Name: Pindari Glacier Trek
Rating: 3.6

Pindari Glacier Trek, Bageshwar Overview

Pindari Glacier treks are organised by several tour operators. These are 5-15 day treks to about 15,000-16,000 ft, complete with tents, porters and guides. They are held in September-October, after the monsoons. The campsites are in scenic locations, far away from regular rest houses. In the Kumaon hills, visitors can head out on the stiff trek trails from Munsiyari to the Milam Glacier, Nimak Glacier and Nanda Devi National Park trail. Pindari glacier trek is accessed from Almora, and the Adi Kailash Trek _ã” out of Kausani.

Pindari Glacier Trek is popularly loved by trekkers and often mentioned as trekker's paradise. Pindari glacier lies in Chamoli district of Dev Bhoomi, Uttarakhand at an elevation of 3,627 meters above sea level. With snout 6 meters high and 2.5 meters wide, Pindari glacier is 5Km long. Pindari glacier flows upto 3Km long with 300-400 meters width from the snout and crest. Pindari river flows to meet Alakananda river at Karnaprayag in Pauri Garhwal district.

Food Availability

You will get simple dhaba food at various KMVN Rest Houses on the way and tea at a stall near Phurkia. For rest of the trek pack the essential food.

Camping/Shelter

Although KMVN guest houses are available at few stops, but trekkers likes to camp along the way especially amid the natural beauty of the place where there is no such facility.

Water Availability

Water availability at the guest house is adequate. You will also have an option of clean water from the streams along the way. However, it is suggested to well stock up water whenever the refilling option is available.

General tips and tricks

1. Make sure you carry warm clothes irrespective of the fact that what season you are travelling in. 2. Carry your own trekking gear and equipments and be always prepared. 3. Carry a medical aid kit and your usual medicines for the way. 4. A good pair of trekking shoes is a must. 5. Carry raingear no matter if you are travelling during monsoon season. 6. Make sure you obtain all the permits well in advance required for trekking in the region. 7. Make sure you carry spare batteries and film roll for camera as there will be no electricity supply. 8. A well informed and trained guide is very important and do make sure to sought out all trivial things well in advance to avoid misunderstanding.

Geography of Pindari Glacier

Pindari glacier lies in Chamoli district of Dev Bhoomi , Uttarakhand at an elevation of 3,627 meters above sea level. Pindari glacier is 5Km long and it flows upto 3Km long with 300-400 meters width from the snout and crest . Pindari river flows to meet Alakananda river at Karnaprayag in Pauri Garhwal district.

Climate of Pindari Glacier

Temperature: Max 20Â°C, Min 1Â°C. Its normally blue sky and soothing weather at Pindari glacier.

Trekking information of Pindari Glacier

Trek to Pindari Galcier starts from Bageshwar where trekkers reach and get assembled . Trekkers depart by road to Saung .
Trekking tour is completed via Saung, Loharkhet , Dhakuri Pass and Pindari Glacier . Trek crosses Khati Village which is last inhabitate village in that region . Trek goes through Dwali , Phurkia and finally reaches Zero point at Pindar which is end point of trail. Most part of Pindari Glacier trek runs near Pindari river . Most part of Pindari river is hidden and visible after Khati.