Mount Chaukhamba 1 (7138 M)
Chaukhamba Peak is one of the most famed peaks in the Gangotri group of the Garhwal Himalayas. The name Chaukhamba translates to four pillars. Mount Chaukhamba has four pillar mountains: Chaukhamba I (7,138 M), Chaukhamba II (7,068 M), Chaukhamba III (6,974 M), and Chaukhamba IV (6,854 M). Standing tall in a snowy massif, the Gangotri glacier on the west surrounds Mount Chaukhamba, the Satopanth glacier on the east and the Bhagirathi glacier on the north. The first successful ascent to Chaukhamba I was made in 1952 by a group of French and Swiss mountaineers. Since then, many climbers have scaled Chaukhamba peaks over the years.
Mountaineering expeditions in the Uttarakhand Himalayas provide the perfect amalgamation of adventure and scenic masterpieces of nature. Being a technical peak, Mount Chaukhamba can only be climbed by experienced mountaineers. The high elevation, technical difficulty, and uncertain weather conditions add to the strenuous level of the expedition. The formidable Mt Chaukhamba has been on the bucket list of mountaineers who want to climb above 7000 M mountains in India.
Indian mountaineering company Kahlur Adventures India offers Chaukhmaba peak climb for all enthusiastic climbers. With the expert team of Kahlur Adventures, you will accomplish your dream of summiting one of India’s most prominent mountain peaks.
The cultural and spiritual significance of Chaukhamba peaks has made this expedition quite popular among a spectrum of climbers. The Gangotri glaciers that emerge from the slopes of Chaukhamba are the source of the holy river Ganga. The mountain is a watershed of rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi. Chaukhmaba Peak is close to other important mountain peaks such as Kedarnath, Kedar Dome, Satopanth, Mandani, Kharchakund and many more. The best time to climb Mt Chaukhamba is between late April to early June and Late September to October. You must maintain physical fitness and acquire high-altitude mountaineering skills before embarking on the trek to Chaukhmba I. Kahlur Adventures makes all the bookings in advance.
Government Employees Special Casual Leave (SCL) for Trekking and Mountaineering
As a Government Employee, you can avail the benefit of Special Casual Leave when you join Kahlur Adventures on a trekking expedition of your choice. As per the rules of the Pay Commission, Special Casual Leave (SCL) can be availed for upto 30 days in a calendar year for mountaineering or trekking expeditions through a registered organization. As a registered travel and adventure company in the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Ministry of Tourism, Kahlur Adventures is at your service with a team of highly efficient tour operators. Trekkers need to apply for leave at least 20 days prior to the departure date of the trek.
Day 01– Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Day 02– Delhi – Rishikesh | Distance: 270 kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 340M
Day 03– Rishikesh – Rudraprayag| Distance: 135Kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 900M
Day 04– Rudraprayag – Joshimath | Distance: 110 kms | Duration: 5 – 6 hours | Elevation: 1875M
Day 05– Joshimath – Mana Village Drive – Trek to Vasudhara camp | Drive: 50 kms | Trek: 3-4 Kms | Elevation: 3550M
Day 06– Vasudhara camp – Intermediate camp | Trek Distance: 06 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 4110M
Day 07– Intermediate camp 1 – Intermediate camp 2 | Trek Distance: 05 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 4390M
Day 08– Intermediate camp 2 – Basecamp | Trek Distance: 06 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 4680M
Day 09-24- Base Camp – Mount Chaukhamba 1 (7138M) and back to Basecamp
Day 25– Base Camp to Intermediate camp 2
Day 26– Intermediate camp 2 – Mana Village
Day 27– Mana Village – Rudraprayag
Day 28– Rudraprayag – Rishikesh
Day 29– Rishikesh – Delhi
Day 30– IMF Debriefing – Departure to Delhi Airport
Note: For the alpine-style climbing team kahlur provides only the basecamp service and the price will be reduced accordingly
DETAILED ITINERARY OF CHAUKHAMBA 1 CLIMB
We at Kahlur Adventures priorities the safety and enjoyability of climbers on the Mount Chaukhamba I Expedition. We will climb the west face of Chaukhamba I, As per the record we check with the IMF most of the successful summit happen from the itinerary we mentioned below, The entire route map is curated by a team of experienced climbers and trekkers.
Day 01- Arrive Delhi | Elevation: 300M
Welcome to Incredible India, the land of ancient history and culture. India has all the landscapes that are in nature. You will land in the capital of India, New Delhi. Kahlur Adventures’ airport representative will pick you up from the airport and take you to a hotel pre-booked for you. On this day, you can explore Delhi on your own and relish various cuisines and tourist spots. You will stay overnight at the hotel.
Overnight in The Hotel at Delhi
Day 02- Delhi – Rishikesh | Distance: 270 kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 340M
In the morning, you will have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel before checkout. Kahlur Adventures’ representative will drive you to IMF for a briefing about the expedition. After the briefing and documentation work IMF assigned Liaison Officer will join our climbing team, later we will start on the drive to Rishikesh in Uttarakhand. The drive will take about 6 to 7 hours as Rishikesh is around 270 km away from Delhi. In Rishikesh, you will be placed in a hotel for the night and all meals will be provided by Kahlur Adventures.
Overnight at Rishikesh
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 03- Rishikesh – Rudraprayag| Distance: 135Kms | Duration: 6 – 7 hours | Elevation: 900M
This day will begin early with a fulfilling breakfast. You will drive from Rishikesh to Rudraprayag today. The changing landscapes will keep you entertained on your 175 km drive. We will take most famous Char Dham yatra route and Rudraprayag via Devprayag (Holy rivers Bhagirathi and Alaknanda meet, merge into one and take the name Ganga) we will stop at Devprayag for photography and for Lunch. Afternoon arrive at Rudraprayag you have your meals with the backdrop of nature and stay overnight at a hotel booked in advance for you by Khalur Adventures.
