अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the elevation of Auden's Col?
Auden's Col is situated at an elevation of 5,490 metres (18,012 feet) above sea level in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand.
Who discovered Auden's Col?
Auden's Col was first discovered and crossed in 1934 by John Bicknell Auden, an English geologist with the Geological Survey of India.
What two glaciers are connected by Auden's Col?
The pass connects the Jogin Glacier (in the Bhagirathi/Gangotri basin) with the heavily crevassed Khatling Glacier (the source of the Bhilangana River).
How difficult is Auden's Col?
Auden's Col is rated as an extremely difficult, technical mountaineering expedition requiring fixed ropes, crampons, ice axes, crevasse rescue skills, and 12 to 14 days of wilderness endurance.
What permits are required for Auden's Col?
Expeditions require formal permits from the Indian Mountaineering Foundation (IMF) and the Gangotri National Park administration in Uttarkashi.