Brahmatal vs Pindari Glacier
Pick Brahmatal for
snow, camping, photography, an easier walk, fewer days
Pick Pindari Glacier for
nature, tight budgets, a real challenge
| Brahmatal | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Lohajung, Chamoli | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar |
| Highest point | 3,734 m | 3,900 m |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 22 km | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 6–7 | 8–9 |
| Best months | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,600 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam / Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Possible | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest department permit, usually arranged by the operator. | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. |
Brahmatal: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pindari Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely