The glacier is over 3.2 kms in length, 1.5 km in width and at 3657m above sea level. It is situated to the south east of the majestic Nandadevi, 7816m and south of Nandakot, 6816m. The trek runs along the southern wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking views. A trekkers paradise - it is set amidst lush green forest, numerous waterfalls and hanging valleys. Upon reaching the upper levels, the trees fall off, the pines cease and the trail enters an enchanted garden of fern, wild flowers and rhododendron. One of the important glaciers in Uttaranchal, it is easier to visit than most other glaciers, the trekking route to this glacier is considered one of the best in Kumaon. The valley is drained by the Pindar river that emerges from the glacier. To reach glacier one has to trek approximately 45kms till ‘Zero Point’, the trail runs through villages, the Dhakuri pass and further follows upstream to the source of the river, the Pindari glacier.

2. The Pindari Glacier
The glacier is over 3.2 kms in length, 1.5 km in width
and at 3657m above sea level. It is situated to the south
east of the majestic Nandadevi, 7816m and south of
Nandakot, 6816m. The trek runs along the southern
wilderness of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary and is
bordered by beautiful landscapes and breathtaking
views. A trekkers paradise - it is set amidst lush green
forest, numerous waterfalls and hanging valleys. Upon
reaching the upper levels, the trees fall off, the pines
cease and the trail enters an enchanted garden of fern,
wild flowers and rhododendron.
Pindari glacier from Zero Point
One of the important glaciers in Uttaranchal, it is
easier to visit than most other glaciers, the trekking
route to this glacier is considered one of the best in
Kumaon. The valley is drained by the Pindar river that
emerges from the glacier. To reach glacier one has to
trek approximately 45kms till ‘Zero Point’, the trail runs
through villages, the Dhakuri pass and further follows
upstream to the source of the river, the Pindari glacier.
Hut at the Khati Village

3. Map
Forest trail

4. Skeleton Itinerary
Days Via Kms Departure Arrival Places
Day 1 Train & Jeep 505 2200hrs 1800hrs Delhi – Kathgodam - Loharkhet
Day 2 Trek 9 0800hrs 1400hrs Loharkhet – Dhakuri
Day 3 Trek 8 0800hrs 1300hrs Dhakuri – Khati
Day 4 Trek 11 0700hrs 1500hrs Khati – Dwali
Day 5 Trek 5 0800hrs 1300hrs Dwali – Phurkia
Day 6 Trek 14 0600hrs 1600hrs Phurkia – Zero point – Phurkia
Day 7 Trek 16 0700hrs 1400hrs Phurkia – Dwali – Khati
Day 8 Trek 8 0700hrs 1300hrs Khati – Dhakuri
Day 9 Trek & Jeep 194 0700hrs 1700hrs Dhakuri – Loharkhet – Nanital
Day 10 Jeep & Train 311 1700hrs 0400hrs Nanital – Kathgodam - Delhi

5. Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
After an overnight journey by Ranikhet Express from
Delhi to Kathgodam, our jeep will pick you at 0545am
from the station and depart for Loharkhet. We reach
the camp by 1800hrs with en route breakfast and lunch.
Overnight in the tents
Meal Plan: Enroute Breakfast & lunch, dinner at the
camp
Loharkhet Guest House
Day 2
Today after an early breakfast we depart at 0700hrs
and trek for 11kms to Dhakuri, the trail runs through
thick forest into the valley and then further climbs to
the Dhakuri Pass. On a clear day the views from the
pass are spectacular as one can see the snow clad
peaks on the southern boundary of the Nandadevi
Sanctuary. We arrive at the Dhakuri campsite by
1300hrs.
Overnight in tents
Morning view from Dhakuri Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

6. Detailed Itinerary
Day 3
After an early morning walk to the pass to see the
sunrise, we comeback to the camp at Dhakuri for
breakfast. We depart at 0800hrs from the campsite,
today’s trek will be for 8kms and most of it is downhill.
The people here are extremely hospitable, the legend has
it that they are the descendents of the race who provided
shelter to the Pandavas during their exile. We reach
Khati by 1300hrs
Overnight in the tents or village huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Khati Vliiage
Day 4
After enjoying the hospitality of the villagers at Khati ,
post breakfast we depart for Dwali at 0700hrs. The trek is
of 11 kms with the roar of the Pinder Ganga not too far
off and all along the way we see numerous waterfalls
and log bridges to be crossed. We arrive at Dwali by
1400hrs.
Overnight in the tents
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Pindar River

