Pindari Glacier, Uttranchal

Loharket- Dhakuri
This is the toughest stretch in the whole trek . The locals say, if u make this distance. If you are not so sure about your hiking skils you can get a porter or a mule for just this distance. There are some awesome views and locales in this stretch.Dhkuri- khati
This is one of the easiset leg of the trek. Almost all the distance you are going down hill. It took us around 2 to 3 hours and we were not much tired. Keep some chocolates and sweets with you if you like kids as you are bound to meet a lot on the way and they are gonna ask you for them.
They wish you 'Namsate' ask for sweets and if they see your camera they will ask for a foto taken. Its upto you to oblige or not, no pressure.



Khati

This is the last village before pindari. Khati has its place in history for Pandavas (the heros of Hindu Epic 'Mahabharata' had stayed here on their way to heaven). The people are really nice, there is lot of open space for tents. You can get beautiful view of the snow capped mountains from here.

Khati - Dwali
This route passes through dense forest. Expect to see a lot of Monkeys and variety of birds. If you are lucky (or unlucky) you may see a lot of wild animals also. This is a long ardeous trek, don't try to do it very fast, it will seem never ending.
Dwali- Phurkia

This first 1 km of this trek is quite difficult almost a vertical climb. After that though you will still be going up it won't be that difficult. There is huge change in the flora and fauna. The temprate also fluctutated a lot when we trekked adding to the exitment.

Phurkia

This is said to be the highest point of the trek, at around 3600 mts height. Awesome place to spent a evening and night. The cold winds, mist and the waterfalls from the near by mountains make this a special stop in the trek.
Phurkia- Pindari

This is the final trek of 7 kms before you reach the destination point. Early morning trek makes this place even more beautiful, u will see huts of Nomads on the nearby hills and loads of horses.
Pindari Ground 0
Get to Pindari before 9 O clock in the morning or else it will be difficult to see the peaks as clouds cover them(this is aug-oct time, in summer u nead to reach earlier). Do meet the baba if he is there. Also if you have time stay a day here, next time I am suerly gonna do it.




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