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NANDI KUND - GHIYA VINAYAK TREK
As most treks in this region do, a trek from Okhimath to Helang
in the Garhwal Himalaya takes the scenic route via Madhyamaheshwar,
Nandi Kund, Bansi Narayan temple and Urgam. This high altitude
trek, takes one over the high ranges without involving the
glaciers or even snow if attempted in autumn. However, during
spring and early summer, one may find plenty of snow.
The Nandi Kund at 15,000 ft is quite a big lake and seems deep
also. The Madhyamaheshwar Ganga originates from it and it is
surrounded on all sides by high ridges except on the side where
Chaukhamba is towering at a distance. The reflection of Chaukhamba
in the waters of the lake provide an excellent photo opportunity.
The climb was gentle
in beginning along the Kund. Thereafter it started to climb and
involved boulder hopping and climbing up. Three hours of hard walk
to the Ghia Vinayak Pass at around 17,500-ft.
The Bansi Narayan temple is a single structure temple in front of
a large slanting stone, which was being used by the Bakriwallas.
No one stays at the temple since it is far from any habitation.
The nearest village is half a day’s walk. The complete Himalayan
range dominated by the great
Nanda Devi was in front of the temple. The sun comes out from
behind the peaks and so evening is the best time to get excellent
photos. The Kauri pass was also visible in front of us.
Itinerary -
Day 01
Arrival at Haridwar & Proceed to Ukhimath (1310 mt).
Drive 210 kms.
Arrival at Ukhimath.
Over night stay at Ukhimath.
Day 02
Ukhimath to Ransi (1765 mt).
Drive 30 kms.
Ransi to Gaundhar (3073 mt).
Trek 06 kms.
(Downhill trek)
Over night stay at Gaundhar.
Day 03
Gaundhar to Madhyamaheshwar (3490 mt).
Trek 11 kms.
(Uphill trek)
Over night stay at Madhyamaheshwar.
Day 04
Madhyamaheshwar to Kashni dhar (4450 mt).
Trek 12 kms.
(Uphill trek) can be visit Kashni Tal.
Over night stay at Kashni Dhar.
Day 05
Kashni Dhar to Pandosera (4200 mt).
Trek 12 kms.
(Gradual trek)
Over night stay at Pandosera.
Day 06
Pandosera to Nandikund (4800 mt).
Trek
03 kms.
(Uphill trek)
Nandikund to Giya Vinayak
Pass (5220 mt).
Trek 03 kms.
(Uphill Trek)
Pass to Berma Khadak (3550 mt).
Trek 08 kms.
(Downhill trek)
Over night stay at Barma Khadak.
Day 07
Barma Khadak to Bansi Narayan (3200 mt).
Trek 15 kms.
(Uphill & Downhill mx.)
Over night stay at Bansi Narayan.
Day
08 Bansi Narayan to Devgram.
Trek 12 kms.
(Downhill trek)
Devgram to Kalpeshwar & back.
Trek 03 kms.
Over night stay at Devgram.
Day 09
Devgram to Road head.
Trek 02 kms.
Road head to Helang.
Drive 15 kms.
Helang to Haridwar.
Drive 260 kms.
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