
The scenic beauty and the tranquility
prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm.
The Kaphini Glacier lies left of the Pindar Valley
below the famous peak of Nandakot. The route to Kaphini
Glacier covers the same track up to Dwali, as the
track to Pindari. Kaphini Glacier is 12 km from Dwali
via Byali Udiyar, which is at a distance of 8 km from
Dwali. As compared to Pindar the valley is much broader
and the rhododendron (burans) that blooms here is
spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits
visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and
Nandabhnar (6236 m).
There are no rest houses beyond Dwali on the Kaphini
track, so one has to use tents. Byali Udiyar is an
ideal spot for a night's stay, because there are grasslands
to pitch a tent and caves for a convenient night halt.
To reach the glacier, one should start very early
from Byali Udiyar 4 km away, so as to arrive at the
zero point before 9 a.m..
Trek
Base Camp Saung
Saung to Kaphini Glacier 45 km.
Saung to Loharkhet 3 km,
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 km,
Dhakuri to Khati 8 km,
Khati to Dwali 11 km,
Dwali to Kaphini Glacier 12 km.
By Road
Saung to Bageshwar 36 km.
Saung to Almora 109 km.
Saung to Kathgodam 199 km.
Khati to Dwali 11 km,
Dwali to Phurkia 7 km,
Phurkia to Pindari Glacier 5 km.
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