sundardhunga glacier - nag kund and devi kund

Almoraboy · Nov 14th, 2007, 14:11

Hi,

has anyone been to these places? I somehow seem to have missed them. I would like to know how tough is it to go from Sundardhunga to these high altitude lakes. (and I am talking about January)

also, another thing was coming to my mind. After dhakuri pass, there is a descent to khati. why descend? i was thinking of following the ridge all the way up..till ..let us say 4000 m. has anyone tried that?

and where all can i find touilets on that route? i guess i will have them in dhakuri and khati. what about the rest?

ashutosh69 · Dec 18th, 2007, 02:30

Toilets?? why are you bothered about toilets brother? ..woh to hote rehta hai....
you are talkin about alternate routes to reach Nandadevi sanctuary from Kumaon side.....one should try that some day

Almoraboy · Dec 19th, 2007, 23:43

well, it is always very convenient if they are on the way...
in HKD, you can find them all the way upto HKD itself.

ashutosh69 · Dec 20th, 2007, 12:01

You have no toilets after Khati.....at Sunderdunga people stay in this cave or camp...I think its called Sukhram Cave..

Almoraboy · Dec 22nd, 2007, 15:38

okie, thanks for the info.

himadventures · Dec 22nd, 2007, 20:15

You can go to these high kunds as Bengauli trekkers are regulars here but in Jan.....I do not think so.

Yes- you can follow that ridge which starts from small temple..but it does not take you to KUND.

Trishul · Dec 30th, 2007, 13:37

hi,
Nag kund trek is not easy trek
programme is as given below
laherkhet to Dhakuri
Dhakuri to Jaitoli
Jaitoli to Paharkhuni
Patharkhuni ot Naag kund vis Pataki pass
Naagkund to Kathlaya vi devi kund
Kathalaya to Jaitoli ot to Maiktoli Base camp

Almoraboy · Jan 11th, 2008, 20:20

hi guys,

just came back. went till dhakuri and the chilta mai temple.
had to come back coz of heavy snowfall. will post the pics n description later.

Vinian · Jan 11th, 2008, 21:37

[size="2"]Hi Almoraboy,

Your blog was helpful to me as I had been to Milam this June. I have heard a lot from Mr. Ganga about you visting the place just after you wedding. I can relate to you. You and me seem to share the same passion - Trekking. Post your recent pics. I just love the trek of Pindari I have done twice and feel like going again.

I have official off from 24th to 27th of Jan. I intend to leave on 24th night and return back on 28th morning to Delhi. Can you please suggest me some short trek which would take me to approx 4000mtrs. Pls. let me know as to whether this kind of trek is possible. I have Dodital in my mind. You can let me know as to how is the weather there in Uttranchal at present. In Delhi, at the moment we are facing chilly wind. I was in Chandigarh day before yesterday and it was raining. So one can only assume that there must be snowfall in most of the region of Uttranchal at such a height. Suggest some trip which I can plan out in Uttranchal or in North Western Himachal for the duration /SIZE].

Almoraboy · Jan 11th, 2008, 22:37

hi there,

a bit tired, so give me soem time to post it.

yes, i had the good luck to check out the snowfall, but then came back from dhakuri, as it was pretty ehavy. ithappened for 3 days in a row across the pindar river. i tried out chilta mai temple and chilta bugyals above dhakuri khal. i think u can reach upto 3500 metres over there.

also, the snow there was almost between waist and knee deep in some places. so do not try to go higher than that. it will be tooo tough.

but i had a nice time in the chilta bugyals. the views were awesoem after the snowfall, as the sky was absolutely clear and you could see uptil api in nepal.

it also rained in almora on the way back..so expect even more snow in the higher reaches

Almoraboy · Jan 11th, 2008, 22:44

and oh yes....happy new year to everyone on the forum

Vinian · Jan 11th, 2008, 23:32

That is really exciting. I would be going to Pindari later on. For the time being can you suggest me some other short trek so that I can explore other area for two or three days. I am thinking of going to 3500-4000mtrs. Are you still in southern part of India?

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL

ashutosh69 · Jan 12th, 2008, 09:57

Try Chandrshila Winter trek
Much has been discussed on the route elsewhere in this forum I guess. ...on the Chopta-Tunganath- Chandrshila trail.

Also I saw some recent pics of people having done Har-Ki-Doon in December..in fact already heard of 3 such groups....I would assume it to be a possibility...but would require longer days and better preparation.

