Pindari Glacier Trek

6 days₹12,500 Per Head
The trek to Pinadari Glacier top is one such trekking trail that will take you through the spectacular landscapes, snow-clad mountains, and far-flung villages of the Kumaon region, which one might have only seen in the fairy tales and will remain etched in the mind for life. Kumaon region of Uttrakhand, bestowed with natural beauty in abundance, has always been eye candy for trekkers from all around the globe. The trail is moderate in the beginning and eventually becomes challenging and requires crossing mountain ridges, spider walls, and streams. However, the unearthly beauty of the final point is breathtaking.

Assemble at the parking area of Kathgodam Railway Station by 0800hrs(8am) where greetings with smile  by our officials will boost up your energy for  Pindari Trek in  manifolds . Short briefing about the trek will be done there too. Then board the vehicle and proceed towards  Jaikuni village via Kharkia. After a while leaving Kathgodam , the greens and heights will start peeping through the settlements. During the drive utility stops and lunch break will be  given so that demand of the tummy will be fulfilled and the inactive muscles will get the chance to get tuned. Later drive to Jaikuni. This tiny village is situated at a distance of 2.5kms from Jaikuni Bugyal . Check in at prebooked guest house for the night . Refresh yourself with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Acclimatize and get acquainted with the fellow trekkers if you are not travelling with known ones. Have your early dinner because at hills it is the custom and slip in to the cozy bed or sleeping bag.

Post breakfast move your feet forward towards Dwali, another picturesque village towards the destination. Today’s trek is easy and through the unspoiled greens with gushing waterfalls . After sometime river Pindar will appear in front of your eyes and will move along with you with melody. It is to be noted that trek is a sport but without any trophy to be presented .So walk with your ability, do not make yourself overcharged and keep listening to the mountain guide time to time. And at last after crossing few log bridges and waterfalls the day’s trek will come to a halt at the campsite. Get rid of the bags on the back , give rest to your legs and enjoy the hot lunch. Talk to your supporting staff  , know their life’s hardship make their soul happy and yours too. After lunch enjoy the surroundings with your clicking instrument to captivate the pristine beauty of the village life .Dinner & Overnight.

In the trekking trails specially in the hills , early to bed  will make your eyes open with the sounds of nature , peeping light of the dawn and chirping of birds and it is a daily affair which is emboldening  for every trekkers. So waking up in the morning, step out of your tent with warmers and fill your oxygen tank. Along with get soaked with the dew and dried with the sunlight. Pack your bags with necessary belongings handy , lace up your shoes , have breakfast and get ready for the day to Phurkia. The day will be exiting enough and to some extent tiring because the trek will drag you to the elevation of above 10,000 ft. This day will come across the wide  snow bed with slope or rather inclined to be precise. First part of real adventure begins from here because walking on inclined snow bed is like to solve a tough question in the examination hall .Mesmerizing scenery drawn by the nature with greens and white are to be applauded with awe . Post the white carpet trek,  the rocky walk with a legion of greens will wipe out the toughness of the stretch soon.  So you have reached finally at Phurkia Village campsite. After reaching the campsite, follow the routine like previous day. After lunch tour guide will brief you about the final stretch and then you are free bird to fly till. The dusk. After early dinner slip in and sleep because next morning Zero Point trail will start at very early in the morning.

Wake up and have stimulate with hot coffee or tea at the camp and start the journey to the summit – Zero Point. It is an uphill trek throughout  on the wide bed of snow and which are sloppy and sleepy sometimes but that will be the attraction of the trek. It is guaranteed that for this you were waiting so many days. At zero point, magnificent view of the famous Nandadevi and Nandakot  along with other peaks and stunning view of Pindari Glacier will give you a surreal experience. Your  head will bend automatically  towards the enormity of  nature which unfolds herself differently in different places.  Also spending time with Pindari Baba will be an added  experience. Spending the given  time at the Zero Point, now the descend begins to Phurkia. After reaching Phurkia, rest of the days is yours to explore . Routine of the trek will be as usual followed by dinner.

After opening your eyes for the day , appreciate the escapade which you did for last few days away from home . Fresh n up and have your breakfast followed by the trail down to Jaikuni. On the way meet the natures splendour once again and bid them ’Adeau’. On arrival at Jaikuni check in to guest house and have lunch followed by rest time on your own till dinner and overnight.

Enjoy the breakfast, pack your bags and board the vehicle and proceed to Kathgodam with utility and lunch stop enrooted.