Pindari Glacier Trek
Duration : 09 Days
Location : Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand. India
Plan of Travel : Kathgodham - Pindari Glacier - Kathgodham
Best Time to Visit : March - June & September - November
Endurance : Easy to Moderate
Overview
Also know as 'Trekkers delight', the route to Pindari glacier boasts of some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery in the upper reaches of the kumaon Himalayas. In this sometimes rugged, but mostly easy paced trek the wonderfully varied terrain traverses though thick forest tracts that abound in wild shrubs, flowers & ferns, rhododhendron trees that line the landscapes, large expanses of velvety grasslands & winding pathways that move along the flowing river Pinder.
The route winds its way to the glacial terraces created by the river which has carved a gorge through its run down from the glacier. All along the path, mountain ranges keep company contributing sparkling water to the river below by numerous waterfalls that slither down the rocky surface. These water bodies attract wild animals especially the nimble mountain goats (Bharel's) that make the sheer vertical drop look like a simple walk. The region is also home to a number of birds including the rosefinch, cuckoos, Himalayan Monal amongst others.
One of the main attractions on the trek are the beautiful views of the peaks of the Himalayan ranges including Panwalidwar (6683 m) and Maiktoli (6803m). The magnificent view of the sunrise from zero point is magical to watch with the constantly changing colors & hues of the morning sky and is a photographer's delight.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathgodam - Loharkhet (203kms / 10 hrs aprx)
Early morning arrival at Kathgodam railway station where you will be received by our representative. Transfer to waiting cabs and drive to our destination - Loharkhet via Bhimtal, Almora and Bageshwar. Breakfast at Kainchidham. Enjoy sightseeing while driving towards Bageshwar. Late evening reach Loharkhet. Early dinner & retire in tents/ rooms.
Note : Silverstripe camp at Loharkhet base camp is approx 1600mtrs above sea level.
Day 02: Loharkhet Base Camp - Dhakuri (10kms / 6-7 hrs aprx)
The trek is moderate & rugged in places- mainly uphill walk to reach the second day camping site situated at Dhakuri.
Day 03: Dhakuri - Khati (8kms / 4-5 hrs aprx)
Have your breakfast and trek ahead to Khati. The entire route passes through lovely landscapes, rhododendron lined paths with the view of the majestic peaks. Khati is the largest village en-route to the glacier. Over night stay.
Day 04: Khati - Dwali (11kms / 5 hrs aprx)
After breakfast, trek further to Dwali. The path rises and falls through forest areas, with the Pinder river in accompaniment alongside. Dwali is the summit point of rivers Pindari and Kafni and actually is the junction for treks heading towards Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga. Over night stay at Dwali.
Day 05: Dwali - Zero Point (12kms / 5-6 hrs aprx)
Trek to the destination 'Zero Pont', via Phurkia (5 kms), and onwards to Pindari Glacier (7 kms). Walk through lovely meadows while taking in the spectacular view of the peaks & innumerable streams of water cascading down the mountain slopes. Look-out for wildlife & birds.
Day 06: Zero Point - Dwali (12kms / 5 hrs aprx)
Wake up early morning for the breathtaking views of the sunrise. Take breakfast and leave back to Dwali. Over night at Dwali.
Day 07: Dwali - Dhakuri (19kms / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Breakfast at Dwali. Trek back to Dhakuri via Khati. Stop over for packed lunch enroute. Over night stay at Dhakuri.
Day 08: Dhakuri - Loharkhet (4 hrs aprx)
After breakfast at Dhakuri, trek back to Loharkhet Base Camp. Over night stay at camp.
Day 09: Loharkhet - Kathgodam (10 hrs aprx)
Early departure back to Kathgodam by cab. Enroute stopovers for breakfast and lunch. By evening reach Kathgodam railway station for departure back to Delhi.
Location : Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand. India
Plan of Travel : Kathgodham - Pindari Glacier - Kathgodham
Best Time to Visit : March - June & September - November
Endurance : Easy to Moderate
Overview
Also know as 'Trekkers delight', the route to Pindari glacier boasts of some of the most spectacular and beautiful scenery in the upper reaches of the kumaon Himalayas. In this sometimes rugged, but mostly easy paced trek the wonderfully varied terrain traverses though thick forest tracts that abound in wild shrubs, flowers & ferns, rhododhendron trees that line the landscapes, large expanses of velvety grasslands & winding pathways that move along the flowing river Pinder.
The route winds its way to the glacial terraces created by the river which has carved a gorge through its run down from the glacier. All along the path, mountain ranges keep company contributing sparkling water to the river below by numerous waterfalls that slither down the rocky surface. These water bodies attract wild animals especially the nimble mountain goats (Bharel's) that make the sheer vertical drop look like a simple walk. The region is also home to a number of birds including the rosefinch, cuckoos, Himalayan Monal amongst others.
One of the main attractions on the trek are the beautiful views of the peaks of the Himalayan ranges including Panwalidwar (6683 m) and Maiktoli (6803m). The magnificent view of the sunrise from zero point is magical to watch with the constantly changing colors & hues of the morning sky and is a photographer's delight.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathgodam - Loharkhet (203kms / 10 hrs aprx)
Early morning arrival at Kathgodam railway station where you will be received by our representative. Transfer to waiting cabs and drive to our destination - Loharkhet via Bhimtal, Almora and Bageshwar. Breakfast at Kainchidham. Enjoy sightseeing while driving towards Bageshwar. Late evening reach Loharkhet. Early dinner & retire in tents/ rooms.
Note : Silverstripe camp at Loharkhet base camp is approx 1600mtrs above sea level.
Day 02: Loharkhet Base Camp - Dhakuri (10kms / 6-7 hrs aprx)
The trek is moderate & rugged in places- mainly uphill walk to reach the second day camping site situated at Dhakuri.
Day 03: Dhakuri - Khati (8kms / 4-5 hrs aprx)
Have your breakfast and trek ahead to Khati. The entire route passes through lovely landscapes, rhododendron lined paths with the view of the majestic peaks. Khati is the largest village en-route to the glacier. Over night stay.
Day 04: Khati - Dwali (11kms / 5 hrs aprx)
After breakfast, trek further to Dwali. The path rises and falls through forest areas, with the Pinder river in accompaniment alongside. Dwali is the summit point of rivers Pindari and Kafni and actually is the junction for treks heading towards Pindari, Kafni and Sunderdhunga. Over night stay at Dwali.
Day 05: Dwali - Zero Point (12kms / 5-6 hrs aprx)
Trek to the destination 'Zero Pont', via Phurkia (5 kms), and onwards to Pindari Glacier (7 kms). Walk through lovely meadows while taking in the spectacular view of the peaks & innumerable streams of water cascading down the mountain slopes. Look-out for wildlife & birds.
Day 06: Zero Point - Dwali (12kms / 5 hrs aprx)
Wake up early morning for the breathtaking views of the sunrise. Take breakfast and leave back to Dwali. Over night at Dwali.
Day 07: Dwali - Dhakuri (19kms / 6 - 7 hrs aprx)
Breakfast at Dwali. Trek back to Dhakuri via Khati. Stop over for packed lunch enroute. Over night stay at Dhakuri.
Day 08: Dhakuri - Loharkhet (4 hrs aprx)
After breakfast at Dhakuri, trek back to Loharkhet Base Camp. Over night stay at camp.
Day 09: Loharkhet - Kathgodam (10 hrs aprx)
Early departure back to Kathgodam by cab. Enroute stopovers for breakfast and lunch. By evening reach Kathgodam railway station for departure back to Delhi.