The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kaphini (Kafni) Glacier lies left of the Pindar Valley below the famous peak of Nandakot.
The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kaphini (Kafni) Glacier lies left of the Pindar Valley below the famous peak of Nandakot.
As compared to Pindar the valley is much broader and the rhododendron (burans) that blooms here is spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are Nandakot (6860 m) and Nandabhnar (6236 m).
Kafni Glacier is situated in the district of Bageshwar Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state. It is the main source of Kafni River and Pindar river's tributary which later joins the Ganges. Kafni glacier is situated on the left side of Pindar Valley, beneath the famous peak of Nandkot and to the southeast of Nanda Devi Peak.
Kafni is a small glacier but it is very well-liked by the trekkers and adventure lovers. It is compared with Pindar, the valley here is broader. you will come across the multi-colored high altitude flowers like that of Rhododendrons, which will make our journey an unforgettable experience on this icy paradise.
