Trekking in Khatling

The Khatling glacier, the extremely good-looking glacier, is the source of the river Bhilangana. A fable behind Bhilangana origin says that Bhilangana, a divine spirit tried to tempt Lord Shiva. She was discarded by him and distorted into a liquid form and thus, originate the river Bhilangana. Trekking in Khatling. Sahasratal and Masartal are on the west and east of Khatling glacier. This glacier is with this by snow capped peaks of the Jogin group (6466 m), Barte Kauter (6579 m), Sphetic Pristwar (6905 m), Kirti Stambh (6902 m) and Meru. The Valley of Bhilangana is positively the best place to visit for natural world and photography lovers.

Day 01: Haridwar - Uttarkashi (235 Kms/ 6-7 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast proceed for Uttarkashi (1150 mts), which takes 5-6 hrs. Upon arrival check-in at Shikhar Nature Resort. After lunch visit NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) Institute & Museum.

Day 02: Uttarkashi - Malla (25 Kms) - Sillachhan (9 Kms/6 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast drive 25 kms to Malla and from here 9 kms trek to Sillachhan with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 03: Sillachhan (2040 Mts/6692 Ft) -Kushkalyani (11 Kms/6 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast trek to Kushkalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 04: Kushkalyani - Kyarki Khal (4077 Mts/13373 Ft) (14 Kms/6 Hrs)
Morning after breakfast trek to Kyarki Khal via lush green meadows, waterfalls and much more. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Kyarki - Parital (18 Kms/7 Hrs)
In the daybreak we will trek to Parital via a Kyarki Bugyal. Dinner and overnight in Camp.

Day 06: Parital - Sahastral (5000 Mts/16405 Ft) (12 Kms/6 Hrs)
In the morning after breakfast trek to Sahasratal via Taddiudyar with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 07: Sahastral - Kalyani (2683 Mts/8800 Ft) (16 Kms/6 Hrs)
In the morning trek to Kalyani with packed lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 08: Kalyani - Kharsoli(2896 Mts/9489 Ft) (11 Kms/5 Hrs)
In the morning trek to Kharsoli via Biroda with pack lunch. Dinner and during the night stay in tents.Day 11: Kharsoli - Tambakund (3413 mts/11195 mts) 8 kms/5 hrs. In the morning trek to Tambakund with pack lunch. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 09: Tambakund - Khatling Glacier (3717 Mts/12192 Ft) - Tambakund
In the morning trek 3 kms trek to Khatling Glacier with packed have lunch. In the afternoon, return trek to Tambakund. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 10: Tambakund - Masar Tal (3675 Mts/12054 Ft) 6 Kms/3 Hrs)
In the morning trek to Masar Tal with packed lunch. It's a High Altitude lake. The place is rich in fauna. Here is a small camping place. Dinner and overnight in camp.

Day 11: Masar Tal - Vasuki Tal (4135 Mts/13563 Ft) (15 Kms/6 Hrs)
In the morning trek to Vasuki Tal via Mayali pass (5400 mts) Painya Tal and Teental with packed lunch. This is a gemstone clear pearl set in an unrivalled location the Vasuki Tal Lake. From here the Vasuki Ganga starts which mingles with the Mandakini at Sonprayag. Dinner and overnight at Vasuki Tal in camp.

Day 12: Vasuki Tal - Kedarnath (8 Kms/4 Hrs)
In the morning trek down to Kedarnath with packed lunch. The temple is superb in its style and architecture and to construct such a temple at this height over one thousand years ago must have been fairly a feat. It is the abode of Lord Shiva and one of the famous Jyotirlinga. Dinner and overnight stay in TRH/ guest house.

Day 13: Kedarnath - Gaurikund (14 Kms/4 Hrs) - Rudraprayag (130 Kms/4 Hrs)
After breakfast trek down to Gaurikund with packed lunch. As per spiritual texts Goddess Parvati meditated here for a substantial time to win a consort in Lord Shiva, Gauri is one more name of Parvati. Also a well-known temple of Gauri is at Gaurikund. Further drive to Rudraprayag. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel/TRH.

Day 14: Rudraprayag - Haridwar (235 Kms/7 Hrs)
In the morning take a holy dip in the flowing together (Mandakini & Alaknanda River). After breakfast drive to Haridwar. On arrival check in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.