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Glaciers

DOONAGIRI GLACIER


Doonagiri glacier is one of the important glaciers of Dhauli Ganga system of glaciers where more than 500 glaciers, of different shapes and sizes lie in the dee and narrow valleys. The important glaciers here are: Changbang, Girthi, Hoti an
Niti glaciers, Doonagiri glacier is 5.5 kms. long, extending between an elevation from it head 5150 m to the snout 4240 m, which is the terminal point of the glacier. A stream originating from the glacier merges into Dhauli Ganga near the Jum
village.


The glacier is approachable from Juma on the way to Joshimath- Malari road. 8 kms. from Juma lies the Doondgiri village. From Doonagiri village a 12 kms. long foot-trek runs along the Doonagiri stream to reach the glacier snout. Bagini is another glacier in this valley. Doonagiri is the last village in the valley. Near the vicinity of the glacier tliere is a good place for camping. The best time to visit the olace is mid Mav to mid October.

 

Trek
(BASE CAMP JUMA VILLAGE)

Juma To Doonaeiri Glacier 20 Kms.
Juma to Doonagiri Village 8 Kms.
Doonagiri to Doonagiri Glacier 12 Kms.
Juma to Joshimath (By Road) 43 Kms.

 


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