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 3,820 m (12,530 ft). 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.

Pindar
Pindar river during month of September 2011
Pinder River in far right
Location
CountryIndia
StateUttarakhand
RegionKumaon division
DistrictBageshwar, Chamoli
Physical characteristics
SourcePindari Glacier
 • coordinates30°17′N 80°01′E / 30.283°N 80.017°E / 30.283; 80.017
 • elevation3,820 m (12,530 ft)
MouthAlaknanda
 • location
Karnaprayag, Uttarakhand
 • coordinates
30°15′49″N 79°13′00″E / 30.26361°N 79.21667°E / 30.26361; 79.21667
 • elevation
1,450 m (4,760 ft)
Length105 km (65 mi)
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • rightKali Ganga
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References

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  1. ^ "Pindar river in Uttarakhand". Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Pindari Glacier". Retrieved 5 July 2019.
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