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Glacier Trekking in Uttarakhand Himalaya
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Glacier Trekking in Uttarakhand Himalaya
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Uttarakhand Himalaya, can be broadly classified for its glaciers into the two regions eg Garhwal and Kumaon. The glaciers which lie in these regions can be listed as:
Garhwal Kumaon
1. Dokrani Glacier 1. Pindari Glacier
2. Bandarpunch Glacier 2. Kaphni Glacier
3. Khatling Glacier 3. Maiktoli Glacier
4. Chorbari Glacier 4. Sundardhunga Glacier
5. Doonagiri Glacier 5. Milam Glacier
6. Tipra Bamak Glacier 6. Ralam Glacier
7. Satopanth Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier 7. Namik Glacier
8. Gangotri Glacier
Garhwal Kumaon
1. Dokrani Glacier 1. Pindari Glacier
2. Bandarpunch Glacier 2. Kaphni Glacier
3. Khatling Glacier 3. Maiktoli Glacier
4. Chorbari Glacier 4. Sundardhunga Glacier
5. Doonagiri Glacier 5. Milam Glacier
6. Tipra Bamak Glacier 6. Ralam Glacier
7. Satopanth Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier 7. Namik Glacier
8. Gangotri Glacier
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Pindari Glacier
The Pindari glacier, in the Bageshwar district, falls in the KumaonHimalayas and has lured mountaineers and trekkers since the last century it is one of the most easily accessible of all the Himalayan Glacier. Pindari’s rugged Beauty offers a breathtaking sight, especially for the trekker who is in love with nature in all its pristing glory. The Pindari glacier is an unsurpassable and an exhilarating experience.
It lies between the Nanda devi and Nandakot peks and terminates at an altitude of 3627 mts the glacier is 5 kms. Long the snout is about 6 m
The Pindari glacier, in the Bageshwar district, falls in the KumaonHimalayas and has lured mountaineers and trekkers since the last century it is one of the most easily accessible of all the Himalayan Glacier. Pindari’s rugged Beauty offers a breathtaking sight, especially for the trekker who is in love with nature in all its pristing glory. The Pindari glacier is an unsurpassable and an exhilarating experience.
It lies between the Nanda devi and Nandakot peks and terminates at an altitude of 3627 mts the glacier is 5 kms. Long the snout is about 6 m
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Kaphini Glacier
The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kahini glacer lies left to the Pindar vealley bellow the famous peak of Nandakot. The rout to kaphini glacier is 12 kms. from dwali via byali udiyar, which is not at a distance of 8 kms. from dwali. As compared to pindar the valley is much broder and the rhododendron that blooms here is spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are nandakot (6860 m) and nandabhnar (6236 m.) there are no rest house beyond dwali on the Kaphini treak, so one has to use tents. Byali Udiyar is an ideal spot for a night’s stay, because there are grasslands pitch a tent and caves for a convenient night halt. To reach the glacier, one should start very early from ByaliUdiyar 4 kms. away, so as to arrive at the zero poient before 9 a.m.
Trek
Base Camp Song
Song to Kaphini Glacier 45 kms.
Song to Loharkhet 3 kms.
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 kms.
Dhakuri to Khati 8 kms.
Khati to Dwali 11 kms.
Dwali to Kaphini Glacer 12 kms.
The scenic beauty and the tranquility prevailing in this region has an unbeatable charm. The Kahini glacer lies left to the Pindar vealley bellow the famous peak of Nandakot. The rout to kaphini glacier is 12 kms. from dwali via byali udiyar, which is not at a distance of 8 kms. from dwali. As compared to pindar the valley is much broder and the rhododendron that blooms here is spectacularly beautiful. The main Himalayan summits visible from the glacier are nandakot (6860 m) and nandabhnar (6236 m.) there are no rest house beyond dwali on the Kaphini treak, so one has to use tents. Byali Udiyar is an ideal spot for a night’s stay, because there are grasslands pitch a tent and caves for a convenient night halt. To reach the glacier, one should start very early from ByaliUdiyar 4 kms. away, so as to arrive at the zero poient before 9 a.m.
