The Khatling Sahasratal Trekking

Trekking Name The Khatling Sahasratal Trekking
District Chamoli
Location Garhwal Himalayas (Uttarakhand)
Duration 18 Days
Altitude 3,717 m
Grade High Altitude - Hard Trek
Best Time To Visit July-Aug-Sep
Places to Visit Delhi, Rishikesh, Sillachhan , Kushkalyani , Kyarki Khal , Sahastral, Kalyani, Kharsoli, Tambakund, Masar Tal, Kedarnath


The Khatling glacier is a lateral glacier, at the source of the river Bhilangana. Sahasratal and Masartal are on the west and east of it respectively. The Valley of Bhilangana affords a panoramic view of snow capped peaks and hanging glaciers. Jogin group, Kirtistambha and Meru are sublime and magnificent. The entire trek passes through thick forests and beautiful lush green meadows in the beginning. Later, it crosses two passes above 17,000 ft. and negotiates glaciers moraines and a snow patch.

Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi
Receiving of guests from New Delhi railway station- check in hotel- Sight seeing trip of Delhi visiting Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, the Red Fort and the great Jama Masjid - the biggest mosque in India. Overnight in hotel.

Day 02 Delhi-Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh-is the base for Chardham Yatra and gateway of Garhwal Himalayas, Hemkund Sahib and Valley of Flowers- visit ofTriveni Ghat, Laxman Jhoola, Bharat Mandir, Neelkanth Mahadev -Halt at GMVN Tourist
Bungalow.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance: 225 km.
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 03 Rishikesh-Uttarkashi
Drive to Uttarkashi--At an elevation of 1158 meters on the bank of river Bhagirathi, Uttarkashi is an important pilgrimage center equated with Varanasi or Kashi in Divinity. Temple of Lord Vishwnath is located here along with other important temple like Ekadash Rudra, Bhairav,etc. Every Year on the occassion of Mahamela people visit Uttarkashi to take a Holy
dip in Bhagirathi along with the idol of their local deities-Halt at GMVN Tourist Bungalow.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance: 155 km.
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 04 Uttarkashi-Silla Chhan
25 km drive to Malla- Trek 9 km to Silla Chhan with packed lunch. Dinner
and overnight in camp
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance: 25km+9km Trek
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 05 Silla Chhan-Kushkalyani
Trek 11 km to Kushkalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 11km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 06 Kushkalyani-Kyarki
Trek 14 km to Kyarki with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 14km
Driving Time (App.): 7-8hrs

Day-07 Kyarki-Parital
Trek 18 km to Parital with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in Camp
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 18km
Driving Time (App.): 7-8hrs

Day 08 Parital-Sahastral
Trek 12 km to Bhimtal/ Taddiudyar via Sahasratal with packed lunch. Dinner
and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 12km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs

Day 09 Sahastral - Kalyani
18 km Trek 18 km to Kalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 12km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs

Day 10 Kalyani -Kharsoli
11 km trek to Kharsoli with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 11km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs

Day 11 Kharsoli-Chowki
Trek 12 km to Chowki with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 12km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs

Day 12 Chowki- Khatling Glacier-Chowki
Trek 6 km to Khatling Glacier with packed lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Chowki. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 12km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7hrs

Day 13 Chowki-Masartal
Trek 9 km to Masartal with packed lunch-.A High Altitude lake. The place is rich in Fauna. It's a small camping place Dinner and overnight in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 9km
Driving Time (App.): 4-5 hrs

Day 14 Masartal-Vasukital
Trek 15 km to Vasukital via Mayali-pass(5400 mts)Panyatal and Teental with packed lunch-8 km trek from Kedarnath is the crystal clear pearl set in an unrivalled setting-he Vasukital Lake. From here originates the Vasuki Ganga which mingles with the Mandakini at Sonprayag Dinner and overnight at Vasukital in camp.
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 15 km
Driving Time (App.): 8-9 hrs

Kedarnath Temple, Trekking Tours In India Day-15 Vasukital-Kedarnath
Trek 8 km to Kedarnath with packed lunch-The temple is magnificiant in its style and architecture and to construct such a temple at this height over one thousand years ago must have been quite a feat. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and one of the famous Jyotirlinga. Halt at GMVN tourist Bunglaow
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 8 km
Driving Time (App.): 4-5 hrs

Day 16 Kedarnath-Gaurikund
Trek 14 km to Gaurikund with packed lunch-As per religious texts Goddess Parvati meditated here for a considerable time to win a consort in Lord Shiva,Gauri is another name of Parvati. Also a famous temple of Gauri is at Gaurikund-Halt at GMVN tourist Bunglaow
Departure: 06:00 hrs.
Distance:Trek 14 km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 17 Gaurikund-Rishikesh
drive to Rishikesh -Halt at GMVN tourist Bunglaow
Departure: 08:00 hrs.
Distance:215 km
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs

Day 18 Rishikesh-New Delhi
Drive Rishikesh to New Delhi via Haridwar
Departure: 07:00 hrs.
Distance: 220 km.
Driving Time (App.): 6-7 hrs