Pindari Glacier Trek

19 days in India, 10 days trekking; Level: moderate Highest point: 4,200m Dates: May, June, September, October, November

Highlights: Almora Hill Town Bazaar - Kausani Hill Station - Bajinath Temples - Bageshwar Temples - Song to Pindari Glacier (Point Zero)

Pindari trek presents nature in all its pristine glory, luring mountaineers and trekkers for more than a century. It follows the Pindari river to the glacial flows of Nanda Kot (6,861m) and Nanda Khat (6,611m), part of the southern rim of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, with stunning views of Trisul (7,120m) from the Dhakri Khal Pass (2,830m), a gateway to the Pindari Valley. The Pindari Glacier lies between the Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot peaks and terminates at an altitude of 3,627m. The Glacier is 5 km long and extends for about 3 km in length and 300-400 m in width between an altitudinal range of 3,600 to 5,000 m. The trek passes through oak, forest glades of ferns, conifers, and tumbling waterfalls. The Pindari river has cut a gorge in thick glacial deposits which resulted in the formation of spacious glacial terraces spread on both sides of the gorge.

At Khati, two days from the start of the trek, one can branch west to the Sunderhunga Glacier and the Maiktoli Glacier, a tough trek as compared to Pindari trek. Sunderdhunga means 'the valley of beautiful stones.' From Khati trail goes north to Pindari Glacier and northeast to the Kafni Glacier, a scenic and tranquil trek. From Kapkot before Khati, one can venture east via Sama, and from there northeast to Namik Glacier, a difficult side trip. At present we include treks to the other glaciers only under custom-designed tours.