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KHATLING GLACER TREK DAY TO DAY ITNERARY |
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DAY 01: DELHI/RISHIKESH :
Start early morning for Rishikesh from Delhi by surface. Local
sightseeing in Rishikesh. Overnight in a hotel.
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DAY 02:
RISHIKESH/GHUTTU
Early
morning start of Ghuttu by surface about 9 hours. Overnight in
camp. |
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DAY 03:
GHUTTU/GANGI
From
Ghuttu the trek begins. The trail initially cuts through
terraed first to Deolang village. From there it's an easy 1.30
hours climb through the forest to Reeh Channi village and a
step climb for an hour to Buranschauri. From Buranschuari its
a two hour climb to Gangi village at 2585 mts. Trek time
: 5 hours. |
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DAY 04: GANGI/KHARSALI
The trail drops initially for an hour to Deokhri Channi,
another winter settlement for the villagers from Gangi. From
there its half an hour through the forest to where the trail
forks, just beyond the Kalyani stream. The left trail leads to
Sahastratal lake 4872 mts. which the trail to Khatling
continues straight an open area known locally as Birodh.
Legend has it that this place was either the site of the old
Gangi village or a meeting place for all the Bhilong
villagers. From here it is two hours to Kharsali, which is a
large meadow surrounded by giant conifers and Oaks, and an
ideal camping place. Overnight in camp. |
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DAY 05:
KHARSALI/BHEDIKHARG
Cross
the bridge over the Kharsali stream and continue further along
the forest track to Bhelbagi. Trail follows the river for
about two Km. then rises steeply through thick bush passing
Bhumkodaar cave to the left of the trail. A further 2 to 3 km.
of climbing brings you to Tamakund cave in an area known for
its Wild flowers. From there it is just an hour walk to
another good camping ground at Bhedikharg. Trek time : 6
hours. |
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DAY 06:
AROUND KHATLING GLACIER
is 11
km. beyond Bhedikharg and it takes a full day to get to the
glacier and back. There are a number of spectacular hanging
glacier above the main glaciel floor and good view of the
peaks. |
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DAY 07:
BHEDIKLANG/GANGI
Retrace
steeps to Gangi. |
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Day 08: GANGI/GHUTTU
Retrace
steeps to Ghuttu. |
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Day 09:
GHUTTU/DEHRADUN
Start
ealy morning for Dehradun. Overnight in a hotel |
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Day 10:
DEHRADUN/DELHI
Early
morning start by car for Delhi Tour ends here. |
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