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Uttaranchal Glaciers : Garhwal The land of infinite mountain lakes, blessed with snow-bound peaks, crystal glaciers, rolling meadows, jagged rock faces, scenic valleys, meandering rivers, cascading waterfalls, dense forest. Garhwal Himalayas always held a charm for the travelers from the world over. The lure of the Himalayas is irresistible. Once you have enjoyed the gramdeour of the Himalayan land,you can never forget it. You would be attracted year after year and you cannot resist it. Such is its charm. The centeral Himalayan range is situated in the Uttaranchal and covers many beautiful spots. There are many beautiful high altitude ice fed lakes which are enthusiastic trekkers distination. The enchanting glaciers such as milam, Pindari,Bagni,Bhunar khal,Khatling are also located in this state. Garhwal is the pride of Himalayas.Garhwal has been descriebed as the most beautiful land in the mountains of the Asian subcontienent by Dr.T.L.Longstaff, world renowned mountaineer, naturalist and trekker. |
Milam Glacier trek :
Duration : 12 / 14 Days.
Altitude : Max. 4242m.
Grade : Moderate
Best Season : May / June / August / Spetember / October / Mid November
Area cover : Gateway of Garhwal Himalayas Rishikesh Munsyari Martoli Milam
Glacier
Summary : From high meadows, view over the sheer size and extent of the Milam
glacier and other peaks. 16 km long originates from the slope of Kholi and
Trisul peaks.This trek leads to the base of Mt. Nanda Devi, Trishul and Hardeol
providing breathtaking close views of these peaks. Milam Glacier is on the
ancient trade route of Tibet and has recently been opened to foreign trekkers.
Khatling Glacier trek :
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 12 / 14 Days.
Altitude : Max. 3980m.
Grade : Moderate
BestSeason : May / June / August / September / October / November.
Area cover : Rishikesh - Ghuttu - Chowki - Khatling - Kedarnath
Summary : It is surrounded by snow capped peaks of the Jogin Group
(6466m),Sphetic Pristwar (6905m),Barte Kauter (6579m) ,Kertistambha (6980m) Meru
(6660).The entire trek passes through thick forests and beautiful lush green
meadows. The area is covered with negotiates glaciers,morains and a snow patch.
Pindari Glacier trek :
Region : Kumaon Himalayas
Duration : 10 / 12 Days.
Altitude : Max. 3650m.
Grade : Moderate
Area cover : Rishikesh - Song - Dwali - Pindari Glacier.
Best Season : May /June / July / August / September /October /November
Summary : One of the most beautiful glaciers (3820 m.) formed at the base of Mt.
Nandakhat, Panwali-Dwar, Balijuari, Chhanguch and trails Col.Great mountain
views of Panchachuli and Nanda Devi ranges are also seen from some camps.A day
of exploration around the glacier is a thrilling experience.
The trekking route is through villages, well preserved forests and meadows. This
trek offer well-defined trails with only one minor pass crossing en route to the
Pindari Glacier.The glacier is 5 km long, the snout is about 6 meters high and
2.5 m wide and above the snout, the glacier extends for about 3 km in length and
300 - 400 m in width, between an altitudinal range of about 3600m to 5000m. The
pindari Glacier is located in the pinder valley.
Sunderdunga
Glacier :
Region : Kumaon Himalayas
Duration : 10 / 12 Days.
Altitude : Max. 3580m.
Grade : Moderate
Area cover : Rishikesh - Song - Dwali - Pindar Valley - Sunderdunga.
Best Season : May /June / July / August / September /October /November
Summary : "Sunderdhunga" means the valley of beauitiful stones. The valley is
situated to the west of Pindari valley and has two glaciers: Maktoli and Sukhram.
The main peaks near the glaciers are Tharkot (6100 mts.), Mrigthuni (6856 mts.),
Pwalidwar (6663 mts.). Sunderdhunga glacier is filled with natural beauty and is
well within the capacity of any trekker to reach.
Banderpoonch Glacier :
Region - Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 14/ 16 days
Altitude : Max. 4442 m.
Grade : Moderate
Area Coverd : Rihikesh : Gangotri : Banderpoonch
Best Season : May / June / September / October / Mid November.
