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Auden’s Col – Mayali Pass The enshrined adventure

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uden's Col is an mountain pass

which connects Jogin I (6,465m)

and Gangotri III (6580m) peaks and

is reportedly situated at a height of around

5,400m. It also binds two glaciers on the

opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and

the other one is the glacier thatbelongs to

Jogin I. Auden's Col is approachable from

Gangotri and you 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 1940. Mayali Pass is

also a high altitude mountain pass situated

at 17,000ft.

This trek takes one through both the passes

and crosses pristine high altitude

Himalayan meadows and untouched alpine

forests. In Spring & Summer, these

meadows burst with life, showing off

colorful flowers unique to the region.

This is also an ideal trek, almost a

pilgrimage, if you will, for those of you

with a spiritual calling. This journey takes

you through two of North India’s most

famous temples – Gangotri, the birth place

of Holy Ganges and Kedarnath, dedicated

to Lord Shiva.

Come to the Stairway to Heaven (w.

apologies to Led Zepellin!)

Come to Auden’s Col – Mayali Pass.

Level: Moderate - Hard

A

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Day 1: Reach DelhiCommence

overnight train journey to Haridwar

Day 2: Reach Gangotri. Just upstream

lies the mouth of the Mighty Ganges

Day 3: Gangotri Bhoj Kharak trek

Day 4: Bhoj Kharak Kedar Kharak

trek

Day 5: Kedar Kharak Patangani Dhar

Camp near the Glacier

Day 6: Patangani Dhar Camp Glacier

Camp

Day 7: Rest and Acclimatization.

Reserve day 01

Day 8: Rudugaira Base camp Col Base

camp

Day 9: Cross the Auden’s Pass @ 17,876

ft. and reach other side

Day 10: Khatling Glacier Camp

Waterfall Camp

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Day 11: Waterfall Camp Khatling

Glacier

Day 12: Khatling Glacier Chowki

Village

Day 13: Reserve day 02

Day 14: Chowki Masar Tal

Day 15: Masar Tal Mayali pass

@16,555ft and down to Vasuki Tal

Day 16: Reach Kedarnath Perform

Puja (Thanks-Giving Prayer for safe

conclusion) Halt @ Kedarnath, imbibe

local sights & sounds

Day 17: Reach Gaurikund 3 hrs

Drive to Haridwar Overnight train to

Delhi

Day 18: Reach Delhi in the morning.

--Journey Completed Successfully! --

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Escape the Ordinary Idea of Increase & Summiters

CAD 2,277.00 only*

(Rate ex. New Delhi. 8 member group)

See below for the Not-So-Fine-Print

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+1 (416) 857-6035

Q: What does the price include?

A: The price includes:

Transportation

Vegetarian Food (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Guide charges

Equipment – Sleeping bags, mats and climbing equipment

Permits

Porter charges

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More FAQ …

Q: Who can do this trek?

A: This is a moderate- hard trek. You

must have completed at least one trek

at an altitude of 16,000 ft. You should

have the strength of a mule to carry a

rucksack of 12 kg for 5-7 hours a day.

Previous experience in rock climbing

and rappelling can be helpful.

Please bring along a fitness certificate

from your doctor!

Q: What should I carry?

A: The following items are a must:

2 lt. (64 oz.) water bottle

A sun hat and sun shades

Good trekking shoes – Not your

regular Nike, Puma, Adidas,

Reebok. You don’t want to be

trekking with blisters on your

feet. Ouch!

o We can help you pick a

good pair, if you wish

A toilet kit

1 Torch with spare batteries

Loads of enthusiasm, great

attitude & energy – Climbing is a

team sport & your good energy

will rub off on the others & vice-

versa

A good rucksack

Q: What NOT to do?

A: Our treks are of course fun, but we

have fun responsibly. We are sensitive

to the environment – no littering. We

also enjoy the silence and therefore we

do not shout and scare away the birds

& animals. Remember, this is not

tourism – we are passionate trekkers

and we want to keep coming back.

Q: What food do you provide?

A: Simple vegetarian food. Nothing

extravagant, nor will you sleep on an

empty stomach. Know this … You WILL

be (very) hungry, your senses will be

heightened, and anything served will

taste like Gourmet Cuisine! .

Q: How can I prepare myself?

A: Train your Legs & Lungs!

- Practice carrying approx 50-60 lb

weights in a backpack up 30-40

flights of stairs if you’re in a

high-rise building.

- Take daily exercise with short

bursts of high-intensity exertion

followed by mild jogs or walks.

- Hit the gym or even better, do

some smaller hikes or treks

where you live, or with us.

Q: How cold does it get?

A: It depends on where you come from,

but from an Indian context – it can get

quite cold. The temperature in the

higher regions can touch -2 degrees at

night. So be prepared and carry warm

clothing. Although multiple layers will

serve the purpose, it can get quite

heavy and uncomfortable. Your best

bet would be to buy a professional high

altitude jacket.

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Q: What if I can’t make it this year?

When will you do another one?

A: Abb-so-lutely! We’ll be setting up

atleast two carefully chosen

expeditions to take you off the beaten

path every year. Drop us a line & we’ll

keep you posted

*The Not-So-Fine-Print! (… All about the elusive asterisk*)

Here’re the Terms & Conditions, straight & simple

It takes lot of effort, time and money in planning an Expedition/

Trek such as this in these exotic & remote locations. So please give

us enough time to make this the journey of a lifetime for you.

You must confirm your spot by June 20th 2012 by investing CAD

1,138.00 (50%). You can take upto 21 days (July 10th

) to deposit the

remainder.

Cancellation policy: We plan everything for you well in advance, so

that your trip is hassle-free and as smooth as possible. This means

that porter fees, permits, accommodation expenses are all paid in

advance.

o Any cancellation will mean inconvenience and loss to all the

people involved in making your journey successful. Therefore,

it is only fair to pass on the accrued costs to you.

If you MUST cancel (we hope you’ll come!), the charge is:

o Before Jun 30th : CAD 300.00

o Jul 1st – Jul 10

th : CAD 500.00

o Jul 11th – July 31

st : CAD 750.00

o Aug 1st – Aug 7

th : CAD 1,100.00

o Aug 8th onwards : Full Amount

There, that’s it! … It’s simple, hassle-free & straightforward

Now, reserve one of the limited spots available, and Let’s Hike!

If you can’t make it,

you may substitute a

friend/ colleague of

equal or better

ability, at no charge