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Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek

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Duration
14 days 13 nights
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Altitude:
4196
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Grade:
Moderate+
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Best Time:
May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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Temperatures:
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Starts From:
Munsiari
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Airport:
Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
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Railway:
Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

23 Popular Peaks: Burphu Dhura ( 6334m ), Hardeol ( 7151m ), Kuchela Dhura ( 6294m ), Nanda Devi ( 7816m ), Nanda Gond ( 6315m ), Nanda Khat ( 6611m ), 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 )

9 Glaciers: Milam Glacier, Pachu Glacier, Surajkund Glacier, Ikualari Glacier, Bilanlari Glacier, Timphu 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: Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

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Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek - Itinerary & Route Details

(click to read detailed route briefing, elevation graph, altitude time info and photos from the day)

▲ Day 1Arrival Day
Arrive In Munsiyari
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Cost Of Transport Included: NO
Where and How To Reach Munsiari
Prapare for a long but picturesque, interesting, engaging, colourful and a long tiring journey to Munsiyari. We are expected to reach by evening where our team waits to receive us and keep things ready for us.
Day 1
555 - Kathgodam
Day 1
1645 - Almora
Day 1
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 1
2175 - Munsiyari
275Km, 9hrs.
▲ Day 2Rest & Acclimatization Day
Explore or Rest - 4 - 5 Hrs.
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Munsiyari is a beautiful little hamlet with boasting views of the Panchachuli group of peaks. Spending the day here not only recovers our last day's tiring journey, but also gets us in sync with the mountain life. We also find some important time to resolve some paperwork and permissions with the administration.
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 2
2175 - Munsiyari
4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 3Trekking Day
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Bogudiyar (2463m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ), Rargari (2150m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Bogudiyar (2463m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
We start the day by driving to Lilam, which is about 27 killometers from Munsiari. Depending upon the road conditions, the jeep can take us a ittle further as well.

The day starts with steep climb up to the famous Nain Singh Top which offers good view of the the surrounding mountains. A sharp descend follows to meet the mule track near Rargari, from where the route follows the gentle climb keeping Gori Ganga on your right to reach Bougudiyar marked with ITBP camps. Its a long but rewarding day.
Day 3
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 3
1830 - Lilam
Day 3
2150 - Rargari
Day 3
2465 - Bogudiyar
13Km, 6 - 7hrs.
▲ Day 4Trekking Day
From Bogudiyar (2463m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Rilkot (3133m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A long picturesque trail climbing gradually following the Gori Ganga. Martoli is a beautiful meadow with some of the best views of Nanda Devi and other peaks. It has few very old houses of the local Bhotias. The trek is gentle, but longer. We may spend the night at Rilkot too if we are tired, but Martoli is a very desired campsite to spend the night and an exploration extra day. We will come back here on return too.
Day 4
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 4
3135 - Rilkot
Day 4
3370 - Martoli
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▲ Day 5Trekking Day
From Martoli (3367m ) To Ghangar (3385m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 13 Kms
Overnight In: Ghangar (3385m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
A gradual climb to Ghangar from Martoli.
Day 5
3370 - Martoli
Day 5
3385 - Ghangar
13Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 6Trekking Day
From Ghangar (3385m ) To Pachu Glacier (4000m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Pachu Glacier (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today we leave the Gori Ganga river and turn left following the Pachu river to its snout. We camp there. The day offers close view of the divine peak of Nanda Devi. This was the first climbing route taken by Longstaff to climb this peak but with failure.
Day 6
3385 - Ghangar
Day 6
4000 - Pachu Glacier
10Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 7Exploration Day - Trek
. Return To Nanda Devi East BC - 4 - 5 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Nanda Devi East BC (4000m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Today, we ease out in this lovely campsite and explore the corners.
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
Day 7
4000 - Nanda Devi East BC
8Km, 4 - 5hrs.
▲ Day 8Trekking Day
From Pachu Glacier (4000m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Pachu (3370m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Martoli
Day 8
4000 - Pachu Glacier
Day 8
3370 - Pachu
Day 8
3370 - Martoli
15Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 9Trekking Day
From Martoli (3367m ) To Milam (3450m ) - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek to Milam
Day 9
3370 - Martoli
Day 9
3450 - Milam
10Km, 5hrs.
▲ Day 10Exploration Day - Trek
Excursion or Acclimatization walk to Milam Glacier & Nearby.. Return To Milam - 5 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms
Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Explore Milam Glacier and its snout. Have a relaxing day seeping in the views and Himalayan geography
Day 10
3450 - Milam
Day 10
3450 - Milam
Day 10
3700 - Milam Glacier
Day 10
3450 - Milam
8Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 11Trekking Day
From Milam (3450m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Burphu (3245m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 15 Kms
Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Trek back to Martoli. Start early to have some time in hand to explore Martoli
Day 11
3450 - Milam
Day 11
3245 - Burphu
Day 11
3370 - Martoli
15Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▲ Day 12Trekking Day
From Martoli (3367m ) To Rargari (2150m ), Via - Bogudiyar (2463m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
Overnight In: Rargari (2150m )
Accommodation: Camping
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail
Day 12
3370 - Martoli
Day 12
2465 - Bogudiyar
Day 12
2150 - Rargari
16Km, 7 - 8hrs.
▲ Day 13Trekking Day
From Rargari (2150m ) To Munsiyari (2173m ), Via - Lilam (1828m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
Retrace the same trail
Day 13
2150 - Rargari
Day 13
1830 - Lilam
Day 13
2175 - Munsiyari
14Km, 5 - 6hrs.
▲ Day 14Departure Day
From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Kathgodam (554m ), Via - Bagheshwar (1004m ), Almora (1642m ) - 9 Hrs. 275 Kms
Accommodation: None
Meals Included: Morning tea, Breakfast
Cost Of Transport Included: YES
Our trek ends. We drive back to Kathgodam
Day 14
2175 - Munsiyari
Day 14
1005 - Bagheshwar
Day 14
1645 - Almora
Day 14
555 - Kathgodam
275Km, 9hrs.

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