Bagini Glacier in Joshimath, Uttarakhand
Bagini Glacier is a magnificent Himalayan glacier located near Joshimath in Chamoli district. The Bagini glacier is situated at an altitude of about 14,815 feet above sea level. Bagini glacier provides a spectacular view of snowy peaks like Dunagiri, Changa Bang, Trishul, Hathi Parvat, Rishi and Kalanka. Bagini Glacier is one of the famous trekking places of Uttarakhand state. Bagini Glacier Trek has to go through beautiful small villages, dense forests, natural streams, grasslands, rocks and rugged routes. It takes about 6-7 days to trek. Jumma village is about 44 km from Joshimath, from where the Bagini glacier trek starts. Trek from Jumma village can reach Dronagiri and then Bagini Glacier through Ruing village. After reaching the Bagini glacier with difficult trekking, enjoys getting a different happiness. This is an ideal place for adventure lovers.
How To Reach Bagini Glacier
By Air
The nearest airport of Joshimath is Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun, which is about 269 km from Joshimath.
By Train
The nearest railway station of Joshimath is Rishikesh, which is about 251 km from Joshimath.
By Road
Bagini Glacier Trek starts from Jumma village, which is about 44 km from Joshimath. Jumma village can be reached from Dronagiri and then Bagini Glacier through Trek Ruing village.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to travel to Bagini Glacier Trek is between months May and June and September to October. Travelling here in these months is the best and enjoyable. During the winter season, the weather of here is cold. Due to snowfall on the surrounding hills in the winter season, the temperature of here goes down very much. Due to heavy rains in the rainy season, it is a bit difficult to travel of here because of heavy rains threatening landslides.
