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Kalanag Climbing Expedition

Climbing the most elegant peak guarding the Yamunotri and Gangotrii

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Kalanag Climbing Expedition Introduction And Details

Key Himalayan Geographical Offerings Of The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

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 Serene Lakes:
Ruinsara Tal ( 3600m )
2 Mind-boggling Glaciers:
Kalanag Glacier, Bandarpoonch Glacier
3 Tranquil Rivers:
Supin , Tons, Ruinsara Gad
6 Beautiful Remote Villages:
Sankri, Soud, Taluka, Dhatmir, Gangaad, Osla
1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park and Sanctuary
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Day 1
D1Dehradun
Day 1
Mussurie
Day 1
Purola
Day 2
D2Sankri
Day 2
Taluka
Day 2
Gangaad
Day 3
D3Seema
Day 3
Devsu Bugyal
Day 4
D4Rain Basera
Day 5
D5Ruinsara Lake
Day 6
D6Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC)
Day 7
D7Kiarkoti
Day 7
Kiarkoti
Day 7
Kalanag C1
Day 8
D8Kiarkoti
Day 9
D9Kalanag C1
Day 9
Kalanag C1
Day 9
Kalanag C2
Day 10
D10Kalanag C1
Day 11
D11Kalanag C2
Day 12
D12Kalanag Camp 3
Day 12
Kalanag Summit
Day 13
D13Kalanag C2
Day 14
D14Kiarkoti
Day 14
Ruinsara
Day 15
D15Devsu Thathch
Day 15
Taluka
Day 16
D16Sankri
Day 17
D17Dehradun
Day 18
D18Sankri
Day 19
Sankri

Kalanag Climbing Expedition Daywise Itinerary

Day 1Arrival In Sankri

Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel / homestay
Meals Included: All meals from evening snacks
Cost Of Transport Included: No
Where and How To Reach Sankri
Activity: Drive Day
drive from Dehradun to Sankri

Day 2From Sankri To Seema, Via - Taluka, Gangaad ( 12 Kms,7 hours )

Day 2
1920 - Sankri
Day 2
1800 - Taluka
Day 2
1350 - Gangaad
Day 2
2620 - Seema
12Km, 7hrs.

Activity: Drive, Trek Day
Overnight In: Seema (2620m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Drive to Taluka. Trek to Seema

Day 3From Seema To Rain Basera, Via - Devsu Bugyal ( 5 Kms,3 -4 hours )

Day 3
2650 - Seema
Day 3
2930 - Devsu Bugyal
Day 3
3000 - Rain Basera
5Km, 3 -4hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Rain Basera (3000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
trek to devsu bugyal and camp near rainbasera

Day 4From Rain Basera To Ruinsara Lake

Day 4
2950 - Rain Basera
Day 4
3350 - Ruinsara Lake
4 - 5 hourhrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Ruinsara Lake (3350m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
trek to ruinsara lake

Day 5From Ruinsara To Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC)

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

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) (3989m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
trek top base camp

Day 6

Rest / Acclimatization Day


Day 6
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 6
3990 - Kiarkoti
5hrs.

Activity: Rest Day
Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All meals
Rest day

Day 7

Load Ferry & Acclimatization Day


Load Ferry to Kalanag C1. Setup Campsite. Return To Kiarkoti

Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 7
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 7
3990 - Kiarkoti
6hrs.

Activity: Load Ferry Day
Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All meals
Load Ferry To Camp 1

Day 8From Kiarkoti To Kalanag C1

Day 8
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 8
4375 - Kalanag C1
6hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4375m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Occupy Camp 1

Day 9

Load Ferry & Acclimatization Day


Load Ferry to Kalanag C2. Setup Campsite. Return To Kalanag C1

Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
Day 9
5000 - Kalanag C2
Day 9
4375 - Kalanag C1
5hrs.

Activity: Load Ferry Day
Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4374m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Load Ferry to Camp 2

Day 10From Kalanag C1 To Kalanag C2

Day 10
5000 - Kalanag C1
Day 10
5500 - Kalanag C2
5hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Occupy Camp 2

Day 11From Kalanag C2 To Kalanag Camp 3

Day 11
5000 - Kalanag C2
Day 11
5500 - Kalanag Camp 3
5hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Occupy camp 3

Day 12

Summit Day


Summit Kalanag . Return To Kalanag C2

Day 12
5500 - Kalanag Camp 3
Day 12
6390 - Kalanag Summit
Day 12
5000 - Kalanag C2
7hrs.

Activity: Climb Day
Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5000m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
Summit Kalanag

Day 13From Kalanag C2 To Kiarkoti

Day 13
4390 - Kalanag C2
Day 13
3990 - Kiarkoti
6hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
trek back to Base Camp

Day 14From Kiarkoti To Devsu Thathch, Via - Ruinsara

Day 14
3990 - Kiarkoti
Day 14
3350 - Ruinsara
Day 14
2930 - Devsu Thathch
6hrs.

Activity: Trek Day
Overnight In: Devsu Thathch (2930m )
Accommodation: Tents
Meals Included: All Meals
trek back to Devsu Bugyal

Day 15From Devsu Bugyal To Sankri, Via - Taluka

Day 15
2930 - Devsu Bugyal
Day 15
1800 - Taluka
Day 15
1920 - Sankri
7hrs.

