kedar tal in may 1st week

babuchand · Apr 3rd, 2007, 23:24

hi all,
I am planning to go to kedartal in may 1st week....starting on 6th may from gangotri.
my queries are....
1. have anybody gone there in this time? what is the snow condition generally.
2. what about the snowfall this winter?? any update??
3. any info about the route
4. availability/charge of guide proter & any contact @ uttarkashi.

i would be greatful to get any help.

VSK Sharma · Apr 4th, 2007, 21:55

Hi,
Since there was late snow this year may be you get less snow up there. You will come to know about snow at Gangotri itself and there itself you can get guide/ porters. Rate is Rs 200/- per day. You need to carry camping equipment. Read the story on kedartal on himalayancamping.com.
Have one week time Gangotri to gangotri to enjoy the place.
All the best
VSK

babuchand · Apr 5th, 2007, 00:26

due to some constraint we had to fix a strict 5 day schedule from gangotri to gangotri...but the team is made up of moderately experienced trekkers, so that wont be any problem.
actually i am more worried about getting the right guide porter and cooking equipment from uttarkashi. if any one can give me info about good agency in uttarkashi that would help me a lot.

crimsonharsh · Apr 5th, 2007, 04:42

Buddhi Goswai : 09758118757 (Uttarkashi)
Check him out he is pretty experienced (NIM certified Advanced Mountaineer). I have personally trekked with him.

arjunm · Apr 5th, 2007, 12:38

I have trekked with Buddhi too as recently as October last year. Young chap, looks like out of college. He's experienced. However, book your own porters instead of going through him. He really doesn't know many folks in Gangotri. Take him only as a guide. He lives in Uttarkashi.

Arjun

kiranrawat · Apr 5th, 2007, 18:10

hi,
i have done kedar tal in Oct 05, and we only hier the porter as he was specialized for this trek.
the trek is quite tough & from kedar karak you realy need a guide.

you can talk to swami viyogananad sareswati ji (1377-222202-1),
he is head of ishawasya ashram (one of the biggest ashram of gangotri) & he had done this trek many time & readed kedar tak in 1 day. he is also a good photographer.

the secoud contact is a profession photography in uttarkashi mr. ravi panwar (0941239869, 01374-224596) & he will give you valuable information about this trek. he also had a shop of photos in gangotri, very helpfull chap.

cheers........kiran

VSK Sharma · Apr 5th, 2007, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by kiranrawat

hi,
i have done kedar tal in Oct 05, and we only hier the porter as he was specialized for this trek.
the trek is quite tough & from kedar karak you realy need a guide.

you can talk to swami viyogananad sareswati ji (1377-222202-1),
he is head of ishawasya ashram (one of the biggest ashram of gangotri) & he had done this trek many time & readed kedar tak in 1 day. he is also a good photographer.

the secoud contact is a profession photography in uttarkashi mr. ravi panwar (0941239869, 01374-224596) & he will give you valuable information about this trek. he also had a shop of photos in gangotri, very helpfull chap.

cheers........kiran

Hi,
If I am not mistaken the Swamiji looking after the ashram is Swami Raghvandra nandji. Has there been any change after Sep 06. Also do you have Swamiji's mobile number. Thanks
VSK

babuchand · Apr 5th, 2007, 23:41

thanks all...i will definitely try these contacts.

himadventures · Apr 6th, 2007, 20:23

I think this is early....and not safe as this region is famous for storms and long spells of bad weather !

babuchand · Jun 12th, 2007, 16:06

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...&ppuser =5854

my kedartal trek pics are loeaded in my indiamike photo gallery.

himadventures · Jun 12th, 2007, 18:44

Congrats 1
You did great job. I saw your images-they are great. You guys had a REAL ADVENTURE out there.

I hope your porter must have regained by now? Are you in contact with him ?

Apr 3rd, 2007, 23:24	#1
babuchand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 298	kedar tal in may 1st week hi all, I am planning to go to kedartal in may 1st week....starting on 6th may from gangotri. my queries are.... 1. have anybody gone there in this time? what is the snow condition generally. 2. what about the snowfall this winter?? any update?? 3. any info about the route 4. availability/charge of guide proter & any contact @ uttarkashi. i would be greatful to get any help. __________________ Njoy babu visit : http://www.webmania.co.za/travelmania/babu/index.shtml "The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget."

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babuchand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 298	kedartyal trek pics http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...&ppuser =5854 my kedartal trek pics are loeaded in my indiamike photo gallery.

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VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 377	Hi, Since there was late snow this year may be you get less snow up there. You will come to know about snow at Gangotri itself and there itself you can get guide/ porters. Rate is Rs 200/- per day. You need to carry camping equipment. Read the story on kedartal on himalayancamping.com. Have one week time Gangotri to gangotri to enjoy the place. All the best VSK

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babuchand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 298	due to some constraint we had to fix a strict 5 day schedule from gangotri to gangotri...but the team is made up of moderately experienced trekkers, so that wont be any problem. actually i am more worried about getting the right guide porter and cooking equipment from uttarkashi. if any one can give me info about good agency in uttarkashi that would help me a lot.

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crimsonharsh Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: India Posts: 48	Buddhi Goswai : 09758118757 (Uttarkashi) Check him out he is pretty experienced (NIM certified Advanced Mountaineer). I have personally trekked with him.

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arjunm Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 196	I have trekked with Buddhi too as recently as October last year. Young chap, looks like out of college. He's experienced. However, book your own porters instead of going through him. He really doesn't know many folks in Gangotri. Take him only as a guide. He lives in Uttarkashi. Arjun

Apr 5th, 2007, 18:10	#6
kiranrawat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 16	hi, i have done kedar tal in Oct 05, and we only hier the porter as he was specialized for this trek. the trek is quite tough & from kedar karak you realy need a guide. you can talk to swami viyogananad sareswati ji (1377-222202-1), he is head of ishawasya ashram (one of the biggest ashram of gangotri) & he had done this trek many time & readed kedar tak in 1 day. he is also a good photographer. the secoud contact is a profession photography in uttarkashi mr. ravi panwar (0941239869, 01374-224596) & he will give you valuable information about this trek. he also had a shop of photos in gangotri, very helpfull chap. cheers........kiran

Apr 5th, 2007, 23:41	#8
babuchand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: KOLKATA, INDIA Posts: 298	thanks all...i will definitely try these contacts.

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himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	I think this is early....and not safe as this region is famous for storms and long spells of bad weather !

Jun 12th, 2007, 18:44	#11
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	Congrats 1 You did great job. I saw your images-they are great. You guys had a REAL ADVENTURE out there. I hope your porter must have regained by now? Are you in contact with him ?

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