Our expedition to Kedarnath Peak is almost 7000m and combines the ascent of a magnificent, remote peak with a genuine cultural experience. Kedarnath Peak is situated deep in the Indian Garhwal Himalaya - the home to India’s most spectacular peaks including Shivling and Satopanth, on a par with, or even better than, the best the likes of Nepal has to offer.  The approach to the mountain is shared with pilgrims to one of India’s holiest sites, Gaumukh, the source of the Ganges which we pass on trek in to the mountain.

On the mountain we offer two routes: Kedarnath Dome (6831m) an ascent that will be tough on the lungs but technically straightforward and suitable for the novice mountaineer who has climbed peaks such as Elbrus or Mont Blanc. Kedarnath Peak is a more technical a continuation that takes you beyond the dome via a deep ridge that requires previous winter mountaineering experience to Scottish grade 1/II /Alpine PD+. Few ascents have been made of this peak and therefore a flexible approach will be required on the position and number of camps used.

BOOK EARLY TO SECURE A PERMIT.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2 Depart UK, Arrive Delhi and transfer to the hotel.Free time for sightseeing in Delhi while the leader attends an expedition briefing at the Indian Mountaineering Federation.

Day 3 Train to Haridwar.(4-5hrs) drive to Rishikesh (1hr) Hotel (B, D) light snack box lunch on train.

Day 4 Drive Drive to toUltarkashi 7-8hrs (1110m)

Day 5 Drive UltarkashitoGangotri (3048m)

A spectacular drive to the road head at Gangotri.Gangotri.is a sacred place for Hindus, as it is the source of the River Ganges.

Day 6 Acclimatisation Day at Gangotri (3048m)

Having gained significant altitude over the past two days we spend the day around Gangotri undertaking an acclimatisation walk (500m height gain) up a gorge overlooking a spectacular waterfall.

Day 7 Trek to Bhojbasa (3784m)

Before leaving we visit the temple to take a blessing from the local priest in line with tradition! The morning takes us towards Gamukh and the snout of the Gangotri glacier. We get out first views of the very impressive Bhagirathi Peaks. A further 3-4 hours takes us to our camp at Bhojbasa, meaning home of the Birch tree.14 kms, 7-8hours walking.

Day 8 Trek Bhojbasa to Tapovan (4463m)

Today you will enjoy panoramic view of the Bhagirathi group of peaks, trek to Gaumukh Glacier the source of the Ganges and pass beneath the majestic and beautiful Shivling Peak to reach our camp at Tapovan a beautiful meadow of velvet grass. Tapovan is something to write home about, it so beautiful and spectacular directly opposite Bhagirathi Peaks 6-7 hours walking.

Day 9 Tapovan to Kirti Glacier Base Camp (4900m)

Today we start our trek to Base camp early, enabling us to make good progress up the glacier whilst it is cold and still well frozen, passing the Meru glacier with a magnificent view of Shivling to the.East. 6 hours walking

Day 10-22 Climbing Period

It is our intention to climb the Northwest face of the mountain from BC which has is predominately on 50 degree slopes and would involve moving between two or three camps high altitude camps on the glacier. Snow shoes may be required.

Camp 1 5700m

Camp 2 6300m

Camp 3 if required 6700m

The initial objective is climb : Kedarnath Dome (6831m) which is technically straight forward (Alpine PD- or steep Scottish Winter Walking) offering spectacular Himalayan scenery. The continuation and travers to :Kedarnath Peak (6940m) descends down into a deep col and requires snow & ice climbing (Scottish grade I/II, Alpine PD+) skills to then ascend to the summit of Kedarnath Peak

Day 23 Descent to Base Camp

Day 24 Return Trek Kirti Glacier to Bhojbasa

Day 25 Return Trek Bhojbasa to Gangotri

Day 26-27 Drive to Rishikesh and then train to Delhi. Debriefing for the leader with the Indian Mountaineering Federation.

Day 29-30 Return flights

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