OVERVIEW

Auden’s Col is arguably one of the most challenging and least explored treks in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Auden’s Col is a high mountain pass that connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) peaks and is situated at a height of 5490 m. The name of this trek is based on a British Geographical Survey Officer named John Bicknell Auden, who discovered the pass in 1935 and crossed it in 1939. The pass also links two glaciers on the opposite sides, viz Khatling glacier and Jogin I glacier. The trek begins from one of the famous pilgrimage sites in India, Gangotri and ends at Kedarnath, which is also a prominent pilgrimage destination and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in India. The terrain is strenuous and the trail passes through moraines, narrow cliffs, Boulders, and difficult ridges. The trek offers magnificent views of peaks such as Rudragaira, Gangotri group, Jogin group, Bhagirathi group of peaks and Kedar Dome.

BRIEF ITINERARY

Day-1
Rishikesh to Gangotri (10100 ft) 270 km Drive

Day-2
Rest and acclimatisation at Gangotri (10100 ft)

Day-3
Gangotri to Nala Camp (12335 ft) – 7 km

Day-4
Nala Camp to Rudugaira Camp (14800 ft) – 4 km

Day-5
Rest and Acclimatization at Rudugaira Base Camp (14800 ft)

Day-6
Rudugaira Base Camp to Auden’s Col Base Camp (16000 ft) via Gangotri Base Camp – 7 km

Day-7
Auden’s Col Base Camp to Khatling Glacier Camp (16800 ft) via Auden’s Col (18000 ft) – 5 km

Day-8
Khatling Glacier Camp to Zero Point (12700 ft) – 10 km

Day-9
Rest Day

Day-10
Waterfall Camp/ Zero Point to Chowki (11750 ft) – 7 km

Day-11
Chowki to Masar Tal (14960 ft) – 8 km

Day-12
Masar Tal to Vasuki Tal (14435 ft) via Mayali Pass (16900 ft) – 12 km

Day-13
Vasuki Tal to Kedarnath (11800 ft) – 7 km

Day-14
Kedarnath to Gaurikund (6530 ft) – 14 km

Day-15
Gaurikund to Dehradun – 252 km Drive

Day-16
Reserve Day

COSTS INCLUDES

*All Transfers in shared/non-ac taxi {PICKUP POINTS TO DROP POINTS} (Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India to Sankri and Sankri to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India)
*Allows and Entrance expenses.
*Convenience in tents/GVMN visitor house/lodges/quarters/home stays on share premise during journeying according to agenda
*All veggie lover nutritious suppers meals,{During Trek/Base camp to base camp} Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Tea/Snacks, and Dinner.
*All setting up camp stuff including tents , hiking beds, dozing sleeping cushion, liner, Kitchen tent, Dining tent and latrine tent.
*Medical aid box (Trek The Mountain CREW IS FULLY TRAINED AND EQUIPPED TO HANDLE ANY EMERGENCY; MEDICAL AS WELL AS CLIMATIC)
*Great Experience Hindi/English aide, cooks and doormen, donkeys.
*Insurance of Trek The Mountain staff.

COSTS EXCLUDES

*Personal Insurance.
*Personal toiletry
*Items Personal Medicine kit
*Meals during transit. (Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India to Sankri & Sankri to Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India)
*Charges of mules/porters carrying extra luggage. (Rs 500/per bag/pp /prebooking required )
*Anything not included under the head “COST INCLUDES”
*Any cost arising from unforeseen circumstances like bad weather, road blocks, landslides etc, flight & train delays or cancellations,buffer days, accidents, sickness, etc.

PAYMENTS AND CANCELLATIONS

PAYMENT POLICY

a] 46 Days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
b]31 – 45 Days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
c] 30 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost.
IMPORTANT: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure.

CANCELLATION POLICY

*CANCELLATION CHARGES PER PERSON
A] 30 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE DEPARTURE: 25% OF TOTAL COST
B] 29 – 20 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE: 50% OF TOTAL COST
C] LESS THAN 20 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE: 100% OF TOTAL COST

*IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR HOLIDAY

We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements.
Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes,
we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right under any circumstances to cancel you travel
arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond control( e.g. bad weather, insufficient bookings)
we shall first try to offer alternative dates for the tour if the tour has’nt already commenced. If the alternate arrangement
does not suit you, we will refund the amount in full.

*IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR HOLIDAY PLAN.

After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way (e.g. your chosen departure date or accommodation), we will do our utmost to make these changes but
it may not always be possible. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by you. All booking vouchers and tickets will be provided 3 days before departure

DO’S AND DON’TS ON A TREK

1.Alcohols or any other intoxicating products “STRICTLY PROHIBHITED” during the trek.
2.Always pay heed to the trek guides or instructors.
3.Try not to leave the group under any circumstances.
4.Avoid trekking during the nights as it is extremely dangerous.
5.Avoid using earphones as that might hinder your hearing.
6.Do not participate or encourage littering of the places in any form.
7.While visiting the local villages and tourist sites, obey the local guidelines and instructions.
8.Do not harm or interrupt the local sentiments of the places.

IMPORTANT:

Your safety is of paramount concern while travelling with Trek The Mountain.
Please note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
Since adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required

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Trek The Mountain advise its clients/travellers to keep a buffer day in hand to
avoid inconvenience caused due to unpredictable weather conditions in high altitude regions.
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