Auden’s Col Trek: The Ultimate High-Altitude Adventure in Uttarakhand

Arrive in Gangotri, a sacred town known for its beautiful surroundings and the Gangotri Temple.Take the day to acclimatize and prepare for the challenging trek ahead.Explore the town, visit the Gangotri Temple, and enjoy a peaceful evening by the Bhagirathi River.Highlights: Scenic views, local sightseeing, acclimatization.

Begin your trek from Gangotri, heading towards Bhojwasa, situated at an altitude of 12,450 ft.Trek through a dense forest, crossing small streams, and reaching Bhojwasa by evening.Bhojwasa offers incredible views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.Highlights: Forest trail, serene campsite by the river, and panoramic views.

Start early to visit Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges River.Continue to Tapovan, a high-altitude meadow surrounded by towering peaks like Thalay Sagar and Bhrigupanth.Enjoy the beauty of glaciers, vast meadows, and the quiet solitude of the area.Highlights: Visit to Gaumukh, views of Thalay Sagar and Bhrigupanth, camping in Tapovan.

Take a well-deserved rest day at Tapovan, allowing your body to adjust to the higher altitude.Enjoy short hikes in the area and explore the surrounding glaciers, peaks, and meadows.Interact with fellow trekkers and learn about the challenges of the trek ahead.Highlights: Rest and acclimatization, scenic hikes around Tapovan.

• Trek from Tapovan to Nandanvan by crossing the Gangotri Glacier.
• Marvel at the changing landscape as you reach a beautiful campsite surrounded by high-altitude peaks.
• Highlights: Glacier crossing, stunning views of the peaks.

Begin the ascent to Vasuki Tal, a stunning high-altitude lake at 16,000 ft.The trail leads through rocky terrain and glaciers, offering amazing views of the Jogin Peaks and other surrounding mountains.Camp by the lake, surrounded by snow-covered peaks.Highlights: Vasuki Tal, stunning lake surrounded by glaciers, and panoramic mountain views.

Trek through rocky and icy terrain to reach Khara Pathar, located at an altitude of 17,000 ft.The terrain becomes more challenging, and the altitude continues to rise.Rest and prepare for the summit push the next day.Highlights: Rocky terrain, high-altitude camping, views of surrounding peak

Trek to the Auden’s Col Base Camp at 18,400 ft, navigating steep ascents and snow-covered trails.Witness surreal landscapes with towering peaks, glaciers, and snowfields.Prepare for the challenging summit push the following day.Highlights: Crossing glaciers, high-altitude camping, stunning surroundings.

Start early to cross the Auden’s Col Pass at an altitude of 5,400 meters (19,522 ft).The pass is a technical challenge with steep ascents, rocky paths, and snowfields.Once over the pass, descend to Rajparav for a well-deserved rest at a lower altitude.Highlights: Crossing Auden’s Col Pass, breathtaking summit views, challenging descent.

Descend to Arwatal, passing through valleys and river crossings.The terrain becomes gentler as you descend towards lower altitudes.Enjoy the peace of remote meadows and the beauty of nature as you trek towards Arwatal.Highlights: Beautiful landscapes, serene trekking trail, and peaceful campsite.

Continue trekking through lush meadows, forests, and valleys towards Ghastoli.The path takes you through a series of river crossings, with the chance to spot local wildlife.Highlights: Forest trails, river crossings, and sightings of local wildlife.

Trek through lower altitudes as you head towards Rudraprayag, a town known for its religious significance and confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.Celebrate the successful completion of your trek.Highlights: Scenic drive to Rudraprayag, reflections on the trek.

• Bid farewell to the mighty Himalayas as you travel back to your onward destination.
• Reflect on the challenges, beauty, and memories of the Auden’s Col Trek.
• Highlights: Scenic drive, concluding your epic journey.