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Auden’s Col — India’s Toughest Trekking Expedition

  Brought to life by John Bicknell Auden, the   Auden’s Col trek   takes you to a whopping height of 18,000 ft in nearly 15 days covering approximately 95 km of distance on foot. Encapsulated in the majestic state of Uttarakhand, the trek to Audens Col offers a uniquely thrilling, rich, and flavourful trekking experience. Although there are innumerable ways of reaching Gangotri, the starting point of the  Audens Col trek , the easiest way to access the same is through an appeasing drive from the city of Dehradun. Dehradun is an   easily accessible city, well connected with various means of transport, and lies roughly 250 km away from Gangotri. A smooth 8–9 hour long drive can conveniently transfer you from the city to the enchanting Gangotri Valley perched at an altitude of 10,200 ft. Since Gangotri lies as high as 10,200 ft, you must spend an additional day at the valley to facilitate acclimatization. You can use this day to explore the beautiful valley as well as witness the soul-war
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Auden's Col Trek

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Auden's Col Trek is considered to be an extremely difficult trek. Even experienced trekkers say this. The pass however is additionally observed as the Holy Grail of trips in India. It is beyond question one of the most risky and testing journey in Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Maybe owing to its difficulty or its location this trek is one of the least explored treks in India. The high elevation mountain pass interfacing Rudugaira Valley and Bhilangna Valley is for the trekkers who are looking to test their limits. Sir John Bicknell Auden originally discovered Auden's Col pass in 1935 and crossed it at last in 1939 and could not be crossed for the next 40 years until another passionate explorer like himself took the challenge and crossed the pass in 1983. The journey contains as much magnificence inside it as it contains dangers for the adventurers' lives. No matter how difficult and challenging this trek may be but the fact that it is embedded with beauties like Rudra
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Location: Auden's Col, Bhinlgana Range, Uttarakhand 249135
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