We are a group of 4 trekkers from Mumbai and we embarked on an audacious expedition from Gangotri to Kedarnath via the mighty Auden's col (18000 feet) and the lesser known Mayali Pass (16000 feet) during June 2019.

We crossed Auden's col successfully on 15th June 2019 (probably the only group to cross over this year), but got stuck in the infamous Khatling Glacier for 3 days due to incessant snowfall and poor visibility in super cold temperatures and sub-optimal conditions.

As a result, we decided to abandon the plan to cross Mayali Pass towards Kedarnath and exited the trek via the beautiful route to Gangi/Ghuttu which goes through dense green forests and lovely meadows frequented by shepherds.

All in all, a wonderful and memorable experience on one of the toughest Himalayan expeditions we have ever undertaken.

Special thanks to our guides Vijay Kumar, Govind Semwal, Sandeep Semwal, our porters Nandu & his team, without whom this trek would simply not have been possible. Our expedition was organised by Snow Spider Treks and Tours, Uttarkashi.

Link to local newspaper article that mentioned our expedition:

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Link to detailed blog:

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Enjoy the slideshow of this expedition below. Full screen viewing with sound recommended.

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