Detailed Route
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A grueling multi-day traverse through some of the most isolated terrain in the Garhwal Himalayas.
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Duration
12 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
18,000 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
Expedition clearance from IMF Delhi required. Complex.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
One-Way Traverse Logistics
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Jhala
Long drive to the starting point of the trek near Harsil.
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Trek Jhala to Jhala Kyark
Steep climb through dense pine forests to the first meadow.
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Trek Jhala Kyark to Sian Gad / Kyarkoti
Trek through boulder zones towards the Sian Gad stream.
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Trek Sian Gad to Dhumdhar Kandi Base
Enter the moraine zone. First views of the massive Kalanag glacier.
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Acclimatization / Rope Practice
Rest day. Essential rope and crampon practice on the lower glacier.
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Pass Day: DK Base to Pass to Ruinsara Tal
Start at 2 AM. Heavy crevasse navigation to the 18,011ft pass. Steep descent over the Ruinsara glacier to the lake.
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Trek Ruinsara Tal to Osla
Relaxed descent through beautiful pine forests following the Ruinsara Gad to the remote village of Osla.
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Trek Osla to Taluka, Drive to Sankri
Final trek to Taluka roadhead, followed by a short jeep ride to Sankri.
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Drive Sankri to Dehradun
Long drive back to Dehradun.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Har Ki Dun Excursion
+2 DaysAfter reaching Seema, hike up into the beautiful Har Ki Dun saucer valley before returning to Taluka.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Start Town
Navigation & Route Data
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Critical Navigation Notes
Moraine tracking is tricky.
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This encyclopedia entry for Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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