🏔️ Pindari Glacier Trek – A Scenic Journey to the Heart of Kumaon
Route: Delhi → Kathgodam → Khati → Pindari Glacier → Delhi
Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days (Ex-Delhi)
Max Altitude: 3,700 m / 12,100 ft
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (ideal for beginners)
Region: Kumaon Himalayas, Uttarakhand
Season: April–June & Sept–Nov
🌄 A Trek Where Every Step Tells a Story
If you’re looking to escape the noise and walk into a valley that feels untouched by time—Pindari Glacier is calling. Nestled deep in the Kumaon Himalayas, this trek takes you along the glacial Pindar River, across ancient Himalayan villages, and through forests that whisper old legends.
It’s not just a glacier you’re going to—it’s a peaceful, soul-restoring journey into the raw beauty of Uttarakhand.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary (Ex-Delhi)
🚌 Day 1: Overnight Volvo from Delhi to Kathgodam
Board your overnight Volvo from Delhi in the evening
Enjoy the comfortable ride through the plains of Uttarakhand
Departure: Around 8:00 PM | Duration: ~7–8 hrs
🚙 Day 2: Kathgodam → Khati Village (2200 m)
Our team will pick you up from Kathgodam Railway Station at 6:00 AM
Scenic drive through Bageshwar, Kapkot, and Song
Walk 1–2 km to reach Khati, the last inhabited village in the valley
Drive Time: ~9–10 hrs | Stay: Homestay / Guesthouse
Bonfire night under the stars
🥾 Day 3: Khati → Dwali (2,600 m)
Trek along the Pindar River through oak and rhododendron forests
Enjoy wooden bridges, small waterfalls, and peaceful forest trails
Trek Distance: 13 km | Time: ~7–8 hrs
Stay: Tent / Alpine campsite in Dwali
🌲 Day 4: Dwali → Phurkia (3,200 m)
Cross spider walls, glacial streams, and high cliffs
Flora: Rhododendrons, Himalayan oak
Fauna: Possible sightings of Himalayan ibex
Trek Distance: 5 km | Time: ~3 hrs
Stay: Camp at Phurkia with jaw-dropping sunset views
❄️ Day 5: Phurkia → Zero Point (Pindari Glacier – 3,700 m) → Return to Phurkia
Today is summit day – hike to the glacier’s snout, called Zero Point
Get close-up views of mighty peaks:
Nanda Khat (6545 m)
Mt. Bauljuri (5922 m)
Changuch (6322 m)
Nanda Kot (6861 m)
Trek Distance: 16 km | Time: ~6–7 hrs
Stay: Return to Phurkia for the night
🌄 Day 6: Phurkia → Khati (via Dwali)
Begin descending back through forests and riverbanks
Trek Distance: 18 km | Time: ~7–8 hrs
Stay: Homestay in Khati village
🚐 Day 7: Khati → Kathgodam → Overnight Volvo to Delhi
Short walk to the roadhead and begin the return drive
Drop at Kathgodam Railway Station by 6:00 PM
Board overnight Volvo back to Delhi
Drive Time: ~9–10 hrs
🏡 Day 8: Reach Delhi – Trip Ends with Memories for a Lifetime
Arrive in Delhi early morning
Take back moments of silence, sunrise views, and the sound of glaciers melting into rivers
✅ Inclusions
🚌 Delhi–Kathgodam–Delhi Volvo Tickets
🚐 Kathgodam to Khati & back in private vehicle
🏕️ Tents, sleeping bags, mats (on twin sharing)
🧭 Experienced trek guide, support staff, porters (for logistics)
🥗 All veg meals during trek: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner
☕ Tea, Soup, and Snacks on campsites
🆘 First aid, oxygen cylinder, permits
❌ Exclusions
Personal backpack offloading (extra charge)
Tips, souvenirs, or bottled drinks
Anything not mentioned above
GST (5%)
🎒 What to Pack
Warm layers, fleece jackets
Trekking pants, rain gear
Reusable water bottle, thermals
Torch/headlamp, personal toiletries
Hiking shoes with ankle support
Camera & a heart ready for wonder
💬 Traveller Reviews
“I saw stars I never knew existed. The glacier, the forest, the people—it all changed me in the best way.”
– Riya S., Gurugram
“Perfect trek for beginners and pure nature lovers. Team was well-prepared, and everything was smooth.”
– Amit B., Pune
📍 Fixed Departures from Delhi Every Friday Night
📅 April to June & September to November