Pindari Glacier
The newly formed state of Uttaranchal in India is widely revered for its natural splendor and ethereal beauty. Abounding in magnificent glaciers, snow-capped mountains, gigantic peaks, enchanting valleys, skiing slopes and dense forests, Uttaranchal is a tourist's paradise, enthralling visitors with its enchanting beauty and charm. Among the numerous glaciers in Uttaranchal, Pindari Glacier is immensely popular as a trekker's paradise.
One of the important glaciers in Uttaranchal, Pindari Glacier is easier to visit than most other glaciers, and the trekking route to this glacier is considered one of the best in Kumaon. The glacier was earlier located in Almora district, but it now features in the newly created Bageshwar district.
Pindari Glacier lies between the Nanda Devi (7816 m) and Nandakot peaks of the Himalayas and the glacier terminates at an altitude of 3627 m. The landscape here features an elevated platform, consisting of snow-capped mountains, with the Nanda Devi occupying the center. Pindari Glacier is at the lower edge of the platform. The Kaphni and Sundherdhunga glaciers lie to the east and west of Pindari.
The river Pindari originates from the Pindari glacier. In its initial course, the river flows through sedimentary rocks. The river, in its initial course, flows through sedimentary rocks. But further to the south, it runs through metamorphic rocks. The river has cut a gorge in the thick glacial deposits, up to almost 10 km wide, with the result that spacious glacial terraces have been formed on both sides of the gorge.
Pindari Glacier is about 5 km long, its snout being about 6 m high and 2.5 m wide. Above the snout, the glacier extends for about 3 km in length and 300-400 m in width.
The rugged beauty of Pindari Glacier offers a breathtaking sight, and you will even come across numerous waterfalls, hanging valleys and rolling cliffs en route the glacier.
To reach Pindari Glacier you have to traverse by road up to Song, which is accessible from Almora, Bageshwar and Kathgodam. From Song, the trek goes for 45 km till 'Zero Point' (Pindari Glacier).
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