Nanda Devi East Base Camp Trek With Pachu and Milam Glacier

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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    Starts From:
    Munsiari
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    Airport:
    Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
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    Railway:
    Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

Key Geographical Highlights

A quick map of what surrounds this trek.
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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Robert McKenzie
★ 5.0/5
I can't speak highly enough about my experience with Himalayan High. My wife and I wanted to do the Har Ki Dun trek but didn't want to be part of one of the many larger trips most trekking companies plan. I reached out to Himalayan High about the "self guided option" they listed on their website and ended up getting a totally bespoke trip for just my wife and I. Planning and communication was excellent leading up to the trip ( thanks Suman!) and our guides (required in a national park) were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention great cooks. We are already thinking about our next Himalayan trek and will definitely be working with Himalayan High.
hkg tg
★ 5.0/5
We did a recent Sandakphu trek with Hinalayan High. Few months before the trip, inquiries made to the company were promptly replied by Mr Suman. He also offered different options that would fit our fitness level and schedule. Our many questions and concerns were addressed to enable us to decide on the itinerary that suited us. There was also transparency in the costs and added fees. We opted for private trek so that we could go at our own pace. The lodging arrangements were made with our needs taken into consideration. (We preferred private rooms, being both ladies). While we did not expect 3-4* star hotel accommodations, the rooms were comfortable enough with sufficient blankets to keep us warm at night. We were prepared for shared bathroom facilities in a couple of homestays, having experienced so in previous treks. Due to health issues, we were not able to do the original long trek. But in exchange, our altered trek itinerary gave us unexpected blessings, additional day at Sandakphu to marvel at the scenery and catch glimpse of Everest on clear mornings. The alternative trek led us to a relatively new and clean Homestay with ensuite rooms down at Gurdum. It was situated at a picturesque spot with sunrise view from our room. There was even hot water available for a good bath after few days of trek. What luxury! Food by the homestay host was also delicious - fried noodles, and dumplings, with their home-made chilli paste. The stay was so wonderful that we chose to stay an additional day. It certainly exceeded our expectations. We are thankful to our guide, G.D. for his thoughtfulness. He prioritised our safety, ensured that we were comfortable and well fed. Mr Raju of the trekking company also checked in on us a few times to ensure that we were alright especially at Sandakphu. We are also grateful in the quick adaptation of itinerary to make the trek more manageable for us. We had a good laugh when we learnt from other trekkers further on the route that they had heard about the group who had to alter trek route due to health reasons....how news passed, but also shows the connectedness of the trekking community in that area. What we also enjoyed were the opportunities to get to know the people and hear about the history of the places we visited. Their love for the land and passion in what they do certainly came through in the conversations with G.D. and Mr Suman. Will certainly recommend Himalayan High to my friends.
Maria Requena Lopez
★ 5.0/5
We had an unforgettable experience trekking in Sikkim with Himalayan High!! From start to finish, everything was impeccably organized, and each member of the team went above and beyond to make our journey up to Dzongri La truly memorable. Special thanks to Suman, the organizer, for ensuring that every detail was thought through, and to our trek leaders Raju and Durga, whose expertise, warmth, and patience made us feel safe and cared for every step of the way. The entire support team was fantastic – cook Raj, assistant cook Anand, and our Yak guy Pemba. They all added to the experience in meaningful ways. A huge highlight was the food, which was consistently delicious and energizing – it played a big part in keeping our spirits high throughout the trek. We were honestly amazed by the quality and variety, especially given the remote mountain setting. Overall, this team was professional, attentive, and genuinely dedicated to making sure we had an amazing time. We wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking to explore the beauty of the Himalayas. We’re already looking forward to our next trek with them!
Mihai Caba
★ 5.0/5
So nice people and so nice organized trek in Ladakh with these incredible dedicated guys from Himalaya High!! I defenitely recommand them!! And for sure for the , next trip to Annapurna I will choose them again!!! Julley!!!
Daniela Fratila
★ 5.0/5
Perfect track with wonderful people, beautiful places, memories for lifetime. Thank you Suman, and also Montu!
Alina Eftenoiu
★ 5.0/5
We did the Kang Yatse 2 trek with Himalayan High and we were more than pleased about the care they have for the people. Montu was a really awesome guide and all the team from the chef, the boys that helped and everybody took so much care about us to feel comfortable. The food was awesome(we even had pizza and french fries some times), the tents and sleeping bags(we never felt cold at night), the toiletts, athmosphere and everything exceeded my expectations.
Nicusor Bobocea
★ 5.0/5
Professionalism...Flexible and solving new situations...Safety...Excellent
Charlotte Rispin-Dureuil
★ 5.0/5
I climbed Kang Yatse 1 with Himalayan High and honestly it was one of the best trips of my life. Being a solo female traveller I was nervous about the trip beforehand but I was so well looked after by the team at Himalayan High that my concerns faded very quickly. The first week of this trip was a rotation between different acclimatization walks in Leh and a homestay in Rumbak, which was absolutely beautiful and I really enjoyed having these experiences as part of my acclimatization journey because the experience then wasn't just about reaching the summit. The second week was spent at basecamp with rotations to camp 1 and summit camp. This bit was really well thought out to ensure I was acclimatized and ready for summit but also really adapted to my needs and the spare summit day was absolutely crucial to what I needed. The team who looked after me at base camp were absolutely amazing. Because I was travelling alone I really felt we got to know eachother really well and I left with some lovely new friends. I was so well fed for the whole trip - the food was always absolutely delicious and plentiful! The water situation was also perfect - the water was boiled and treated before I got it. I cannot fault Himalayan High - everything was thought about, I felt so safe and well looked after at all times and I had so much fun on this trip with the team and learned SO much from them. I would definitely not hesitate to book with Himalayan High again- in fact I will probbaly do another trip with them in the not-too-distant future.
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Day-by-day itinerary for Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek (Standard 14D/13N)

Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek itinerary (Standard 14D/13N) covers 14 days / 13 nights, reaching up to 4000m. Expand each day for route briefing, elevation profile, time/distance and photos.

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Standard 14D/13N
Moderate+Max 4000 m
At a glance
Nanda Devi BC - Pachu Glacier - Milam Glacier Trek – Standard 14D/13N is a 14-day / 13-night plan reaching up to 4000m. It starts and ends at Munsiari, following the route: Kathgodam → Munsiyari → Bogudiyar → Martoli → Ghangar → Pachu Glacier → Nanda Devi East BC → Martoli → Milam → Martoli → Rargari → Munsiyari → Kathgodam.
Key facts
  • Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
  • Start: Munsiari
  • End: Munsiari
  • Nights split: Camp: 10 night(s), Hotel: 3 night(s)
  • Includes: Acclimatization: 1 day(s), Others: 2 day(s)
Terrain
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  • Arrive In Munsiyari
    Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Evening Tea Snacks, Soup, Dinner, Dessert, Hot Drinks
    Cost Of Transport Included: NO
    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • . 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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