TREK FEE: ₹ 74,999 (Gangotri to Gauri kund) + 5% GST
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5,400 M
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9/10
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1-15
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All meals during the trek
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English, Hindi
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Summer, Post monsoon
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Dehradhun/Rishikesh
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12
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65
Overview
Auden’s Col Trek an Introduction Col is a mountain pass which connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) peaks and is reportedly situated at a height of around 5400m. It also binds two glaciers on the opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and the other one looks like the glacier belonging to Jogin I. Auden’s Col is approachable from Gangotri and one can trek up to Kedarnath following Auden’s Col and Khatling glacier. Auden’s Col gets its name from J B Auden, who first crossed it in 1939-40. This pass was then explored only after late eighties..
Aude’s col trekking route, schedule, and plan depends on a trekker’s ability, experience, as well as prevailing weather condition. Since the trek is strenuous and dangerous, it is advisable to secure, well in advance, services of a guide who has firsthand knowledge of the trek, and possibly has done it several times. A typical route plan in good weather condition is as following.
The best time to venture out to Auden’s Col Trek is in summers or late monsoon months. If you are planning for a trip during summer, you can go in the months of May or June. If you are targeting the trek after the monsoon, you can venture for the months of September and October. The climate of Auden Col Trek stays salubrious and satisfying during summers (May -June). The Himalayan range is particularly obvious, and the cool wind adds appeal to the excursion. Conveying woolens is prompted. Quietness and isolation are at its best during the post rainstorm at Auden Col Trek. The area is honored with substantial snowfall during winters and the settlement choices are additionally limited to not many.
Highlights
- Auden’s Col, 5490m, a high altitude mountain pass connecting Rudugaira valley and Bhilangna valley.
- Rudragaira peak, Jogin group of peaks, Bhagirathi group of peaks and Kedar Dome.
- Gangotri - the snout of River Ganga.
- The roughness offered by the Khatling glacier.
- The twin lakes of Masar Taal and Vasukital. Holy, Picturesque and Serene.
- Mayali pass at 5300 meters offers great views of Thalay Sagar, Kedar dome and other peaks of Gangotri region The holy shrine of Kedarnath
