Location: It is located close to Maiktoli Glacier in Kumaon region of Indian Himalayas.
Surrounding Peaks: Pawali Dwar,Maiktoli,Tharkot,Mrigthuni
Surrounding Pass: Sunderdhunga Col
Surrounding Trek: Pindari Glacier and Sunderdhunga Valley
Getting There:
By Road:
Kathgodam to Glacier 253-km
From Sunderdhunga to the village Khati, it is a distance of approximately 24-kms. From Khati one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7-km away. Jatoli is the first night halt en route to Sunderghunga glacier. From Jatoli upto Dhungia Dhaun, about 8-km is a tough trek. One should spend the night in Dhungia Dhaun either in shepherd huts or in pitched tents. Beyond Dhungia Dhaun, it is necessary to take a guide even for experienced and professional trekkers. The next halt is Kathalia, which is 6 to 7-km from Dhungia Dhaun.
Synopsis:
The trek to Sunderdhunga Glacier, Pindari Glacier and Kaphini Glacier can be made simultaneously. The treks to these three glaciers are almost touching. You can enjoy the trek to the Sunderdhunga glacier while you are in the Pindar region. The trek to Pindari and Kaphini is almost touching the Sunderdhunga Glacier. “Sunderdhunga” means the valley of beautiful stones. This valley is located to the west of the Pindar valley and has two glaciers to offer to trekkers and nature lovers, namely Maiktoli and Sukhram. The route upto village Khati is common for both Pindari and Sunderdhunga glaciers
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