Mayali Pass is an offbeat trek which crosses from the Bhagirathi valley to Mandakini valley. While, its elder brother ‘Auden’s Col’ connects the same valleys and is considered to be challenging, Mayali Pass, soaring to 5,400 m is not for novices either. Sahastra Tal, Kush Kalian plateu and Masar Tal are some beautiful highlights of the trek. Short treks of about 4 days can be done to reach each of these gems separately. The trek passes through forests, high plateaus and offers breathtaking views of the peaks on the southern side of Gangotri glacier.
The trek starts from Ghuttu and moves parallel to River Bhillangna. You cross the Mayali pass at approximately 5300 meters above MSL. The trek offers an extraordinary experience of Indian Himalayas. The remote Indian villages of Gangi, bear-infested forests, Sahastra Taal, Kush kalian plateau, Masar Taal, views of the peaks on the southern side of the Gangotri glacier, Bhilangna river Catchment, Thalay Sagar peak, Khatling glacier are the highlights of Mayali Pass trek. Taking you through ascents and descents, rocky moraines, narrow trails, crevassed glaciers and demanding landscapes, the imposing Mayali Pass Trek is meant for experienced trekkers only with high physical and mental endurance. The best time to do this trek is in the months of June and September
