Panchachuli Base vs Kafni Glacier: the numbers
| Panchachuli Base | Kafni Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | – | 3,895 m |
| Days on trail | 6 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate |
| Region | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Oct | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Sep | – |
| Peaks in view | Panchachuli II, Panchachuli I, Panchachuli III, Panchachuli IV, Panchachuli V, Rajrambha | Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi East, Changuch, Nanda Bhanar, Laspa Dhura, Maiktoli |
| 3D route | Fly the Panchachuli Base trail → | Fly the Kafni Glacier trail → |
Kafni Glacier takes 2 more days on the trail. Panchachuli Base is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate). Both are at their best in May–Jun, Oct. The trailheads are about 52 km apart in a straight line.
