Trek to Pindari Glacier l Travel and Discover Uttrakhand
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The glacier is over 3.2 kms in length, 1.5 km in width and at 3657m above sea level. It is situated to the south east of the majestic Nandadevi, 7816m and south of Nandakot, 6816m. The trek runs along the southern wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views. A trekkers paradise - it is set amidst lush green forest, numerous waterfalls and hanging valleys. Upon reaching the upper levels, the trees fall off, the pines cease and the trail enters an enchanted garden of fern, wild flowers and rhododendron. One of the important glaciers in Uttaranchal, it is easier to visit than most other glaciers, the trekking route to this glacier is considered one of the best in Kumaon. The valley is drained by the Pindar river that emerges from the glacier. To reach glacier one has to trek approximately 45kms till ‘Zero Point’, the trail runs through villages, the Dhakuri pass and further follows upstream to the source of the river, the Pindari glacier.
Transcript of Trek to Pindari Glacier l Travel and Discover Uttrakhand
The Pindari
Glacier
The glacier is over 3.2 kms in length, 1.5 km in width and at 3657m above sea level. It is situated to the south east of the majestic Nandadevi, 7816m and south of Nandakot, 6816m. The trek runs along the southern wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views. A trekkers paradise - it is set amidst lush green forest, numerous waterfalls and hanging valleys. Upon reaching the upper levels, the trees fall off, the pines cease and the trail enters an enchanted garden of fern, wild flowers and rhododendron.
One of the important glaciers in Uttaranchal, it is easier to visit than most other glaciers, the trekking route to this glacier is considered one of the best in Kumaon. The valley is drained by the Pindar river that emerges from the glacier. To reach glacier one has to trek approximately 45kms till ‘Zero Point’, the trail runs through villages, the Dhakuri pass and further follows upstream to the source of the river, the Pindari glacier.
Hut at the Khati Village
Pindari glacier from Zero Point
Map
Forest trail
Skeleton Itinerary
Days Via Kms Departure Arrival PlacesDay 1 Train & Jeep 505 2200hrs 1800hrs Delhi – Kathgodam - Loharkhet
Day 2 Trek 9 0800hrs 1400hrs Loharkhet – Dhakuri
Day 3 Trek 8 0800hrs 1300hrs Dhakuri – Khati
Day 4 Trek 11 0700hrs 1500hrs Khati – Dwali
Day 5 Trek 5 0800hrs 1300hrs Dwali – Phurkia
Day 6 Trek 14 0600hrs 1600hrs Phurkia – Zero point – Phurkia
Day 7 Trek 16 0700hrs 1400hrs Phurkia – Dwali – Khati
Day 8 Trek 8 0700hrs 1300hrs Khati – Dhakuri
Day 9 Trek & Jeep 194 0700hrs 1700hrs Dhakuri – Loharkhet – Nanital
Day 10 Jeep & Train 311 1700hrs 0400hrs Nanital – Kathgodam - Delhi
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
After an overnight journey by Ranikhet
Express from Delhi to Kathgodam, our jeep will pick you at 0545am
from the station and depart for Loharkhet. We reach the camp by 1800hrs with en route breakfast and lunch.
Overnight in the tentsMeal Plan: Enroute Breakfast & lunch, dinner at the
camp
Day 2
Today after an early breakfast we depart at 0700hrs and trek for 11kms to Dhakuri, the trail runs through thick forest into the valley and then further climbs to the Dhakuri
Pass. On a clear day the views from the pass are spectacular as one can see the snow clad
peaks on the southern boundary of the Nandadevi
Sanctuary. We arrive at the Dhakuri
campsite by 1300hrs.
Overnight in tentsMeal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Loharkhet Guest House
Morning view from Dhakuri
Day 3
After an early morning walk to the pass to see the sunrise, we comeback to the camp at Dhakuri
for breakfast. We depart at 0800hrs from the campsite,
today’s trek will be for 8kms and most of it is downhill. The people here are extremely hospitable, the legend has it that they are the descendents of the race who provided
shelter to the Pandavas
during their exile. We reach Khati
by 1300hrsOvernight in the tents or village huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Day 4
After enjoying the hospitality of the villagers at Khati
, post breakfast we depart for Dwali
at 0700hrs. The trek is of 11 kms with the roar of the Pinder
Ganga not too far off and all along the way we see numerous waterfalls and log bridges to be crossed. We arrive at Dwali
by 1400hrs.
Overnight in the tents Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Pindar River
Khati Vliiage
Day 6
Indeed the biggest day of the trek, we depart for Zero Point at 0600hrs with packed breakfast. Today we
experience the beauty of the glacier and the surrounding peaks. We also visit the Babaji
who has built himself a beautiful hut. We arrive back to the Phurkia
camp by 1500hrs
Overnight in the tents or huts Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Day 5
Today we depart after breakfast at 0700hrs. Today the trek is a short 5 km trek, however as it moves into high altitude the trail crosses the tree line, beyond which the air stats thinning and the barren icy peaks become your
only companions for the day. We reach Phurkia
by 1300hrs
Overnight in the tents or huts Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
En route to Zero Point
Phurkia Guest House
Day 7
With an early breakfast we depart at 0700hrs from Phurkia
and head straight to Khati. Today’s trek of 16kms is long however is all downhill, we carry packed lunch and reach Khati
approximately by 1500hrs.
Overnight in the tents or huts Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Day 8
Today we depart after breakfast at 0800hrs for Dhakuri
and arrive by 1300hrs. Overnight in the tents or huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mountain Trail
Sunset at Dhakuri
Day 9
Today after breakfast we depart at 0700hrs for Loharkhet
and further drive to Nanital. The trek of 9kms is mostly downhill. We reach Loharkhet
by 1200hrs and have lunch, post which we board the
jeeps and drive to Nanital. Upon reaching Nanital
we settle in a hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight in the hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Detailed Itinerary
Day 10
The day is at leisure to enjoy boating on the lake, indulge in some rock climbing at Barapathar, horse
riding trip around Naini
Peaks or shop on the mall or Tibetan Camp. Depart from Kathgodam
at 2240 hrs via Ranikhet
Express to DelhiOvernight in train
Meal Plan: Breakfast & lunch
Sunset at Nainital
Sailing at Nainital
Pricing
Head Cost Per Person
10 days / 9 nights (Kathgodam - Kathgodam) INR 30,000/-
Add On: Ex DelhiDelhi – Kathgodam – Delhi via Ranikhet Express (AC 3 Tier)
INR 800/-
Package Includes:• All meals during the trek.• Transportation from Haridwar to all the mentioned destinations and back by cabs accommodating 4.• Accommodation on twin/triple share in tents/comfortable lodges.• Camping logistics complete with tents, sleeping bags, guides, porters, kitchen setup, cook etc where
required.• Services of a Synapses trip leader.
Package does not Include:• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, medical expenses etc• Any Insurance.• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
About Us
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experiential learning activities with the most reputed institutions of the country, like the Himalayan
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