Partners -- Kalindi Khal Trek- 2008

WorldDancer · Jul 26th, 2008, 07:43

Hi Chandam and Fieldbio - I am really interested - would you please let me know the dates, iteneary, etc. so that I can figure out which works for me? There is a good chance I can be in India by the 18th August, but all will depend on flight availability. Also - I have looked at different websites regarding this trek and am a little worried about fitness levels...

Has anyone done this trip - please would you share your experience?

pvharikrishnan · Jul 26th, 2008, 14:27

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Originally Posted by rajnag

Hi All,
Looks like the spot satellite personal messenger does not work only in india and central and south africa.
http://www.findmespot.com/ExploreSPOT/Coverage.aspx

Check out the coverage. Otherwise this would have been perfect. It's not too expensive and it can be rented out on a weekly basis to hikers who want it.
I agree about the pound of flesh.
I searched a little more and I feel this option is very legal and doable. Portable ham radios.
Yaesu VX-7R that only weighs 9.8oz with a Diamond 1/4 wave antenna
http://www.yaesu.com/indexVS.cfm?cmd...5&isArchived=0

reviews
http://forums.groundspeak.com/GC/lof...p?t126921.html

I feel it would be perfect if we hikers can band together, get ham radio licenses(it's not too difficult , check out your local ham radio organization) and set up repeaters(that is regular ham radios) as a network of coverage for hikers.

People who live in areas like uttaranchal,hp etc will be particularly useful as they will extend the range into the remote trekking areas.
It;s not that hard to get a license either.

http://www.hamradioindia.org/amateur...53#howtobecome

What do you say guys ?

I came to know that Satellite Phones are available for rent from Event Managing companies in Delhi and Mumbai.

Harikrishnan

AvidTrekker · Jul 26th, 2008, 17:20

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Originally Posted by WorldDancer

Also - I have looked at different websites regarding this trek and am a little worried about fitness levels...

Has anyone done this trip - please would you share your experience?

Kalindi Khal is not for first timers even if you are a Marathon runner at sea level. It involves crossing a crevasse-ridden pass at almost 20,000 feet above sea level. Some tech-expertise with ice climbing may be needed and of course proper acclimatization.

For personal fitness, do brisk walking with a little bit of jogging every day for around 90 mins and you'll be fit for any moderate trek in a month. Choose any of the treks going upto 16000 feet or so and you will be fine.
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Quote:

Originally Posted by pvharikrishnan

I came to know that Satellite Phones are available for rent from Event Managing companies in Delhi and Mumbai.

Harikrishnan

Good news

Details? Links?? Costs???
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WorldDancer · Jul 26th, 2008, 18:21

OK thanks AvidTrekker - I did quite a bit of research last night and came to the same conclusion!!!

WorldDancer · Jul 26th, 2008, 19:18

AvidTrekker - I just saw a post of yours (about 2 years old) - and was so excited!! I know this is the wrong place to post but the person who wrote to you last was in June and I see they didn't get a reply. It's regarding Babaji. Please could you forward me the info on my email: rupali-(AT)hotmail(DOT)com

Apologies all!

fieldbio · Jul 28th, 2008, 18:47

Mikes and Worldancer,

Even organizing it from this end looks to be very difficult, I've only found one guide who is actually leading a trip this year (talk to Chandam). I have found one other guide who will be willing to go if enough people decide to go: it's Red Chili adventures in Rishikesh. I don't have the contact info with me but they may have a website and they are listed in Lonely Planet. I'm still interested in going, but right now I don't have a group or a guide so it looks like it probably won't happen. I have to be back in Delhi to fly home by Aug 3rd. You can contact me at fieldbio88 AT gmail .com

WorldDancer · Jul 28th, 2008, 21:50

Hi Fieldbio

I have decided not to attempt this particular trek, since I read a very extensive write up by someone and it really is too challenging for my experience...

But I'm still planning to do some smaller treks (moderate level). Latest plan - looking to do the Char Dham Yatra (Yamonotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. In between I'm hoping to do a trek to Tapovan/Gaomukh (past Gangotri), and Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, each of which are three days. Plus each of the temples involve treks (or pony rides).

I am however, open to looking at other options - as long as the treks are not the Kalindi Pass level..!

Regards.

solo_trekker · Jul 28th, 2008, 23:21

Good decision, WorldDancer...

Check out the other treks first...

