The
Kalindikhal trek promises to be a rare experience, even for the most
seasoned trekkers.
It starts at Nandanvan, and ends at
Badrinath. This trek is for 12 days, under normal weather conditions.
Stage
1 :
The first stage of the trek is from Nandanvan (4500 m)
to Vasukital (5300 m). This stage is basically, for getting acclimatized,
to the existing conditions. This trek is a gradual ascent of 10 kms.
Stage
2 :
Thereafter, the trek negotiates Kharapathar (8 kms) at a
height of 5456 m, before camping at Kalindi base (5590 m), a further 6 kms
down.
Stage 3 :
Cross the Kalindi Pass and trek
down 14 kms to Arwatal (3980 m).
Stage 4 :
Trek
18 kms to Ghastoli (3600 m).
Stage 5 :
Trek 17
kms to Badrinath (3100 m).