Overnight at Rudraprayag (Hotel/Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 04- Rudraprayag – Joshimath | Distance: 110 kms | Duration: 5 – 6 hours | Elevation: 1875M
Post breakfast we start our drive to Joshimath its only a 5-6 hrs. journey. Lunch and dinner will be provided at the hotel/home stay at Joshimath. Our porter will also join us at Joshimath, we will pack all our loads (Climbing equipment’s, Kitchen logistics, climber luggage) on this day.
Overnight at Joshimath (Hotel/Guest House)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 05- Joshimath – Mana Village Drive – Trek to Vasudhara camp | Drive: 50 kms | Trek: 3-4 Kms | Elevation: 3550M
Morning early breakfast start your drive to Mana village, Pack lunch and snacks will be provided to all the members, the drive to Mana village is only of 2,3 hrs. Mana is the first and last village near the India-Tibet/China border. It is a revered place by Hindus as a legend states that Pandavas crossed Mana Village on their final journey to heaven. There is a bridge the “Bheem Pul”, believed to be built by Bheem for his wife Draupadi.
Once we reach at Mana village we start out trek to Vasudhara camp that is only about 3-4 Km. The porter team carry all the logistics towards the camp sight. Enjoy your pack breakfast with the beautiful view of sounding Mountains. Our guide team will pitch the tents and Kitchen team start preparation for dinner mean while the climbing team and 1,2 guides go for short hike towards Vasudhara water fall. Overnight in the Kahlur expedition tents.
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 06- Vasudhara camp – Intermediate camp 1 | Trek Distance: 06 kms | Duration: 5-6 hours | Elevation: 4110M
Wake to a golden sunrise spreading its light over the nearby mountain ranges. Have breakfast at the Vasudhara campsite, after breakfast be ready for our next camp sight we name it Intermediate camp 1. Today we cross the some short glacier filed and Moraines. Afternoon reach at campsite at make and team Kahlur makes the arrangements for the overnight stay.
Overnight In Tents
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 07- Intermediate camp 1 – Intermediate camp 2 | Trek Distance: 06 kms | Duration: 6-7 hours | Elevation: 4390M
Morning after breakfast pack your bags and be ready for next adventure, today we cross the around 4 km moraine area and 2 km glacier part.
Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 08- Intermediate camp 2 – Basecamp | Trek Distance: 06 kms | Duration: 7-8 hours | Elevation: 4680M
Toady is the last day our trek towards the basecamp, Our porter team will drop all the luggage at the basecamp and move back on the same day.
Overnight in The Expedition Tent
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 09 – 24 – Base Camp – Mount Chaukhamba 1 (7138M) and back to Basecamp
The following 16 days are establishing higher camps and training for the summit day. You need to follow the instructions of Kahlur Adventures’ expedition leader, Sherpas to navigate through the challenging terrains of the trek ahead. Acclimatize properly and keep yourself hydrated. You will come across a rare variety of flora and fauna on the trek to Chaukhmba 1. Depending on the weather conditions, the summit day will be decided by the expedition incharge. The summit will bestow upon you breathtaking panoramic views of snow-clad Himalayas and numerous layers of mountain peaks one after another as if designed by a great artist. After spending some well-deserved time at the top start tracing back your path to the lower camps for rest and overnight stay. Gradually, you will return to the Base Camp.
Overnight in High Altitude Tents
Meal: (MTR) Ready to eat food
Day 25- Base Camp to Intermediate camp 2
Trek back to Intermediate camp 2
Overnight in the tents
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 26- Intermediate Camp 2 – Mana Village
trek down to Mane village, check in to hotel or Home stay for overnight stay.
Overnight at Hotel/Home Stay
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 27- Mana Village – Rudraprayag
Today we will drive on the familiar road from Mana to Rudraprayag after breakfast. Upon arrival, you will be placed in a pre-booked hotel for the night.
Overnight at Hotel/Home Stay
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 28- Rudraprayag – Rishikesh
Drive to Rishikesh for overnight stay.
Overnight at Rishikesh (Hotel)
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 29- Rishikesh – Delhi
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Delhi. The journey will be picturesque. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be placed in a hotel for an overnight stay by Kahlur Adventures.
Overnight in Hotel
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
Day 30- IMF Debriefing – Departure to Delhi Airport
On the last day of the Mt Chaukhamba-I Expedition, you will have breakfast and check out from the hotel in the morning. After that, visit IMF for debriefing. Later, Kahlur Adventures’ representative will drop you at the airport at your preferred time. We hope to you soon on your next adventure.
Overnight in Hotel
Meal: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
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Kahlur Adventures India.
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Payment & Cancellation Policy:
When you have firmly decided to undertake the Tour with Kahlur Adventures, you will need to book the trip with us. We must allocate enough time to prepare, obtain necessary documents and permits, and book hotels and Transport for the trip.
25% advance during the time of booking for confirmation
50% Amount one month prior of arrival in India
25% Amount to be one week prior of arrival in India
• If the cancellation is made 30 days before the tour starts, 25% of the full payment will be deducted and 75% will be refunded.
• If the cancellation is made 20 days before the tour start, 35% of the full payment will be deducted and 65% will be refunded
• If the cancellation is made 07 days before the tour start, 80% will be deducted and 20% will be refunded.
• No refund is made if the trip is cancelled after the departure for Expedition.
• No refund is made during the running tour.
• The cost of travel permit or any other documentation charges will not be refundable
Note: Kahlur Adventures do all the ground operations in advance (As soon as we received the confirmation request from the guest). We pay advance payment to all our vendors to ensure all the services that we promise with the guest.
