The trek to the Pindari Glacier is amongst the most favorite of treks in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas. The Himalayan ecology is well conserved here and offers a great retreat for all nature lovers. The trail takes you through some of the most spectacular landscape one can ever hope to see. The traditional, remote villages make for a special attraction for any visitor. At the final destination, the Pindari Glacier, one is rewarded with a view that will remain etched in the mind for life!
Duration: 12 nights/13 days
Destination: Delhi-Kathgodam-Ranikhet-Saung-Loharkhet-Dhakuri-Khati-Phurkia-Dwali-Khati-Dhakuri-Vijaypur-Kathgodam-Delhi
Day 1: Delhi
Arrive Delhi and later transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Delhi-Kathgodam
Next morning by train/car, reach Kathgodam.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 3: Kathgodam-Ranikhet (94 kms)
After breakfast, drive towards Ranikhet. Day free for leisure.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 4: Ranikhet-Saung (125 kms)
Early morning drive towards Saung via Kausani and Bageshwar. Later trek to Wayfarer camp beyond Loharkhet.
Overnight camp.
Day 5: Loharkhet-Dhakuri (11 kms)
Today start your trek from Loharkhet to Dhakuri.
Overnight camp.
Day 6: Dhakuri-Khati
Take an easy trek from Dhakuri to Khati.
Overnight camp.
Day 7: Khati-Phurkia (18 kms)
Toady trek from Khati to Phurkia passing Dwali along the Pindari river.
Overnight camp.
Day 8: Zero Point-Dwali
View the Zero Point and later trek back to Dwali.
Overnight camp.
Day 9: Dwali-Khati (11 kms)
Today trek back from Dwali to Khati.
Overnight camp.
Day 10: Khati-Dhakuri (18 kms)
Trek back from Khati to Dhakuri.
Day 11: Dhakuri-Vijaypur
Trek from Dhakuri to Saung and later by car reach Vijaypur via Bageshwar.
Overnight in hotel.
Day 12: Vijaypur-Kathgodam-Delhi
After breakfast drive towards Kathgodam and later catch a train/car to reach Delhi.
Day 13: Delhi
Reach Delhi and later transfer to the airport.
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