Khatling Glacier Trek
The source of the Bhilangna River. A 5-day approach to one of Garhwal's remotest glaciers.
Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand · 8 days · Groups of 6–10
Highlights
- →Khatling Glacier — source of Bhilangna, in a completely unspoiled valley
- →Jogin group (6,466m), Meru (6,660m), and Thalaysagar (6,904m) visible
- →Bhilangna gorge — dramatic river canyon on approach
- →Gangi village — last settlement before the wild begins
- →Kharsoli meadow — secret camping ground at 3,500m
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Dehradun → Ghuttu
Drive via Tehri. Ghuttu trailhead.
Ghuttu → Reeh
Into the Bhilangna gorge.
Reeh → Gangi
Last village. Forest thickens.
Gangi → Kharsoli meadow
Treeline ends. Meadow camp.
Kharsoli → Khatling Glacier snout
Glacier approach. Jogin and Meru visible.
Glacier day + return to Kharsoli
Explore glacier margin. Return to meadow.
Kharsoli → Ghuttu (fast descent)
Full descent day.
Drive: Ghuttu → Dehradun
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 8 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Guide with Khatling experience
- ✓All permits
- ✓Transport: Dehradun to Ghuttu and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Dehradun
- ✗Personal gear
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is there any infrastructure on this route?
Minimal. Gangi has basic facilities. Beyond that it's fully self-supported camping. That's the point.
Logistics
Meeting point
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Dehradun Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
17 years
Fitness required
Moderate to high — long days, minimal infrastructure
Starting from
₹22,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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