If you’re trekking in India, the Roopkund trek is a must-do! It’s got everything going for it. Deep virgin forests, gurgling brooks, breath-taking campsites, miles of undulating meadows, snow and ice and the taste of a great adventure as you climb from 8,000 ft to 16,000 ft in six days.
Overview
The Kalindi Khal Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and thrilling high-altitude expeditions in the Indian Himalayas. Stretching across 11 nights and 12 days, this journey connects the holy shrines of Gangotri and Badrinath, while crossing glaciers, alpine meadows, rivers, and the mighty Kalindi Khal Pass (5,947 m / 19,520 ft).
This legendary trek takes you through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Garhwal Himalayas — from the sacred Gaumukh Glacier (source of the Ganges) to the pristine Vasuki Tal, across vast snowfields of the Sweta and Kalindi glaciers, and finally into the enchanting Arwa Valley, before ending at the spiritual town of Badrinath.
With majestic views of Mount Shivling, Bhagirathi peaks, Satopanth, Nilkanth, Kamet, and Mana, the trail is a dream for seasoned trekkers and mountaineers. Every step is filled with adventure — moraine ridges, crevasse-filled glaciers, high mountain passes, and moments of solitude under the starry Himalayan skies.
Highlights
- Sacred Route – Trek from Gangotri to Badrinath, two of India’s holiest shrines.
- Gaumukh Glacier – Witness the sacred source of the River Ganga.
- Tapovan & Nandanvan – Expansive meadows with breathtaking views of Shivling & Bhagirathi peaks.
- High-Altitude Camps – Camp at Vasuki Tal, Khara Pathar & Kalindi Base under starry Himalayan skies.
- Kalindi Khal Pass (5,947 m) – Conquer one of the highest trekking passes in India.
- Majestic Peaks – Stunning vistas of Satopanth, Kamet, Nilkanth, Mana & Avalanche Peak.
- Remote Wilderness – Traverse untouched glaciers, moraines, and pristine valleys.
- Spiritual Touch – End the journey with darshan at the Badrinath Temple.
