Mt. Bhanoti (5,645M) & Mt. Dhurgakot (5,800M) – Intro Mountaineering
Overview - Mount Bhanoti Peak
Both these peaks lie in the rarely visited Sunderdhunga glacier basin located in the Bageshwar district situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand Himalayas. This expedition provides a unique experience for advanced grade trekkers who wish to scale a summit that is not too difficult and technical
This is a mid-level expedition, which requires a little knowledge of mountaineering but definitely a good exposure to high altitude trekking. Mt Bhanoti has an elevation of (5,645M) and Mt Durgakot (5800 M) with local Coordinates:30°12’14″N & 79°51’19” E. During this 14 day trekking peak expedition, one can cover both Mt Bhanoti (5645 M) and Mt Durgakot (5800 M).
Start: Kathgodam, India
Finish: Kathgodam, India
Destination: India
Theme: Trekking/Mountaineering
Physical Rating: 4
Ages: Min 18
Highlights
- An easy trekking peak in the Indian Himalayas
- Region: Uttarakhand, Kumaon Himalayas
- Duration: 13 Night / 14 Days
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- High Altitude: 5919 Meters
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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kathgodam. Proceed to Song. Drive 195 kms/ 7 Hrs.
Arrival at Kathgodam. Proceed to Song. Drive 195 kms/ 7 Hrs.
Arrive to Song and start trekking to Loharkhet. Trek 4 kms.
Overnight stay at Loharkhet.
Day 2: Loharkhet to Kharakia. Drive 35 kms.
After morning tea we will start our drive towards our next destination, Loharkhet to Kharakia. Drive 35 kms.
Karakia to Jatoli. Trek 11 kms.
Overnight stay in Jatoli.
Day 3: Jatoli to Kathaliya. Trek 12 kms.
Today will be a strenuous day of trekking. After a heavy breakfast in the morning, you will trek to Kathaliya.
Overnight stay in Kathaliya.
Day 4: Kathaliya to Sukhram. Trek 10 kms.
Kathaliya to Sukhram. Trek 10 kms.
Overnight stay at Sukhram.
Day 6: Rest at Base Camp
Spend the day resting at Base Camp and enjoying the view of the mountain.
Day 7: Base Camp to Attempt. Mt. Bhanuti (5645 mt.)
This is a summit attempt day and you will be mountaineering.
Intend to reach summit of Mt. Bhanuti and descend back to Base Camp.
Day 8: Rest at Base Camp
Rest day at Mt. Bhanuti Base Camp before attempting second summit.
Day 9: Base Camp to Attempt. Mt. Durgakot (5919 mt.)
Today will be a summit attempt of Mt. Durgakot (5,919 Mts)
Descend back to Base Camp
Day 10: Rest Day Base Camp
Rest Day Base Camp before starting your way back into civilization.
Day 11: Trek to Kathaliya.
Wind up base camp & trek to Kathaliya. Trek 18 kms.
Overnight stay in Kathaliya.
Day 12: Kathaliya to Jatoli. Trek 12 kms.
Trek back to Jatoli from Kathalia.
Overnight in Jatoli.
Day 13: Jatoli to Kharakia. Trek 11 kms.
Jatoli to Kharakia. Trek 11 kms.
Karakia to Loharkhet. Drive 35 kms.
Overnight stay at Loharkhet.
Day 14: Loharkhet to Kathgodam.
Loharkhet to Kathgodam. Drive 195 kms.
This expedition ends upon arrival in Kathgodam.
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