Detailed Route
Khatling Glacier Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
10-day traverse from Ghuttu to Kedarnath via the Khatling Glacier and Mayali Pass.
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Duration
9 Days
Total Distance
92 KM
Max Altitude
16,300 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive: Rishikesh to Ghuttu
Last point for basic supplies. Stay in a local lodge.
Key Landmarks
Trek: Ghuttu to Reeh
Gradual climb through forest. Reeh is a small settlement.
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Staying At
Trek: Reeh to Gangi Village
The last village of the valley. Authentic stone architecture.
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Staying At
Trek: Gangi to Kharsoli
Crossing the Bhilangna river. Deepening wilderness.
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Staying At
Trek: Kharsoli to Tambakund
Copper-colored rocks. Entry into the glacier zone.
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Staying At
Trek: Tambakund to Chowki
Navigating the lateral moraine of Khatling. Chowki is a high meadow.
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Staying At
Trek: Chowki to Masar Tal
Steep ascent to the high emerald lake. Exposed sections.
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Staying At
Trek: Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal via Mayali Pass
Crux day. Crossing the 16,300ft pass. Steep technical descent.
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Staying At
Trek: Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath & Gaurikund
Visit Kedarnath temple. Long descent to roadhead.
Key Landmarks
Drive: Gaurikund to Rishikesh / Dehradun
End of expedition.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Ghuttu
Start Town
Water
Piped/River
Gangi
village
Water
Village stream
Tambakund
moraine_camp
Water
Glacial melt
Masar Tal
High Camp
Water
Lake melt
Navigation & Route Data
GPX Track Available
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Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Khatling glacier shifts; do not follow old GPX on dead ice sections.
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Last Verified: May 2026
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