Brief ITINERARY

Day-1
Rishikesh to Gangotri (10100 ft) 270 km Drive

Day-2
Rest and acclimatisation at Gangotri (10100 ft)

Day-3
Gangotri to Nala Camp (12335 ft) - 7 km

Day-4
Nala Camp to Rudugaira Camp (14800 ft) - 4 km

Day-5
Rest and Acclimatization at Rudugaira Base Camp (14800 ft)

Day-6
Rudugaira Base Camp to Auden's Col Base Camp (16000 ft) via Gangotri Base Camp - 7 km

Day-7
Auden's Col Base Camp to Khatling Glacier Camp (16800 ft) via Auden's Col (18000 ft) - 5 km

Day-8
Khatling Glacier Camp to Zero Point (12700 ft) - 10 km

Day-9
Rest Day

Day-10
Waterfall Camp/ Zero Point to Chowki (11750 ft) - 7 km

Day-11
Chowki to Masar Tal (14960 ft) - 8 km

Day-12
Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal (14435 ft) via Mayali Pass (16900 ft) - 12 km

Day-13
Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath (11800 ft) - 7 km

Day-14
Kedarnath to Gaurikund (6530 ft) - 14 km

Day-15
Gaurikund to Dehradun - 252 km Drive

Day-16
Reserve Day

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day-1 Rishikesh to Gangotri (10100 ft) 270 km Drive
We will take a Taxi from Rishikesh to Gangotri early in the morning. Breakfast will be on the way. Gangotri is around 270 km from Rishikesh and it takes around 7-8 hours to reach there. The road up to Uttarkashi is in good condition. After Uttarkashi, the road traverses a steep gorge to Gangotri. Overnight stay in guesthouse on twin/triple sharing basis.

Day-2 Rest and acclimatisation at Gangotri (10100 ft)
After driving up to 10000 ft, we will stay at Gangotri today and go for an acclimatization walk towards Gaumukh or Bhoj Kharak during the day. Overnight in Gangotri.

Day-3 Gangotri to Nala Camp (12335 ft) - 7 km
We will head southwest from Gangotri, walking down the main valley for around 2 km and then turn east into the Rudugaira valley. The trail from here gradually climbs up the valley through thick oak and birch forests. After a while, we cross the nallah and move to the right (true left) of the valley. The tree line begins fading away and we move towards meadows and grazing grounds. We will set camp in a small flat bowl next to the nallah. Just before reaching our campsite, we will get a glimpse of Gangotri III and Jogin II. Overnight at Nala Camp.

Day-4 Nala Camp to Rudugaira Camp (14800 ft) - 4 km
Today's walk is short but a steep, unbroken climb to Rudugaira Base Camp. Moving away from the nallah, the trail climbs to the upper grazing grounds. We will cross a couple of small streams and then climb a steep spur till Rudugaira Base Camp. Today's camp offers excellent views of the Gangotri and Jogin groups. Overnight at Rudugaira Base Camp.

Day-5 Rest and Acclimatization at Rudugaira Base Camp (14800 ft)
Having gained almost 5000 ft in the last two days, we will take a rest day at Rudugaira Base Camp. During the day, we will climb towards Rudugaira peak for an acclimatization walk. Once we reach a few hundred meters higher, we will be able to see the notch in the ridge that is Auden's Col. Overnight in Rudugaira Base Camp.

Day-6 Rudugaira Base Camp to Auden's Col Base Camp (16000 ft) via Gangotri Base Camp - 7 km
A short walk after leaving Rudugaira Base Camp, we will leave the valley slopes and start climbing moraine. After ascending two small moraine ridges, a short descent brings us to Gangotri Base Camp. From here, it is a gradual undulating climb to Auden's Col Base Camp. On the way, we will pass Sukha Tal, a beautiful azure lake hidden in a moraine bowl. Base Camp is set up on a small flat patch of moraine. From here, you will see the gully leading to Auden's Col. Overnight at Auden's Col Base Camp.

