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Q: Can you list out the packing list for Auden’s Col & Mayali Pass trek?

The packing list for Auden's Col trek are as follows: Clothing Trekking pants and jackets. Rainproof pants and jackets. Thermals underwear. A pair of gloves. Short-sleeved trekking shirts. Long-sleeved trekking shirts. Woolen cap/ beanies. Insulating jackets. fleece-lined jacket. Lightweight Sweaters. Trekking boots. First Aid. Sanitary pads/ Tampons. Toiletries. Sunscreen. Hand sanitizer. Water Bottle. Sunglasses. Chargers. Headlamp Important Documents Photo-ID( Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhar). Fitness certificate. Trekking Permit

Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition – Chitkul to Dumti

Bridge over Baspa river

Chitkul to Dumti Trek blog Lamkhaga Pass Trek: Day 1 & 2 It was 20th May 2017, and as per schedule 10 of us were to start for the Lamkhaga pass trek from Chitkul village in the morning after our breakfast. Even before the beginning of the Lamkhaga pass trek, I had got an adventurous… Continue reading Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition – Chitkul to Dumti

Chitkul: Scenic Last Frontier Village Of Kinnaur

The signboard read “हिंदुस्तान का आखरी ढाबा” (The last dhaba of Hindostan) as we reached Chitkul after witnessing some amazing views of Sangla village and exploring the trail to Chitkul village beside the Baspa river. Chitkul: The Last Village In Sangla valley Of Kinnaur Kinnaur, the land of the mythological Kinnauras is almost divided in… Continue reading Chitkul: Scenic Last Frontier Village Of Kinnaur

How experienced is my trekking guide for Auden’s Col trek?

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

Our guides are certified and have been trekking the Himalayas for decades(all are local guides). They are well equipped and well versed with the terrain, the route, the people, the Himalayan wildlife and its culture. We were featured in the National Geographic Traveler magazine for the 3 passes expedition(i.e. Patangini – Auden’s Col – Mayali pass) of June 2017.

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How will the Raacho Trekkers’ team deal with an emergency kind of situation during the Auden’s Col expedition

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

The guides and porters are adequately trained and skilled in handling emergencies. You will get immediate first aid and all necessary help if required. In case of a medical emergency, the porters & guides will carry you to a lower altitude and will contact the rescue authority by satellite phone.

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Can you list out the packing list for Auden’s Col & Mayali Pass trek?

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

The packing list for Auden’s Col trek are as follows:

Clothing

Trekking pants and jackets.
Rainproof pants and jackets.
Thermals underwear.
A pair of gloves.
Short-sleeved trekking shirts.
Long-sleeved trekking shirts.
Woolen cap/ beanies.
Insulating jackets.
fleece-lined jacket.
Lightweight Sweaters.
Trekking boots.
First Aid.
Sanitary pads/ Tampons.
Toiletries.
Sunscreen.
Hand sanitizer.
Water Bottle.
Sunglasses.
Chargers.
Headlamp

Important Documents

Photo-ID( Passport/Driving License/Voter ID/Aadhar).
Fitness certificate.
Trekking Permit

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What are the basic criteria for physical fitness?

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

Many people assume that they need to have athletic strength to complete a trek like Auden’s Col, which is not completely true. The athletic strength is needed but mental strength matters equally. Anyone with average physical strength and strong mental strength can negotiate the long stretches of Auden’s Col/Khatling glacier and complete the Auden’s Col trek.

To boost the physical strength, cardio (aerobic) exercises, including hiking, cycling, swimming, can help you gain fitness before the start of your trek. One important thing to consider is that the treks are not a race, so you need to maintain a gentle pace with sufficient breaks and acclimatization.

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What are the best seasons/time for Auden’s Col trek?

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

The best time for trekking Auden’s Col trek is from May(from 4th week) to September(barring monsoon period). During the spring season(in May & June month), wildflowers, including pink rhododendrons, Bhrama Kamal bloom in Gangotri valley in Uttarakhand. The clear skies and stable weather is the major attraction of the trek.

The autumn month of September is famous for its soothing climate and favorable temperatures. The Autumn month is good for the night or dawn/dusk photography. The monsoon and the winters are generally avoided because of the risks and the challenges posed by the Gangotri group of mountains.

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