Milam Glacier Trek

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Milam Glacier Trek - Package & Cost Details

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▼ Fixed Departure Dates

We do not organize fixed departures for this trip.

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▼ Cancellation Policy

When Should You Book?

We typically get booked about 3 - 6 months in advance. It is advisable to book this much in advance as you get early bird discounts and also your travel costs like flights/hotels/trains etc are much cheaper and confirmed if you book well in advance.

Rules Of Cancellation:

Up to 20 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
Between 20 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slots is allowed as specified below.
Transfer Of Slot to a Different Batch/ Trek: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from the Invoice date. It can be availed up to 15 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
Transfer of Slot to Friend/ Family For Same Batch: No Loss Of Money, valid up to 1 year from Invoice date. It can be availed up to 5 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks below 4000 meters and not graded as Challenging or Challenging+

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Milam Glacier Trek - Quick Informations

📅 Duration: 11 days 11 nights
🔼 Highest Altitude: 3800m
🛑 Grade: Moderate + ( know trek grades )
👍 Best Time: May Jun Sep Oct
🏃 Activity Type: Trek
🔄 Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
🚩 Starts From: Munsiari
🚩 Ends In: Munsiari
🌏 Region: India - Uttrakhand
🎌 Country: India
🛪 Nearest Airport: Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
🚉 Nearest Rail Head: Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Milam Glacier Trek - Key Geographical Highlights

23 Popular Peaks:

Burphu Dhura ( 6334m ), Hardeol ( 7151m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Nanda Gond ( 6315m ), Nanda Khat ( 6611m ), Nanda Kot ( 6861m ), Nanda Pal ( 6306m ), Panch Chuli I ( 6904m ), Panch Chuli II ( 6355m ), Panch Chuli III ( 6312m ), Panch Chuli IV ( 6334m ), Panch Chuli V ( 6437m ), Rishi Pahar ( 6997m ), Sunanda Devi ( 7434m ), Tirsuli ( 7074m ), Tirsuli West ( 7035m ), Mangraon ( 6568m ), Deo Damla ( 6637m ), Bamchu ( 6266m ), Sakram ( 6254m ), Latu Dhura ( 6392m ), Kalganga Dhura ( 6201m ), Bilju ( 5560m )

1 High Passes:

Birj Ganga Pass ( 4685m )

10 Glaciers:

Shalang Glacier, Milam Glacier, Lawan Glacier, Pachu Glacier, Surajkund Glacier, Ikualari Glacier, Bilanlari Glacier, Sakram Glacier, West Bamchu Glacier, Mangroan Glacier

6 Rivers:

Lawan Gad, Shalang Gad, Pachu Gad, Gori Ganga, Burphu Gad, Goankha Gad

9 Villages:

Lilam, Bogudiyar, Rilkot, Martoli, Burphu, Pachu , Milam, Tola, Ghangar

1 National Parks Or Forest Reserve:

Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

Milam Glacier Trek - An Elaborate Description

Milam glacier is the source of the river Gori Ganga and is one of the biggest glaciers of the region. The glacier is fed by 7 other glaciers namely Timphu glacier, Sakram glacier, West Bamchu glacier, Mangraon glacier, Surajkund glacier, Ikualari glacier, Bilanlari glacier.

The route of this trek is the same as that of Nanda Devi East Base camp until Pachu, from where the trek to the base camp of Nanda to Milam Glacier.

The starting point of the trek - Munsiayari itself is a very beautiful hamlet in the lap of the Himalayan peaks. The 5 peaks of Panchachuli, twin peaks of Nandadevi, Trishuli, Hardeol, Nandakot, and glimpses other peaks including those of the neighboring Nepal makes this trek a wonderful and picturesque journey.

The village of Milam, Lilam, Martoli, Pachu and other villages on the route gives lot of insights into the local life and culture. It is perhaps the best way to explore the Kumaon Himalayas and also understand the Himalayan geography

Milam Glacier Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

Nandadevi is India's highest 'self-owned' peak at 7816 meters. Its an elegant looking mountain with its signature peak.
Nandadevi East is one of the twin peak of Nandadevi at 7434 meters
Milam glacier, the source of Gori Ganga and the largest glacier of the area. It is fed by 7 other parallel glaciers namely Timphu glacier, Sakram glacier, West Bamchu glacier, Mangraon glacier, Surajkund glacier, Ikualari glacier, Bilanlari glacier
Beautiful view of Trishuli, Nandakot, Nandadevi, Hardeol, Mangraon, Sakram, Bamchu, Deo Damla, Latu Dhura, etc and other peaks of Nepal
An excellent oppurtunity to experience some of the most remote villages of Kumaon Himalayas and its landscape
Aditionally, explore the deep valleys of Shalang and Lawan gad