Panchachuli Base vs Pindari Glacier: the numbers
| Panchachuli Base | Pindari Glacier | |
|---|---|---|
| Highest point | – | 3,660 m |
| Days on trail | 6 days | 8 days |
| Difficulty | Easy–moderate | Moderate |
| Region | Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand |
| Best months | May–Jun, Oct | Apr–May, Sep–Oct |
| Also possible | Sep | Mar, Jun |
| Peaks in view | Panchachuli II, Panchachuli I, Panchachuli III, Panchachuli IV, Panchachuli V, Rajrambha | Nanda Kot, Nanda Devi, Nanda Devi East, Changuch, Nanda Khat, Panwali Dwar, Maiktoli, Trishul |
| 3D route | Fly the Panchachuli Base trail → | Fly the Pindari Glacier trail → |
Pindari Glacier takes 2 more days on the trail. Panchachuli Base is the easier of the two (Easy–moderate against Moderate). Both are at their best in May, Oct. The trailheads are about 54 km apart in a straight line.