Summary : It is 12 km long situated on the northern slopes of Banderpoonch peak
(6316m),Banderpoonch west (6102m) and Khatling peak (6387m). Trek passess
through dense forest and meadow in the beginning. Later it cross passes and
megotitates glaciers, morains and boldering and snow patch.
Region- Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 8/10 days.
Altitude : Max.3892m
Grade : Soft
Area Coverd : Rishikesh - Gangotri - Gaumukh
Best Season : May / June / August / September / October / November.
Summary : The trail Follow the course of the river valley to Chirbasa. Trek
through dense forests and meadows to Gaumukh, the source of the River Ganges. It
is a combination of several glaciers that are fed to it and form a huge mass of
ice.Bhirhupanth (6772 m),Kirti Stambh (6902m), Sumeru Parwat (6380m),chaturangi
Bamak lie on the northeast slope of Srikailash,Mana Parwat,Satopanth and an
un-named groups of peaks. The glaciers lies within a span of 28 km and
terminates at Gamukh. Gamuks is where the waters of Ganga trickle down from the
glaciers. The sages called it 'Gaumukh', because in the distant past, it
probably appeared like a cow's mouth; though today it no longer appears so.
Satopanth,Bhagirathi - Kharak Glaciers :
Region- Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 10 /12 days.
Altitude : Max.3820m
Grade : Moderrate
Area Coverd : Rishikesh - Joshimath - Badrinath - Satopnath - Bhagirathi.
Best Season : May / June / August / September / October / Mid November.
Summary : These all glaciers which are trekkers enthuses located in Badrinath
region , this huge glaciers are 13 km and 18 km long terminates at elevation of
3810 and 3820m. The main sorce of these glaciers are Chaukhamba (7068m) and
Badrinath (6974m).
Kafni Glacier trek :
Duration : 10 /12 days
Altitude : Max.3860m
Grade : Moderate
Area Coverd : Rishikesh - Bageshwar - Dwali - Byali - Kaphini.
Best Season : May / June / September / October / Mid November.
Summary : The Himalayan region of Kumaon is a store house of natural
beauty beyond belief , there are many enchanting glaciers to explore one of them
is Kafni Glacier which is Located at an altitude of 3853 Mts. It is situated on
the left side of Pindar valley under majestic mountain Nandakot. Kafni glacier
is an exquisite and untouched place. One could reach the summit from a side road
from Pindari. This region is very rich in wildlife. The Peaks near by the
glacier are Nandakot 6860 metres, Nandabhanar 6104 m etc.
Tipra Bamak Glacier :
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 10 /12 days.
Altitude : Max. 3840 m.
Grade : Moderate
Area Coverd : Rishikesh - Joshimath - Bhunar khal - Tipra Bamak.
Best Season : May / June / September / October.
Summary : It is 6 km long glacier of Bhundar Ganga basin in the Alaknanda
catchment. Nearly 16 glaciers of various sizes and shapes exist in Tipra Bamak
and adjoining Rataban glaciers are of significiance. Trail pass through as
beginning beteen dense forest and later it cross high passes and alp Meadow with
hich patch glacier known as Bhunar Khal.
Bagni
Glaciers :
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 9 / 10 days
Altitude : Max.3980m.
Grade : Moderate
Area covered : Rishikesh : Joshimath : Dronagiri : Bagni Bamak : Bagni Glacier.
Best Season : May / June / September / October.
Summary : Long originates from the slope of Chang bang / Garure / Dronagiri
etc.. peak. This glacier is surrounded with many snow capped peak covering the
magnificent view as they appear to touch them. Almost Changbang / Garure Dome /
Kalanka and many other unnamed peaks are destination of climbers.
Nanda Devi Group of
glaciers :
Region : Garhwal Himalayas
Duration : 10 / 12 days.
Altitude : Max.4000 m.
Grade : Moderate.
Area Coverd ; Rishikesh - Joshimath - Lata Kharak - Dharassi Pass
Best Season : May end / June / August / September / October.
Summary : Nanda Devi north and Nanda Devi south are two important
glaciers each with a length of approximately 19 km. Located in the Rishi Ganga
river catchment. These glaciers originate on the southern slopes of Nanda Devi
peak
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