FAQ Category: Trek FAQs
What is the best time to go for Buran Ghati Trek?
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May or September is the best month to go for Buran Ghati trek. The heavy downpour during the Monsoon months (July-August) makes it difficult to trek and set up the […]
How To Reach Buran Ghati?
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Buran Ghati pass remains accessible from May to October (or early November) period. The pass is reachable either via Janglikh-Litham Thach route or via Brua-Brua Kanda route.
Where Is Buran Ghati?
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Buran Ghati is a mountain pass located in the lesser (or middle) Himalayan range. The pass is a crossover between Janglikh village of Pabbar valley and Brua village of the […]
How experienced is my trekking guide for Auden’s Col trek?
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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 […]
How will the Raacho Trekkers’ team deal with an emergency kind of situation during the Auden’s Col expedition
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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, […]
Can you list out the packing list for Auden’s Col & Mayali Pass trek?
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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 […]
What are the basic criteria for physical fitness?
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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 […]
What are the best seasons/time for Auden’s Col trek?
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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 […]
How safe is the water to drink en route Auden’s Col?
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During the trek, numerous mountain streams originating from Gangotri glaciers(like Kedar Ganga, Bhilangana, and Vasuki Ganga etc.) are the main source of drinking water and water for cooking. Mountain stream […]
For how many hours do I need to walk during the Auden’s Col trek?
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The trekking hours are not fixed. The prevailing weather conditions, terrain and walking pace will determine the daily trekking hours. In general, we plan the trek for five to six […]