PINDARI-KAFNI GLACIERS (3800m and upwards)
One of the most accessible glaciers in Kumaun region, Pindari is located at 3820m in Patti Malla Danpur of Bageshwar district. The Pindari glacier is 3 km. long and 0.25 km broad and is connected to the southwestern slope of the outer wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The main peaks near the glacier are Nandakot (6880m), Nandakhat (6611m), Pawalidwar (6663m), Baljuri (5922m) and Changuch (6322m).
The Kafni glacier lies towards the left of Pindari valley below Nandakot. The tranquility prevailing in this region has a special charm. This region is very rich in wildlife. There is no rest house beyond Dwali and one has to spend the night in tents or caves. The main peaks near the glacier are Nandakot (6860m) and Nand Bhanar (6104m). The route to Pindari and Kafni glacier is common up to Dwali.
Duration : 09 Nights /10 Days
Season : April to June, September to October
Itinerary:
Day 1
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Kathgodam – Loharkhet |
(Night halt) |
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| Day 2 |
Loharkhet – Dhakuri (2681m) |
(Night halt) |
11 km trek |
Day 3
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Dhakuri – Khati (2210m)
|
(Night halt) |
07 km trek |
Day 4
|
Khati – Dwali (2575m) |
(Night halt) |
11 km trek |
Day 5
|
Dwali – Phurkia (3250m) |
(Night halt) |
11 km trek |
Day 6
|
Phurkia – Pindari – Dwali (2575m) |
(Night halt) |
21 km trek |
Day 7
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Dwali – Khati (2201m)
|
(Night halt) |
11 km trek |
Day 8
|
Khati – Dhakuri
|
(Night halt) |
07 km trek |
Day 9
|
Dhakuri – Loharkhet – Almora |
(Night halt) |
10 km trek |
Day 10
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Almora – Evening departure to Kathgodam railway station. |
Note: Package includes all expenses from Kathdgodam to Kathgodam including transportation, accommodation, all meals, forest entry fee & taxes.
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