Day-7 Auden's Col Base Camp to Khatling Glacier Camp (16800 ft) via Auden's Col (18000 ft) - 5 km
Today is the day we will cross Auden's Col. The climb begins with a short section of the moraine, after which we reach the glacier. With the Gangotri and Jogin peaks towering on either side, we will slowly make our way up the glacier. As we reach a flat spot on the glacier, which is sometimes used as a high camp, we will rope up and start climbing the 30°-50° slope straight up the gully. The climb should take around 3 hours for a reasonably fit and well-acclimatized group. The descend from the col is down a steep and narrow 70° snow-ice gully. Once we reach the bottom of the gully, the glacier flattens and broadens out, with views of massive icefalls, glaciers and formidable peaks surrounding the valley. A short walk down the glacier brings us to our camp for the night.

Day-8 Khatling Glacier Camp to Zero Point (12700 ft) - 10 km
Today's trek is one of the most demanding and longest days of the expedition. After walking down the glacier another 2 kms, we will reach the moraine. From here, there are no carins or marked trails till the snout of the glacier. The route consists of loose gravel and scree over steep, sometimes exposed, black ice. Just before the snout, we will leave the glacier, descending to a small stream on the right (true right) of the valley and climbing up the valley slopes. After a short climb, you will reach an established trail and follow it down to the campsite at the snout of the Khatling glacier.

Day-9 Rest Day
After the long descent of Khatling glacier, we will take a rest day at our Zero Point camp.

Day-10 Waterfall Camp/ Zero Point to Chowki (11750 ft) - 7 km
We will continue our trek along the river valley. After a walk of 3 km, we will reach a meadow. We will rest for a while in the meadow and continue our trek towards Chowki. The campsite at Chowki is around 4 km from the meadow. Chowki is a good campsite with grassy surface. Overnight stay in camps.

Day-11 Chowki to Masar Tal (14960 ft) - 8 km
Initially we will ascend a steep section with views of Thalay Sagar and cross a ridge above the valley. The route is well defined as we approach the beautiful Masar Tal. After reaching the site, we will pitch our tents near the scenic lake.

Day-12 Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal (14435 ft) via Mayali Pass (16900 ft) - 12 km
Today’s trail begins with a steep ascent over boulders on a steep ridge to Masar top. Then the path descends slightly before climbing up the glacier to the top of Mayali Pass. The descent from Mayali Pass is fairly steep, similar to Auden’s Col on Khatling side, and may require fixing rope and rappelling. Continue the descent all the way to Vasuki Tal.

Day-13 Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath (11800 ft) - 7 km
Today, we will start our trek towards the Kedarnath, the famous pilgrimage site. Kedarnath is 7 km from Vasuki Tal and it takes around 3-4 hrs to reach there. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve jyotirlingas located in India. After reaching there, we will visit the temple in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel at Kedarnath.

Day-14 Kedarnath to Gaurikund (6530 ft) - 14 km
We will descend through the well laid path of 14 kms, which takes us to the Gaurikund. Overnight stay in Guest house in Gaurikund.

Day-15 Gaurikund to Dehradun - 252 km Drive
We will board a vehicle for Dehradun. The drive to Rishikesh is along the River Ganges. Board overnight Bus for Delhi from Rishikesh/Dehradun.

Day-16 Reserve Day
This day will only be used if the need arises during the trek due to bad weather or unforeseen circumstances. You are advised to keep a buffer day in your travel plan. If the buffer day is used, you have to pay us Rs. 4500 per day (INR) +5% GST / per person. The amount will be collected by the Trek Leader.

Cost Terms

COSTS INCLUDES

All transfers in shared taxi right from PICKUP POINTS to DROP POINTS
Permits and Entrance fees.
Accommodation in tents on share basis during trekking.
All meals, { from BASE CAMP to BASE CAMP} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea, Coffee, Sneaks, Soup, Dinner, after dinner hot Chocolate, lemon tea. etc!
All camping gear including tents and sleeping mattress. Liner,Kitchen tent, Dining tent and toilet tent.
Good Experience Hindi/ English guide, cooks and porters, mules.
Insurance of Black Mount Climb staff.

COSTS EXCLUDES

Personal Insurance.
Personal toiletry Items
Personal Medicine kit
Meals during transit.
Charges of mules/poerters carrying extra luggage. (Rs 300/per bag payable to Black Mount Climb Personnel at the base camp )

PAYMENT POLICY:

A) 46 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
B) 31- 45 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
C) 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
IMPORTANT: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure.

