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Pindari Glacier Trek

In Kumaon, are situated , some of the finest hills stations, in not only India but the world, which combines the amusements and comforts of modern hill resort with easy access to the most magnificent natural surroundings. Kumaon Himalayas have anything and everything that an avid trekker would desire, valleys, flora, fauna, lakes, rivers, peaks, you name it and Kumaon Himalayas have it. It is a second-to-none experience that would make a trekker come for more again and again

Let us take you on a trip across northern part of India, a glorious temples of nature abounding in wild life and invaluable spiritual treasures. The Land Of Gods, in the midst of this remarkable environment, we provide you with unforgettable adventures activities and reminiscence that shall linger in your memories for time to comes.

The most easily accessible glacier in the Kumaon region, the Pindari Glacier has a beauty of its own. Situated between the snow-capped Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot Mountains, Pindari is a big and steep glacier measuring 3km in length and 0.25km in breadth. River Pindar originates from this Glacier and flows down to confluence into the river Alaknanda. The trekking route to the glacier traverses along the southern wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary offering some beautiful views of peaks like Panwali Dwar (6683m) and Maiktoli(6803m). A trek to the Pindari Glacier is a "soft adventure" experience and well within the capacity of any trekker who is amply rewarded by the magnificence and grandeur of the towering Himalayas. Itinerary

Base : Song
Trek Duration	Grade	Best Season	Max. Altitude
10 days	Moderate	April to November.	3260 Mts at Phukria.

PRE TREK

Day 01: Arrive in Delhi : Check into your choice of hotel, preferably in Central Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi - Almora
After breakfast drive to Almora. Upon arrival transfer to Hotel. Evening free.
Overnight at Hotel

Day 03: Almora - Song
Morning after breakfast drive to reach Song which is a small picturesque village by covering approx 190 kms in 04 to 05 hrs. Arrive Song and overnight stay in tents.

ACTUAL TREK

Day 04: Song - Dhakuri :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (14 km) to reach Dhakuri by crossing Dhakuri Pass 2800 m. Trek leads through very steep and dense forest. Dhakuri has a beautiful Meadow. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05: Dhakuri - Dwali :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (20 km) to reach Dwali via Khati. Khati is also the last village on this trek. Arrive Dwali and overnight stay in tents.

Day 06: Dwali - Phurkia :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (5 km) to reach Phurkia. Today's trek is short and an easy one. Arrive Phurkia and overnight stay in tents.

Day 07: Phurkia - Pindari Glacier - Phurkia :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (14 km) to reach Pindari Glacier which is also called as Zero Point. After lunch trek down to reach Phurkia. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

Day 08: Phurkia - Dwali :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (5 km) to reach Dwali. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

Day 09: Dwali - Dhakuri :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (20 km) to reach Dhakuri. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

Day 10: Dhakuri - Song :
Morning after breakfast start trekking (14 km) to reach the road head, Song. Arrive and overnight stay in tents.

POST TREK

Day 11: Song - Sitalakhet :
Morning after breakfast drive (140 km) to reach Sitlakhet. Arrive and overnight stay in Tourist Bungalow.

Day 12: Sitalakhet - Delhi :
Morning after breakfast drive (387 km) to reach Delhi. Arrive and checkinto hotel for overnight stay.



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