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Trekking, India Vacations and Luxury Adventure Packages 2 Trekking to the Pindari Glacier Perhaps the best-known trekking route in the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand is the trail along the Pindari river to the source of  its glacier. The Pindari glacier, situated on the Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot peaks, has a splendor of its own. It is big and steep and measures 3 kms in length and is 0.25 kms wide. The river Pinder Ganga originates from here and eventually converges into the Alaknanada. Following the river uphill takes one through the southern reaches of the Nanda Devi sanctuary which offers breathtaking views of Panwali Dhar (6683 meters) and Maiktoli (6803 meters) peaks. The trek to the Pindari Glacier is a relatively simple one and ideal for first time trekkers.Click Here For Luxury Trekking Hotels In India Trek route The best time to trek to the Pindari glacier is in May-June or after the rains in September and October. The trek starts from Saung and the first stop is the village Loharkhet at the foothills. On day two, start early, for a tedious 11 km climb to the Dhakuri pass (2680 metres). Though tough, the climb is scenic  as one passes through vast open spaces, rolling hills, woods and forests. Then go downhill to Khati, the last village en route, which is a further 8 kms away. This is a long 7-8 hour trek. From Khati, the peaks suddenly seem much closer and it is from here that one moves alongside the Pindar Ganga through forests to reach Dwali which is 18 kms away. En route you stop at Dhakuri. This again is a long 6-7 hour trek. The next morning trek till Phurkia and climb the final 1-1/2 km track to the Pindari glacier. One can also trek to the nearby Kafni and Sunderdhunga glaciers. The same day trek back till Phurkia, stay overnight and follow the same route back. Typically the trek takes 8 days from Saung and 14 days from Delhi. The closest rail head is Kathgodham from where one has to drive up till Bageshwar district where the glacier is located. Though the trek is simple, tents and mountain boots are necessary. Trekking in Ladakh One of the country's most remote and mythical regions, Ladakh lies in a Himalayan valley between the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges near the Indo-Chinese border. For the  experienced trekker, Ladakh offers some of the world's most exotic and challenging trekking opportunities through some of the toughest trails and the highest mountain passes. The region also has a unique landscape - a dry barren terrain occasionally interrupted by green pastures and fields of barley and mustard. Life here has remained virtually unchanged for thousands of years and trekking in the region is the best way to savor its' culture, lifestyle and beauty. The stretches of barren are dotted by ancient gompas, or Buddhist monasteries, which house some exquisite gold and tapestry works. Many of these do open their doors to trekkers and pilgrims. Getting acclimatized One of the most critical factors about trekking in the region is the high altitude. Visitors take time to adjust to it and altitude sickness is very common. The best way to avoid it is to do very little for the first couple of days and give your body time to adjust to thinner oxygen levels. The best time to trek in the region is between May and October. Heavy winter snows literally cut off Ladakh from the rest of world.There are many popular trekking routes in the area, and all offer spectacular views of the Himalayan ranges. It's best to keep Leh, the capital of Ladakh as the base. One can either fly in here or take the Leh-Manali road, one of the world's highest motorable roads. Spituk - Hemis Gompa trek Lamayuru-Alchi trek Likir-Temisgam trek
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till Yuruste - a four-hour walk best taken at a slow pace. It is advisable to rest on the third day, as the next day involves crossing the Ganda La (4920 meters) to reach Skiu This is a long trek and will take 7-8 hours. The following day trek from Siku to Markha - an 8 hour walk. On day six trek till the beautiful Yak grazing pastures of Nirmaling. From Nirmaling you cross the highest pass on the trek - Kongmaru Lu (5030 meters) to reach Chogdo. This again is a long 8-hour trek but offers the most spectacular views of the Zanskar and the Ladakh ranges. On the final day trek for four hours from Chogdo to reach Hemis Gompa and take the bus back to Leh.
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