Pindari Glacier Trek
Maximum Altitude : 3900 Mtrs
Best Time to visit : May- June and Sept – End Oct
Grade : Moderate Trek
Duration : (13 days/12 nights)
As
one treks along the route surrounded by the majestic Himalayas,
every inch becomes a fresh song of nature and at every curve the
eyes embrace a new landscape more beautiful than before.
Reaching the upper levels, the trees fall off, the pines cease
and the road enters an enchanted garden of fern, wild flowers
and rhododendron.
The glacier over 3.2 kilometers in length and 1.5 km. broad,
backed by mighty mountains, loom-up on the traveler, leaving an
indelible impression of the grandeur. Situated on the Nanda Devi
and Nanda Kote peaks, it extends from 3657 Mtrs above sea level,
on an open, undulating piece of ground. To the east is a lofty
moraine constituted of gravel, mud and blocks of snow embeded in
ice. It owed its existence to vast quantities above, which
melted by the noon day sun and froze at night.
A ground past, over the glacier, at a height of 5393 metres
leads to the Trails’s Pass. A trip to the Pindari Glacier
is well within the capacity of any trekker, amply rewarded by
magnificence of the majestic grandeur of the Himalayas, the
beauty of mountain flora and fauna, the snowy ranges, gurgling
hill torrents and roaring water-falls and the rays of the
morning sun splitting into manifold spectral hues, making
visible every drop of dew on every blade of grass while in the
distance, over the mountains, come the plaintive notes of a
shepherds’ flute. The incredible wealth of colour and
beauty never ceases to amaze, as with every curve of a
meandering rivulet, and every corner rounded is present a new
spectacle.
Day 01- Delhi – Nainital
Morning depart by
surface for Nainital (260 km/6 hrs drive) and check in at the
resort. In the evening, you can walk into the surrounding forest
to observe the flora and fauna of the area accompanied by a
naturalist. You get back to camp by sundown for campfire and
barbecue. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful heritage mansion
– The Naini Retreat, a Heritage Hotel.
Day 02- Nainital – Kausani – 110 Kms – 4
Hours Drive
Morning post breakfast depart to Kausani .
Overnight at Sun N Snow Inn, Kausani.
Day 03: Kausani – Loharkhet (77 kms/2-3 hrs) - Dhakuri
(2680 Mtrs)
Morning
after breakfast drive to Loharkhet and from here we will start
our trek up to Dhakuri. It is an 11 km trek today that takes you
down into the depths of the valley and then a fair climb to
Dhakuri. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.
Day 04: Dhakuri - Khati (2210 Mtrs)
This is an 8 km
trek; Khati is the largest village on this route and is on the
banks of the Pinder Ganga. People here are extremely hospitable
and legend has it that they are the descendents of the race who
provided shelter to the Pandavas during their exile. Dinner and
overnight stay in Tents/Village huts.
Day 05: Khati - Dwali (2575 Mtrs)
The trekking distance
today is 11 km (5-6 hrs) with the roar of the Pinder Ganga not
too far off. Along the way there are many a waterfall and log
bridges to be crossed. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest
house.
Day 06: Dwali - Phurkia (3206 Mtrs)
Peaks seem to be
your only companion for the day. Dinner and overnight stay in
tent/rest house.
Day 07: Phurkia - Pindari Glacier (3900 Mtrs)
Today is
an early start as it is a 7 km trek each way. Touch zero point
from where the Pindari glacier can be viewed in all its
magnificence. The Pindar valley is also prominent with its
patches of lush greenery over the stark white landscape. Return
to Phurkia. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Day 08: Phurkia – Dwali
Its
time to go back and the 5 km trek will take about 3 hrs. Dinner
and overnight stay in tents/rest house.
Day 09: Dwali - Khati
Today's 11 km trek will take 4-5
hrs. Exploring Khati is a good idea as it has some beautiful
sights to offer. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.
Day 10: Khati - Dhakuri
After breakfast trek down to
Dhakuri. The trek is 8 kms and it will take 3-4 hrs. Dinner and
overnight stay in tents/rest house.
Day 11: Dhakuri – Loharkhet - Song – Kausani (
Trek 13 Kms / Drive 70 Kms)
Trek all the way to song today
13 km, 5-6 hrs and drive back to Kausani. Overnight at the
comforts of this beautiful hotel. Share your experience around
the bonfire.
Day 12: Kausani - Corbett – 130 Kms – 5 Hrs
Drive
to world famous Corbett National Park via Ranikhet. Arrive
Corbett National Park late evening. Evening folk dance. Indulge
in the swimming pool or Grill House. Overnight at the Corbett
Hideaway or the River View Retreat.
Day 13- Corbett - Delhi
Early morning game view drive
by Elephant or 4WD Jeep. Post Breakfast leave for onward
journey.
