FAQ Category: Auden’s Col FAQs
What kind of boots do I need for a trek like Auden’s Col?
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You need good quality Gore-Tex boots with decent grip and secure ankle support. Your boots must be fully waterproof and at higher altitudes(like Auden’s Col basecamp & Khatling glacier snowfields) […]
Do I need trekking poles for Auden’s Col trek?
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This is very much personal preference. Some people swear by them, especially on treks with long and steep ascents and descents(like the ascent to Patangini Dhar, descent from Auden’s Col […]
How can I prepare for trekking at high altitude trek like Auden’s Col?
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There’s no other way to prepare for altitude than to acclimatize slowly. Our trek itineraries have been carefully planned to allow for gradual acclimatization (at Bhoj Kharak and Kedar Kharak). […]
What do I need to carry during the Auden’s Col trek?
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During the trek, your luggage is carried & transported by porter & mules so all you need to carry is what you need during the day, for example water bottle, […]
What’s the best way to get fit for the Auden’s Col trek?
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The best way to train for the Auden’s Col trek is to spend plenty of time beforehand simply walking & jogging. Aerobic training at the gym helps too, but there’s […]
What if I’m too slow for the group?
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It really isn’t a problem. You can walk at your own pace nearly all the time, as we have enough guides to escort walkers of all speeds. Occasionally for safety […]
Am I fit enough for the Auden’s Col Trek?
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Assessing your personal fitness is quite subjective. Your fitness level is often pitted against the level of difficulty of a trek route that includes various factors like the number of […]
Can you give me a brief snapshot of the 12-day Auden’s Col & Mayali pass trek itinerary?
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The route traverses through the valley of Rudugaira to Auden’s Col and ends at the village of Ghuttu, and for the 3-pass expedition, It’ll be conflated with the Mayali Pass […]
Where are acclimatization stops in the Auden’s col itinerary?
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Bhoj Kharak, Kedar Kharak, and trail to Kedar Tal. The trail is steep uphill including numerous switchbacks through the birch forest. The birch trees are referred to as Bhoj trees […]
What are my stay options in Gangotri?
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Gangotri has many small hotels and lodges. You can stay at Harsil also. Harsil is an hour’s drive from Gangotri.