KHATLING SAHASRATAL TREKKING

Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Base: Rishikesh
Attractions: Kirti Stambha, Meru, Jogin Glaciers

Uttaranchal Guide

KHATLING-SAHASRA TAL-MASAR TAL TREK
Khatling Glacier, Rishikesh, Uttranchal The Khatling glacier is a lateral glacier at the source of the river Bhilangana. According to legend, a celestial nymph tried to lure Lord Shiva. She was spurned by him and transformed into a liquid form. Thus originated the Bhilangana.

Sahasra Tal and Masar Tal are to the west and east of Khatling glacier. Nature has showered her rich bounty on the Valley of Bhilangana. The panoramic views of the snow-capped peaks and hanging glaciers, such as Jogin group, Kirti Stambha and Meru, are magnificent.

The whole trek passes through very thick forests and beautiful lush green meadows. In the rainy season, the meadows are ablaze with the colours of a myriad flowers. Trekkers on this route have to cross scores of small streams using the improvised log bridges

Place	Altitude (M)	Distance (km)	Accommodation
Rishikesh	340	--	TB, PWD, F, H
Ghansyali	976	110 motor	F, PWD
Ghuttu	1524	30 motor	PWD*
Reeh	2132	10 trek	TB, V
Gangi	2584	10 trek	TB, V
Kalyani	2683	5 trek	TB, V
Bhelbagi	3110	13 trek	TB, V
Khatling	3717	77 trek	TB*
Masar Tal	3675	6 trek	TB*
* TB = Tourist Bunglow, H = Hotel, F = Forest Lodge, V = Villlage, PWD = Public Works Department Rest House