The Panchachuli Glacier is a group of snow capped mountains and one of the popular natural attractions of Kumaon. The Darma Valley in Pithoragarh District is situated in the lap of Panchachuli Glacier.The glacier can be reached by a trek of 40 km from Sobla, which is the last bus stop, situated at a distance of 134 km from Pithoragarh. This whole trekking route is surrounded by Alpine meadows and snowcapped mountains.