Before beginning the Kafni Glacier walk, hikers must ascend to the Dhakuri pass, from which they may see the beautiful Himalayan peaks Nanda Khat and Maiktoli. Depending on the path you took, the glacier can be reached from either Almora or Kathgodam.
The Kafni Glacier Trek is tucked away in a serene and picturesque setting. It is situated in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand state’s Kumaon area, with the Pindar Valley to its left, the renowned peak of Nandkot below it, and the Nanda Devi Peak to its southeast.
River Kafni, a branch of the river Pindar, is created by the Kafni glacier. Again, the Alaknanda River is the source of Pindar, making it one of the two headstreams of the river Ganga.
Insights of the Kafni Glacier Trek
- Take on one of Uttarakhand’s most thrilling treks, which takes 11 days and 10 nights to complete.
- Go through picturesque towns and imposing mountains while learning about the locals’ cultures from your guide.
- Catch the serene splendor of the Himalayan Range surrounding the Pindar valley to the left and Nandkot below.
- Learn about one of Uttrakhand’s most well-known flowering plants, the rhododendron.
- Experience and see mountains covered with snow, dense forests, waterfalls, rivers, and streams of water.
- See a variety of wild creatures, including Blue sheep, Himalayan Black bears, and Mountain deer.
- Spend the night in Khati, where the locals are thought to be decedents of the race that provided the Pandavas with sanctuary.