Kafni Glacier Trek
Duration : 09 Days
Location : Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand. India
Plan of Travel : Kathgodham - Kafni Glacier - Kathgodham
Best Time to Visit : March - June & September - November
Endurance : Easy to Moderate
Overview
Snow capped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery, undulating but leisurely walks through large expanses of lush green meadows & tree lined pathways, herds of sheep lined on the mountains & through the trekking trail ,along with the tranquillity & solitude the route presents make up for exciting ingredients on the Kafni Glacier trek which is fast becoming the must visit zone for trekkers from around the world.
Situated on the east side (left) of Pindar valley, below the famous peak Nandakot and to the southeast of Nanda Devi peak, the glacier gives rise to the river Kafni which is a tributary of river Pinder which is in turn a tributary of river Alaknanda and which is one of the two head streams of the might river Ganga. Conditions permitting tourists can trek right upto the snout of the glacier.
The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and Nandbhnar (6236 m). The approximately 90 Km round trip through spectacular scenery & beautiful campsites make up for a special & rewarding trekking holiday.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathgodam - Loharkhet (203kms / 10 hrs aprx)
Early morning arrival at Kathgodam railway station where you will be received by our representative. Transfer to waiting cabs and drive to our destination - Loharkhet via Bhimtal, Almora and Bageshwar. Breakfast at Kainchidham. Enjoy sightseeing while driving towards Bageshwar. Late evening reach Loharkhet. Early dinner & retire in tents/ rooms.
Note : Silverstripe camp at Loharkhet base camp is approx 1600mtrs above sea level.
Day 02: Loharkhet Base Camp - Dhakuri (10kms / 6-7 hrs aprx)
The trek is moderate & rugged - mainly uphill walk to reach the second day camping site situated at Dhakuri.
Day 03: Dhakuri - Khati (8kms / 4-5 hrs aprx)
Have your breakfast and trek ahead to Khati. The entire route passes through lovely landscapes, rhododendron lined paths with the view of the majestic peaks. Khati is the largest village en-route to the glacier. Over night stay.
Day 04: Khati - Dwali (11kms / 5 hrs aprx)
After breakfast, trek further to Dwali. The path rises and falls through forest areas, with the Pinder river in accompaniment alongside. Dwali is the summit point of rivers Pindari and Kafni and actually is the junction for treks heading towards Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga. Over night stay at Dwali.
Day 05: Dwali - Khatia (5kms / 3 hrs aprx)
Easy trek alongside Kafini River. The place is surrounded by the beautiful meadows with natural caves that have been used as night shelters by trekkers earlier. The area also abounds in wildlife including Himalayan birds.
Day 06: Khatia - Kafni & Kafni - Dwali (6 kms & 11kms respectively / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Trek to Kafni Glacier. Enjoy sumptuous brunch close to the origin of Kafini River before heading back to Dwali. Over night at Dwali.
Day 07: Dwali - Dhakuri (19kms / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Breakfast at Dwali. Easy trek back to Dhakuri via Khati. Stop over for packed lunch enroute. Over night stay at Dhakuri.
Day 08: Dhakuri - Loharkhet (4 hrs aprx)
After breakfast at Dhakuri, trek back to Loharkhet Base Camp. Over night stay at camp.
Day 09: Loharkhet - Kathgodam (10 hrs aprx)
Early morning departure back to Kathgodam by cab. Enroute stopovers for breakfast and lunch. By evening reach Kathgodam railway station for departure back to Delhi.
Location : Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand. India
Plan of Travel : Kathgodham - Kafni Glacier - Kathgodham
Best Time to Visit : March - June & September - November
Endurance : Easy to Moderate
Overview
Snow capped mountains, incredible Himalayan scenery, undulating but leisurely walks through large expanses of lush green meadows & tree lined pathways, herds of sheep lined on the mountains & through the trekking trail ,along with the tranquillity & solitude the route presents make up for exciting ingredients on the Kafni Glacier trek which is fast becoming the must visit zone for trekkers from around the world.
Situated on the east side (left) of Pindar valley, below the famous peak Nandakot and to the southeast of Nanda Devi peak, the glacier gives rise to the river Kafni which is a tributary of river Pinder which is in turn a tributary of river Alaknanda and which is one of the two head streams of the might river Ganga. Conditions permitting tourists can trek right upto the snout of the glacier.
The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and Nandbhnar (6236 m). The approximately 90 Km round trip through spectacular scenery & beautiful campsites make up for a special & rewarding trekking holiday.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathgodam - Loharkhet (203kms / 10 hrs aprx)
Early morning arrival at Kathgodam railway station where you will be received by our representative. Transfer to waiting cabs and drive to our destination - Loharkhet via Bhimtal, Almora and Bageshwar. Breakfast at Kainchidham. Enjoy sightseeing while driving towards Bageshwar. Late evening reach Loharkhet. Early dinner & retire in tents/ rooms.
Note : Silverstripe camp at Loharkhet base camp is approx 1600mtrs above sea level.
Day 02: Loharkhet Base Camp - Dhakuri (10kms / 6-7 hrs aprx)
The trek is moderate & rugged - mainly uphill walk to reach the second day camping site situated at Dhakuri.
Day 03: Dhakuri - Khati (8kms / 4-5 hrs aprx)
Have your breakfast and trek ahead to Khati. The entire route passes through lovely landscapes, rhododendron lined paths with the view of the majestic peaks. Khati is the largest village en-route to the glacier. Over night stay.
Day 04: Khati - Dwali (11kms / 5 hrs aprx)
After breakfast, trek further to Dwali. The path rises and falls through forest areas, with the Pinder river in accompaniment alongside. Dwali is the summit point of rivers Pindari and Kafni and actually is the junction for treks heading towards Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga. Over night stay at Dwali.
Day 05: Dwali - Khatia (5kms / 3 hrs aprx)
Easy trek alongside Kafini River. The place is surrounded by the beautiful meadows with natural caves that have been used as night shelters by trekkers earlier. The area also abounds in wildlife including Himalayan birds.
Day 06: Khatia - Kafni & Kafni - Dwali (6 kms & 11kms respectively / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Trek to Kafni Glacier. Enjoy sumptuous brunch close to the origin of Kafini River before heading back to Dwali. Over night at Dwali.
Day 07: Dwali - Dhakuri (19kms / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Breakfast at Dwali. Easy trek back to Dhakuri via Khati. Stop over for packed lunch enroute. Over night stay at Dhakuri.
Day 08: Dhakuri - Loharkhet (4 hrs aprx)
After breakfast at Dhakuri, trek back to Loharkhet Base Camp. Over night stay at camp.
Day 09: Loharkhet - Kathgodam (10 hrs aprx)
Early morning departure back to Kathgodam by cab. Enroute stopovers for breakfast and lunch. By evening reach Kathgodam railway station for departure back to Delhi.