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Chitkul to Gangotri/Harsil Trek

Lamkhaga Pass (5282m) (Chitkul to Harsil), May 2018
This Himalayan high pass divides Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh from Uttarakhand in India. We followed the following route:
–Chitkul to Rani Kanda
-Rani Kanda to Dhumti
-Dhumti to Gundar
-Gundar to Lamkhaga advance base camp (Kinnaur side) (One may break this climb till base camp 1 and next day to advance base camp…….we skipped)
-Advance base camp to Upper Kyarkoti after crossing Lamkhaga pass (Again, you may camp at Lamkhaga pass base camp of Gangotri side followed by trek till Kyarkoti…….we decided to continue beyond base camp and camp at upper Kyarkoti)
-Upper Kyarkoti to Kyarkoti
-Kyarkoti to Gangnani
-Gangnani to Harsilsn
This is a remote pass and very few groups have finished this. Thus it could be a good option for all those who loves to visit the under-explored! Raacho Trekkers team did the first recce of the route from Kinnaur side in 2014.

First day camping at Ranikanda near Chitkul[Lamkhaga pass trek 2018] — First day camping at Ranikanda near Chitkul

View of Baspa glacier snout[Lamkhaga pass trek] — View of Baspa glacier snout

Huge icicles near Baspa glacier ice cave[Lamkhaga pass trek] — Huge icicles near Baspa glacier ice cave

Baspa glacier ice cave [Lamkhaga pass trek 2018]

Climbing up to the Lamkhaga pass base camp

Lamkhaga pass base camp [Lamkhaga 2018] — Lamkhaga pass base camp

Baspa Glacier. Chotakhaga pass is visible in the background.[Lamkhaga pass 2018]

View from base camp [Lamkhaga pass 2018] — View from base camp

Water pumped out off the glacier beneath the tent......trying to reset the tents [Lamkhaga pass 2018] — Water pumped out off the glacier beneath the tent……trying to reset the tents [Lamkhaga pass 2018]

Trying to dig out some water from beneath the glacier at advance base camp[Lamkhaga pass 2018]

Climbing Lamkhaga pass [Lamkhaga pass trek 2018] — Climbing Lamkhaga pass

Jalandri Gad amphitheater [Lamkhaga pass trek 2018]

Jalandri Gad stream making way through the glacier [Lamkhaga pass trek 2018] — Jalandri Gad stream making way through the glacier

Descending into the Jalandri Gad valley [Lamkhaga pass trek 2018]

Origin of Jalandri gad stream. Jalandri Gad is a right bank tributary of Bhagirathi river

The ridge[Lamkhaga pass trek 2018] — The ridge

Upper Kyarkoti... Jalandhari gad valley[Lamkhaga pass trek] — Upper Kyarkoti… Jalandhari gad valley

Meadows of Kyarkoti. Harsil valley Uttrakhand[Lamkhaga pass trek 2018] — Meadows of Kyarkoti. Harsil valley Uttrakhand

Blog by Upasana Ray

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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 peaks Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) and is at a height of around 5242m. Auden’s Col separates two glaciers on either side – Khatling glacier on the south and Jogin Bhamak on the north.

The Three Passes Trek Of June 2018

It couldn’t have meant more than en route the three pass trek covering Patangini Dhar, Kedar Tal, Auden’s Col, and Khatling glacier (due to the fierce Bhilangna river in spate we couldn’t cross over to complete the last part of Mayali pass… and of which Auden’s Col I couldn’t cross without much help). But too much predictability and it’s no longer an adventure. And maybe that is why we throw ourselves to the elements to feel real, raw and alive. I’m glad I did.

Auden's Col & Mayali pass trek route map — Auden’s Col & Mayali pass trek map

All this wouldn’t have been possible without the expert organization of Raacho Trekkers. The coolest staff, the food was to die for (think mangoes and cake and pasta and thukpa at higher altitudes) and OMG did I mention the tents? We had a 2-inch foam mattress and it was like a real bed every night. I can’t do enough justice talking about our experienced dedicated leader Sonu Negi. Those who know him, know of his leadership, initiative, and knowledge of the terrain, wildlife, and what he is capable of those who don’t if you are to do a high Himalayan pass do it with Raacho trekkers – you will be in safe professional hands.

Cloud Carpet. Gangotri National Park. Uttrakhand[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Cloud Carpet. Gangotri National Park. Uttrakhand

High meadows. Gangotri National Park[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — High meadows. Gangotri National Park

Near Bhoj Kharak campsite[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Near Bhoj Kharak campsite

Approaching Kedar kharak campsite[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Approaching Kedar Kharak campsite

En route Kedartal. Gangotri National Park.[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — En route Kedartal. Gangotri National Park.

First sightings - from left Bhrigupanth at 6772 m and ThalaySagar at 6904 m.[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — First sightings – from left Bhrigupanth at 6772 m and ThalaySagar at 6904 m

Manda range from Kedar Kharak campsite[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Manda range from Kedar Kharak campsite

Views from Kedar Kharak campsite[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Views from Kedar Kharak campsite

Approaching KedarTal. [Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Approaching KedarTal.

Kedartal and ThalyaSagar. Gangotri National Park.[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Kedartaal and ThalyaSagar. Gangotri National Park.

The magnificent Kedartal and Thalaysagar peak[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — The magnificent Kedartal and Thalaysagar peak

wonder what made this so smokey..[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Wonder what made this so smokey..

Contemplating by the Kedartal Lake. [Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Contemplating by the Kedartal Lake.

The day my shoes broke near Kedar Tal.[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — The day my shoes broke near Kedar Tal.

Manda range, Bhrighupant, Thalay Sagar. Gangotri National Park. [Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Manda range, Bhrighupant, Thalay Sagar.
Gangotri National Park.

Raacho Trekkers team member Rajeev on the way up to Patangini dhaar...the day Manish taught me the zig zag[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Raacho Trekkers team member Rajeev on the way up to Patangini dhaar…the day Manish taught me the zig zag

How many can you spot?[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — How many can you spot?

On Patangini dhaar 5085m[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — On Patangini Dhar 5085m

Vineet leading the expedition[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Vineet leading the expedition

Audens Col 5490 m[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Auden’s Col 5490 m.

Advance base camp before the Auden's col[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Advance base camp before the Auden’s col

The Gangotri range[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — The Gangotri range

The day after Auden's Col on Khatling glacier — The day after Auden’s Col on Khatling glacier

Green meadows of Bhilangana valley — The beautiful Bhilangana valley… full of wildlife and variety of birds species

Me, myself and the wild and tame creatures in Bhilangana valley.[Three passes trek : Audens-Mayali-Patangini Dhar] — Me, myself and the wild and tame creatures in Bhilangana valley

Last campsite in Bhilanganga valley — Last campsite. Bhilanganga valley

Old wooden house in Bhilangana valley of Uttarakhand — Houses of Bhilangana valley Uttrakhand

Painted house in Bhilangana valley — Houses in Bhilangana valley

A wild herb called Rubharb found in Bhilangana valley — Rubharb!!!! the original variety not wild but wild

Makeshift bridge over Bhilangana river — Makeshift Bridge over Bhilangana river

View from the Bhilangana campsite — View from the campsite.

Blog by Sridevi Nair