Kafni Glacier Trek

The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kaphini (Kafni) Glacier lies left of the Pindar Valley below the famous peak of Nandakot. The route to Kaphini Glacier covers the same track up to Dwali, as the track to Pindari. Kaphini Glacier is 12 km from Dwali via Byali Udiyar, which is at a distance of 8 km from Dwali. As compared to Pindar the valley is much broader and the rhododendron (burans) that blooms here is spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and Nandabhnar (6236 m).

There are no rest houses beyond Dwali on the Kaphini track, so one has to use tents. Byali Udiyar is an ideal spot for a night's stay, because there are grasslands to pitch a tent and caves for a convenient night halt. To reach the glacier, one should start very early from Byali Udiyar 4 km away, so as to arrive at the zero point before 9 a.m.

Trek to Kafni Glacier

Base Camp Saung
Saung to Kaphini Glacier 45 km.

Saung to Loharkhet 3 km,
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 km,
Dhakuri to Khati 8 km,
Khati to Dwali 11 km,
Dwali to Kaphini Glacier 12 km.

By Road
Saung to Bageshwar 36 km.

Saung to Almora 109 km.

Saung to Kathgodam 199 km.

Khati to Dwali 11 km,
Dwali to Phurkia 7 km,
Phurkia to Pindari Glacier 5 km.

Accessibility

Air : Nearest airport is Nani Saini (non-operational), 5 km. The nearest operation airport is PantNagar, Nainital.

Rail : Nearest railhead is Tanakpur, 151 km.

Road : Well connected by a motor able road.

Information Centre
Tourist Bureau, Pithoragarh
Tel.: (05964)-25527

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