Pindari Glacier - A Popular Trek in Kumaon Himalayas

The Pindari Glacier is the source of Pindari valley.fit and carry with you necessary clothing and
It has been attracting nature lovers and trekkersfood to last the entire trek.
from all across the world because of its amazingSome of the prominent peaks that you will
rugged beauty, breathtaking sight and easyencounter while trekking in this place are the
trekking routes. Experience its pristine glory andBalijuri, the Panwalidwar, the Nanda Khat, the
at the same time trek in one of the most popularChanguch and the Nanda Kot. This trek will also
trekking routes present in India, when you holidaytake you to the pristine village of Loharkhet. Here
here the next time.you can climb up the beautiful Dhakuri pass and
It is indeed an ultimate place for adventure travelenjoy its scenic beauty. Moving down hill towards
in India. Lying in the Bageshwar district, this glacierthe village of Khati, you can see the snow clad
is among the most easily accessible trek of allHimalayan peak from a distance.
other Himalayan treks that India boasts of.The best time for trekking in this trek is between
Terminating at a height of 3627 M, Pindari glacierthe months of May to October. The Saung
stretches between the Nandakot peaks and thebase-camp can be easily reached from
Nanda Devi situated in the Pindar valley. TheBageshwar, Almora and Kathgodam. The nearest
beautiful Pindar River flows through theairport is in Pant Nagar and the nearest railhead is
sedimentary rocks of the region beforein Kathgodam. If you want to travel by road
descending towards the plains. You will find hereBageshwar will be the best choice since it is
that the Pindar River has carved out a 10 Kmwell-connected by road with all other major cities
long gorge on both sides of the thick glacialof Uttarakhand.
deposit of the mountain.Above all, trekking in Pindari glacier is an exciting
Trekking in Pindari glacier begins from the Saungmix of pleasure, adventure and self realization.
base-camp. From Saung you have to trek aThe natural beauty of Pindari Glacier cannot be
distance of 3 Km to reach Loharkhet. From hereexplained in words. You need to be there to feel
you will then move towards Dhakuri, Khati, Dwali,it yourself. So pack your bags to travel to Pindari
Phurkia and finally to Pindari Glacier. The entireglacier!
distance is 45 Km long so you need to be highly