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Pindari Valley is a jewel of the Kumaon, surrounded with an impressive series of snow capped peaks that form the southern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. During the trekking season you can savor the unimaginable raw beauty as the valley springs to life with a vibrant display of greenery and wildlife. As you reach Loharkhet you are welcomed with a grand view of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nanda Kot peaks.
The trail keeps throwing up surprising twists consistently from beautiful river crossings and waterfalls on the way from Dhakri to Dwali, to getting lost in the forests enroute to Phurkiya only to be stumped when you finally come out of the forest to the jaw dropping view of Nanda Khat peak towering above.
The traditional remote village life is an enriching experience for trekkers and so are the local ghost stories some of which have been candidly mentioned in Ruskin Bond’s children books. The sight of huge ice formations of Pindari and Kafni is stunning and encapsulates the scenic beauty of the magnificent Himalayas.
Being a fairly easy and most popular trek among school groups and trekkers in Kumaon we thought it be only fair that we re-visit this trail and add value by exploring two of the most beautiful glaciers of this Kumaon valley.
Day 1 : Kathgodam to Soung by bus 181 Kms. And trek to Loharkhet (1750 Mtrs) 3 Kms.
Day 2 : Loharkhet to Dhakuri (2690 Mtrs)11 Kms trek.
Day 3 : Dhakuri to Dwali (2575 Mtrs) via Khati (2210Mtrs) 19 Kms trek.
Day 4 : Dwali to Phurkia (3260 Mtrs) 6 Kms trek.
Day 5 : Phurkia to Pindari Glacier (Zero Point) and back to Dwali total trekking distance 17 Kms.
Day 6 : Dwali to Byalligair (3550 Mtrs) 10 Kms trek.
Day 7 : Byalligair to Kafni Glacier (3860 Mtrs - Zero Point) and back to Dwali total trekking distance 18 Kms.
Day 8 : Dwali to Dhakuri. 19 Kms.
Day 9 : Dhakuri to Loharkhet 11 Kms.
Day 10 : Loharkhet to Soung 3 Kms and leave for Kathgodam. (Rail Head) 201 kms. & Departure.
Equipments
1. Backpack (Rucksack) (60 ltr -70ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps and back pack rain cover
2. Walking Stick
3. Water Bottle
4. Sleeping Bag
5. Head Torch & with Extra Batteries
6. Lighter
Clothing
1. Down Jacket
2. Fleece Jacket & T-Shirt
3. Windproof Jacket
4. Windproof & Waterproof Trek Pant
5. Thermal Trouser
6. Woolen Hat
7. Waterproof Woolen Gloves
8. Gaiters
9. 2 Pair Woolen Socks & Light Cotton Socks
Foot Wear
1. Trekking Shoes
Miscellaneous Items
1. Sun Block for Lips
2. Sun Protection Cream
3. Sun Glasses it should be U/V Protected
4. Toilet Kit (Toilet Paper) & Quick Dry Towels
5. Water Purifying Tablets
6. Medical & First-Aid Kit
