Overview
Hidden Himalayan gem
Stunning Himalayan panoramas
The "Valley of Beautiful Stones
Enchanting forest trails
Authentic Kumaoni culture
Pristine alpine campsites
Moderate to difficult trek
A demanding, remote trek into the spectacular Sunderdhunga valley beneath Maiktoli and Tharkot, for experienced trekkers seeking solitude and grandeur.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Kathgodam → Khati base Approx. 180 km + trek
★ Highlights: Drive, trek
Drive to the road-head and trek to Khati village.
◗ Overnight Stay: Khati
Day 2
Khati → Jatoli Trek 10 km
★ Highlights: River valley
Trek along the Sunderdhunga river to Jatoli.
◗ Overnight Stay: Jatoli
Day 3
Jatoli → Kathaliya Trek 8 km
★ Highlights: High meadow
Trek to the Kathaliya meadows.
◗ Overnight Stay: Kathaliya
Day 4
Kathaliya → Glacier viewpoints
★ Highlights: Maiktoli, Tharkot
Explore the Sunderdhunga glacier viewpoints beneath Maiktoli.
◗ Overnight Stay: Kathaliya
Day 5
Kathaliya → Jatoli
★ Highlights: Descent
Descend back to Jatoli.
◗ Overnight Stay: Jatoli
Day 6
Jatoli → Khati Trek 10 km
★ Highlights: River trail
Trek back to Khati.
◗ Overnight Stay: Khati
Day 7
Khati → Road-head → Kausani Trek + drive
★ Highlights: Drive
Trek out and drive to Kausani.
◗ Overnight Stay: Kausani
Day 8
Kausani buffer
★ Highlights: Buffer
Buffer day for weather.
◗ Overnight Stay: Kausani
Day 9
Kausani → Kathgodam Approx. 120 km
★ Highlights: Departure
Drive back to Kathgodam for departure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✅ What's Included
- ✓✓ Accommodation in hotels / guesthouses on road sections and tents (twin / triple-sharing) during the trek.
- ✓✓ All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and breakfast / dinner on road sections.
- ✓✓ Experienced trek leader, local guide and support staff (cook and helpers).
- ✓✓ Common camping equipment — tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, kitchen and dining gear.
- ✓✓ Forest permits, camping charges and applicable trek fees.
- ✓✓ Surface transfers from the base town to the road-head and back, and all presently applicable taxes.
❌ Not Included
- ✗✗ Air / train fare and travel to / from the base town unless specified.
- ✗✗ Personal trekking gear (shoes, jackets, poles) and personal porter / mule for own bags.
- ✗✗ Meals on road sections other than those mentioned, and personal expenses.
- ✗✗ Emergency evacuation, pony / porter charges beyond common load, and insurance.
- ✗✗ Any cost arising from delays due to weather, landslides or factors beyond control.
- ✗✗ GST as applicable and anything not specified under inclusions.