REFUNDS:

No refund (Partial or otherwise) will be made if you voluntarily leave or drop out of a trip for any season after the trip has begun. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
In case, Black Mount Climb cancels the trip due to unforeseen circumstances/climatic emergencies it would be happy to suggest an alternative trip/dates. You shall be notified of same. You may accept the alternate trip suggestion, voucher (with one year redeemable limitation) or request another trip of your choice. The difference in cost, if applicable, will have to be borne by you. Black Mount Climb shall, under no circumstances, be liable for any additional costs, credit card charges, TAC(s), travel arrangements including but not limited to flight cancellation, railway, hotel, visas costs, onward arrangements coinciding with this trip etc. Refunds in such a scenario will happen as per our cancellation policy.
*Refunds are not possible for any missed or unused services including voluntary / involuntary termination of tour on account of sickness, death of a family member, late arrival on the tour etc.*
*Black Mount Climb is also not liable to pay any compensation for any loss arising as a consequence of trip curtailment, alteration, extension or cancellation due to any reasons. However, you expressly agree that, in any event, the maximum liability of Black Mount Climb will be limited to the trip cost paid to Black Mount Climb.
Black Mount Climb must receive notification of cancellation in writing. At the time we receive your written cancellation, refunds based on the total fare are as follows:

CANCELLATION POLICY

For the cancellation of trek services due to any avoidable / unavoidable reasons, we must be notified of the same in writing
*CANCELLATION CHARGES PER PERSON
a) 30 days or more before the departure date: 25% of the total cost.
b) 29 - 20 days before the departure date: 50% of total cost.
c) Less than 20 days before the departure day: 100% of the total cost.
d) Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trek: Transfer your trek (same trek, same batch) to your friend. No cash refund.
*IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel you travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond control ( e.g. bad weather, insufficient bookings) we shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour has'nt already commenced. If the alternate arrangement does not suit you, we will refund the amount in full.

NOTE:-

1)- Change of trek batch is dependent on the availability of seats in the batch.
2)- In case of transferring a trek to a friend, he/ she should satisfy all the mandatory requirements put forward by Black Mount Climb.
3)- Black Mount Climb holds the right to change/cancel the policies, without prior notice.
Cancellation is processed only by email intimation. Please email any cancellation requests to :- info@blackmountclimb.com or call us @ +91-99976 53383, 94117 96880 Itineraries are based on information available at the time of planning and are subject to change. "Black Mount Climb" reserves the right to change expedition dates, people or itineraries as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which Black Mount Climb or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays and/or other changes are the responsibility of the participant. Black Mount Climb reserves the right to decline, or accept, any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever.
Please Note
*Written cancellation will be accepted on working days (only). Any cancellation sent on a Sunday or any National Holiday(s), will be considered on the next official working day.
*In the event of any cancellation(s) after trip commencement, there will be no refunds and any costs incurred due to this cancellation will be borne by you.
Irrespective of when a trip is booked, the above condition will hold true.

How to Reach

By Air :-

Jolly Grant Airport is the airport serving Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, located about 48 km from the Haridwar. There is a daily flight from Delhi for Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.

By Train:-

From Delhi -DDN NZM AC EXPRESS (2205).
From Kolkata- Doon Express (13009)
From Mumbai- Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India Express (19019)
From Chennai- Dehardun express (12687)

By Road:-

By road, Haridwar is well connected with major destinations of the country.
NH72 connects Haridwar to Nahan (125 km) to the north-west, and thereon to Panchkula, Chandi-garh and Shimla.
NH 72 terminates at Dehardun, which is at 54km from Haridwar.
Haridwar is located at a distance of 235 km from Delhi.
NH72A links Haridwar to NH58 at Roorkee (35 km) and thereon south to Meerut (170 km) and Delhi (235 km).
There is regular bus service from Delhi for Haridwar from Delhi's ISBT Kashmere Gate

Black Mount Climb GUIDELINES

DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK

1.Alcohols or any other intoxicating products "STRICTLY PROHIBHITED" during the trek.
2.Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3.Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4.Avoid trekking during the nights as it is extremely dangerous.
5.Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6.Do not participate or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7.While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines and instructions.
8.Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.

IMPORTANT:

Your safety is of paramount concern while travelling with Black Mount Climb.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
Since adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required

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