Namik Glacier Trek
Pithoragarh (trailhead Gogina is in Bageshwar district), Uttarakhand
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- Max altitude
- 3,600 m
- Days
- 8 days
- Distance
- 72 km
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Five walking days of about 10-15 km each, with a long climb of roughly 1,400 m from Gogina to Thal Tok on the first day, rocky ground and stream crossings; operators grade it moderate and advise prior trekking experience and good fitness.
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On the trail
The route
Day by day
Day 1
Kathgodam → Bageshwar
554 m → 1,004 m
Day 2
Bageshwar → Gogina (via Kapkot)
1,004 m → 1,950 m
Day 3
Gogina → Thal Tok (via Kimu and Namik villages)
1,950 m → 3,386 m
Day 4
Thal Tok → Nanda Kund
3,386 m → 3,450 m
Day 5 · highest point
Nanda Kund → Nanda Kund (via Namik Glacier snout)
3,450 m → 3,600 m → 3,450 m
Day 6
Nanda Kund → Thal Tok
3,450 m → 3,386 m
Day 7
Thal Tok → Gogina (via Namik and Kimu villages)
3,386 m → 1,950 m
Day 8
Gogina → Kathgodam
1,950 m → 554 m
Ups and downs
Altitude profile
Where it is
Map
Trailhead and high point only — not a recorded track. Use it with a proper map.
Weather
Next 5 days on the trail
Live forecast for the trailhead and the high point. Mountain weather changes fast — check again on the morning you start.
Trailhead · Gogina
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High point · Namik Glacier snout
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Each day: high / low °C · rain mm and chance · snow cm · wind km/h
Weather data: Open-Meteo.comModel forecast, not an official warning. For alerts follow IMD and the local administration.
Plan the trip
How to reach
- Trailhead
- Gogina (nearest town: Bageshwar)
- Nearest railway
- Kathgodam
- Nearest airport
- Pantnagar Airport
- By road
- Kathgodam (about 155 km to Bageshwar, then 76 km via Kapkot to Gogina)
- Drive
- About 9 h from Kathgodam
Plan the trip
Permits and fees
We could not confirm the current permit rules and fees from an official source. Check with the local forest department or tourism office before you go.
Plan the trip
Cost
Self-guided
₹8,000–15,000
With an operator
₹14,500–23,625
Per person, ex-Kathgodam. Guided prices published October 2026: euttaranchal ₹14,500 + 5% GST for a 9-day package ex-Bageshwar; Himalaya Shelter ₹22,500 + 5% GST; Bikat Adventures quotes on request (+ ₹2,200 Haldwani transport). Self-guided is an estimate: bus or shared jeep Kathgodam-Bageshwar-Kapkot-Gogina, a homestay night, a local guide and porter for five trekking days, tent and stove hire, food, and forest charges.
Gear
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Packing checklist
Matched to this trek: altitude, season, days and the risks on the route.
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Nights near 3,600 m can drop close to freezing even in summer. Pack one more warm layer than you think.
Tick each item as it goes in the bag.
Know before you go
Good to know
- Mobile network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect little or no mobile signal beyond Gogina and check locally.
- Last ATM
- Bageshwar (carry cash; we could not confirm an ATM nearer Gogina)
- Nearest hospital
- Bageshwar district hospital for serious care; Haldwani for major emergencies
- Water
- Streams along the route; Namik village has a small stream and the Ramganga is crossed between Gogina and Namik. Boil or treat all water.
Highlights
- The snout of Namik Glacier, about 3 km long and the source of the Eastern Ramganga river
- Walking through Kimu and Namik, remote Kumaoni villages of stone houses on the old route to the glacier
- Alpine meadows around Thal Tok with views of the Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot peaks
- One of the least-crowded glacier treks in Kumaon, far from the busy Pindari and Milam routes
Risks
- Monsoon (July-August) rain makes the trail slippery and swells the streams; operators advise against trekking then.
- From November to April the upper route is under snow and operators describe it as not ideal.
- Day altitudes at Thal Tok and Nanda Kund differ widely between operators; plan acclimatisation with a local guide.
- Very remote: no confirmed mobile signal and the nearest hospital is in Bageshwar, a long drive from Gogina.
Know before you go
Questions
Where does the Namik Glacier trek start?
From Gogina village, about 76 km from Bageshwar by road via Kapkot. Most operators pick up at Kathgodam, drive to Bageshwar on day 1 and to Gogina on day 2.
How high is Namik Glacier?
Operators give the glacier at about 3,600 m (one package says 3,619 m). Himalaya Shelter notes that the highest point of the trail is close to 3,800 m.
What is the best time for the Namik Glacier trek?
May-June and September-October. Operators advise avoiding the July-August monsoon and say November to April is not ideal because of snow.
How difficult is the Namik Glacier trek?
Operators grade it moderate (Himalaya Shelter says moderate to difficult): steep climbs, rocky ground and altitude, so prior trekking experience and good fitness are advised.
Do I need a permit for Namik Glacier?
Guided packages include forest permits and camping charges, and foreign nationals pay extra. We could not confirm the current official fee, so self-guided trekkers should check with the forest office in Bageshwar or Kapkot.
In an emergency
Save these numbers before you lose signal. Tap to call.
- 112All emergenciesIndia’s single emergency number — works in every state
- 108Ambulance
- 1077District disaster control room
You are in
District: Pithoragarh (trailhead Gogina is in Bageshwar district)Uttarakhand
- Nearest hospital
- Bageshwar district hospital for serious care; Haldwani for major emergencies
- Last ATM
- Bageshwar (carry cash; we could not confirm an ATM nearer Gogina)
- Phone network
- Not confirmed by our sources; expect little or no mobile signal beyond Gogina and check locally.
Before you set off
- Tell someone your route and when you will be back.
- Carry a charged phone and a power bank.
- Download an offline map of the route.
- Turn back if the weather turns bad — the mountain will wait.
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Where this comes from
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Namik Glacier Trek — Bikat Adventures
- Namik Glacier Trek — Himalaya Shelter
- Namik Glacier Trek — Trekup India
- Namik Glacier 8 Nights Trekking Tour from Bageshwar — euttaranchal
- Ranthan Kharak Trek (shares the Gogina-Namik-Thal Tok trail) — Himalayan Dream Treks
Photos: Chhurpi maker, CC BY-SA 4.0; Suraj Bisht, CC BY-SA 4.0