Trek
Base Camp Song
Song to Kaphini Glacier 45 kms.
Song to Loharkhet 3 kms.
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 kms.
Dhakuri to Khati 8 kms.
Khati to Dwali 11 kms.
Dwali to Kaphini Glacer 12 kms.
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Milam Glacier
Situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range is the 16 kms. Long,Milam Glacier. It originates from the slope of kohli and trishul peks. It acts as the source for the Milam river and a tributary of the Pindar river.
Trek
Base Camp Munsyari
Munsyari to Milam 56 kms.
Munsyari to Lilam 12 kms.
Lilam to Bagudyar 13 kms.
Bagudyar to Railkot 12 kms.
Railkot to Martoli 5 kms.
Martoli to Burfu 9 kms.
Burfu to Milam Glacier 5 kms.
Situated on the south facing slope of the main Himalayan range is the 16 kms. Long,Milam Glacier. It originates from the slope of kohli and trishul peks. It acts as the source for the Milam river and a tributary of the Pindar river.
Trek
Base Camp Munsyari
Munsyari to Milam 56 kms.
Munsyari to Lilam 12 kms.
Lilam to Bagudyar 13 kms.
Bagudyar to Railkot 12 kms.
Railkot to Martoli 5 kms.
Martoli to Burfu 9 kms.
Burfu to Milam Glacier 5 kms.
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Sunderdhunga Glacier
One can also trek to the Sunderdhunga glacier while in the pindar region. It is a touch trek as compared to pindari and kaphini. Sunderdhunga mans the valley of beautiful stones. This valley is situated to the west of the pindari valley and has two glacier to offer to trekkers and nature lovers, namely Maiktoli and sukharn. The route up to village Khati is common for both pindari and Sunderdhunga glacier the peak which offer a spectacular view when seen from here, are Tharkot (6100 m), Mrigthuni (6856 m), Maiktoli (6803 m) and panwalidwar (6663m). sunderghunga is approximately 24 kms. from the village Khati. From Khati one has go to village jatoli, which is 7 kms away.jotoli is the first night halt enroute to Sunderhunga glacier from. Jatoli upto dhungia Dhaun, about 8 kms. is a tough trek. One should spend the night in Dhungia Dhaun it is necessary to trek a guide even for experienced and professional trekkers. The next halt is Kathali, which is 6 to 7 kms. from dhungia Dhaun. From Kathalia one can go to both Sukharm and Maiktoli glaciers. They are in opposite directions, 7 kms. from kathalia.
Trek
Base Camp Song
Song to Sunderdhungha Glacier 54 kms.
Song to Loharkhet to Dhakuri 3 kms.
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 kms.
Dhakuri to khathi 8 kms.
Kathi to Sundardhunga Glacier 30 kms.
One can also trek to the Sunderdhunga glacier while in the pindar region. It is a touch trek as compared to pindari and kaphini. Sunderdhunga mans the valley of beautiful stones. This valley is situated to the west of the pindari valley and has two glacier to offer to trekkers and nature lovers, namely Maiktoli and sukharn. The route up to village Khati is common for both pindari and Sunderdhunga glacier the peak which offer a spectacular view when seen from here, are Tharkot (6100 m), Mrigthuni (6856 m), Maiktoli (6803 m) and panwalidwar (6663m). sunderghunga is approximately 24 kms. from the village Khati. From Khati one has go to village jatoli, which is 7 kms away.jotoli is the first night halt enroute to Sunderhunga glacier from. Jatoli upto dhungia Dhaun, about 8 kms. is a tough trek. One should spend the night in Dhungia Dhaun it is necessary to trek a guide even for experienced and professional trekkers. The next halt is Kathali, which is 6 to 7 kms. from dhungia Dhaun. From Kathalia one can go to both Sukharm and Maiktoli glaciers. They are in opposite directions, 7 kms. from kathalia.
Trek
Base Camp Song
Song to Sunderdhungha Glacier 54 kms.
Song to Loharkhet to Dhakuri 3 kms.
Loharkhet to Dhakuri 11 kms.
Dhakuri to khathi 8 kms.
Kathi to Sundardhunga Glacier 30 kms.
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