This expedition is among the most challenging high-altitude traverses in the Indian Himalayas, linking the sacred Gangotri and Kedarnath valleys.
The route crosses three major Himalayan passes:
- Patangini Dhar (~5,085 m)
- Auden’s Col (5,490 m)
- Mayali Pass (~5,000 m)
The journey involves glacier crossings, steep snow climbs, crevasse navigation, and remote alpine camping.
Trekkers are rewarded with breathtaking views of peaks like Thalay Sagar, Jogin I, and Gangotri III, along with pristine glacial lakes and untouched valleys.
Important Note
- Extreme technical expedition
- Glacier & mountaineering experience required
- Not suitable for beginners
Total Trek Distance
≈120–140 km
Your package at a glance
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Included
- Transport (Rishikesh to Rishikesh)
- Hotel + camping accommodation
- All meals during trek
- Trek leader & technical guides
- Porters for group equipment
- Camping gear
- Technical gear (ropes, crampons, ice axe)
- Permits & fees
- First aid & oxygen
- Communication devices
Excluded
- Personal trekking gear
- Personal porter
- Insurance
- Emergency evacuation
- Meals during road journey
- Personal expenses
- GST
Tour itinerary
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15 Nights / 16 Days (overall expedition 18 days with buffers)
Patangini Dhar – Auden’s Col – Mayali Pass Expedition (Gangotri to Kedarnath Traverse)
Day 1 – Rishikesh → Uttarkashi
Distance: 170 km
Driving Time: 7–8 hrs
Drive along the Bhagirathi valley via Narendra Nagar, Chamba and Dharasu Bend.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 2 – Uttarkashi → Gangotri
Distance: 100 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 3,048 m
Drive via Harsil valley and visit Gangotri Temple.
Overnight: Guesthouse
Day 3 – Gangotri → Bhoj Kharak
Distance: 8 km
Trek Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: ~3,415 m
Trail follows Kedar Ganga valley.
Overnight: Camp
Day 4 – Bhoj Kharak → Kedar Kharak
Distance: 5–6 km
Trek Time: 4 hrs
Altitude: ~4,315 m
Views of Thalay Sagar.
Overnight: Camp
Day 5 – Kedar Kharak → Kedartal → Return
Distance: 8 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: 4,760 m
Visit glacial lake below Thalay Sagar.
Overnight: Camp
Day 6 – Kedar Kharak → Patangini Dhar Base
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: ~4,540 m
Moraine terrain.
Overnight: Camp
Day 7 – Cross Patangini Dhar → Dhabba Camp
Distance: 9 km
Trek Time: 6–7 hrs
Pass Altitude: ~5,085 m
Descend to Rudugaira Valley.
Overnight: Camp
Day 8 – Dhabba → Auden’s Col Advanced Base Camp
Distance: 6–7 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: ~4,975 m
Glacier approach.
Overnight: Camp
Day 9 – Cross Auden’s Col → Khatling Glacier Camp
Distance: 10 km
Trek Time: 9–10 hrs
Pass Altitude: 5,490 m
Technical climb and glacier descent.
Overnight: Camp
Day 10 – Khatling Glacier → Base Camp
Distance: 12 km
Trek Time: 7–8 hrs
Glacier traverse.
Overnight: Camp
Day 11 – Khatling Base → Chowki
Distance: 8 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Cross Bhilangna River.
Overnight: Camp
Day 12 – Chowki → Masar Tal
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 5 hrs
Altitude: ~4,550 m
Reach alpine lake.
Overnight: Camp
Day 13 – Masar Tal → Mayali Pass → Vasuki Tal
Distance: 11 km
Trek Time: 8–9 hrs
Pass Altitude: ~5,000 m
Descend to Vasuki Tal.
Overnight: Camp
Day 14 – Vasuki Tal → Kedarnath Temple
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 3–4 hrs
Reach sacred temple town.
Overnight: Hotel
Day 15 – Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
Distance: 16 km trek + drive
Overnight: Hotel
Day 16 – Guptkashi → Rishikesh
Distance: ~200 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hrs
Drive via Rudraprayag & Devprayag.
Trip Ends
Price details
Pricing and package cost details for this trip.
- Cost: ₹2,40,000
- Discount: ₹2,20,000