Nag Tibba vs Pindari Glacier
Pick Nag Tibba for
tight budgets, camping, first-timers, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
Pick Pindari Glacier for
nature, adventure, a real challenge
| Nag Tibba | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Pantwari, Tehri | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar |
| Highest point | 3,022 m | 3,900 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 16 km | about 90 km |
| Days on the ground | 3 | 8–9 |
| Best months | Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹1,800 | about ₹2,600 |
| Gateway | Dehradun | Kathgodam |
| With kids | Good | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | None. | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. |
Nag Tibba: 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