Pindari Glacier Trek, Crowded or not?

cactus bum · Jun 1st, 2007, 11:52

I am planning to maybe do the Pindari trek in mid September. Will there be lots of people treking there at that time? Will they be travellers mostly, or mixed with locals?

NEVSAY_D · Jun 2nd, 2007, 11:58

It wont b that crowded at that point of the year ..but u'l definitely find a few locals on the way

VSK Sharma · Jun 3rd, 2007, 23:45

Hi,
It is a very old trek and you really do not require much as food is available on the route till the very end. If possible see the pics and the story of the trek on himalayancamping.com. It may be of help.
VSK

Trishul · Jun 7th, 2007, 21:37

hi,
As regarding that is the best time for bisit Pindari glacier & some peoples(Forginers) are in that time so if you make plan then try to Visit Kafni Glacier or Sunderdhunga valley

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I am planning to maybe do the Pindari trek in mid September. Will there be lots of people treking there at that time? Will they be travellers mostly, or mixed with locals?

himadventures · Jun 12th, 2007, 19:15

Yes-it may or may not be crowded. Schools and colleges visit this trek from BENGAL and KARNATAKA. Gujrat is also famous here.
Much of activity starts near DURGA PUJA...so you have time.
Moroever- you selected good month to be there-I am sure you will be getting very scenic meadows out there. Stay at ZERO POINT for full day....

solo_trekker · Jun 24th, 2007, 13:33

hiya...
have done the pindari glacier trek solo...! that was my first solo trek and was an amazing experience. i did it in april 2 years back - the snowfall had been less that year and so the passes had opened early. the path was full of rhododendron flowers in all its hues. the best time to do this trek (or for that matter any trek) is the beginning of the season or the very fag end. the beginning is best - because the snow trails and paths are still virginal. the school crowds come in in the summer months with their guided tours and music playing aloud - so it's best to avoid in the months of may and june.
cheers...!!!

Jun 1st, 2007, 11:52	#1
cactus bum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 2	Pindari Glacier Trek, Crowded or not? I am planning to maybe do the Pindari trek in mid September. Will there be lots of people treking there at that time? Will they be travellers mostly, or mixed with locals?

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NEVSAY_D CLIMB CLIMB CLIMB Join Date: May 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 61	hmmmmm It wont b that crowded at that point of the year ..but u'l definitely find a few locals on the way

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VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 369	Hi, It is a very old trek and you really do not require much as food is available on the route till the very end. If possible see the pics and the story of the trek on himalayancamping.com. It may be of help. VSK

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himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	Yes-it may or may not be crowded. Schools and colleges visit this trek from BENGAL and KARNATAKA. Gujrat is also famous here. Much of activity starts near DURGA PUJA...so you have time. Moroever- you selected good month to be there-I am sure you will be getting very scenic meadows out there. Stay at ZERO POINT for full day....

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