Sunderdhunga 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 Panwali Dwar (6663 meters) peaks apart from the Maiktoli & Sukhram Glaciers that are a bounty to outdoor enthusiasts.

Few Facts :
Max Altitude: 4100 Mts
Best Time:May - Jun & Sep - Oct
Difficulty: Moderate Trek

Tour Itinerary :

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destination: Delhi - Almora - Loharkhet - Dhakuri - Khati - Jatoli - Kathalia - Sukhram Cave - Sunderdhunga View Point - Kathalia - Maiktoli Top - Kathalia - Jatoli - Khati - Dhakuri - Loharkhet - Song - Bageshwar - Nanital - Delhi

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport you will be met and then transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Almora (315 kms/8 hrs approx by car)
Early in the morning drive to Almora via Kathgodam, Bhim Tal. Arrive Almora by evening and check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Almora - Loharkhet (130 kms/2-3 hrs) - Dhakuri (2680 mts / 8844 ft)
Mornings after breakfast drive to Loharkhet and from here we will start our trek up to Dhakuri. It is an 11 km trek today that takes you down into the depths of the valley and then a fair climb to Dhakuri.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 04: Dhakuri - Khati (2210 mts/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. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 05: Khati - Jatoli (2000 mts/6600 ft) 8 kms/5hrs
In the morning trek to Jatoli village, from Khati we will follow the Pinder River up to Warbham - the meeting place of Pinder River and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach Jatoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.

Day 06: Jatoli - Kathalia (3206 mts/14300 ft) 12 kms/5 hrs
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 07: Kathalia - Sukhram Cave - Sunderdhunga View Point (3900 mts/12870 ft)
In the morning we will trek up to Sunderdhunga view point passes through Sukhram Cave. Today we will trek 10 kms and it will take 4-5 hrs to reach over there. On arrival set out camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 08: Kathalia - Maiktoli Top (4320 mts/14256 ft)
After breakfast start a trek with a steep climb of 4 kms to reach Maiktoli top and from here you feel that you will touch the peak. The day is memorable for the adventure lover. Back to Kathalia for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 09: Kathalia - Jatoli (12 kms/5 hrs)
Trek back to Jatoli. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 10: Jatoli - Khati (8 kms/4 hrs)
Trek back to Khati. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 11: Khati - Dhakuri (8 kms/4 hrs)
In the morning trek back to Dhakuri. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 12: Dhakuri - Loharkhet - Song - Bageshwar
In the morning trek to Song (13 kms/ 5-6 hrs) and then drive back to Bageshwar. On arrival check in to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 13: Bageshwar - Nanital - Delhi
In the morning drive to Delhi via Kathgodam. Arrival at Delhi by evening. On arrival check in to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 14: Delhi Departure
Transfer to airport to catch your onwards flight.

Trip ends here