Pindari and Kafni – Twin Glaciers Trek

The journey begins early in the morning at 6:30 AM from Kathgodam, where a shared Bolero will pick up the trekking group. The drive takes around 8-9 hours, passing through beautiful towns like Bhimtal, Almora, and Kapkot before reaching Khati village, the last inhabited village on the trek. Upon arrival in the evening, the trek leader will welcome the group and guide them to a homestay for the night.

After dinner, a briefing session will be conducted by the trek leader to familiarize trekkers with the challenges and expectations of the journey ahead.

The trek begins at 7:00 AM after breakfast, with packed lunch provided for the journey. The 13 km trail from Khati to Dwali is a mix of gradual ascents and descents, passing through dense forests, wooden bridges, and streams. The trek offers scenic views of the Pindar River flowing alongside.

Trekkers will reach Dwali by late afternoon or early evening, where they will check into a guesthouse for dinner and overnight stay.

Since the previous day involved a long trek, today's journey starts later in the morning after a relaxed breakfast. The 5 km trail from Dwali to Phurkiya includes moderate ascents with around 2 km of steep climb towards the end. The trek offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks and alpine landscapes.

Trekkers will reach Phurkiya by late afternoon for lunch and rest. The evening is spent exploring the surroundings before dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.

An early morning start is planned to witness the sunrise at Baba Ji Math, where trekkers will be served hot tea. After a short break, the trek continues towards Pindari Glacier Zero Point, a 7 km ascent offering breathtaking views of the glacier, ice walls, and surrounding peaks.

After spending some time at Zero Point, the group will descend back to Baba Ji Ashram for lunch and rest before continuing to Phurkiya for overnight stay.

This is one of the most challenging days of the trek. The journey starts early with a 5 km descent from Phurkiya to Dwali, reaching Dwali by 8-9 AM. From here, the trek takes an uphill route towards Khatiya, covering 7 km of rough, boulder-strewn terrain impacted by landslides.

The trail is unmarked and steep, requiring extra caution. Trekkers will reach Khatiya by early evening, where they will settle in guesthouses or tents for dinner and rest.

The day begins with an early morning 5 km trek towards Kafni Glacier Zero Point. The trail passes through pristine meadows with mesmerizing views of the Kafni River’s origin. Trekkers will spend time at Zero Point to observe how the glacier melts into a glacial river before heading back to Khatiya for lunch.

After lunch, the group will descend 7 km back to Dwali, reaching by evening for dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.

After a long trek the previous day, today’s trek starts late in the morning. The 13 km trail back to Khati village passes through forests, mountain streams, and glacial rivers, offering a scenic but manageable descent.

Trekkers will reach Khati by evening and stay overnight in a homestay, enjoying a warm meal and reflecting on their journey.

After breakfast, a shared Bolero will transport the group from Khati to Bharadi, where they will switch to another vehicle for the remaining journey back to Kathgodam.

The trek concludes upon arrival in Kathgodam by evening, marking the end of this incredible adventure.