Important Glaciers of Himachal Pradesh
Location, river system, altitude and historical significance
Glacier Name Location / Region River / Lake Fed Altitude / Length Historical / Key Features
Bara Shigri Chandra Valley, Lahaul Chenab River, Chandertal Lake 25 km long, 3 km wide; 3950–4570 m Largest glacier; partially melted in 1936 forming lake; visited by Stephenson (1858), Capt. Harcourt (1869), Walker & Pascoe (1906), Major Baljit Singh (1970).
Chhota Shigri Northern slopes of Pir Panjal Range Smaller, steeper and slippery; lies opposite Bara Shigri.
Bhadal Glacier Bara Bhangal area, Kangra District Bhadal River Size increases due to heavy snowfall.
Bhaga Glacier Lahaul & Spiti District Bhaga River 25 km long Surrounded by snow-covered peaks.
Chandra Glacier Lahaul & Spiti District Chandertal Lake Separated from Bara Shigri; source of Chandertal Lake.
Chandra Nahan SE slopes of Himalayas near Rohru Chandra Nahan Lake >6000 m High-altitude glacier feeding alpine lake.
Lady of Keylong Near Keylong, Lahaul ~6061 m Named by Lady Elashainghday during British rule; visible from Keylong.
Sonapani Glacier Near Kulti Nala, visible from Rohtang 11 km long Surveyed in 1906 (Walker & Pascoe) and 1957 (Kurion & Munshi); features ice cave and old terminal moraines.
Perad Glacier Near Putiruni, Lahaul Small, accessible; has well-marked ice cave.
Mukkila Glacier Lahaul-Spiti District Bhaga River 12 km long Along with Miyar Glacier feeds Bhaga and Miyar rivers.
Miyar Glacier Lahaul-Spiti District Miyar River 12 km long Known for accessibility for trekking.
Trilokinath Glacier Near Trilokinath Temple, Lahaul-Spiti Chenab River Clearly visible from temple; adds religious significance.
Gangstang Glacier Western Lahaul Region Shahsha Nullah → Chandrabhaga River ~5480 m Lies near border of Lahaul; contributes to tributaries of Chenab.
Dudhon Glacier Parbati Valley Parbati Stream 15 km long Hydrologically significant for Parbati catchment.
Parbati Glacier Parbati Valley Parbati Stream 15 km long Major glacier in Kullu region.
Beas Kund Glacier Near Rohtang Pass, Pir Panjal Range Beas River Source of Beas River; located on south-facing slopes of Pir Panjal.
Ghhudong Glacier Chenab Basin Chenab River Lesser-known glacier in Chenab catchment.
Sara Umga Glacier Beas Basin Beas River Smaller glacier of Beas basin.
Trichu Glacier Beas Basin Beas River Another glacier of Beas catchment.