Khatling Glacier

Khatling
Location within Uttarakhand Location within Tibet Location within India
Interactive map of Khatling
Type	Mountain glacier
Location	Tehri Garhwal district Himalayas, Uttarakhand, India
Coordinates	30°49′40″N 78°55′20″E

Khatling Glacier is a glacier located in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand in India.The Khatling Glacier trek is one of the major high-altitude trekking routes in the Garhwal Himalaya. The traditional route begins from Ghuttu in Tehri Garhwal district and covers approximately 45 km to the glacier. The trail passes through the villages of Reeh, Gangi, and Kalyani, before reaching Bhomkugufa and the glacier terminus. Gangi is the last permanently inhabited village on the route, after which trekkers must be self-sufficient as no permanent facilities are available.

The glacier serves as the principal source of the Bhilangana River and is surrounded by several prominent Himalayan peaks, including Jogin I (6,466 m), Kirti Stambh (6,902 m), Meru, Barte Kauter (6,579 m), and Sphatik Pristwar (6,905 m). The route traverses alpine meadows, dense forests, and glacial valleys, making it one of the notable trekking destinations in Uttarakhand.

The trek also provides access to Masar Tal and, via a longer route, Vasuki Tal, from where experienced trekkers may continue toward the Kedarnath region.

Wildlife

In 2016, snow leopards were spotted for the first time near the glacier by the Wildlife Institute of India.