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Acclimatise properly and carry warm layers year-round. Border-area routes need an Inner Line Permit and a registered guide.
Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.
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Pindari Glacier Trek is at its best in May to June, September to October. It covers about 45 km, runs over 5–6 days, tops out near 3,660 m.
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The Pindari Glacier trek is one of the oldest and most loved treks in Kumaon, leading to the snout of the Pindari Glacier – “Zero Point” – at about 3,660 m, framed by Nanda Khat and Changuch. The well-trodden trail from Loharkhet passes the lovely village of Khati.
Through forest, terraced fields and the Pindar river gorge, it is a moderate trek that beginners can manage with reasonable fitness, and pairs naturally with the Kafni Glacier extension.
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5.4 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
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5.9 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
The Pindari Glacier is a glacier found in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot.
6.1 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
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6.8 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
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7.2 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
The Kafni Glacier is located in the upper reaches of the Kumaon Himalayas, to the southeast of Nanda Devi. The glacier gives rise to the Kafni River, which is a tributary of the Pindar River. The Pindar River is a tri…
7.7 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
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7.9 km from Loharkhet / Khati, Uttarakhand centre
Nanda Kot is a mountain peak of the Himalaya range located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand state in India. It lies in the Kumaon Himalaya, just outside the ring of peaks enclosing the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, …
Base and stock up at the trailhead before you start; on the trail expect basic halts and simple meals - tea stops and packed snacks, with no cafe-style reliability once you set off.
The best time for the Pindari Glacier Trek is May to June, September to October.
The Pindari Glacier Trek tops out near 3,660 m.
It covers about 45 km and takes around 5–6 days.
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