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Auden’s Col is the holy grail of trekking in the Western Himalayas - hailed by many as being more difficult than Kalindi Khal, which is one of the most dangerous treks in India. As a mountain pass hanging at the impressive altitude of 5,490M, this impossibly high, glaciated pass between the ginormous Gangotri and Jogin massifs is the climax of a long, treacherous journey between the pilgrimage towns of Gangotri and Kedarnath.
Starting from the high mountain town of Gangotri, which is possibly one of the best trailheads in the country, the trek takes you high in the Garhwal Himalayas in the massive Gangotri glacial region. The mighty Bhagirathi flows loud and proud, from its glacial source at the foot of Chaukhamba, down through vast meadows and dense deodar forests. Auden’s Col is by no means a monotonous landscape. You climb through dense birch and oak forests on the first day, onto vast, unending meadows with panoramic views of the Gangotri and Jogin
Trek Info
Trail Type : A crossover trail through passes
Rail Head : Dehradun Railway Station
Airport :Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun
Base Camp :Gangotri
Best Season :Summer Treks (Mid April - June)
Service From :Gangotri to Gaurikund
Meals :Veg
Stay :Hotel/ Guesthouse/ Camping
Region :Uttarakhand
Duration :15 Days
Grade :Difficult
Maximum Altitude :18000 Ft
Approx Trekking KM :95 Km
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Day :1 Make your way to Gangotri (3,415M)
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2 |
Day :2 Rest and acclimatization at Gangotri (3,415M)
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3 |
Day :3 Gangotri (3,415M) to Nala Camp (3,760M)
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Day :4 Nala Camp (3,760M) to Gangotri Base Camp (4,500M)
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Day :5 Rest and Acclimatization at Gangotri Base Camp (4,500M)
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Day :6 Gangotri Base Camp (4,500M) to Auden's Col Base Camp (4,720M)
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Day :7 Auden’s Col Base Camp- Auden’s Col- Khatling Glacier Camp
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Day :8 Khatling Glacier Camp (5,000M) to Zero Point (3,870M)
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9 |
Day :9 Rest Day at Zero Point (3,870M)
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10 |
Day :10 Zero Point (3,870M) to Chowki (3,580M)
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11 |
Day :11 Chowki (3,580M) to Masar Tal (4,135M)
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12 |
Day :12 Masar Tal (4,135M) to Vasuki Tal (4,135M) via Mayali Pass (5,000M)
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Day :13 Vasuki Tal (4,135M) to Kedarnath (3,590M)
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Day :14 Kedarnath (3,590M) to Gaurikund (1,985M)
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Day :15 Gaurikund (1,985M) to Dehradun (430M)
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Day :16 Reserve Day
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By Air:
Jolly Grant Airport is the nearest airport to Dehradun by flight, almost 25km from the city. You can find regular flights from Delhi to Dehradun.
However, if you plan to reach Dehradun by flight, it is better to come one day in advance.
By Train:
Two express trains are convenient if you want to reach Dehradun from Delhi by train. With the train, it is an overnight journey. The two trains are mentioned below:
Nandadevi Express – Train no: 12205 (Departure 11:50pm; Arrival – 5:40am)
Dehradun Express – Train no: 12687 (Departure – 9:10pm; Arrival – 5:00am)
By Bus:
From Delhi, you can find a regular bus service to Dehradun. ISBT Kashmere Gate is the central bus station in Delhi, from where you will find both AC and non-AC buses for Dehradun.
Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri. It is a 10-12 hour drive from Dehradun. Gangotri is the base camp for your trek.
Ques: 1 What is the lodging alternatives near Gangotri?Ans: 1 There are guest houses available in Gangotri. Your guide will assist you in making arrangements. |
Ques: 2 Can I go on this as my very first Himalayan trekking?Ans: 2 No. We don’t recommend taking Auden’s col for your first, or your third or fourth Himalayan trek. It is necessary to have knowledge of the Himalayas for this trek even with a great guide to guide you. You’ll need mountain feet, which is, a knowledge of how to put your feet on the difficult terrain like boulders, moraines glacier, hard ice , etc. This is only feasible when you’ve done hikes that exceed 15, 000 feet, which will take you through the alpine zones. |
Ques: 3 Do I require permission to trek up Auden’s Col?Ans: 3 Yes.However this can be done easily with the help of your guide. |
Life is unpredictable and we understand sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavour to make it as easy possible for you. However, please understand we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of programme. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below-
Cancellation prior to 30 days from start of the event: Get monetary refund with 15% of cancellation charges on trek fee.
Cancellation between 30 days and 15 days to the start of event: 50% on trek fee is non refundable and the remaining 50 % will be given as cash voucher which is valid for 1 year.
Cancellation less than 15 days to the start of event: No refund.
Please note cancellation will be only accepted by email.
Note: The Himalayan Daredevils reserves the right to cancel a programme before departure in the event of logistical problems arriving due to natural calamities, strikes, wars on any other circumstances that makes the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
Itinerary changes & trip delays:
We plan itineraries based on the information at the time of planning and in rare circumstances, there are subject to change. In the event that the itinerary is changes or delayed due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, landslides etc. We will always aim to give you the best experience possible. However The Himalayan Daredevils are not be held responsible for the cost of delay or changes.
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