Kafni Glacier Trek
The Himalayan region of Kumaon is a store house of natural beauty beyond belief. Protected from the onslaught of the outside world, the Himalayan ecology remains well conserved here, making the region a great retreat for the lovers of nature. Kafni Glacier (3,800 m) is a beautiful trek with breathtaking views of Kumaon Himalayas.
We start the trek from Bageshwar and reach Khati, which is the last village on the trek. And from here the route diverts to Kafni Glacier at the foot of Nanda Kot. Nanda Kot is at an elevation of 6,870 m, and it is said to be Nanda’s “couch.” The peak was scaled in 1936 by an Anglo-American expedition.
Itinerary (Kafni Glacier Trek):
Grade: Mild
Time: May to November
Duration: 9 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive New Delhi. Meet Himalayan Trekker representative. Trek Starts. New Delhi to Bageshwar. Overnight in Bageshwar. Bageshwar is situated at the confluence of river Saryu, Gomati and the latent Bhagirathi. The township of Bageshwar is also revered as the pious land associated with lord Sadashiva, the redeemer of all sins. As the pauranas state, this undoubtedly is the place capable of lebrating one from the eternal bondage of births and deaths. With the east and west flanked by the Bhileshwar and Nileshwar mountains and surrounded by Surajkund and Agni Kund in the south, this land of Lord Shankar is of great religious and historic significance
Day 2 (Bageshwar - Song - Loharkhet):
On second day of Kafni Glacier Trek, we move to Loharkhet, a small hamlet on the banks of river Saryu. Overnight in Loharkhet.
Day 3 (Loharkhet - Khati, 2210 M):
From Khati one can view the peaks. Legend has it that the villagers of Khati are the direct descendants of those who had shelered the Pandavas, during their Vanvasa. These poeple are known for their warmth, simplicity and hospitality indeed a trademark of the Kumaon hills not yet corrupted by the commercialisation of tourism. Khati is the biggest village enroute Pindari. The trek to Khati descends down to Umla Village (4 kms). Khati village lies at the confluence of Pindari and Sundardhunga Rivers. Overnight in tents.
Day 4 (Khati - Phurkia, 3260 M):
Now we reach Phurkia, where the trees gives way to alpine pastures and shepherds can be seen guiding their large flock across grazy uplands. The mountain greenery is at its best here. Overnight stay at Phurkia. Overnight in tents.
Day 5 (Phurkia - Zero Point - Dwali, 2575 M):
On day 5, we do an 18 kms trek. From Zero point, we see the view of Pindari Glacier. The Pindari Glacier measures 3 kms in length and 0.25 kms in breadth. It owes its existence to the vast quantities of snow precipitated from Nanda Devi and other lofty summits of the greater Himalayan range. It takes its name from the Pindar River, which originates in the trails pass above the glacier. Overnight stay in Dwali.
Day 6 (Dwali - Kafni - Dwali):
A 24 kms trek. The Kafni glacier lies left of the Pindar valley and the Nandakot. The main Himalayan summits visible from Kafni are Nandakot (6806 M) and Nanda Bhanar (6104 M) Return to Dwali. Overnight stay at Dwali. Overnight in Dwali.
Day 7 (Dwali - Dhakuri, 2690 M):
A 19 kms trek. Dhakuri-Binjak ridge offers a view of the snow-clad Nandakot summit (6806 mts) to the east of Maktoli (6804 mts) to the west. Overnight stay in Dhakuri.
Day 8 (Dhahuri - Bageshwar):
A 16 km. trek to Song and 40 km. by bus to Bageshwar. Overnight stay in Bageshwar.
Day 9 (Bageshwar - New Delhi):
Drive from Bageshwar to New Delhi. Kafni Glacier Trek concludes.
