The Khatling glacier trek is a very scenic one, and travels along the Bhilangana river valley with its source at the Khatling Glacier – the point of emergence of river Bhilangna. The Bhilangna Valley is a delight not only for the nature lover and the trekker but also the photographer, and replete with stunning views of snow capped peaks and hanging glaciers. The Khatling glacier is ringed by snow peaks of the Jogin group (6466 m), Sphetic Pristwar (6905 m), Barte Kauter (6579 m), Kirti Stambh (6902 m) and Meru.
Day 1 : Arrival at rishikesh
Arrival at Rishikesh and drive to Ghuttu (6-7hrs). Ghuttu is a small village and the starting point of the Khatling Glacier trek. Overnight will be in the camp.
Day 2 : Trek to Reeh
Today is a steep climb till up to Reeh (4 -5 hrs), the entire trail passes in beginning while through river Devling, later steep climb through pine trees, rodhodendrone, and bamboo.Overnight stay will be in the tents.
Day 3 : Trek day
Today we will follow a very gradual steep trek through crossing a series of meadows high mabove the valley. After crossing the top of the ridge, one can enjoy the beautiful view of Panwali Ghanta and the region of south of Ghuttu.
Day 4 : Trek to Kharsol
This trek from Gangi to Kharsoli (5-6hrs) passes through descends to the valley floor and Deordi (2500m), this is the last village in the valley.
Day 5 : Trek to Khatling cave
The trail from Kharsoli to Khatling Cave (4-5hrs) follows the river before entering a forest of Oak, Spruce and Silver birch. Nearby there is an impressive water falls on th opposite side of the valley. We trek through dense forest and reach to a flat and beautiful meadow.
Day 6 : Trek to Khatling glacier
Trek from Khatling Cave to Khatling glacier then Chobia Trek (6-7hrs). Today is the most difficult trek till Khatling glacier, the trek commands descends steeply to the river bank before ascending boulders and scree slopes besides the Bhilan Ganga. This glacier is associated with the giant hanging glacier of Ratangian, Joging and Phating, after ex ploring the area, we will be back to Our camp site Khatling cave. The Khatling glacier is a lateral glacier, at the source of river Bhilanagana.
Day 7 : Trek to Masar tal
Today we will trek from Khatling glacier to Masar tal (5-6hrs). the view is magnificent and one can see high passes. The height of Masar tal is 4590m and the is frozen until at least mid June.
Day 8 : Trek to Vasaku tal
Today we will Trek to Vasuki tal. This lake is very beautiful and its height is about 4150m. this we will try climb Mayali pass which offers a commanding view of Chaukhmba peaks. Overnight stay will be at Vasuki Tal.
Day 9 : Trek to Kedarnath
We will trek to Kedarnath (5—6hrs Ht. 3581m). This trek passes through huge thick forest and beautiful meadows. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which is one of the twelve jyotirlangas of Lord Shiva.
Day 10 : Trek to gaurikund.
Today we trek from Kedarnath to Gaurikund (Distance 5-6hrs). Gaurikund is a temple dedicated to goddess Gauri and thermal spring medicinal value are noteworthy.
Day 11 : Departure from Rishikesh
