Detailed Route
Kalindi Khal Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Explore the comprehensive 15-day itinerary for Black Peak (Kalanag), detailing the approach via Ruinsara Tal, high-altitude acclimatization, and the summit push.
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Duration
14 Days
Total Distance
99 KM
Max Altitude
19,500 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
Apply via IMF Delhi at least 6 weeks in advance. Peak fee required.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive from Dehradun to Sankri
Scenic drive through Mussoorie and Purola. Acclimatization begins.
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Sankri to Seema
Drive to Taluka (12km) and start trekking. Trail passes through dense forests and villages.
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Seema to Ruinsara Tal
Trek through the beautiful Osla village and ascending gradually to the high-altitude lake.
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Ruinsara Tal to Kyarkoti (Base Camp)
Short but steep trek to establish the Base Camp in a meadow surrounded by peaks.
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Acclimatization at Base Camp
Active rest. Gear check and short acclimatization walk.
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Base Camp to Advance Base Camp (Load Ferry)
Ferry technical gear and food to Advance Base Camp. Return to Base Camp to sleep low.
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Occupy Advance Base Camp
Move permanently to ABC. Begin transition to glacier environment.
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ABC to Camp 1
Steep climb negotiating crevasses. Rope up mandatory.
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Camp 1 to Summit Camp
Short distance but extreme altitude. Establish final camp below the headwall.
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Summit Attempt and return to Camp 1
Alpine start (midnight). Jumaring 400m 70-degree ice wall. Summit at 20,955 ft.
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Reserve Day for Summit Attempt
Contingency day for bad weather.
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Camp 1 to Base Camp
Long descent off the glacier.
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Base Camp to Seema
Rapid descent back into the treeline.
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Seema to Sankri
Trek to Taluka and drive back to the base village.
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Sankri to Dehradun
Final drive back to civilization.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Kyarkoti Base Camp
Base Camp
Water
stream
Wind
moderate
Night Temp
-5°C
Advance Base Camp
Advance Base Camp
Water
snow melt
Wind
high
Night Temp
-10°C
Summit Camp
Summit Camp
Water
snow melt
Wind
extreme
Night Temp
-18°C
Navigation & Route Data
No GPX track available — route navigation is guide-dependent.
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
The glacier path between ABC and Camp 1 changes annually due to shifting crevasses.
Navigation on the final ice wall is strictly via the fixed ropes established by the lead team.
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This encyclopedia entry for Kalindi Khal 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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