Activity: Trek, drive Day
Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
Accommodation: Hotel / Homestay
Meals Included: All Meals
return to sankri

Day 16From Sankri To Dehradun

Day 16
1920 - Sankri
Day 16
320 - Dehradun
8hrs.

Activity: Drive Day
Overnight In: Dehradun (316m )
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
return to dehraun

Day 17

Reserved Day For Contingency



This is a planned reserved day to keep window for bad weather and other contiongencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day in 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 resereved day, no money will be refunded and the local resources will be paid in full.

Day 18

Reserved Day For Contingency



This is a planned reserved day to keep window for bad weather and other contiongencies. If unutilized, we can spend this day in 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 resereved day, no money will be refunded and the local resources will be paid in full.

Why Should You Do The Kalanag Climbing Expedition

  • 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.

Kalanag Climbing Expedition - Elaborate Description

Kalanaag Climbing Route

Kalanag Climbing Expedition Package Cost Details

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  • Day 1

    Drive

    Arrival Day
    Arrive In Sankri (1920m )
    Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
    Accommodation: Hotel / homestay
    Meals Included: All meals from evening snacks
    Cost Of Transport Included: NO
    Where and How To Reach Sankri
  • Day 2

    Drive, Trek

    From Sankri (1920m ) To Seema (2620m ), Via - Taluka (1800m ), Gangaad (1350m ). 7 Hrs. 12 Kms
    Overnight In: Seema (2620m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 3

    Trek

    From Seema (2650m ) To Rain Basera (3000m ), Via - Devsu Bugyal (2930m ) . 3 -4 Hrs. 5 Kms
    Overnight In: Rain Basera (3000m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 4

    Trek

    From Rain Basera (2950m ) To Ruinsara Lake (3350m ) . 4 - 5 hour Hrs.
    Overnight In: Ruinsara Lake (3350m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 5

    Trek

    From Ruinsara (3350m ) To Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) (3989m ) . 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kiarkoti( Kalanag BC) (3989m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 6

    Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day

    Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All meals
  • Day 7

    Load Ferry & Acclimatization Day

    . Load Ferry to Kalanag C1 (4375m ). 6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All meals
  • Day 8

    Trek

    From Kiarkoti (3989m ) To Kalanag C1 (4375m ) . 6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4375m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 9

    Load Ferry & Acclimatization Day

    . Load Ferry to Kalanag C2 (5000m ). 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kalanag C1 (4374m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 10

    Trek

    From Kalanag C1 (5000m ) To Kalanag C2 (5500m ) . 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5500m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 11

    Trek

    From Kalanag C2 (5000m ) To Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m ) . 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 12

    Summit Day.

    From Kalanag Camp 3 (5500m ) To Kalanag C2 (5000m ), Via - Kalanag Summit (6387m ) . 7 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kalanag C2 (5000m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 13

    Trek

    From Kalanag C2 (4387m ) To Kiarkoti (3989m ) . 6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Kiarkoti (3989m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 14

    Trek

    From Kiarkoti (3989m ) To Devsu Thathch (2930m ), Via - Ruinsara (3350m ) . 6 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Devsu Thathch (2930m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 15

    Trek, drive

    From Devsu Bugyal (2930m ) To Sankri (1920m ), Via - Taluka (1800m ) . 7 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
    Accommodation: Hotel / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 16

    Drive

    From Sankri (1920m ) To Dehradun (316m ) . 8 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Dehradun (316m )
    Accommodation: None
    Meals Included: Breakfast
  • Day 17

    Reserved Contingency Day

    Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
  • Day 18

    Reserved Contingency Day

    Overnight In: Sankri (1920m )
    Accommodation: Tents
    Meals Included: All Meals
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Kalanag Climbing Expedition Quick Informations

  • 📅 Duration: 18 days/ 17 nights, Sankri to Sankri
  • 🔼 Highest Altitude: 6387m
  • 🛑 Grade: Challenging + ( know trek grades )
  • 👍 Best Time: May - Jun, Sep - Oct
  • 🌄 Terrain: Rocky, Glacial Moraine, Glacier Crossing, Crevasses, Snow Field, Hard Ice
  • 🏃 Activity Type: Climb
  • 🔄 Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
  • 🚩 Starts From: Sankri
  • 🚩 Ends In: Sankri
  • 🌏 Region: India - Uttrakhand
  • 🎌 Country: India
  • 🛪 Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun, Uttrakhand
  • 🚉 Nearest Rail Head: Dehradun, Uttrakhand
  • 🙏 Travel Guide: Where and How To Reach Sankri
  • 📶 Mobile Network: Vodafone till Mori. BSNL till Sankri and Taluka
  • 🌐 Internet Option: 3G on BSNL till Mori and 2G on Vodafone. Occasional 2G in Sankri
  • 🌞 Temperatures: -10 to 16 degrees
  • 🔒 Is Cloak Room Available: Yes
  • 🍵 Generic Food Menu: Indian, Garhwali, Nepali, Tibetan

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