Kafni Glacier vs Ali–Bedni Bugyal: the numbers
| Kafni Glacier | Ali–Bedni Bugyal | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,895 m | 3,803 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 6 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Region | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Also possible | – | Jul–Aug, Dec |
| Peaks in view | Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi East, Changuch, Nanda Bhanar, Laspa Dhura, Maiktoli | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi Parbat |
| 3D route | Fly the Kafni Glacier trail → | Fly the Ali–Bedni Bugyal trail → |
Kafni Glacier goes 92 m higher (3,895 m against 3,803 m). Kafni Glacier takes 2 more days on the trail. Ali–Bedni Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 33 km apart in a straight line.
