Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek
Maximum Altitude : 3900 Mtrs
Best Time to visit : May- June and Sept – End Oct
Grade : Moderate Trek
Duration : (14 days/13 nights)
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 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).
Day 01- Delhi – Nainital
Morning depart by
surface for Nainital (260 km/6 hrs drive) and check in at the
resort. In the evening, you can walk into the surrounding forest
to observe the flora and fauna of the area accompanied by a
naturalist. You get back to camp by sundown for campfire and
barbecue. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful heritage mansion
– The Naini Retreat, a Heritage Hotel.
Day 02- Nainital – Kausani – 110 Kms – 4
Hours Drive
Morning post breakfast depart to Kausani
.Overnight at Sun N Snow Inn, Kausani.
Day 03- Kausani – Loharkhet (77 kms/2-3 hrs) - Dhakuri
(2680 Mtrs)
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.
Day 04- Dhakuri - Khati (2210 Mtrs)
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.
Day 05- Khati - Jatoli (2000 Mtrs) 8 kms/5hrs
In the
morning trek to Jatoli village, from Khati we will follow the
Pindar River up to Warbham - the meeting place of Pindar River
and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach
Jatoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner &
overnight stay in camps.
Day 06- Jatoli - Kathalia (3206 Mtrs) 12 kms/5 hrs
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.
Day 07- Kathalia – Sukhram Cave – Sunderdunga
View Point (3900 Mtrs)
In the morning we will trek up to
Sunderdunga view point that 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.
Day 08- Kathalia – Maiktoli Top (4320 Mtrs)
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.
Day 09: Kathalia - Jatoli (12 kms/5 hrs)
Trek back to
Jatoli. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 10: Jatoli – Khati (8 kms/4 hrs)
In the
morning trek back to Dhakuri. Dinner and overnight stay in
tents.
Day 12: Dhakuri – Loharkhet - Song – Kausani (
Trek 13 Kms / Drive 70 Kms)
Trek all the way to song today
13 km, 5-6 hrs and drive back to Kausani. Overnight at the
comforts of this beautiful hotel. Share your experience along
the bonfire.
Day 13: Kausani - Corbett – 130 Kms – 5 Hrs
Drive
to world famous Corbett National Park via Ranikhet. Arrive
Corbett National Park lat evening. Evening folk dance. Indulge
in the swimming pool or Grill House. Overnight at The Corbett
Hideaway or The River View Retreat.
Day 14- Corbett - Delhi
Early morning game view drive
by Elephant or 4WD Jeep. Post Breakfast leave for onward
journey.
