Dhumdhar Kandi Pass - The Snowy Delight
The Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek might be a typical climb but the virgin beauty of the Garhwal Himalayas in this region is totally mesmerizing. Dense forests, beautiful alpine meadows stretched up to Kiyarkoti ‘The vast grazing land’, from where these meadows lead towards ecstatic landscapes, with the birch forest on top and at the bottom is the garden of boulders.
This trail will further take you to the Dhumdhar Kandi Pass and here you will gaze at lofty mountains, grand glaciers, and wonderful valleys.
Best Time to Travel to the Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek
The Best Time to travel to the Dhumdar Kandi Pass Trek is during the months of May, June, September, and October. The month of July is significantly wet and experiences rainfall. The area is green and gorgeous during all the other months with October bringing in the huge patches of snow and making the area look sparkling white.
Location of Dhumdhar Kandi Pass
The Dhumdar Kandi Pass is accessible from the Uttarakashi district of Uttarakhand. It is located at an elevation of 5,604m in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. The Dhumdhar Kandi Pass is also known as the Dhumdar Kandi Pass and it connects the two Hindu pilgrimage sites, Gangotri and Yamunotri.
History of Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek
First recognized by James Baillie in 1815 as a pass and after that a trekking team from West Bengal crossed it successfully in 1987.
In ancient times it is believed that local villagers, traders and even invaders have used this pass as a shortcut to get into the remote Tons Valley. It is one of the unique treks where the glaciers on either side of the pass feed two different big rivers, the Bhagirathi and the Yamuna.
Itinerary of Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek
The trek starts from the confluence of Sian Gad and Bhagirathi rivers near Jhala village on the road to Gangotri.
Day 1: Delhi to Dehradun
Distance: Depending on the medium of traveling
Reach till Dehradun from New Delhi or any other place in the country or outside. Arrive a day before your trek journey begins.
Day 2: Dehradun to Uttarkashi
Distance:143km/7 hrs
Travel from Dehradun to Uttarkashi via Mussoorie. You can stay at Uttarkashi and do some shopping, as Uttarkashi is the last town where you can shop for yourself. Stay overnight at Uttarkashi.
Day 3: Drive Uttarkashi to Jhala (2100m) and trek to Dorangatto (3400m)
Distance: Uttarkashi to Jhala 60 kms (2.5hrs) and trek to Dorangatto 3 to 4 hrs.
Start the drive till Jhala from Uttarkashi on the road towards Gangotri an approx 2.5 hrs journey. Walk for half an hour up to Sian Gad, from there continue on a three-hour hike through a lush green valley with the views of Mt Gangotri, Mt.Joanli in the background.
Day 4: Dorangatto to Kiarkoti (3525m)
Distance: 4 to 5 hrs trek
Start with a steep climb of about 45 min which becomes gradual after a while. Stay overnight in the midst of the green campus of Kiarkoti.
Day 5: Kiarkoti to Wodar (4051m)
Distance: 3 to 4 hrs trek
Walkthrough the boulders and patches of snow gullies. The terrain has a few steep sections in between but mostly a gradual hike.
Day 6: Wodar to Sirkey Thathar (4600m)
Distance: 5 hours trek
You will reach the glacier after an hour of walking through the boulder fields. It can be a long day, so rest nicely at camp.
Day 7: Cross Dhumdhar Kandi Pass (5490m) and descend to Dharali ki Udiari(4750m)
Distance: 9 to 10 hrs trek
Start by depending upon the snow condition, try to begin by dawn. The trail is gradual with very humps in the midst till the last leg below the pass. The pass is to be climbed by fixing ropes, a knife-edged pass it is. Once you reach the top you can see the Banderpooch massif, Kalanag, and Swargarohini. The first section of the descent is steep after which it eases out.
Day 8: Dharali ki Udiari to Ruinsara Lake (3350m)
Continue your descend and walk through the vast snowfield until the end of the glacier. Set up your camp by the extremely beautiful Ruinsara Lake.
Day 9: Ruinsara Lake to Dev Thatch(3000m)
Move along the dense forest wonderful meadows and set up the camp at night.
Day 10: Dev Thatch to Bheduka (1815m)
Trek downhill through many mountain villages en route. You can stay overnight in these villages.
Day 11: Bheduka to Taluka & Drive to Sankri
Reach at Taluka where the trek ends, book a vehicle and move on to Sankri which is a drive of one hour.
Day 12: Sankri to Dehradun
Head on your way from Sankri to Dehradun and further travel back to New Delhi or any other place that you came from.
What is Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek famous for?
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek is famous among tourist as Trekking, High Altitude Lake Trek, Camping, Expedition, Tough Trek.
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek is recommended destination for Corporates, Couples, Foreigners, Groups.
Dhumdhar Kandi Pass Trek is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Camping, High Altitude Mountain Pass, Trekking.
