7-day Pindari Glacier Trek

Report to the Kathgodam railway station by early morning. Here, you'll board a vehicle and drive to the Binsar Valley. On the way, you will cross the quaint towns of Bhimtal and Almora. You will pass alongside many small river streams like the River Kosi. Overnight in tents or a guesthouse at Kafliger.

Overnight in tents or a guesthouse at Kafliger.

You will be received at the Kathgodam railway station and taken to the town of Kafliger. Today's meal package includes dinner only. But you'll halt at eateries and restaurants along the way to have meals at your own expense. You'll be accommodated either in tents or a guesthouse at Kafliger.

Today, you will leave for Kharkiya, the start point of the Pindari Glacier trek. From Kharkiya, you a short trek takes you to Khati. Your first day of trekking takes you through dense woods of pine and oak with gorgeous views of the valley. Overnight in tents at Khati.

Overnight in tents at Khati.

Today, you will head for Kharkiya after a quick breakfast. Lunch will be served either on the way to Khati or upon reaching Khati. In the evening at Khati, dinner will be served. For the night, you will be given sleeping bags and mattresses. You'll be accommodated in tents.

Today, you'll make your way further into the valley on a trek from Khati to Dwali. En route, you will cross the Pindar Ganga River, encounter various waterfalls and walk over wooden bridges. Overnight in tents at Dwali.

Overnight in tents at Dwali.

Post breakfast, you will begin your trek to Dwali. Packed lunch will be served to you on the way to Dwali. In the evening, dinner will be served to you at the Dwali campsite. All camping locations will be outfitted with a common kitchen/dining tent to prepare and serve meals and a common dry-pit style washroom tent.

Spot colourful rhododendron trees on today's trek from Dwali to Phurkia. En route, you'll feel the trail inching upward over steep inclines, requiring you to ascend a tall height within a few hours. As you approach Phurkia, barren mountains and icy peaks will replace the greenery. Overnight in tents at Phurkia.

Overnight in tents at Phurkia.

In the morning, you will have breakfast at the Dwali campsite, after which you will begin your trek to Phurkia. Packed lunch will be served during the trek and dinner will be served in the evening at Phurkia. Throughout the trek, you'll be accompanied by an experienced trek leader and a support staff of guides, helpers, cooks and porters.

Today, you will begin early and head for the Zero Point. Here, you'll rest with some of the most magnificent views of the Pindari Glacier as well as the Pindar Valley in sight. To reach the point, you'll navigate sheets of thick snow, climbing up on narrow and icy trails. Return to Phurkia by late afternoon. Overnight in tents at Phurkia.

Overnight in tents at Phurkia.

Today, you will head for the Pindari Glacier. If required, your trek leader will issue crampons and teach you how to use them. Today's meal package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll be accommodated in the same campsite at Phurkia.

Retrace your steps from Phurkia to Khati. Along the way, you'll come across several vantage points to stop and catch your breath while admiring gorgeous views of the rolling mountains. The downhill path of the trail reduces the intensity of the day's trek. Overnight in tents at Khati.

Overnight in tents at Khati.

Post breakfast, you will head back to Khati. Packed lunch will be served on the way itself. Dinner will be served in the evening at the Khati campsite. For the night, you will be provided with mattresses and sleeping bags. You'll be accommodated in tents.

Celebrate the end of your trek to Pindari Glacier on the last day of this adventure. You'll trek back from Khati to Kharkiya on a short and easy trail, biding goodbye to the mountains. Vehicles will be waiting here to take you back to the Kathgodam railway station. Your Pindari Glacier trek ends here.

Your trek ends by late evening.

Today is the last day of your trek. After a quick breakfast, you will begin your short trek to Khariya, from where you will be driven to the Kathgodam railway station. Today's meal package includes breakfast only. You'll reach the railway station by 19:00 hrs. Your Pindari Glacier trek ends here.