A technical high-altitude crossing from Badrinath to Madhyamaheshwar over the Panpatia Col.
A challenging high-altitude Himalayan expedition through glaciers, moraines, steep snow slopes and technical mountain terrain. The route traverses the Panpatia Glacier, crosses Panpatia Col at 5,260 m and continues toward Madhyamaheshwar and Rudraprayag.
This expedition requires prior high-altitude trekking experience, excellent fitness and comfort with fixed ropes and crampons. Our expedition team handles all logistics and safety.
A serious high col crossing.
Roped travel across the Panpatia glacier.
From Badrinath to Madhyamaheshwar.
Drive to Joshimath.
Drive to Badrinath; kit check and acclimatisation.
Acclimatisation hike and technical briefing.
Drive to Hanuman Chatti and walk into the Khirao valley.
Climb up the valley towards the glacier.
Move onto moraine below the icefall.
Rope and crampon practice.
Climb onto the Panpatia glacier.
Cross the col and descend the far side.
Long descent over moraine and meadow.
Walk down to the Madhyamaheshwar temple.
Descend to the road head at Ransi.
Drive to Rudraprayag; expedition ends.
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