The Pindari Glacier trek is the classic “accessible glacier” of Kumaon – a 7–9 day walk-in to the zero point at ~3,660 m below the Sunderdhunga–Pindari ice wall, through the Pindari valley’s villages, forests and moraines, with the Kafni Glacier as the quieter side option.
Quick facts
| Zero point | ~3,660 m |
| Base | Loharkhet/Khati (via Bageshwar) |
| Duration | 7–9 days ex-Kathgodam |
| Grade | Easy–moderate (long) |
| Best window | May–June, September–October |
The route in brief
Kathgodam → Bageshwar → Loharkhet → Dhakuri pass → Khati (the last inhabited village) → Phurkia → Zero Point (Pindari icefall) → return. KMVN rest houses line the route.
Who it suits and practicalities
Long-duration trekkers who want a glacier without technical difficulty. Packages ₹10,000–15,000 ex-Kathgodam; independent trekking is common with KMVN stays. Base district: Bageshwar; the valley links to Munsiyari‘s Milam routes.
