Pindari Glacier Trek

Trek Details
Region: Kumaon Himalayas
Grade: Moderate
Altitude: 3900 mtrs
Duration of Tour : 12 Nights / 13 Days
Destination Covered : Delhi - Almora - Loharkhet - Dhakuri - Khati - Dwali - Phurkia - Pindari Glacier - Phurkia - Dwali - Khati - Dhakuri - Loharkhet - Song - Bagheshwar - Nainital - Delhi

One of the most accessible glaciers in Kumaun region, Pindari is located at 3820m in Patti Malla Danpur of Bageshwar district. The Pindari glacier is 3 km. long and 0.25 km broad and is connected to the southwestern slope of the outer wall of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. The main peaks near the glacier are Nandakot (6880m), Nandakhat (6611m), Pawalidwar (6663m), Baljuri (5922m) and Changuch (6322m).

The Kafni glacier lies towards the left of Pindari valley below Nandakot. The tranquility prevailing in this region has a special charm. This region is very rich in wildlife. There is no rest house beyond Dwali and one has to spend the night in tents or caves. The main peaks near the glacier are Nandakot (6860m) and Nand Bhanar (6104m). The route to Pindari and Kafni glacier is common up to Dwali

Day 01: Arrive Delhi
Up on arrival at airport transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 02: Delhi - Almora (315 kms/8 hrs approx by car)
Early in the morning drive to Almora via Kathgodam.
Arrival at Almora by evening.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03: Almora - Loharkhet (130 kms/2-3 hrs) - Dhakuri (2680 mts / 8844 ft)
Mornings after breakfast drive to Loharkhet and from here we will start our trek up to Dhakuri. It is an 11 km trek today that takes you down into the depths of the valley and then a fair climb to Dhakuri.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 04: Dhakuri - Khati (2210 mts/7293 ft)
This is an 8 km trek; Khati is the largest village on this route and is on the banks of the Pinder Ganga.The people here are extremely hospitable and legend has it that they are the descendents of the race who provided shelter to the Pandavas during their exile.
Dinner and overnight stay in Tents/Village huts.

Day 05: Khati - Dwali (2575 mts/8498 ft)
The trekking distance today is 11 km (5-6 hrs) with the roar of the Pinder Ganga not too far off. Along the way there are many a waterfalls and log bridges to be crossed.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 06: Dwali - Phurkia (3206 mts/14300 ft)
A short 5 km trek takes you to Phurkia. The barren icy peaks seem to be your only companions for the day.
Dinner and overnight stay in tent/rest house.

Day 07: Phurkia - Pindari Glacier (3900 mts/12870 ft)
Today is an early start as it is a 7 km trek each way. Touch zero point from where the Pindari glacier can be viewed in all its magnificence. The Pinder valley is also prominent with its patches of lush greenery over the stark white landscape. Return to Phurkia.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 08: Phurkia - Dwali
Its time to go back and the 5 km trek will take about 3 hrs.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 09: Dwali - Khati
Today's 11 km trek will take 4-5 hrs. Exploring Khati is a good idea as it has some beautiful sights to offer.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 10: Khati - Dhakuri
In the morning after breakfast trek down to Dhakuri. The trek is 8 kms and it will take 3-4 hrs.
Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 11: Dhakuri - Loharkhet - Song - Bageshwar
Trek all the way to song today 13 km, 5-6 hrs and drive back to Bageshwar. Overnight at Resthouse. The trek has come to an end.
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 12: Bageshwar - Naini Tal - Delhi
In the morning drive to Delhi via Kathgodam.
Arrival at Delhi by evening.
On arrival check in to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 13: Delhi Departure
After half day sightseeing at Delhi transfer to airport to catch your onwards flight.