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 to reach Uttarkashi, the mountaineering hub of Garhwal Himalayas.
Overnight: Hotel

Day 2 – Uttarkashi → Gangotri
Distance: 100 km
Driving Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: 3,048 m
Drive via the scenic Harsil valley to reach Gangotri, the sacred source region of the River Ganga.
Visit Gangotri Temple and prepare for the expedition.
Overnight: Guesthouse

Day 3 – Gangotri → Bhoj Kharak
Distance: 8 km
Trek Time: 4–5 hrs
Altitude: ~3,415 m
The trail follows the Kedar Ganga valley, entering dense alpine forests and steep mountain terrain.
Camp in the meadow of Bhoj Kharak.

Day 4 – Bhoj Kharak → Kedar Kharak
Distance: 5–6 km
Trek Time: 4 hrs
Altitude: ~4,315 m
The trail climbs steeply along the Kedar Ganga valley with magnificent views of Thalay Sagar and Bhrigupanth peaks.
Camp at Kedar Kharak meadow.

Day 5 – Kedar Kharak → Kedartal → Return to Kedar Kharak
Distance: 8 km round trip
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: 4,760 m
Climb to the glacial lake Kedartal, located beneath the dramatic peak Thalay Sagar.
Return to Kedar Kharak camp.

Day 6 – Kedar Kharak → Patangini Dhar Base
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: ~4,540 m
Gradual ascent over rocky slopes and moraine terrain to reach the base of Patangini Dhar.
Camp with views of the surrounding glacier basin.

Day 7 – Cross Patangini Dhar → Dhabba Camp (Rudugaira Valley)
Distance: 9 km
Trek Time: 6–7 hrs
Pass Altitude: ~5,085 m
Climb to Patangini Dhar, then descend into the Rudugaira valley.
Camp at Dhabba campsite near the glacier basin.

Day 8 – Dhabba → Auden’s Col Advanced Base Camp
Distance: 6–7 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Altitude: ~4,975 m
Gradual ascent over glacier moraine and snowfields toward the base of Auden’s Col.
Camp at advanced base camp.

Day 9 – Cross Auden’s Col → Khatling Glacier Camp
Distance: 10 km
Trek Time: 9–10 hrs
Pass Altitude: 5,490 m
The most technical day of the expedition.
Climb steep snow slopes to Auden’s Col, then descend across the crevassed Khatling Glacier.
Camp on the glacier.

Day 10 – Khatling Glacier → Khatling Base Camp
Distance: 12 km
Trek Time: 7–8 hrs
Traverse glacier terrain and descend toward the valley floor.
Camp at base camp.

Day 11 – Khatling Base → Chowki
Distance: 8 km
Trek Time: 5–6 hrs
Cross the Bhilangna river and trek through alpine meadows.

Day 12 – Chowki → Masar Tal
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 5 hrs
Altitude: ~4,550 m
Climb to the glacial lake Masar Tal.

Day 13 – Masar Tal → Cross Mayali Pass → Vasuki Tal
Distance: 11 km
Trek Time: 8–9 hrs
Pass Altitude: ~4,990 m
Cross Mayali Pass and descend to Vasuki Tal.

Day 14 – Vasuki Tal → Kedarnath
Distance: 7 km
Trek Time: 3–4 hrs
Reach Kedarnath temple town and visit the shrine.

Day 15 – Kedarnath → Gaurikund → Guptkashi
Distance: 16 km trek + drive
Descend and drive to Guptkashi.

Day 16 – Guptkashi → Rishikesh
Distance: ~200 km
Driving Time: 8–9 hrs
Drive via Rudraprayag and Devprayag.
Expedition concludes.