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8 Day/7 Night
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Kafni Glacier Trek is nestled with the scenic beauty with tranquility. It is located in the district of Bageshwar within Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. Kafni Glacier Trek is situated left of Pindar Valley, beneath the famous peak of Nandkot and to the southeast of Nanda Devi Peak. Kafni glacier offers rise to river Kafni, which is an offshoot of river Pindar. Pindar itself is again, an offshoot of Alaknanda River, this is one of the two head streams of river Ganga. Kafni though a small glacier, is very well-liked by the trekkers and adventure lovers. It is compared with Pindar, the valley here is broader. We will come across the multi-colored high altitude flowers like that of Rhododendrons, which will make our journey to this icy paradise an unforgettable experience. Kaphini also puts forward magnificent views of Himalayan Treks like Nandakot (6, 860 m) and Nandabhnar (6, 236 m).
So, the adventurous journey begins from Kathgodham Railway station with a morning pickup at 7 A.M. We will drive towards Bageshwar which is located at the conflux of Gomati, Saryu and Bhagirathi River. The distance is of around 160 kms from Kathgodham to Loharkhet and will take us around 8-9 hours to reach there. Overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Post breakfast we will start trekking towards Khati which is a big village in transit to Pindari. The trail will take us through pasturelands and captivating sceneries, offering the beautiful views of towering peaks. Overnight stay will be at camps.
After having a health breakfast we will warm-up a bit and stretch ourselves so that we are all set to trek. We will start trekking towards Phurkia. The trail takes you through beautiful alpine meadows, uplands and valleys. The trekking distance from Khati to Phurkia is 9-10 Kms which will take us around 4-5 hours to reach there. Overnight stay will be at camps.
Waking-up early in the morning witness the glorious sunrise in the mountains, post breakfast start trekking towards Zero Point from where you can catch the glimpse Pindari Glacier. After spending some time at Zero Point and soaking all the beauty we will trek towards Dwali. Overnight stay will be at camps.
After early breakfast start trekking towards Kafni Glacier, today’s trek is long as the climb is quite steep and will take us 7-8 hours to complete it. On reaching the Glacier we will spend some time exploring the captivating beauty of magnificent Himalayan ranges and after spending some time there we will trek down to Dwali. Overnight stay will be at camps.
Post breakfast we will start trekking towards Dhakuri. Dhakuri is the gateway to two of the most beautiful valleys of Kumaon-Pindari and Sundardhunga. The trek offers you the gorgeous beauty of Dhakuri, it as a high altitude meadow comprising of picturesque beauty and surrounded by lush green valleys. Overnight stay will be at camps.
After early morning breakfast we will start trekking towards Song and from there we will drive back to Loharkhet. Say goodbye to the magnificent snow-clad peaks and capture the moments in your camera as much as you can. Overnight stay will be at Loharkhet.
Putting an end to our adventurous and memorable journey we will drive back to Kathgodham from Loharkhet post breakfast. The journey will take around 5-6 hours.
Mule and Porter chargesMule and Porter chargesThe maximum altitude for this trek is 3895 Mt, offering breathtaking views and a challenging experience.
This trek is rated as "Moderate " due to the high altitude, rugged terrain, and demanding hiking days.
The trek spans 8 Days, including travel to and from Kathgodam .
Participants should be at least 12 Years to join this trek due to its demanding nature.
May — June (15C to 20C and night 7C to2C) Sept — Oct (15C to 10C and night 5C to -5C).
Pre Monsoon Season:— May first week to June end and post monsoon Season:- September 2nd week to Nov first week.
The trek starts and ends in Kathgodam .
6.30 am To 7.30 am at kathgodam railway station
5.30 pm To 6.30 pm
People with conditions such as Bronchitis, Asthma, TB, Epilepsy, high blood pressure, or a higher BMI are not allowed on this trek.
Children under 8 years old are not permitted to join the trek.
