Pindari Glacier Trek – 6-Day Itinerary

Pindari Glacier Trek – 6-Day Itinerary

Pindari Glacier Trek – 6-Day Itinerary

📍 Starting Point: Kathgodam Railway Station
📍 Ending Point: Kathgodam Railway Station
📞 Contact: 7895676465, 9599264127


Day 1: Drive from Kathgodam to Khati Village

  • Altitude: 2,200 m (7,300 ft)
  • Distance: 214 km (drive)
  • Duration: 9 to 10 hours
  • Pickup: 6 AM from Kathgodam Railway Station
  • Route: Kathgodam → Bhimtal → Almora → Bageshwar → Kapkot → Loharkhet → Kharkiya → Khati
  • Last ATM Point: Kapkot
  • Highlights: Scenic beauty of Kumaon, lush forests, and charming mountain villages

Day 2: Trek from Khati to Dwali

  • Altitude: 2,600 m (8,600 ft)
  • Trek Distance: 13 km
  • Duration: 7 to 8 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 400 m (1,300 ft)
  • Water Source: Multiple water sources along the trek
  • Highlights: Walk through dense rhododendron forests and cross mountain streams

Day 3: Trek from Dwali to Phurkia

  • Altitude: 3,200 m (10,500 ft)
  • Trek Distance: 5 km
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Altitude Gain: 600 m (1,900 ft)
  • Peak Views: Nanda Khat (6,545 m), Nanda Devi East (7,434 m)
  • Highlights: Transition to alpine terrain, breathtaking mountain views

Day 4: Trek from Phurkia to Zero Point and Back (Summit Day)

  • Altitude: 3,700 m (12,100 ft)
  • Trek Distance: 16 km (round trip)
  • Duration: 6 to 7 hours
  • Highlights: Trek through the inner realms of Pindar Valley
  • Peak Views: Nanda Khat (6,545 m), Nanda Kot (6,861 m), Mt. Bauljuri (5,922 m), Changuch Peak (6,322 m)

Day 5: Trek from Phurkia to Khati via Dwali (Descent Begins)

  • Altitude: 2,200 m (7,300 ft)
  • Trek Distance: 18 km
  • Duration: 7 to 8 hours
  • Altitude Loss: 1,000 m (3,200 ft)
  • Highlights: Descending through forests, retracing scenic trails

Day 6: Trek from Khati to Kharkiya & Drive to Kathgodam

  • Altitude: 2,050 m (6,750 ft)
  • Trek Distance: 4 km (Khati to Kharkiya)
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Drive Distance: 210 km (Kharkiya to Kathgodam)
  • Drive Duration: 9 to 10 hours
  • Highlights: Final leg of the journey with views of the Himalayas

Trek Summary

Total Trek Distance: ~56 km
Best Season: April–June, September–November
Difficulty Level: Moderate

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