A rarely-crossed high col between the Ghastoli valley and Mana — for experienced mountaineers.
A challenging high-altitude Himalayan expedition through remote valleys, glaciers, alpine camps and high mountain terrain. From Haridwar via Joshimath and Ghastoli to the Gupt Khal summit at 19,052 ft, descending towards Mana village and Badrinath.
Gupt Khal is rarely attempted and requires previous expedition experience. Custom departures only — talk to us about dates.
One of the highest crossings we operate.
Very few teams attempt this route each year.
Multiple nights on ice and moraine.
Drive to Joshimath.
Drive to Mana; permits and acclimatisation.
Acclimatisation hike to Vasudhara Falls.
Drive/walk to Ghastoli along the Saraswati.
Enter the side valley towards the col.
Rope, crampon and ice-axe practice.
Move up onto the glacier.
Establish the high camp.
Summit day over Gupt Khal.
Long descent across glacier and moraine.
Walk out towards Mana village.
Buffer day for weather.
Visit the Badrinath temple; expedition ends.
Glaciers, moraines, steep snow and a 5,260 m col — a true Himalayan expedition.
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