Dodital is also a possibility ...but I dont think you shall be able to do the Darwa top. But even Doditaal covered in snow is an amazing experience.

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Originally Posted by Vinian

That is really exciting. I would be going to Pindari later on. For the time being can you suggest me some other short trek so that I can explore other area for two or three days. I am thinking of going to 3500-4000mtrs. Are you still in southern part of India?

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL

Vinian · Jan 14th, 2008, 20:42

Thanks ashutosh69,

Have you been to Chandrashila.Please give me the details. I think for Har ki dun at least 5-6 days are need while I would probably be leaving on 24th night and in any case have to be back by 28th morning. Suggest if is it is possible.

Can you suggest some other treks as well

Almoraboy · Jan 14th, 2008, 21:55

hey, if u r loking for chopta-tungnath-chandrashila, i have it on my blog. very easy. i am sure ity can be done in winter also. otherwise, if u want, u can do chilta top (near dhakuri) very easily in 3 days. u can keep the other days for travelling till and returning from saung.

Nov 14th, 2007, 14:11	#1
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	Hi, has anyone been to these places? I somehow seem to have missed them. I would like to know how tough is it to go from Sundardhunga to these high altitude lakes. (and I am talking about January) also, another thing was coming to my mind. After dhakuri pass, there is a descent to khati. why descend? i was thinking of following the ridge all the way up..till ..let us say 4000 m. has anyone tried that? and where all can i find touilets on that route? i guess i will have them in dhakuri and khati. what about the rest? __________________ Trek blog over here Last edited by machadinha : Dec 18th, 2007 at 05:02. Reason: merged posts

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Trishul Account Closed Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Himalayas Posts: 52	hi, Nag kund trek is not easy trek programme is as given below laherkhet to Dhakuri Dhakuri to Jaitoli Jaitoli to Paharkhuni Patharkhuni ot Naag kund vis Pataki pass Naagkund to Kathlaya vi devi kund Kathalaya to Jaitoli ot to Maiktoli Base camp

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Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	hi guys, just came back. went till dhakuri and the chilta mai temple. had to come back coz of heavy snowfall. will post the pics n description later.

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Vinian Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 16	[size="2"]Hi Almoraboy, Your blog was helpful to me as I had been to Milam this June. I have heard a lot from Mr. Ganga about you visting the place just after you wedding. I can relate to you. You and me seem to share the same passion - Trekking. Post your recent pics. I just love the trek of Pindari I have done twice and feel like going again. I have official off from 24th to 27th of Jan. I intend to leave on 24th night and return back on 28th morning to Delhi. Can you please suggest me some short trek which would take me to approx 4000mtrs. Pls. let me know as to whether this kind of trek is possible. I have Dodital in my mind. You can let me know as to how is the weather there in Uttranchal at present. In Delhi, at the moment we are facing chilly wind. I was in Chandigarh day before yesterday and it was raining. So one can only assume that there must be snowfall in most of the region of Uttranchal at such a height. Suggest some trip which I can plan out in Uttranchal or in North Western Himachal for the duration /SIZE].

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Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	hi there, a bit tired, so give me soem time to post it. yes, i had the good luck to check out the snowfall, but then came back from dhakuri, as it was pretty ehavy. ithappened for 3 days in a row across the pindar river. i tried out chilta mai temple and chilta bugyals above dhakuri khal. i think u can reach upto 3500 metres over there. also, the snow there was almost between waist and knee deep in some places. so do not try to go higher than that. it will be tooo tough. but i had a nice time in the chilta bugyals. the views were awesoem after the snowfall, as the sky was absolutely clear and you could see uptil api in nepal. it also rained in almora on the way back..so expect even more snow in the higher reaches

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Vinian Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 16	That is really exciting. I would be going to Pindari later on. For the time being can you suggest me some other short trek so that I can explore other area for two or three days. I am thinking of going to 3500-4000mtrs. Are you still in southern part of India? A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AS WELL

Jan 14th, 2008, 20:42	#14
Vinian Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: INDIA Posts: 16	Thanks ashutosh69, Have you been to Chandrashila.Please give me the details. I think for Har ki dun at least 5-6 days are need while I would probably be leaving on 24th night and in any case have to be back by 28th morning. Suggest if is it is possible. Can you suggest some other treks as well

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Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 917	hey, if u r loking for chopta-tungnath-chandrashila, i have it on my blog. very easy. i am sure ity can be done in winter also. otherwise, if u want, u can do chilta top (near dhakuri) very easily in 3 days. u can keep the other days for travelling till and returning from saung.