Pindar | |
Map: | HeadwatersGanges1.jpg |
Subdivision Type1: | Country |
Subdivision Name1: | India |
Subdivision Type2: | State |
Subdivision Name2: | Uttarakhand |
Subdivision Type3: | Region |
Subdivision Name3: | Kumaon division |
Subdivision Type4: | District |
Subdivision Name4: | Bageshwar, Chamoli |
Length: | 105km (65miles) |
Source1: | Pindari Glacier |
Source1 Coordinates: | 30.2833°N 81°W |
Source1 Elevation: | 3820m (12,530feet) |
Mouth: | Alaknanda |
Mouth Location: | Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand |
Mouth Coordinates: | 30.2636°N 79.2167°W |
Mouth Elevation: | 1450m (4,760feet) |
Tributaries Right: | Kali Ganga |
The Pindar River is a river located in Uttarakhand, India. The Pindar originates from Pindari Glacier which is located in Bageshwar district of Kumaon region in Uttarakhand.[1] The source of this river, the Pindar glacier is located at an altitude of 3820m (12,530feet). Pindar glacier has relatively easier access and has been documented well for its retreat over 100 years.[2] Pindar river mouth is located at Karnaprayag where it flows into Alaknanda River.