Detailed Route
Thalay Sagar Peak Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Itinerary spanning 18 days starting from Gangotri.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
18 Days
Total Distance
80 KM
Max Altitude
22,651 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Foreigner Process
IMF peak booking registration, Inner Line Permit (if near border), and mountaineering visa.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Gangotri (10,170ft)
scenic drive along Bhagirathi river. 8 hrs.
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Acclimatization Gangotri
Short walk to Surya Kund and local temple.
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Trek Gangotri to Bhojkharak (12,400ft)
Steep climb through pine and birch forests. 5 hrs.
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Trek Bhojkharak to Kedarkharak (14,200ft)
Climb above tree line. Spectacular views.
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Trek Kedarkharak to Kedar Tal Base Camp (15,580ft)
Trek across moraine and scree to the high glacial lake. 4 hrs.
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Rest & Puja Ceremony at Base Camp
Rest day. Blessing puja ceremony. Gear check.
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Technical training and gear configuration
Rope coordination, crampon and jumar training.
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Load Ferry: BC to Camp 1 (17,710ft)
Carry equipment and establish tent platforms on Kedar glacier.
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Staying At
Trek BC to Camp 1 (17,710ft)
Move up to establish Camp 1 on the snowline.
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Staying At
Load Ferry to Summit Camp / Camp 2 (19,350ft)
Technical climb. Fix lines on vertical ice wall. Return to Camp 1.
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Staying At
Trek Camp 1 to Summit Camp / Camp 2 (19,350ft)
Establish high camp on the ridge. Prepare ropes and anchors.
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Staying At
SUMMIT DAY: Summit Camp to Thalay Sagar (22,651ft) & back to Camp 1
Alpine start at 10 PM. Cross bergschrund, scale 65-degree ice headwall. Summit. Technical rappels back to Camp 1.
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Staying At
Descent Camp 1 to Kedar Tal Base Camp
Pack up Camp 1, descend to Base Camp.
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Weather Buffer Day 1
Reserved for bad weather.
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Weather Buffer Day 2
Second reserved buffer day.
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Trek BC to Gangotri
Descend to Gangotri village. 7 hrs.
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Drive Gangotri to Dehradun
Drive back. End of expedition.
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Departure Dehradun
Depart.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Gangotri Heritage Walk
+1 DayExplore local traditional temples and villages in the base region.
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