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::Sunderdhunga
Glacier:: |
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Sunderdhunga
literally means valley of beautiful stones. Sunderdhunga
glacier is situated in the district of Bageshwar within the
hill state of Uttarakhand in India. Other famous glaciers of
Sunderdhunga valley are Maiktoli Glacier (6, 804 M) and
Sukhram glacier and main peaks are Tharkot (6, 100 M),
Mrigthuni (6, 856 M), Maiktoli (6, 804 m) and Pawali Dwar (6,
663 m). |
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Sunderdhunga being a much sought
after trekking destination, offers adventure clubbed with
unimaginable natural beauty. The views en route the
picturesque glacier, of surrounding higher Himalayan peaks
leaves the visitor spellbound.
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While walking
through the pristine Sunderdhunga valley, one comes across
mountainous sylvan surrounds, which still remain unblemished
from the effects of rapid industrialization. The
rhododendrons, oaks, pines et al. beautifully drape the entire
Sunderdhunga valley which looks nothing less than heaven on
Earth |
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Trek to
Sunderdhunga Glacier |
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Trek to the fascinating Sunderdhunga glacier commences at
Saung which is 125 Km from Ranikhet. From here, a 5 Km trek
will lead to a place called Loharkhet. From Loharkhet one
needs to trek 11 Km to reach Dhakuri and further 14 Km to
reach Jailoti. Jailoti to Sunderdhunga is about 21 Km via
Khatulia. Sukhram caves which are nearby can also be visited. |
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| Route
Distances |
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| Saung to
Loharkhet: 5 Km |
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| Loharkhet to
Dhakuri: 11 Km |
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| Dhakuri to
Jailoti: 14 Km |
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| Jailoti to
Khatulia: 14 Km |
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| Khatulia to
Sunderdhunga: 7 Km |
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| How to
Reach |
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By road, |
| Saung which is also the base camp for
Sunderdhunga trekking expedition can be reached after a drive
of 125 Km from Ranikhet. Ranikhet is about 94 Km from
Kathgodam. |
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| The
nearest railhead is Kathgodam |
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nearest airport is Pantnagar. |
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for Sunderdhunga Glacier Trek |
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