What is Pindari?
It is a huge and vertical glacier gauging 3.2kms in length and 1.5kms in breadth. Its Zero Point is located at a spectacular height of 3660 mts above sea-level.
Where is Pindari?
5kms beyond Phurkia lays Pindari Glacier. It is the source of Pindar River which runs with Alaknanda River at the convergence of Karnaprayag. The Pindari Glacier is found in the high ranges of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the south-east of Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot.
The glacier drifts to the south for about 3 kms; 0.25kms in breadth and gives upswing to the Pindari River meeting the Alaknanda River at Karnaprayag in the Garhwal district.
How Many Days For Trekking at Pindari Glacier?
The Pindari Glacier track offers a 90 kms round-trip trekking. The trek could be easily completed in five to six days.
What Else Can Be Done at Pindari Glacier?
If you adventure sports entices you then go for ice-climbing and mountain biking under the guidance of trained experts.
My Trekking Experience at Pindari Glacier
Last year I happened to trek here with 3 friends of mine. I choose a local trekking company here to make and manage all the arrangements for the trek.
Handful Information:
Terms & Conditions:
You are requested and suggested to go through a complete body and health check-up before you begin to trek. Do not take the trek if you are a heart patient or suffering from blood pressure. Keep an eye on your breath count. Take a break if you sense faster breathing.
Carry a camera, compass, necessary medicines, first-aid box and flexible water bottle with you while you are on trek. Do not hesitate to share your problems or requirements with fellow trekkers or tour planners.
Pindari Glacier Trek
7:00 AM - Pick Up
9:00 AM – Reached Kathgodam Haldwani
9:15 AM – Driving from Kathgodam to Kasar Devi Almora via Bhimtal – Bhowali - Garam Pani/Khairna – Suyalbari – Almora (3:20 hrs for 93 kms tapered road driving to Kasar Devi)
12:35 PM – LUNCH
12:40 AM – Continued driving to Karmi Village Bageshwar
04:25 PM – Stay in Homestay
You must visit Bhagwati Mata Temple.
Facilities in Homestay: TV, Shower, Western Toilet, Steamed Water, Geyser, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Rooms on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide
Vehicle Type: Four Wheeler (Max, Bolero, Mini Bus Luxury & Non Luxury)
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – Pick up at Karmi Bhayat Taxi Stand and drive to Kharkiya
10:15 AM – Reached Kharkiya
10:30 AM – 5kms trek to Khati village stay arrive around 1:00 PM
via Tani – Pulkuti – Toli – Vinayak Dhar – Dhoor – Kharkiya Jaitoli – Da – Khati
Check in Homestay, Guest House, Tents etc. for Lunch - Dinner
Facilities in Homestay: TV, Shower, Western Toilet, Steamed Water, Geyser, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Rooms on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide
Road Type: Not well constructed road thus driving speed limits up to 10-20/km hrs.
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – Trekking to Dwali 13kms
2:30 PM – Reach Dwali
Check in Homestay, Guest House, Tents etc. for Lunch - Dinner
The cooking staff from the trek management company was with us to cook lunch and dinner on guest demand but only the veg food.
Facilities: TV, Shower, Western Toilet, Steamed Water, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Rooms on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – Trekking To Pindari Glacier (An Easy Trek of 7.5kms)
12:30 PM – Reach Pindari Glacier and setup tents for stay
The trek management company made available multiple size tents of best quality.
The cooking staff from the trek management company was with us to cook lunch and dinner on guest demand but only the veg food.
Facilities: TV, Shower, Western Toilet Seat, Steamed Water, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Tents on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
Sightseeing at Pindari Glacier could be planned for photography and relaxation in nature’s lap.
Night halt here
The trek management company made available multiple size tents of best quality.
The cooking staff from the trek management company was with us to cook lunch and dinner on guest demand but only the veg food.
Facilities: TV, Shower, Western Toilet Seat available on demand, Steamed Water, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Tents on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide.
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – Trekking To Khati Village (18 Km Trekking)
Entire day would be spent in trekking to Khati Village
5:30 – Reached Khati for night halt.
Facilities: TV, Shower, Western Toilet Seat available on demand, Steamed Water, Towel, Soap, Shampoo, Separate Tents on demand, Non-Veg Foods on demand, Potter and Guide.
Day #7
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM (Bed Tea) as guest prefer
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM – Trekking to Kharkiya Taxi Stand for 5kms.
Our pick-up vehicle was waiting there to drop us to Karmi village at a distance of 13 kms.
12:00 PM – Lunch was arranged at Karmi.
P.S.: You can either depart for Kathgodam from here or stay in village to relish the moments.