7. Detailed Itinerary
Day 5
Today we depart after breakfast at 0700hrs. Today the
trek is a short 5 km trek, however as it moves into high
altitude the trail crosses the tree line, beyond which the
air stats thinning and the barren icy peaks become your
only companions for the day. We reach Phurkia by
1300hrs
Overnight in the tents or huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Phurkia Guest House
Day 6
Indeed the biggest day of the trek, we depart for Zero
Point at 0600hrs with packed breakfast. Today we
experience the beauty of the glacier and the surrounding
peaks. We also visit the Babaji who has built himself a
beautiful hut. We arrive back to the Phurkia camp by
1500hrs
Overnight in the tents or huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
En route to Zero Point

8. Detailed Itinerary
Day 7
With an early breakfast we depart at 0700hrs from
Phurkia and head straight to Khati. Today’s trek of
16kms is long however is all downhill, we carry
packed lunch and reach Khati approximately by
1500hrs.
Overnight in the tents or huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Mountain Trail
Day 8
Today we depart after breakfast at 0800hrs for
Dhakuri and arrive by 1300hrs.
Overnight in the tents or huts
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunset at Dhakuri

9. Detailed Itinerary
Day 9
Today after breakfast we depart at 0700hrs for
Loharkhet and further drive to Nanital. The trek of
9kms is mostly downhill. We reach Loharkhet by
1200hrs and have lunch, post which we board the
jeeps and drive to Nanital. Upon reaching Nanital we
settle in a hotel and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight in the hotel
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Sunset at Nainital
Day 10
The day is at leisure to enjoy boating on the lake,
indulge in some rock climbing at Barapathar, horse
riding trip around Naini Peaks or shop on the mall or
Tibetan Camp. Depart from Kathgodam at 2240 hrs
via Ranikhet Express to Delhi
Overnight in train
Meal Plan: Breakfast & lunch
Sailing at Nainital

10. Pricing
Head Cost Per Person
10 days / 9 nights (Kathgodam - Kathgodam) INR 30,000/-
Add On: Ex Delhi INR 800/-
Delhi – Kathgodam – Delhi via Ranikhet Express (AC 3 Tier)
Package Includes:
• All meals during the trek.
• Transportation from Haridwar to all the mentioned destinations and back by cabs accommodating 4.
• Accommodation on twin/triple share in tents/comfortable lodges.
• Camping logistics complete with tents, sleeping bags, guides, porters, kitchen setup, cook etc where
required.
• Services of a Synapses trip leader.
Package does not Include:
• Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, medical expenses etc
• Any Insurance.
• Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.

11. About Us
As an organization, Synapses comes across as one with a lot of energy and enthusiasm at its core, and
a wanton to learn more and do better. With a team of young and passionate enthusiasts, Synapses put
forward its expertise in Outdoor Education, Travel and Adventure. An extensive background in training
coupled with a passion for the Great Outdoors enabled Synapses to set up a formal approach to
learning with experience – ‘Experiential Learning’. The Team has specialized in mountaineering and
experiential learning activities with the most reputed institutions of the country, like the Himalayan
Mountaineering Institute, Nehru Institute of Mountaineering & National Outdoor Leadership School. A
unique blend of corporate and outdoor experience thus enabled Synapses with an edge to deliver
quality training, while building on ‘Camaraderie’ & developing ‘Leadership Skills’for organizations and
educational institutions.
Whilst keeping the remotest parts of the world as the centre of their activities, Synapses endeavors to
encourage and inspire individuals of any level through positive experiences and active participation.

12. Contact
For details, clarifications and bookings, please contact any one on the team
Aditya Shinde Mandeep Dhillon Rohit Chawla
- +91 9968330067 - +91 9968323205 - +91 9871042235
aditya@synapses.in mandeep@synapses.in rohit@synapses.in
or mail your details and queries to: connect@synapses.in
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