One can also trek to the Sunderdhunga Glacier while in the Pindar region. It is a tough trek as compared to Pindari and Kafni. Sunderdhunga means the valley of beautiful stones. This valley is situated to the west of the Pindar valley and has two glacier to offer to trekkers and nature lovers, namely Maiktoli and Sukhram. The route upto village Khati is common for both Pindari and Sunderdhunga glacier. The peaks which offer a spectacular view when seen from here, are Tharkot (6100m), Mrigthuni (6856m),Maiktoli (6803m) and Panwalidwar (6663m). Sunderdhunga is approximately 24 Kms from the village Khati. From Khati one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7 Kms away. Jatoli is the first night halt enrooted to Sunderdhunga Glacier. .

From Jatoli upto Dhungia Dhaun, about 8 Kms. is a tough trek. One should spend the night in Dhungia Dhuan either in shepherd huts or in pitched tents. Beyond Dhungia Dhuan, it is necessary to take a guide even for experienced and professional trekkers. The next halt is Kathalia, which is 6 to 7 Kms. from Dhungia Dhaun. From Kathalia one can go to both Sukhram and Maiktoli glaciers. They are in opposite directions, 7 Kms. from Kathalia.

TARIFFS FOR SUNDERDHUNGA GLACIER TREKKING TOURS

RATES PER PERSON PER DAY
Single person @ Rs.3000/-
2 to 5 people @ Rs.2700/-
6 to 15 people @ Rs.2200/-
16 to 25 people @ Rs.1800/-
26 or above @ Rs.1400/-

Above Rates include:- Accommodation at camping sites in trekking routes of Glaciers, intent fooding , porters, cooks and our experienced guides, first aid facility etc. Days will be counted from the day of receiving you at the destination selected by you.

Sunderdhunga Glacier
Sunderdhunga or the 'valley of beautiful stones' is also located in the Pindar region. The glacier offers a tough trek as compared to Pindari and Kaphini. There are two glacier for trekkers and nature lovers, namely Maiktoli and Sukhram. The route upto village Khati is common for both Pindari and Sunderdhunga glacier.

Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek:
The trek length is 54 kms from Base Camp - Song.
Song to Loharkhet - 3kms
Loharkhet to Dhakuri - 11 kms
Dhakuri to Kathi - 8 kms
Kathi to Sundarrfhunga Glacier - 30 kms.

Trekking tour no 1 for Sunderdhunga Glacier (12 nights & 13 days)

Itinerary Starts from Kathgodam

Day 1: Arrival at Kathgodam Railway station at 5 am, leave for Gwaldam. Night Halt in Gwaldam.
Day 2: Gwaldham -Song- Dhakuri (2621m) 82kms/3hr , 13km trek/6hr Drive to Song, 13 Kms trek to Dhakuri (2680 m). Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 3: Dhakuri - Khati- Jatoli 15kms/8hr From Dhakuri one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7 Kms away from Khati. From Khati follow pinder river upto Warbham - the meeting place of Pinder River and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach Jaitoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 4: Jatoli- Dhungiya Dhaun 8kms/5hr From Jatoli (2000 m) upto Dhungiya Dhaun(2700 m), about 8 Kms is a tough trek. Follow along Sunderdhunga stream upto Dhingiyadhung for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 5: Dhungiyadhung - Kathliya 6kms/4hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 6: Kathalia-Sukhram Cave (3900 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 7: Sukhram Cave -Maikoli (4320 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 8: Maikoli - Sunderdunga 4hr each side Strenuous downhill trek along Maiktoli stream to Sunderdhunga and back to Maiktoli. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 9: Maikoli - Kathalia 14kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 10: Kathalia - Jatoli 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 11: Jatoli - Dhakuri 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 12: Dhakuri - Bageshwar 53 Kms Trek (13kms/5Hr) down to Song and drive to Bageshwar. Check in Hotel. Evening visit Bageshwar Temple, Night halt.
Day 13: Bageshwar - Delhi 286kms/9hr.

Trekking tour no 2 for Sunderdhunga Glacier (13 nights & 14 days)

Itinerary Starts from Delhi

Day 1: Departure from Delhi to Kathgodam - Arrival at Kathgodam at 5 am.
Day 2: Kathgodam - Gwaldam 244kms/9hr Gwaldam with its salubrious climate is a little heaven nestling in the woods. There are several orchards generally of apple. One can watch the Trishul peaks coming even closer. Check in TRH/Hotel.
Day 3: Gwaldham -Song- Dhakuri (2621m) 82kms/3hr 13km trek/6hr Drive to Song, 13 Kms trek to Dhakuri (2680 m). Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 4: Dhakuri - Khati- Jatoli 15kms/8hr From Dhakuri one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7 Kms away from Khati. From Khati follow pinder river upto Warbham - the meeting place of Pinder River and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach Jaitoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 5: Jatoli- Dhungiya Dhaun 8kms/5hr From Jatoli (2000 m) upto Dhungiya Dhaun(2700 m), about 8 Kms is a tough trek. Follow along Sunderdhunga stream upto Dhingiyadhung for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 6: Dhungiyadhung - Kathliya 6kms/4hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 7: Kathalia-Sukhram Cave (3900 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 8: Sukhram Cave -Maikoli (4320 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 9: Maikoli - Sunderdunga 4hr each side Strenuous downhill trek along Maiktoli stream to Sunderdhunga and back to Maiktoli. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 10: Maikoli - Kathalia 14kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 11: Kathalia - Jatoli 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 12: Jatoli - Dhakuri 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 13: Dhakuri - Bageshwar 53 Kms Trek (13kms/5Hr) down to Song and drive to Bageshwar. Check in Hotel. Evening visit Bageshwar Temple, Night halt.
Day 14: Bageshwar - Delhi 286kms/9hr.

Trekking tour no 3 for Sunderdhunga Glacier (10 nights & 11 days)

Itinerary Starts from Gwaldam

Day 1: Gwaldham -Song- Dhakuri (2621m) 82kms/3hr 13km trek/6hr Drive to Song, 13 Kms trek to Dhakuri (2680 m). Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 2: Dhakuri - Khati- Jatoli 15kms/8hr From Dhakuri one has to go to village Jatoli, which is 7 Kms away from Khati. From Khati follow pinder river upto Warbham - the meeting place of Pinder River and Sunderdhunga stream. Now along Sunderdhunga stream, reach Jaitoli crossing boulders ascent for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 3: Jatoli- Dhungiya Dhaun 8kms/5hr From Jatoli (2000 m) upto Dhungiya Dhaun(2700 m), about 8 Kms is a tough trek. Follow along Sunderdhunga stream upto Dhingiyadhung for night halt. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 4: Dhungiyadhung - Kathliya 6kms/4hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 5: Kathalia-Sukhram Cave (3900 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 6: Sukhram Cave -Maikoli (4320 m) 7kms/5hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 7: Maikoli - Sunderdunga 4hr each side Strenuous downhill trek along Maiktoli stream to Sunderdhunga and back to Maiktoli. Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 8: Maikoli - Kathalia 14kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 9: Kathalia - Jatoli 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 10: Jatoli - Dhakuri 15kms/7hr Dinner & overnight stay in camps.
Day 11: Dhakuri - Bageshwar 53 Kms Trek (13kms/5Hr) down to Song and drive to Bageshwar. Check in Hotel. Evening visit Bageshwar Temple, Night halt at Bageshwar. Tour terminates here.