Pindari Glacier
Pindari Glacier Trek
Pindari Glacier Trek
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10 Aug → 14 Aug 2026 5D₹12,999Past
Base: ₹12,999
Pindari Glacier Trek
Pindari Glacier Trek is located in Uttarakhand in the Kumaon Himalayas. The trek passes through rhododendron forests, meadows, valleys, streams, and remote villages, and leads to the Pindari Glacier in the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, source of the Pindar River.
The route starts from Kharkia and goes via Khati, Dwali, and Phurkia to the glacier zero point. Along the trail, trekkers may see views of peaks such as Maiktoli, Panwali Dwar, Nandakot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Khat, Bauljuri, and Changuch. The route to Pindari and Kafni glaciers is the same until Dwali, where it splits.
The trek is described as moderate and suitable for beginners as well as experienced trekkers. The trail has well-defined paths, a medium gradient, and includes some caved-in sections, landslide zones, stream crossings, and one minor pass-crossing.
The source states the trek is 50 km long and 6 days in duration. The maximum altitude is given as 12,300 ft, which converts to about 3,749 metres. The text also mentions the glacier zero point at 3,660 metres and elsewhere mentions 3,820 metres for the glacier; however, the stated maximum altitude for the trek is 12,300 ft.
The best time mentioned is summer and autumn, specifically mid-April to June and September to mid-November. The source also advises avoiding the monsoon season due to landslides and roadblocks.
Temperature ranges mentioned in the source are 15°C to 20°C during the day and 7°C to 2°C at night in April and May, and 15°C to 10°C during the day and 5°C to -5°C at night from September to November.
Route highlights
- Starts from Kharkia
- Passes through Khati, Dwali, and Phurkia
- Reaches the Pindari Glacier zero point
- Views of Himalayan peaks and Kafni Valley
- Rhododendron forests, meadows, valleys, and rivers along the trail
Important trail notes
- Some sections between Khati and Phurkia include caved-in stretches and landslide zones
- Weather can be unpredictable
- BSNL network is available in some parts of the trek
- Suitable clothing in layers is recommended in the source
Itinerary
Begin the trek from Kharkia and take a short walk to Khati. The trail passes through rhododendron forest sections, and Khati is the first main village halt on the route.
- Kharkia
- Khati
- Rhododendron blooms
- Views of Nandabaner
- Views of Nandakot
- Views of Lapsadhura
Trek from Khati to Dwali on a longer day. The route passes landslide-affected sections and river-side moraines, with glimpses of Kafni Valley. Dwali lies near the confluence of the Pindari and Kafni rivers.
- Khati
- Dwali
- Kafni Valley
- Pindari River
- Kafni River
- Landslide zone
- River-side moraines
- Confluence at Dwali
Trek from Dwali to Phurkia. The route follows the Phurkia trail above the Pindar River and reaches the higher campsite at Phurkia.
- Dwali
- Phurkia
- Pindar River
Make the summit-day excursion from Phurkia to the zero point of Pindari Glacier and return to Phurkia for the night. The day reaches the trek's highest point and includes views of nearby peaks on clear weather.
- Pindari Glacier
- Zero Point
- Mt. Nanda Khat
- Mt. Bauljuri
- Mt. Changuch
- Nanda Devi
- Frozen stream
- Meadow
- Himalayan Ibex
Descend from Phurkia to Khati via Dwali on the same route used during the ascent. The trail passes back through the landslide sections and Dwali before reaching Khati.
- Phurkia
- Dwali
- Khati
- Landslide zone
Descend from Khati to Kharkia and then continue by jeep drive to Kathgodam via Bageshwar, ending the trek.
- Khati
- Kharkia
- Bageshwar
- Kathgodam
What's included
6 days / 5 nights- Flights
- Hotel stay
- Transport
- Tour guide
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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