Trekking > Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek

Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek                                                                                         

The Literal meaning of the word Sunderdhunga is "Valley of beautiful stones", but we assure you that that's not all that is there to it. The trek is a little more rigorous than its better known "cousin's" Pindari and Kafni and at times you would wonder why did you embark on this trip. But once you reach the top you will have all the answers, not for no reason is this valley called Sunderdhunga!

The trip also offers brilliant glimpses of the Tharkot (6100 M), Mrigthuni (6856 M), Maiktoli (6804 M) and Pawali Dwar (6663 metres) peaks apart from the Maikatoli & Sukhram Glaciers that are a bounty to outdoor enthusiasts.

Season: May - Nov Max Altitude: 4320 mts No. 0f Days:  13 Trek Grade : M

DELHI - NAINITAL
Depart by the night bus straight for Nainital, or catch the Kathgodam Exp to Kathgodam and take a cab to Nainital (560 km, 12-14 hrs).

Day 1: NAINITAL - BAGESHWAR (960 M/3168 FT)
In the morning drive to Bageshwar according to legend the place is blessed by Shiva and the Baijnath temple is worth a visit (137 km, 4 hrs). Overnight in guesthouse.

Day 2: BAGESHWAR - SONG - LOHARKHET (1750 M /5775 FT)
The drive to Song is 40 km followed by a 2 km trek to Loharkhet. You have reached the point where the main trek starts. Overnight in Tents / guesthouse.

Day 3: LOHARKHET - DHAKURI (2680 M / 8844 FT)
It is an 11 km trek today that takes you down into the depths of the valley and then a fair climb to Dhakuri. Overnight is tents / resthouse.

Day 4: DHAKURI - KHATI (2210 M / 7293 FT)
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. Overnight in Tents / Village huts.

Day 5: KHATI - JATOLI (2000 M/6600 FT)
Today's trek is also 8 km and as one approaches Jatoli, the peaks begin to seem more accessible and not too far away. Overnight in Tents.

Day 6: JATOLI - KATHALIA (3206 M/14300 FT)
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 7: KATHALIA - SUKHRAM CAVE - S'DHUNGA VIEW (3900 M/12870 FT)
Today's trek a total of 10 km for the return to Kathalia is fairly strenuous and will be started early to get to the vantage points early in the day.

Day 8: KATHALIA - MAIKTOLI TOP (4320 M/14256 FT)
A steep climb of 4 Km to Maiktoli top and the peaks seem like they are an arms length away. You seem to be on top of the world. Overnight at Kathalia.

Day 9: KATHALIA - JATOLI (3206 M/14300 FT)
The return Journey starts. 12 km (5 hrs) to Jatoli. Overnight in tents.

Day 10: JATOLI - KHATI (2000 M/6600 FT)
Today trek will take about 4 hrs for the 8 km. Overnight in Tents / guesthouse.

Day 11: KHATI - DHAKURI (2210 M / 7293 FT)
The trips coming to an end. 8 km of trek (3-4 hrs).

Day 12: DHAKURI - LOHARKHET- SONG - BAGESHWAR (960M/3168 FT
Trek all the way to song today 13 km, 5-6 hrs and drive back to Bageshwar. Overnight at Resthouse. The trek has come to an end.

Day 13: BAGESHWAR - NAINITAL - DELHI
Take a taxi from Bageshwar to Nainital / Kathgodam to catch a Bus or train to Delhi. The trip ends here.