The Bageshwar district administration has begun measures to make the Pindari Glacier trek safer, easier to access and more environmentally friendly. District Magistrate Apurva Pandey led an on-site inspection of the route from Khati village to Pindari Glacier 0 Point.
The demanding trek covers about 26 kilometres one way. During the inspection, officials examined sensitive and hazardous sections of the trail and reviewed the facilities available to visitors.
Safety work planned on hazardous sections
Pandey directed Public Works Department officials to begin protective work on dangerous patches as soon as possible. The objective is to improve safety along the route and reduce difficulties for tourists travelling through the trekking corridor.
The administration also reviewed the needs of visitors during the inspection. Pandey spoke with tourists from India and abroad to understand their experiences and collect suggestions about the route and available facilities.
She also held detailed discussions with local residents and public representatives. Their feedback was considered during the review of the trek’s safety and development requirements.
Route manual to include emergency information
The Kapkot Sub-Divisional Magistrate was instructed to prepare a detailed manual covering the entire trekking route. The manual is expected to include information about the trail, important halts, available resources and guidance that could be useful during emergencies such as disasters.
The administration’s planned manual is intended to give trekkers and officials a clearer reference for route information, stopping points, local resources and emergency situations. The order also places responsibility on the local administration to compile information across the full route rather than focusing only on individual sections.
Review extends to other glacier routes
The administration has also called for technical inspections of the Sunderdhunga and Kafni glacier trekking routes. Officials have been asked to prepare concrete plans to improve safety and ease of travel on those routes as well.
The inspection was attended by Superintendent of Police Jitendra Mehra, Kapkot Sub-Divisional Magistrate Anil Chaniyal, Circle Officer Rajesh Sah and Junior Engineer Ankit Nautiyal, among others.
Conclusion
The inspection places route safety, visitor facilities and emergency information at the centre of the administration’s plans for the Pindari Glacier trek, while separate technical planning is also being sought for the Sunderdhunga and Kafni routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Which trek was inspected by the Bageshwar administration?
The administration inspected the Pindari Glacier trek from Khati village to Pindari Glacier 0 Point.
Q. How long is the inspected route?
The route is about 26 kilometres one way.
Q. What action was ordered for dangerous sections?
Public Works Department officials were directed to carry out protective work on hazardous patches as soon as possible.
Q. What will the proposed trek manual contain?
It will cover the route, important halts, available resources and information useful during disaster-related emergencies.
Q. Which other glacier treks are included in the planning?
The administration has called for technical inspections and safety plans for the Sunderdhunga and Kafni glacier routes.
