Kafni Glacier

Summary

The Kafni Glacier is located in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi. The glacier gives rise to the Kafni River, which is a tributary of the Pindar River. The Pindar River is a tributary to Alaknanda River, which eventually is one of the two headstreams of the Ganges. This is relatively small glacier but a popular trekking destination along with Pindari Glacier.

Kafni Glacier
Kafni Glacier from zero point
Map showing the location of Kafni Glacier
Map showing the location of Kafni Glacier
Kafni Glacier
Location in India
Map showing the location of Kafni Glacier
Map showing the location of Kafni Glacier
Kafni Glacier
Kafni Glacier (India)
TypeMountain glacier
LocationKumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates30°13′05″N 80°03′20″E / 30.21806°N 80.05556°E / 30.21806; 80.05556
LengthApproximately 3 kilometres (2 mi)
List of peaks nearby edit

A list of notable peaks adjacent to, near to or seen on the Kafni Glacier Trek includes:[1]

  • Nanda Kot, 6,861 m (22,510 ft)
  • Changuch ( 6322m )
  • Maiktoli ( 6803m )
  • Mrigthuni ( 6855m )
  • Nanda Devi ( 7816m )
  • Nanda Khat ( 6611m )
  • Panwali Dwar ( 6663m )
  • Sunanda Devi ( 7434m )
  • Tharkot ( 6099m )
  • Nanda Bhanar ( 6236m )
  • Nanda Khani ( 6029m )
  • Bauljuri ( 5922m )
  • Lapsa Dhura ( 6000m )

List of glaciers nearby edit

A list of notable glaciers adjacent to or near the Kafni Glacier includes:

 
Kafni Glacier trek route

Trek Route edit

The glacier is located in Bageshwar district. From Bageshwar town it can be approached via route of Bharadi, Saung, Loharkhet, Dhakuri Pass, Khati, Dwali and Khatiya. The route until Loharkhet is motorable, after which it is approximately a 90 km (56 mi) round trip. Khati is the last village on the route. Though Pindari is more popular tourist destination, some people find route to this glacier more beautiful. Unlike Pindari, tourists can trek up to the glacier. In case of Pindari, the trek beyond zero point becomes very tough and cannot be done without proper equipment.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Kafni Glacier".
  2. ^ "Maiktoli Glacier".

External links edit

  • Travel Article on Pindari & Kafni Glacier Trek