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Auden’s Col Expedition (& Khatling Glacier) Trek Blog
Patangini>Auden’s Col>Khatling Glacier Trek Expedition Auden’s Col is a mountain pass, it is approachable from Gangotri and one can trek up to Kedarnath following Auden’s Col and Khatling glacier. Auden’s Col gets its name from J B Auden, a famous British geologist. He first explored the region in the year 1939. It connects the mountain…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition Log
Chitkul-Gangotri Trek [From Chitkul: The last village of Kinnaur, Himachal to Harsil via Lamkhaga Pass (5284mtr)] [MAY-June 2015] Trek Itinerary We Followed 28th May: Reach Base Camp Chitkul by road from Shimla Trek Starts: Day 1: CHANDIGARH- SHIMLA:Pahari Hospitality at its best: All restaurants were closed by the time we reached Shimla. After searching for…
Kalpa & Charang Snow Hikes | Winter in Kinnaur
After a long delay, I’m finally posting pics of our winter trip to Kinnaur — i.e. Kalpa (Chini village), Charang Village & the Charang Rangrik Monastery of Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. Charang village is the last village on the Indo-China Border. The last ITBP post is located in this village. Wintertime in Kinnaur For the city folks,…
Baspa – A Valley Brimming with Beauty
In the western Himalayas, bordering along with Tibet and Garhwal, the Baspa valley—also called Sangla valley—of Kinnaur has been open to visitors since the early 90s. The valley got its name from the Baspa river which originates from Chung Sakhago pass and meanders for around 30 km before meeting Satluj on its left bank near…
Cherring’s homestay, Kibber
Cherring’s Homestay is located in Kibber village of the Spiti Valley. It has traditional Spitian home decor and furnishing. Rooms are spacious and have good natural lighting. To book a room at Cherring’s homestay please visit Airbnb link. [ratings] Raacho TrekkersWe trudge on the least explored trails and terrains of Kinnaur, Spiti, Uttarkashi and Garhwal…
Chaka Meadows Hike – A Trail From Kalpa
Chaka meadows are mountain meadows high above Kalpa village of Kinnaur. It is an easy hike recommended for the ones in the tireless twenties who have just started their trekking journey; or for the people in late forties—a time when knees begin to protest against the gradient, and you start appreciating the least challenging of…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek Log – May 2016 Expedition
The Lamkhaga Pass is one of the toughest passes which connects Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Harshil in Uttrakhand. We started our trek from Chitkul the last Village of Sangla valley in Himachal, though it can be done from the Harshil side also. Lamkhaga pass log of May 2016 This trek is a fairly…
Trek essentials and how to pack a backpack efficiently
How to pack a backpack efficiently? Besides staying fit and keeping the moral high it is also important to know what things one need to carry how to pack a backpack efficiently.Believe me, A backpack packed efficiently can work wonders.After you have decided to buy a backpack depending upon its size , durability , ergonomics…
Auden’s Col Trek : Across Khatling Glacier & Mayali Pass
Auden’s Col is a pass in the Gangotri Group of mountains that connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) and is reportedly situated at an altitude of around 5400m. It also binds two glaciers on the opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and the other one looks like the glacier belonging to Jogin I.…
Pin-Bhabha pass trek
Pin-Bhabha Pass Bhabha pass is located between the Kinnaur and Pin valley of Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. From the beginning of the trek to the end, one experiences wildly vivid landscapes, people, languages, and religions. Pin valley,Spiti to Bhaba valley crossover Bhabha Pass Trek can be done in either direction, from the Mud village…
