Ali–Bedni Bugyal vs Pindari Glacier: the numbers
| Ali–Bedni Bugyal | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 3,803 m | 3,660 m |
| Days on trail | 6 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy | Moderate |
| Region | Chamoli, Uttarakhand | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Nov | Apr–May, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Jul–Aug, Dec | Mar, Jun |
| Peaks in view | Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Hathi Parbat | Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi East, Changuch, Nanda Khat, Panwali Dwar, Maiktoli, Trishul |
| 3D route | Fly the Ali–Bedni Bugyal trail → | Fly the Pindari Glacier trail → |
Ali–Bedni Bugyal goes 143 m higher (3,803 m against 3,660 m). Pindari Glacier takes 2 more days on the trail. Ali–Bedni Bugyal is the easier of the two (Easy against Moderate). Both are at their best in May, Sep–Oct. The trailheads are about 31 km apart in a straight line.
