Pindari Glacier vs Valley of Flowers
Pick Pindari Glacier for
adventure, tight budgets, camping
Pick Valley of Flowers for
photography, first-timers, a spiritual journey, an easier walk, fewer days
| Pindari Glacier | Valley of Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Uttarakhand, Song, Bageshwar | Uttarakhand, Ghangaria, Chamoli |
| Highest point | 3,900 m | 3,658 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy–moderate |
| Trek distance | about 90 km | about 38 km |
| Days on the ground | 8–9 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jul, Aug |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,600 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Kathgodam | Dehradun / Rishikesh |
| With kids | Not advised | Possible |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | Forest permit at Song; check current fee. | Entry permit at the forest check post in Ghangaria; day visits only, no camping inside. |
Pindari Glacier: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Valley of Flowers: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely