Mayali Pass Trek
8 Days · 5320m Pass · Kedarnath to Badrinath Traverse · Kedardome Views
📅 8 Days
• 5320m Pass
🌿 Valley Traverse
🥾 Difficult
8 Days · 5320m Pass · Kedarnath to Badrinath Traverse · Kedardome Views
Mayali Pass (5320m) is a high Himalayan pass that links the Kedarnath valley in Rudraprayag district with the Badrinath valley in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Crossing the pass gives a traverse between two of the most sacred valleys in Garhwal — the Mandakini river valley (Kedarnath) and the Alaknanda river valley (Badrinath). The pass crossing is demanding and involves glacier travel on the Kedarnath side.
The route goes from Kedarnath (3583m), past the Vasuki Tal lake (5050m), and over the Mayali Pass before descending into the Badrinath valley via Ghastoli. The Vasuki Tal lake, a sacred lake above Kedarnath associated with the divine serpent Vasuki, is itself a significant destination and gives outstanding views of Kedarnath peak and Kedardome. The pass also appears as a variant route on the Auden's Col circuit.
Mayali Pass requires glacier experience, crampon competence, and high-altitude fitness. It is best attempted in May-June or September when snow conditions are more stable. Dev Yatra arranges Mayali Pass trek packages from Haridwar with all technical equipment, experienced Kedarnath-based guide, camping, and full logistical support for the traverse.
Sacred lake at 5050m. Mythological significance (Vasuki serpent). Views of Kedarnath peak and dome.
Kedardome and Kedarnath peak (6940m) visible throughout the Kedarnath side approach. Dramatic mountain scenery.
Linking the Kedarnath and Badrinath sacred valleys via a single pass. Rare and rewarding high-altitude traverse.
The pass approach from Kedarnath side involves significant glacier travel — a genuine mountaineering-lite experience.
SUMMER
Best glacier conditions. Kedarnath temple open. Good weather windows. Most successful time.
EARLY AUTUMN
Post-monsoon stability. Clear skies. Good for pass crossing. Narrow window (October too cold/snowy).
INACCESSIBLE
Kedarnath closes in November. Pass heavily snowbound. Not possible.
All our treks start from Haridwar . Reach Haridwar first:
Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun (35 km from Haridwar). Flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.
Haridwar Railway Station — overnight trains from Delhi take 5-6 hours.
Delhi ISBT to Haridwar by Volvo (6 hrs). State buses connect Haridwar to base towns.
Delhi to Haridwar 210 km (4-5 hrs via NH-58). Pickup from Delhi/Chandigarh/Dehradun on request.
Mayali Pass is for expedition-grade mountaineers, not recreational trekkers. If you are asking whether you are ready for Mayali Pass, the honest answer is: probably not yet. Build up to it with Kedartal or Satopanth first, then consider Auden's Col. The crossing requires confident crampon and ice axe use, camping at 5000m+, and glacier route-finding. The Kedarnath to Badrinath traverse via Mayali connects two of India's most sacred valleys through genuinely wild terrain. September–October is the only realistic window.