Cheers...!

kalsi75 · Jul 29th, 2008, 23:53

HI Chandan,
I would like to come with you on Kalindi trek, do drop me an Email at kalsi75(AT)yahoo(DOT)com or you may also wish to buzz me at 9810244321.

I know some one in Delhi who can rent us satellite phone...so dont worry abt it...

Talk to u soon.
Gurmeet

kiranrawat · Aug 7th, 2008, 16:41

hi Chandam ,
i am also interested for this trek, do let me know the iternery, group size & costing so i could arrang leaves from office
my id is kn_rawat at yahoo dot com
cheers
kiran

solo_trekker · Aug 7th, 2008, 17:12

Hiya All...

Is this trek actually happennin'...?
When...? How many as of date...?

Cheers...!

good_light · Jun 1st, 2009, 18:27

i am interested in kalindi trek, if anyone intersted this june, mail me at sudeepts(AT)gmail com

Jul 26th, 2008, 18:21	#34
WorldDancer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 20	OK thanks AvidTrekker - I did quite a bit of research last night and came to the same conclusion!!! __________________ WorldDancer _____________________ Love = Energy In Motion!

Jul 26th, 2008, 19:18	#35
WorldDancer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 20	AvidTrekker - I just saw a post of yours (about 2 years old) - and was so excited!! I know this is the wrong place to post but the person who wrote to you last was in June and I see they didn't get a reply. It's regarding Babaji. Please could you forward me the info on my email: rupali-(AT)hotmail(DOT)com Apologies all! Last edited by AvidTrekker : Jul 26th, 2008 at 23:34. Reason: email modified to prevent spam

Jul 28th, 2008, 21:50	#37
WorldDancer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 20	Char Dham and trek Hi Fieldbio I have decided not to attempt this particular trek, since I read a very extensive write up by someone and it really is too challenging for my experience... But I'm still planning to do some smaller treks (moderate level). Latest plan - looking to do the Char Dham Yatra (Yamonotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. In between I'm hoping to do a trek to Tapovan/Gaomukh (past Gangotri), and Valley of Flowers and Hemkund Sahib, each of which are three days. Plus each of the temples involve treks (or pony rides). I am however, open to looking at other options - as long as the treks are not the Kalindi Pass level..! Regards.

Jul 29th, 2008, 23:53	#39
kalsi75 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 5	HI Chandan, I would like to come with you on Kalindi trek, do drop me an Email at kalsi75(AT)yahoo(DOT)com or you may also wish to buzz me at 9810244321. I know some one in Delhi who can rent us satellite phone...so dont worry abt it... Talk to u soon. Gurmeet Last edited by AvidTrekker : Jul 30th, 2008 at 00:40. Reason: email edited : spam prevention

Aug 7th, 2008, 16:41	#40
kiranrawat Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 26	hi Chandam , i am also interested for this trek, do let me know the iternery, group size & costing so i could arrang leaves from office my id is kn_rawat at yahoo dot com cheers kiran __________________ www.rawat.fotopic.net

Jul 26th, 2008, 07:43	#31
WorldDancer Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 20	Hi Chandam and Fieldbio - I am really interested - would you please let me know the dates, iteneary, etc. so that I can figure out which works for me? There is a good chance I can be in India by the 18th August, but all will depend on flight availability. Also - I have looked at different websites regarding this trek and am a little worried about fitness levels... Has anyone done this trip - please would you share your experience?

Jul 28th, 2008, 18:47	#36
fieldbio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 9	Mikes and Worldancer, Even organizing it from this end looks to be very difficult, I've only found one guide who is actually leading a trip this year (talk to Chandam). I have found one other guide who will be willing to go if enough people decide to go: it's Red Chili adventures in Rishikesh. I don't have the contact info with me but they may have a website and they are listed in Lonely Planet. I'm still interested in going, but right now I don't have a group or a guide so it looks like it probably won't happen. I have to be back in Delhi to fly home by Aug 3rd. You can contact me at fieldbio88 AT gmail .com

Jul 28th, 2008, 23:21	#38
solo_trekker Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: around delhi Posts: 880	Good decision, WorldDancer... Check out the other treks first... Cheers...!

Aug 7th, 2008, 17:12	#41
solo_trekker Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: around delhi Posts: 880	Hiya All... Is this trek actually happennin'...? When...? How many as of date...? Cheers...!

Jun 1st, 2009, 18:27	#42
good_light Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 11	kalindi trek i am interested in kalindi trek, if anyone intersted this june, mail me at sudeepts(AT)gmail com

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