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  Pindari Glacier Tour

Heading high into the Indian Himalaya this tour takes in mile after mile of singletrack as it runs through breathtaking valleys and over rocky passes bringing you up and close to the Himalaya reaching its zenith at the extraordinary snow bound setting of the Pindari Glacier.

Riding through the Indian Himalayan state of Uttaranchal this trip takes us on some of the most challenging and scenic trails on earth. This is mountain biking for those who truly love the mountains.

  
 

 

 

 

 

 DAY 1 Arrive Delhi. Hotel day accommodation provided. 1st Class overnight train to Khatgodam.
     
  DAY 2 Short transfer Nani Tal. Afternoon ride to China peak with outstanding 600-meter descent back to Nani Tal. Overnight Nani Tal.  
     
  DAY 3 3 Nani Tal- Ratighat. A big day in the saddle features 2000 meters of stunning singletrack descending. Overnight Almora.  
         
    DAY 4 Almora-Jageshwar. Himalayan riding at its best with two jaw dropping downhills, finishing at the ancient temple complex of Jageshwar. Overnight stay Almora/Bageshwar.  
       
    DAY 5 Song-Khatti. 2000 meters of climbing makes this a day for the mountain goats as we ascend the near 3000-meter Dhakuri Pass, which involves a tough carry. Smiles follow soon on the outlandish 1000-meter singletrack descent to the Pindari River and a short traverse to the traditional Himalayan mountain village of Khatti. Overnight stay Khatti  
         
 

  DAY 6 Khatti-Pindari. A huge day in the saddle as we follow the outrageously beautiful Pindari Valley as we climb steadily on singletrack into the heart of the Himalaya and the amphitheater of snow that is the Pindari Glacier. Overnight meadow camp below the Glacier.  
   

 

  
   

DAY 7 Pindari-Khatti. Morning trek to zero point for a view of the Glacier and then we retrace our tire tracks and enjoy what must be the most astonishing descent anywhere on earth. It is that good. Overnight Khatti

  
         
    DAY 8 Khatti- Bageshwar The singletrack just keeps flowing as we traverse above the valley to the village of Geirey with Himalayan views our constant companion. A tough climb takes us over the Geirey Pass then its tough technical descending all the way to the valley bottom before we join the main track back towards Bageshwar. Overnight Bageshwar.  
       
    DAY 9 Khausani. We transfer to the hill village of Khausani famed for its peerless panoramic view of the Himlaya. Afternoon forest singletrack ride.  
       
    DAY 10 Khausani-Lohajang. The morning kicks of with a 1000-meter super fast trail down to the historic temple complex of Baijnath. A tough 1000 meter road climb follows to Gwaldam where we join the famed Curzon trail and descend back down to the Pindari river where another tough jeep trail winds its up off the valley floor to the ridge top village of Loharjang. Overnight stay Loharjang.  
         
 

  DAY 11 Lohajang-Ghat. A short traverse along a jeep trail is followed by a tough carry over the 3100 meter Kukina Khal. From here its technical descent through ancient forests before the singletrack gathers speed as we flow for km after km down to the stunning Nandakini River and the trail to Ghat. Transfer and overnight stay at Karnaprayag and watch the sunset over one of the holy confluences of the Ganges River.  
    Day 12 Karnaprayag-Rishikesh. Morning transfer to white water rafting as we rapid ourselves down to the holy town of Rishikesh famed for its Ashrams. Overnight stay Rishikesh.  
  Day 13 Morning transfer back to Delhi.

 

12 Nighta Pindari Glacier Tour
April 19
£740*
May 10
£740*

* Prices from. Based on per person and group size. Contact us now for individual price or group price.
**If the tour dates and trip duration do not fit into your schedule then ow to arrange a tailor made tour.
*** Itineraries could be subject to change as we constantly improve and update our Mountain Biking trails.

Singalila Ridge Ride General Info

WHO SHOULD COME

The riding will be tough, suiting fit experienced mountain bikers with a taste for adventure. There is some considerable carrying to do so those who like a physical challenge will be tested. Basically the fitter you are the less pushing you will have to do. Distances vary with the longest day around 80 km but as we get to altitude; above 2500 meters; things get tougher and fitness plays an even greater part but at these heights anybody; regardless of fitness; can find climbing difficult. We will be cycling at altitudes of up to 3800 meters so there could be a risk of mild altitude sickness. You do need to consider the inherent risks of mountain biking and in particular mountain biking at altitude before deciding if this tour is for you.

ACCOMMODATION

All nights in the major towns are in outstanding mid range hotels and guesthouses. For nights spent on the Pinadri Glacier Trail and at Lohajang accommodation is more spartan with rooms simple yet clean and cosy with most having attached western toilet and hot water available in a bucket system. However on some occasions guests may be required to share a common toilet or washroom. All rooms are available on a single or double basis.

FOOD

There is a wide and excellent choice of western and Indian dishes available in all the larger towns. Meals in the trekking huts/tea houses are excellent using whatever local produce is available that day so expect freshly made vegetable curries, rice, chapatti with occasional meat dishes. All meals including evening meals are provided on days 5,6,7 and 10. On all other days we provide breakfast and lunch.

VEHICLE SUPPORT

We will have vehicle support on the majority of the tour those who have had enough of the climbs can recover in the vehicles or avail porter assistance. The back up vehicles will carry all sleeping bags, evening clothes, rucksacks etc so you only need to carry your daypack. We will have porters and donkey caravans to transport your equipment in the more remote areas.

FLIGHTS

Tours start and finish in Delhi. Delhi is well served by international airlines with most airlines offering Delhi as their cheapest entry point into India. Check airlines for luggage allowance and what their policy is regarding cycles.

WHICH VISAS DO I REQUIRE?

See FAQ’s “Do I Need a Visa” for more information.

CLIMATE

Days should be clear and sunny with daytime temperatures in the mid 20C on the lower altitude trails but getting progressively cooler as we climb higher. Night times will be cool to cold. So bring that extra layer for the night spent under the glacier.

WHAT TO BRING

In addition to the items listed in What’s Included bring along:

Good quality sleeping bag, Head Torch, Strong Sunblock, Warm evening clothes, Camel backs/hydration packs should be of a large size to provide storage space for unneeded and extra clothing as temperatures can vary dramatically through the day.

The back up vehicles will carry all sleeping bags, evening clothes, rucksacks etc so you only need to carry your daypack.