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Pindari Glacier Trek

Uttarakhand

Altitude3,660 M

Durations8 Days

Description

The Pindari Glacier, in the Bageshwar district, falls in the Kumaon Himalayas. It is one of the most easily accessible of all the Himalayan glaciers. The max. altitude you reach during Pindari Glacier trek is 12300 ft. The glacier flows to the south for a short distance of about 3 KM and gives rise to the Pindari River which meets river Alakananda at Karnaprayag in the Garhwal district. Trek to Pindari glacier is quite easy and doesn't pose many challenges. If you are looking for a little challenging trail with utmost beauty and Himalayan grandeur explore Kedartal Trek or try summiting Pangarchulla peak. Like Pindari Glacier both these treks are also located in Uttarakhand.

Itinerary

After breakfast start trekking (10 km) to reach Dhakuri by crossing Dhakuri Pass 2800 m. Trek leads through very steep and dense forest. Dhakuri has a beautiful Meadow. Overnight stay in tents.

After breakfast start trekking (20 km) to reach Dwali via Khati. Khati is also the last village on this trek. Arrive Diwali and overnight stay in tents.

Morning after breakfast start trekking (5 km) to reach Phurkia. Today's trek is short and an easy one. Arrive Phurkia and overnight stay in tents.

Morning after breakfast start trekking (15 km) to reach zero point. The mouth of the Pindari Glacier is also called as Zero Point. After lunch trek back to reach Dwali. Overnight stay in tents.

After Morning breakfast start trekking (12 Kms) to Kafni glacier which is situated to the left of Pindar Valley. Overnight in Kafni.

Morning after breakfast start trekking (12 km) to reach Dwali. overnight stay in Dwali.

Morning after breakfast start trekking (20 km) to reach Dhakuri the same day. Overnight in Dhakuri.

Morning after breakfast start trekking downwards (10 km) to reach Loharkhet. From loharkhet drive (210 kms) to Kathgodam via town of Almora.

Inclusion


  • Food as per menu on the trek
  • Forest Permits/Camping Charges
  • Tents, Sleeping bags, mats
  • Safety Equipments
  • Trek guide, cook, helpers, porters and mules for carrying common luggage
  • Services of a Trek Leader
  • Transportation if specified in Itinerary


Exclusion


  • Meals during road Journeys
  • Meals during hotel/guest house stay
  • Off Roading Charges Extra
  • Any expense of personal nature
  • Any expense not specified in the inclusion list.
  • Rucksack offloading optional


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