Itinerary/Tour Details
Sunderdhunga Glacier is located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It is the neighboring trek of Pindari and Kafni Glacier’s. The literal meaning of Sunderdhunga is the valley of beautiful stones Situated at altitude of 4320 meters from the sea level , the trek starts from Kharkia. Which is the last place to reach here by motorway, the last village that falls during this journey is Jaitoli, which is located at distance of about 10 km from Kharkia. From Kharkia, a path leads through Khati village to Pindari and Kafni glaciers. You can find a small population till Kathalia, as some local shepherds stay there with their cattle’s for some months of the year. Maiktoli Base Camp is at a distance of about 5 km from here. Most of the travelers head to Maiktoli Base Camp the next day after a night's rest in Kathalia. And then come back to Kathalia for the night's rest. From here onwards, after a little uphill in the other direction, you reach Baluni Top. The natural views seen from here captivate your mind, the wonderful view of the Mt. Panwali dwar in front, will be one of the unforgettable experiences of your life. Most of the travelers make their return journey after traveling till here. But many adventurers prefer to take their journey further to inaccessible areas like Devi Kund, Nag Kund, Kanakta Pass etc. Devi Kund is also known as the base camp for climbing in the nearby mountain peaks, from here you can prepare for climbing the summits like Bhanoti, Tharkot, Mrigthuni etc. During this entire journey, you can get a clear view of the Maiktoli mountain peak from most places. Proper accommodation is available till Kathalia, if you plan to go further to the inaccessible areas then you need to carry enough resources along with you.
The difficulty level of this trek varies every year due to natural calamities. Due to which there is also a danger of life for the people going here. During the journey, you walk some distance along the banks of the river coming from Maiktoli and Sukhram Glaciers. During this time you get to see many types of wildlife, birds and herbs in general. It is not advisable to go here during the rainy and winter season because during this time you may have to face problems like snowfall, landslides etc. Despite facing all these deadly difficulties, thousands of tourists come every year to experience this journey. And go with some unforgettable adventure experiences of your life and memories of the immense beauty of nature.
Key Facts of The Trip –
- Altitude – 4320 . MTS At Zero Point
- Trekking Days – 6 Days Ex. Kharkiya
- Trek Length – 56Km ( Round Trip )
- Difficulty Level - Moderate To Hard
- Best Time To Visit – April – June & Sep. – Oct.
- Temperature – 0 , -5 Degree ( Above 3000 MTS Altitude) , 8-12 Degree (In Village Area )
- Experience – Prior Trekking Experience For This Trek
ITINERARY EX.. KATHGODAM 8 DAYS
Day 1 - Kathgodam To Kharkiya Drive (250 Km . Drive)
• Pick Up Will Be Arrange By Us . Taxi Will Be Waiting For You At Kathgodam , Sharp 6 AM .Kathgodam To Kharkiya Drive Will Take About 9 Hrs .
• Overnight Stay And Dinner In Homestay In Kharkiya Homestay
Day 2 – Kharkiya To Jatoli Village ( 10 Km . Trekking )
• Trekking Will Begin After Breakfast , Today We Will Passing Through Villages Routes . Guest Here Can Choose To Take Packed Lunch Or Reach Jaitoli For Hot Lunch .
• After Lunch Will Take Rest For A While And In Evening Walk Around Villages Farms .
• Overnight Stay And Dinner In Guest House .
Day 3 - Jaitoli To Kathaliya ( 8 Km . Trekking )
• Trekking Will Begin After Breakfast , Guest Can Choose To Take Packed Lunch Or Reach Kathaliya For Hot Lunch .
• Overnight Stay And Dinner In Kathaliya Guest House .
Day 4 - Kathaliya To Maiktoli Base Camp To Kathaliya (10.Km Round Trek)
• Will Start Exploring Nearby Places After Breakfast . Will Move For Maiktoli Base Camp Along With Packed Lunch And Need To Back In Kathaliya Guest House Before Getting Dark .
• Overnight Stay And Dinner In Kathaliya Guest House .
Day 5 - Kathaliya To Baluni Top To Kathaliya ( 10 Km. Round Trekking )
• Breakfast In Kathliya Then Will Move Towards Baluni Top . From Baluni Top You Will Se Close Enlarged Landscaped View Of Mt. Panwali Dwar . Also Trek Extend To Devi Kund , Kankata Pass And Nagkund From Here .
• We Need To Back At Kathaliya Before Getting Dark For Overnight Stay And Dinner .
Day 6 - Kathaliya To Jaitoli ( 8 Km. Trekking )
• Early Morning After Breakfast Return Trekking Will Begun . Reach At jaitoli For Hot Lunch .
• After Lunch Guest Can Walk Around Village , But Need To Back In Guest House Before Getting Dark For Overnight Stay And Dinner .
Day 7 - Jaitoli To Kharkiya (10 Km. Trekking )
• After Breakfast Will Leave For Kharkiya . Guest Can Choose To Carry Packed Lunch Or Need To Reach Kharkiya/Jaikuni For Hot Fresh Cooked Meal . Overnight Stay And Dinner In Kharkiya .
Day 8 – Kharkiya To Kathgodam ( 250.Km Drive )
- Morning After Breakfast , Time To Say By To Mountains , Taxi Will Be Already Waiting For You Take Drive For Kathgodam .
Includes
Local Certified Trek Leader And Potter/Mule . All Meal Veg. ( B + L + D ) , Soft Drinks ( Tea/Coffee ) , Snacks . Accommodation Home Stay/Guest House . Pick Up And Drop Ex. Kathgodam
Excludes
Any Kind Of Personal Expense . Travel Insurance Supportive Equipment And Gears For Hiking Anything Which Is Not Mentioned Above .
Accommodation
Home stays , Guest House