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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
10 Days
Total Distance
92 KM
Max Altitude
17,388 FT
Trek Type
circuit
One-Way Traverse Logistics
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
4,920 ft
Day Gain
+3,800 ft
Drive to Ghuttu
Last point for basic supplies. Stay in a local lodge.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
6,800 ft
Day Gain
+1,880 ft
Reach Reeh
Gradual climb through forest. Reeh is a small settlement.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Camp Alt
8,500 ft
Day Gain
+1,700 ft
Reach Gangi Village
The last village of the valley. Authentic stone architecture.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
9,450 ft
Day Gain
+950 ft
Reach Kharsoli
Crossing the Bhilangna river. Deepening wilderness.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Gangi ridge descends into the forested river gorge before ascending toward Kharsoli.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
11,200 ft
Day Gain
+1,750 ft
Reach Tambakund
Copper-colored rocks. Entry into the glacier zone.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route navigates the narrow Bhilangana river gorge toward Tambakund.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
12,300 ft
Day Gain
+1,100 ft
Reach Chowki
Navigating the lateral moraine of Khatling. Chowki is a high meadow.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel and constant vigilance for hidden crevasses.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
16,200 ft
Day Gain
+3,900 ft
Reach Masar Tal
Steep ascent to the high emerald lake. Exposed sections.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The rugged alpine terrain opens up to reveal a spectacular high-altitude glacial tarn, serving as a critical hydrological node in the upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,600 ft
Day Gain
-2,600 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Masar Tal To Vasuki Tal Via Mayali Pass
Crux day. Crossing the 17,388ft pass. Steep technical descent.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route navigates the high-altitude pass at Mayali Pass, dropping into the Vasuki Tal basin.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel and constant vigilance for hidden crevasses.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
6,500 ft
Day Gain
-7,100 ft
Descend to Kedarnath & Gaurikund
Visit Kedarnath temple. Long descent to roadhead.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine Vasuki Tal basin descends steeply through the Kedarnath gorge back to the Gaurikund roadhead.
Camp Alt
1,100 ft
Day Gain
-5,400 ft
Drive to Rishikesh / Dehradun
End of expedition.
Staying At
The mountain valley topography transitions back into the lower foothill river plains.
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
Reeh
camp
Kharsoli
camp
Chowki
camp
Vasuki Tal
camp
Gaurikund
camp
Rishikesh
camp
Navigation & Route Data
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
Khatling glacier shifts; do not follow old GPX on dead ice sections.
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