Kafni Glacier vs Roopkund: the numbers
| Kafni Glacier | Roopkund | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,895 m | 5,029 m |
| Days on trail | 8 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate–hard |
| Region | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand | Chamoli, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | – | – |
| Peaks in view | Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi East, Changuch, Nanda Bhanar, Laspa Dhura, Maiktoli | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti |
| 3D route | Fly the Kafni Glacier trail → | Fly the Roopkund trail → |
Roopkund goes 1,134 m higher (5,029 m against 3,895 m). Kafni Glacier is the easier of the two (Moderate against Moderate–hard). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 32 km apart in a straight line.
