Kafni Glacier Trek
About Kafni Glacier Trek
Far From City: 72 kms from city center
Cost:
About Kafni Glacier Trek
Weather:
Time Required:5 days
Food Availability
Dhaba food is available up along the way. You can pack essential food for the rest of the climb.
Water Availability
Water is available in the guest houses along the way. It is advisable to stock up in reasonable quantities whenever a refilling option is available.
Camping/Shelter
Guest houses are available at all destinations. Camping can also be adopted by trekkers on the trek because of the natural beauty that it boasts of. There are no rest houses beyond Dwali and one has to spend nights in tents or caves.
General tips and tricks
1. Make sure you carry warm clothes along with you no matter during whichever season you are travelling in. 2. Be always prepared with your trekking gear and equipment.3. Carrying your medication and a good pair of shoes is a must.4. Make sure you obtain all the permits well in advance required for trekking in the region. 5. Also, carry raingear along as weather at higher altitude changes at every moment.6. Choose a well-qualified and professional guide and fix the rates to avoid any misunderstanding.7. Carry spare batteries and film roll for the camera as there may be no electricity supply.
About Kafni Glacier Trek
Approx trekking distance (Both sides) :90 Km
Base Camp :Saung
Difficulty :Moderate
Highest point of trek :13,120 ft
Nearest Airport :Pantnagar Airport
Nearest Railhead :151 km
Region :Pithoragarh District, Uttarakhand
Snow :Mid April to end of November is the best time for this trek.
Starting point of trek :Saung
Best time to visit Kafni Glacier Trek
January - Lot of snow, trek not recommendedFebruary - Lot of snow, trek not recommendedMarch - Lot of snow, trek not recommendedApril - Late April onwardsJune - Great time for trekking for nature loversJuly - Monsoon (Not Advised)August - Monsoon (Not Advised)September - Amazing time for trekking for adventure enthusiastsOctober - Amazing time for trekking for adventure enthusiastsNovember - Amazing time for trekking for adventure enthusiastsDecember - Lot of snow, trek not recommended
How to Reach Kafni Glacier Trek
Rail:Take a train to Lucknow from Delhi. SHC Garib Rath from New Delhi station is the best option. The train leaves New Delhi at 10:55 am and reaches Lucknow at 6:40 pm. Board Nainital Express from Lucknow to Tanakpur. The train leaves Lucknow at 8:35 pm and reaches tanakpur at 9:25 am. Tanakpur to Saung is 151 Km and takes about 4 hours to reach.
Road:Delhi to Saung is 500 km by road via Kathgodam.
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