Key Highlights
Altitude
5490mtr
Days
12D - 11N
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Location
Uttrakhand
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Transport
Delhi
Overview
Dhumdar Kandi Expedition
The Dhumdhar Kandi Pass trek is moderately to difficult and takes 12-14 days, depending on which route you choose. This trek will take you on an exploration trip through the beautiful topography and high altitudes of The Himalayas.
All adventure-seekers who are looking to push their limits and have a lot of fun will love the Dhumdar Kandi pass Trek. After crossing two passes, snow-draped mountains, and stunning steep valleys, this trekking expedition will take you to Yamunotri.
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass is also known locally as the “Smoky Forest” and is located at 5490M/18012Ft. It connects the holy pilgrimage sites Gangotri and Yamunotri, Uttarakhand. The pass was used as an ancient route by Gangotri and Uttarkashi villagers to reach the remote Tons valley. This trek has a unique feature: the Kalanag (Black Peak), glacier, and the glaciers from Swargorohini or Bandarpoonch that feed the two powerful rivers Bhagirathi/Yamuna. The pass lies at the base two famous peaks of Garhwal Himalayas: Kalanag (Black Peak) and Swargarohini (Swargarohini).
Key Highlights
Altitude
5490mtr
Days
12D - 11N
Location
Uttarakhand
Group Size
5 - 10 Max
Exp. Leader
10+ Year
Transport
Delhi
Complete
Itinerary of trek
Reach till Dehradun from New Delhi or any other place in the country or outside. Arrive a day before your trek journey begins.
Travel from Dehradun to Uttarkashi via Mussoorie. You can stay at Uttarkashi and do some shopping, as Uttarkashi is the last town where you can shop for yourself. Stay overnight at Uttarkashi.
Start the drive till Jhala from Uttarkashi on the road towards Gangotri an approx 2.5 hrs journey. Walk for half an hour up to Sian Gad, from there continue on a three-hour hike through a lush green valley with the views of Mt Gangotri, Mt.Joanli in the background.
Start with a steep climb of about 45 min which becomes gradual after a while. Stay overnight in the midst of the green campus of Kiarkoti.
Walkthrough the boulders and patches of snow gullies. The terrain has a few steep sections in between but mostly a gradual hike.
You will reach the glacier after an hour of walking through the boulder fields. It can be a long day, so rest nicely at camp.
Start by depending upon the snow condition, try to begin by dawn. The trail is gradual with very humps in the midst till the last leg below the pass. The pass is to be climbed by fixing ropes, a knife-edged pass it is. Once you reach the top you can see the Banderpooch massif, Kalanag, and Swargarohini. The first section of the descent is steep after which it eases out.
Continue your descend and walk through the vast snowfield until the end of the glacier. Set up your camp by the extremely beautiful Ruinsara Lake.
Move along the dense forest wonderful meadows and set up the camp at night.
Trek downhill through many mountain villages en route. You can stay overnight in these villages.
Reach atTaluka where the trek ends, book a vehicle and move on toSankri which is a drive of one hour.
Head on your way from Sankri to Dehradun and further travel back to New Delhi or any other place that you came from.
Guidelines
Things to carry
- Footwear: Trekking Boots (snow and water proof), normal walking boots, and floaters.
- Few pairs of warm/woolen socks.
- Luggage: Backpack (50 liters), Daypack (20-30 ltr), Duffel bag.
- Clothes: Waterproof breathable jacket & pants, Jacket (synthetic or fleece of down feather), insulated pants (Synthetic), Poncho, Sweatshirt, inner thermal (upper & lower), fleece, t-shirts, cotton trekking pants, shorts. * clothing as per the season
- Gear for Hand & Head: Liner glove, Bandanna, Sun hat, Woolen caps, Face mask etc. Accessories: Sunglasses/Goggles, anti-glare glasses, water bottle, hydra pack, Headlamp with spare bulb and extra batteries.
- Trekking Gears: Emergency tool kit.
- Protection and First-Aid: Sunscreen, toiletry kit, water purification tablets, Zip-lock bags, ear plugs, first-aid and all essential medicines.
- Camping Equipment: Sleeping bags (extreme -5 to +5 Celsius) with liner, trekking poles, etc.
- Shirts / T-shirts – 2/3, Warm shirt/light micro fleece pullover/full sleeve T shirt
- Trekking Pants that are water resistant/repellent and having inside lining for extra warmth- 2
- Windproof/water resistant outer shell (jacket) of good quality with a proper hood
- Down jacket with min 600 fill power rating, Thick Fleece / Full-sleeve Woollen sweater Thermal inner wear (upper and lower)
- Woollen cap, Inner fleece gloves, Outer water proof gloves
- Thick woollen socks and regular socks (4 – 5 pairs), Scarf/muffler (optional)
- Comfortable waterproof Trekking/Hiking shoes that come with a thick sole and high ankles
- Camp shoes such as sneakers/sport shoes
- Raincoat / Poncho
- Small light weight towel
- Insulated water bottle and hydration pack (optional)
- Cap / floppy hat to keep the strong sun away from your face, Sun glasses with UV protection and ability to cut the glare (important when traversing through snow) Sturdy walking stick / Trekking pole
- Sunscreen Lotion, Lip Balm
- Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
- Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
- Personal toiletries
- Day pack/small bag which you will carry on your back every day and keep your essentials in it
- Carry rain cover for your bags
- Keep a few poly bags or waterproof bags in your bag in which if required you can put your belongings in case of heavy rain
Mandatory Personal Medical Kit
- Diamox – 10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Dexamethasone – one strip
- Nifedipine – 5 tablets
- Crocin – 6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine – 4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg – 4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam – 4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Norflox TZ & Lomofen– 6 tablets each (diarrhea)
- Digene – 10 tablets (acidity)
- Omez/ Rantadine – 10 tablets (antacids)
- Crepe bandage – 3 to 5 meters
- Gauze – 1 small roll
- Band aid – 10 strips
- Cotton – 1 small roll
- ORS – 10 packets
- Betadine or any antiseptic cream
- Moov spray (aches, & sprains)
- Knee cap, if you are prone to knee injury
- Anti fungal powder
During The Trek
Inclusion
All Permit & fees
Accommodation
Meals
Transportation/Travel
Mountain Staff: Cook, Helper, Porters, Mules & other support staff
Guide
During The Trek
Exclusion
Any services not mentioned in the inclusions
Any insurance, emergency evacuation or rescue charges, any cost of hospitalization.
Any change in itinerary, cost arises due to road blockage, natural calamity, sudden halt or any cost beyond our control to be borne by climber/you
Expenses personal in nature like mountain tips, mineral water, drinks, snacks/meals, refreshments not mentioned in the inclusions
Insurance or liability for injury, death, accidents, or loss of property.
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