– Region: Uttarakhand — Nanda Devi NP / Kumaon (Pindari, 3,660m — Pindari Glacier BC)
– Elevation: 3660
– GPS Coordinates: 30.284° N, 79.965° E
– Access Difficulty: T3 — Song (1,400m) → Loharkhet → Dhakuri Pass (2,860m) → Khati → Dwali → Phurkia → Pindari | 5–6 days
– Opening Season: May–Jun + Sep–Oct
– Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 30 – Showers: Basic cold shower at some huts
– Drinking Water: Yes — glacial stream (treat) – Meals & food: FD canteen + operator meals along route
– Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Cash INR — FD hut ₹200–500/night; KMVN ₹800–1,500/night
– Short Description: Most accessible Himalayan glacier in Kumaon. KMVN huts along entire route (no camping gear needed). Nanda Khat (6,611m), Nanda Devi East (7,434m) views. UNESCO Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve.
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