complete these treks. Good fitness are demand of any treks, but these treks demands strong character. Sleeping altitude may goes well above 5000 meters on some days. The trail might go as high as 5000 - 6000 meters. These trek are high and remote. A good technical support team and knowledgeable local guide is a must. Only experienced trekkers are advised to do these treks. The trek goes over 2 week and may be longer than that.

Sometimes irrespective of altitude and distance, a trek may ge graded Challenging if the route is treacherous, which might demand some footing skills or assistance of ropes and other equipment

Cost Terms For The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Cost Terms

The above-mentioned cost is in the range of minimum to maximum per-person cost for this trek as per 2 - 10 people team.PackageInclusions as per this cost can be read below.
5% GST (goods and service tax) is applicable for all our purchases.
We follow dynamic pricing as per the actual team size on the trek. Going by our standardized service, appropriate safety measures, quality equipment, and ecologically sustainable - small group commitment, a higher team size will lower the cost whereas a lower team size will significantly increase the cost.
Group segmented pricing if not provided here, please write to us using the contact page or text us on Whatsapp number +918017216725.
You may choose to keep the trek open or make it private depending upon your requirements or choice. The actual per-person cost of the trek is subject to the actual team size joining the trek. If you make any customizations that drastically change the itinerary and cost as mentioned here, then it will mandatorily have to be a private group only.
If we have dates listed on our website on Our Upcoming Treks and it is not marked as private, it means other people have booked this trek for that date and have opened it up for other members to join to lower the cost. If your dates and choices match, you may join these treks
You may join an existing open group listed on our website or create your own group as per your convenient dates and choose to either keep it private or open it up to lower the cost if other members join the trek.
At any point, the team size cannot be more than 12 members ( 10 for challenging treks) unless there is a unique exception requested or agreed upon by all the team members.

International Guests

Trek cost for foreigners is slightly higher than the cost for our Indian guests, mainly due to the higher permit fee applicable for admission to National Parks or protected forest areas. Sometimes, it may be higher due to higher local crew wages and other specific arrangements we make to ensure a safe, comfortable and enriching travel experience in India. However, we absolutely DO NOT 'hyper-charge' our International Guests ever and at the same time, ensure that we meet all the standards for highly qualified trek leaders and guides, safety, medical preparation, evacuation strategy, rescue arrangements, eco-sensitive travel, high-value knowledge sharing about the area and customs of the locals.

Extra Cost For International Trekkers Rs. 20000 per person.

Booking Process

Booking can only be done after multiple communication via email / Whatsapp / Calls. After connecting with us and discussing your needs, we finalize the trek and its requirements. After finalization, partial booking fees can be paid online or through direct bank transfers after which we trigger our preparations and arrangements for your trek. International Trekkers can pay the partial booking fees using PayPal, Wise, Western Union or Direct Wire Transfer.

Customized Private Group For Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Trekking is a very personal activity and is perhaps one of the very few activities that give you enough time to indulge with yourself or your beloved people, a group of special friends, or close family members. It helps you transform personal bonds to the next level as it brings out everyone's best and truest self. Trekking is most enjoyed when it is done in a small private group, personalized to serve your specific needs. The Himalayas are best experienced when there is silence and solitude around and when you are surrounded only by your best people. Your trek is most enjoyable when all the pain of arranging a smooth trek is taken care of by us, and you focus just on your trek and yourself. Most importantly, a small private trekking group is very flexible, personalized, and more enjoyable, is the safest, and follows the principles of Sustainable and Responsible Tourism. Most trekkers book us for arranging personalized private treks catering to their specific and unique requirements - Customize This Trek

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