About Loharkhet Village
Loharkhet is a small village located in Kapkot tehsil of Bageshwar district, Uttarakhand, situated on the banks of the Saryu River at an elevation of approximately 1,580-1,748 meters. The village serves as the traditional starting point for the Pindari Glacier trek, one of the most accessible glacier treks in the Kumaon Himalayas. Loharkhet offers scenic mountain views and serves as a base camp for trekkers exploring the Pindari Valley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet mountain village setting with views of surrounding Himalayan peaks. The village serves primarily as a trekking base camp where trekkers prepare for journeys to Pindari Glacier. The area features dense forests, river views along the Saryu, and access to high-altitude trails. Basic accommodation facilities including guest houses and camping areas are available for trekkers.
Key highlights
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Traditional starting point for Pindari Glacier trek
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Located on the banks of Saryu River
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Scenic views of Himalayan peaks including Trishul and Nanda Devi range
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Access to dense oak and rhododendron forests
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Gateway to Pindari Valley trekking routes
History of Loharkhet Village
Loharkhet has served as the traditional base camp for the Pindari Glacier trek. The history of mountain climbing in the Pindari glacier region began with the conquest of Traill's Pass by Malak Singh Buda of Supi in 1830. The area was part of ancient trade routes connecting Kumaon region to Tibet.
Culture & Context
The village is part of the Kumaoni cultural region and serves as an important stop for trekkers and pilgrims visiting the Pindari Valley. The area reflects traditional mountain village life in the Bageshwar district.
Route
| By air | Nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, approximately 200-206 km from Bageshwar. |
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| By train |