Included/Exclude
TREK FEE: ₹ 95,000 (Gangotri to Gauri Kund) + 5% GST
- Book for 5 persons or more and get a flat 10% discount on TREK FEE on our any scheduled group departure date.
- One night’s accommodation at Gangotri (Day 2) and one night at Kedarnath (Day 14) in a lodge on a sharing basis with dinner provided. Uttarkashi accommodation and meals are NOT included.
- All meals during the trek (starting from Day 2 lunch and ending with Day 14 dinner). Regular Indian-style nutritious vegetarian food including eggs during the trek, breakfast packed/hot lunch (depending upon the time you reach a campsite), snacks, dinner along with coffee/tea/soup.
- Excellent trekking guide, who will be a local to this particular area and has profound knowledge of the trekking trails around. We will provide one guide for every 5 trekkers. At least one guide will be mountaineering course(s) certified.
- Specialised Cook, Support staff, and High Altitude Porters (HAP) for carrying the central logistics of the trek.
- Stay in tents (2/3 persons dome-shaped tents) on a sharing basis during the trek.
- Camping equipment like Sleeping bag, Carry mattress. (Bring your sleeping if you have a high altitude specific personal Sleeping Bag. This is always better for hygienic reasons.). Any technical equipment like static/dynamic rope, carabiners, sling, ice axe, gaiters, micro spikes/crampon, etc.
- Kitchen tent and toilet tent as required during the trek.
- All permit fees, camping charges, and forest levies required for the trek.
- Processing of Inner Line Permit (ILP).
- Basic Medical & First Aid kit.
- Travel and Medical insurance policy (covering illness, AMS, evacuation, accidents, etc) covering high-altitude trekking and mountaineering up to 6500 m. (For Indian nationals it is included in the TREK FEE, up to 60 years of age). It covers your trek as well as your return journey to Dehradun.
- Mandatory insurance for all support staff.
Cost Excludes
- Transportation from Dehradun to Gangotri and return from Gauri Kund (₹ 3000 – 4000 per person for the pickup and drop when shared with fellow trekkers)
- Accommodation and meals at Uttarkashi.
- Note that offloading of rucksacks is NOT permitted on this trek. You need to carry your backpack along with all your personal belongings, sleeping bag, and sleeping mattress (provided by GVH or your one). This is mandatory for a difficult trek and is aimed at the safety of the trekkers individually. A trekker must be physically fit to carry a rucksack of 12 to 15 kg comfortably at high altitudes.
- Cost of buffer/reserve day, i.e. Day 16. If we use this during trekking, you need to pay an additional ₹ 6000. This will be collected at Kedarnath after the trek.
- Any tip/gratuity to the GVH supports staff.
- Anything that is NOT mentioned in the “Inclusions” or personal.
Trip Info
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16D/15N
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5460 m/17900 ft
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Hard
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9/10
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100 km
Auden’s Col Trek
Embark on the Ultimate Himalayan Challenge: Auden’s Col with Mayali Pass Trek
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with Auden’s Col trek, a journey from Gangotri to Kedarnath, considered by many experienced hikers as one of the toughest treks in India. This challenging trail is undoubtedly a bucket-list experience for seasoned trekkers.
Auden’s Col Trek – Prerequisites:
- Completion of at least 5 high altitude treks going above ~ 4500 m/15000 ft.
- Minimum of 2 Difficult grade treks reaching beyond 5000 m/16500 ft (e.g., Pin Parvati Pass, Ronti Saddle, Parang La, etc.).
- Excellent physical condition with no prior acclimatization issues at high altitude.
Suggested Itinerary for Auden’s Col Trek:
- Day 01: Drive from Dehradun to Gangotri – 250 km – 10/11 hours. Lodge accommodation.
- Day 02: At Gangotri. Active acclimatization day. Height gain exercise/half-day hike. Lodge.
- Day 03: Trek from Gangotri to Nala camp.
- Day 04: Nala Camp to Rudragaira base camp.
- Day 05: Rudragaira Base Camp – rest day and acclimatization.
- Day 06: Rudragaira Base Camp to Base Camp Gangotri Group.
- Day 07: Base Camp Gangotri Group to Auden’s Col base camp.
- Day 08: Auden’s Col Base Camp to Khatling Glacier.
- Day 09: Khatling Glacier to Waterfall Camp/Zero Point.
- Day 10: Rest/recuperation day.
- Day 11: Waterfall Camp/Zero Point to Chowki.
- Day 12: Chowki to Masar Tal.
- Day 13: Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal over Mayali Pass.
- Day 14: Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath. Tent.
- Day 15: Descent from Kedarnath to Gauri Kund – 5 hours – drive to Haridwar/Dehradun – 230 Km – 10 hours.
- Day 16: Buffer/reserve day (mandatory and will be utilized if required during the trek).
Important Notes on the itinerary:
- Arrive at Dehradun on Day 1 latest by 9 am. Arrange return train/bus tickets from Haridwar on Day 16 evening after 9 pm.
- The itinerary is suggested and can vary based on team and weather conditions. For instance, if the team is well acclimatized, we may adjust the rest day at Rudgaira base camp or split the distance differently.
- Approximate trekking distance: 100 Km.
Seasons for Auden’s Col Trek: A high-altitude trek like Auden’s Col is suitable for:
- Summer: Mid-May to Mid June (heavy to moderate snow)
- Post Monsoon/Fall: September (less snow, normally colder)
Each season offers a unique experience, so choose according to your preferences.
Access to Trek Base (Gangotri, 250 Km from Dehradun): Depending on the number of trekkers, a car pickup from Dehradun to Gangotri and return from Badrinath can be arranged, with costs shared among trekkers. Pay directly to the driver.
If reaching Gangotri independently:
- Direct buses from Haridwar (Roadways bus stand) to Gangotri start at 4 am. This 300 Km journey can take 13/14 hours.
- From Dehradun, take the morning bus at 5 am (beside the railway station) for Uttarkashi town. Reach Uttarkashi by 2 pm and then take a bus to Gangotri starting at 2/2:30 pm. Shared vehicles/Tata Sumos are also available.
Embark on the Auden’s Col with Mayali Pass Trek, where challenges meet exhilaration, and the Himalayas reveal their awe-inspiring grandeur. Join us at Great Himalayan Vacations for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Garhwal Himalayas.
Tour Highlights
- Duration: 12 days of trekking; Dehradun to Dehradun in 15 days. Additional one day of mandatory reserve/buffer, a total of 16 days.
- Prerequisite: Prior multiple high-altitude trekking experiences along with good physical fitness and no reported acclimatization issues.
- Grade: Difficult, often referred “Trekking Expedition
- Physicality: 9/10
- Trail Length: 100 Km
- Highest Point: Auden’s Col ~ 5460 m/ 17900 ft
- Seasons: Mid-May to Mid June (summer) and September (Post monsoon/fall)
- Further Option: From Chowki you can take Gangi, Reeh to Ghuttu and reach the road head.
- Access: The Trek starting point (trek base) is Gangotri, 245 Km from Dehradun.
- Railway station: Dehradun (Station Code: DDN)
- Airport: Dehradun, Jolly Grant in Dehradun (Airport Code: DED)
