Pindari Glacier  Trek

                                             Trekking  in  Kumaon  Himalayas      

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SCENES from Kumaon - enroute PINDARI GLACIER trek. The   Kumaon   region  in  the  State  of   Uttaranchal   has   unimaginable natural   beauty  waiting  to  be  discovered !   The  Himalayan  ecology  is well  conserved  here  and  offers  a  great  retreat  for  all  nature  lovers.   The  trek  to  the  Pindari Glacier  is amongst the most favourite of treks in the Kumaon region of the Himalayas.  The trail takes you through some of the most spectacular landscape one can ever hope to see. The traditional, remote  villages  make  for a special attraction for any visitor.  At  the  final destination, the  Pindari  Glacier,  one  is  rewarded  with  a  view that  will remain etched in the mind for life !
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Tour   Highlights -    HARIDWAR  :   The   holy   town   of   the   Hindu's  - centre     of    ' Vedic'     learning   and   Yoga     &    Meditation.      PINDARI  GLACIER :  The  source  of  the  river  Pindar.      MOUNTAIN LAKES :  You  visit  three  pristine   lakes of  Kumaon other than Nainital. NAINITAL :   A beautiful hill station built around the lake Naini.
     Tour Duration     :  21 Days           Season : August-November xxx xxx xx  x   xxxx March-May
     Cost Per Person  : US$ 1603                       Contact us Now !

  TREKKING  TOUR                                           PINDARI  GLACIER  TREK   ITINERARY                                                   

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  • Day01: Delhi-Haridwar - Early morning arrival at Delhi. 0700 hrs departure by train to Haridwar. Day at leisure to explore this holy town. Visit the 'Aarti' (holy ceremony) performance at the river 'Ghat' at sunset. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day02: Haridwar-Loharkhet - Drive to the road-head at Loharkhet ( 1760m ) - a small hamlet on the banks of river Saryu. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.
  • Day03: Loharkhet - Day to relax and unwind.
  • Day04: Loharkhet-Dhakuri - Begin the trek; the trail ascends steeply upto Dhakuri village ( 2680m ). You cross Dhakuri pass ( 2940m ) en-route. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.  ( 10 Kms; 5-8 hrs walking )
  • Day05: Dhakuri-Khati - Take the trail up the Pindar valley. Halt at Khati ( 2210m ).  Overnight in Guest House / Tents.  ( 9 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )
  • Day06: Khati-Dwali - Travel North-East along the River Pinder to Dwali ( 2575m ), where the Kaphni ‘Gad’ flows into the River Pinder. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 11 Kms; 7-9 hrs walking )
  • Day07: Dwali - Day for rest and leisure.
  • Day08: Dwali-Phurkiya - The trail ascends steeply upto Phurkiya ( 3260m ). Overnight in Guest House / Tents.  ( 5 Kms; 5-7 hrs walking )
  • Day09: Phurkiya-Zero Point - Proceed deeper into the mountains climbing steadily upto Zero Point    ( 3660m ). Set up camp at a suitable place. Overnight in Tents. ( Aprox.5 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day10: Zero Point-Martoli - Continue to the Martoli ( 3960m ) -  base camp for Pindari Glacier. Overnight in Tents.  ( Aprox.5 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day11: Pindari Glacier excursion - Climb to the source of the River Pinder- The Pindari Glacier( 3353 - 4652 m ), which flows down the Nanda Devi( 7820m ) and Nanda Devi East ( 7430m ) mountains. Surrounded by giant peaks on all sides, the view from here is an unforgettable experience. Return to Martoli. Overnight in Tents. ( 5-6 hrs walking )
  • Day12: Martoli-Phurkiya - Retrace the route back to Phurkiya. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.      ( 7-8 hrs walking )
  • Day13: Phurkiya - Day for rest and leisure.
  • Day14: Phurkiya-Khati - Continue down to Dwali. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 16 Kms; 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day15: Khati - Day for rest and leisure.
  • Day16: Khati-Dhakuri - Proceed to Dhakuri. Overnight in Guest House / Tents.  ( 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day17: Dhakuri - Day for rest and leisure.
  • Day18: Dhakuri-Loharkhet - Continue back to the road-head at Loharkhet. Overnight in Guest House / Tents. ( 6-8 hrs walking )
  • Day19: Loharkhet-Nainital - Drive through the picturesque scenery of Kumaon to reach the hill station of Nainital. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hotel. 
  • Day20: Nainital - Day for excursions to Bhim Tal, Naukuchiya Tal and Sat Tal lakes. Evening at leisure in Nainital. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Hotel.
  • Day21: Nainital-Delhi - Starting early, drive back to Delhi. Evening at leisure for souvenir hunting. After dinner transfer to Airport for flight back home.

TOUR ENDS

NOTE :                     
COSTS INCLUDE: Airport Transfers, Accommodation in Medium Class Hotels (where applicable) on a twin sharing basis, all Meals,  Permit fees / Entrance fees etc,  Guide / Escort,  Air / Rail / Road Transport  (where applicable).   
COSTS DO NOT INCLUDE: Airfare to India, Airport Tax, Visa Fees, Personal Insurance, Expenses of personal nature.

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