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Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek
Sunderdhunga is approximately 24 Kms from the village Khati. From Khati one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7 Kms away. Jatoli is the first night halt enroute to Sunderdhunga Glacier. From Jatoli upto Dhungia Dhaun, about 8 Kms. is a tough trek. One should spend the night in Dhungia Dhuan either in shepherd huts or in pitched tents. Beyond Dhungia Dhuan, it is necessary to take a guide even for experienced and professional trekkers. The next halt is Kathalia, which is 6 to 7 Kms. from Dhungia Dhaun. From Kathalia one can go to both Sukhram and Maiktoli glaciers. They are in opposite directions, 7 Kms. from Kathalia.
Sunderdhunga glacier lies over sunderdhunga valley and situated west of Pindari Valley. It is surrounded by peaks Panwal pdwar in north and Mrigthunii, Mongtoli and Tharkot in the west. The elevation of the glacier spans from 3200 mtrs to 6050 mtrs.
Sunderdhunga literally means “Valley of beautiful stones”. The famous glaciers of this valley are Maiktoli Glacier (6804 M) and Sukhram glacier and main peaks are Tharkot (6100 M), Mrigthuni (6856 M), Maiktoli (6804 M) and Pawali Dwar (6663 metres).
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Day 01: Delhi - Almora ( 315 kms / 8 hrs) - Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek
Morning drive to Almora, A Hill station on Kumaon Hills, On arrival check in at hotel, O/N stay at hotel.
Mornings after breakfast drive to Loharkhet and from here we will start our trek up to Dhakuri. It is an 11 km trek today that takes you down into the depths of the valley and then a fair climb to Dhakuri. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.
This is an 8 km trek; Khati is the largest village on this route and is on the banks of the Pinder Ganga.The people here are extremely hospitable and legend has it that they are the descendents of the race who provided shelter to the Pandavas during their exile. Dinner and overnight stay in Tents/Village huts.
In the morning trek to Jatoli village, from Khati we will follow the Pinder River up to Warbham - the meeting place of Pinder River and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach Jatoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
The distance covered today is 12 km through thick alpine forest for more than half the journey. You will also see the Saria River today. Kathalia is the last inhabited village (if you can call it that). Overnight in tents.
In the morning we will trek up to Sunderdunga view point passes through Sukhram Cave. Today we will trek 10 kms and it will take 4-5 hrs to reach over there. On arrival set out camp for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast start a trek with a steep climb of 4 kms to reach Maiktoli top and from here you feel that you will touch the peak.The day is memorable for the adventure lover. Back to Kathalia for dinner and overnight stay.
Trek back to Jatoli. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Trek back to Khati. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
In the morning after breakfast trek down to Dhakuri. The trek is 8 kms and it will take 3-4 hrs. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.
Day 11: Dhakuri – Loharkhet - Song - Bageshwar - Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek
Trek all the way to song today 13 km, 5-6 hrs and drive back to Bageshwar. Overnight at Resthouse. The trek has come to an end. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
In the morning drive to Delhi via Kathgodam. Arrival at Delhi by evening. On arrival check in to hotel for overnight stay.
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