Pindari Glacier Trek
One of the easiest glacier treks in India. A slow approach through Kumaon villages and wild forest.
Bageshwar, Uttarakhand · 7 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Pindari Glacier — remnant of the great glacial age, raw and humbling
- →Nanda Devi East (7,434m) and Nanda Kot (6,861m) panorama from the snout
- →Loharkhet to Phurkiya — pristine oak and rhododendron trail
- →Dwali — confluence of Pindari and Kafni rivers
- →Zero Entry Point — the closest most trekkers get to a live glacier
- →Traditional Kumaon villages unchanged for centuries
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Kathgodam → Loharkhet
Long scenic drive through Bageshwar. Loharkhet trailhead — rest, briefing.
Loharkhet → Dhakuri
Steep initial climb then gradual through forests. Dhakuri Pass with Nanda Devi views.
Dhakuri → Khati
Descend into Pindar Valley. Khati village — last inhabited settlement on trail.
Khati → Dwali
River trail through gorge. Dwali confluence — dramatic canyon setting.
Dwali → Phurkiya → Glacier Snout
Early start to glacier snout. Zero Point — walk on ancient ice. Return to Phurkiya camp.
Phurkiya → Khati
Long descent. Last night in Kumaon.
Khati → Loharkhet → Drive
Exit trek. Drive back to Kathgodam.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 7 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Guide + support staff
- ✓Forest and glacier permits
- ✓Transport: Kathgodam to Loharkhet and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Kathgodam
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Personal gear
FAQs
Can beginners do this?
Yes — Pindari is one of the few glacier treks accessible to first-timers. Long days but no technical climbing.
Logistics
Meeting point
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Trip ends
Kathgodam Railway Station, Uttarakhand
Minimum age
15 years
Fitness required
Basic to moderate — comfortable walking 10+ km a day
Starting from
₹15,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: June 2026
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