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Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek Daywise Itinerary

  • ▼Day 1Arrival DayMunsiyari

    Arrive In Munsiyari
    Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: Evening Snacks, Dinner
    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 DayMunsiyari

    - 4 - 5 Hrs.
    Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: All Meals

    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 DayLilam

    From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Lilam (1828m ), Via - Dhapa Road Head (1830m ), Jimighat (1620m ) - 5 Hrs. 14 Kms
    Overnight In: Lilam (1828m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    After breakfast, we board the jeep to take us to the road head from where we start the trek. A sharp descend till Jimighat and then gentle climb following the Gori Ganga to reach Lilam village.

    Day 3
    2175 - Munsiyari
    Day 3
    1830 - Dhapa Road Head
    Day 3
    1620 - Jimighat
    Day 3
    1830 - Lilam
    14Km, 5hrs.

  • ▼Day 4Trekking DayBogudiyar

    From Lilam (1828m ) To Bogudiyar (2463m ), Via - Nain Singh Top (2788m ), Rargari (2150m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 16 Kms
    Overnight In: Bogudiyar (2463m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    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 4
    1830 - Lilam
    Day 4
    2790 - Nain Singh Top
    Day 4
    2150 - Rargari
    Day 4
    2465 - Bogudiyar
    16Km, 6 - 7hrs.

  • ▼Day 5Trekking DayMartoli

    From Bogudiyar (2463m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Rilkot (3133m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
    Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    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 5
    2465 - Bogudiyar
    Day 5
    3135 - Rilkot
    Day 5
    3370 - Martoli
    16Km, 7 - 8hrs.

  • ▼Day 6Trekking DayGhangar

    From Martoli (3367m ) To Ghangar (3385m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 13 Kms
    Overnight In: Ghangar (3385m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    A gradual climb to Ghangar from Martoli.

    Day 6
    3370 - Martoli
    Day 6
    3385 - Ghangar
    13Km, 5 - 6hrs.

  • ▼Day 7Trekking DayPachu Glacier

    From Ghangar (3385m ) To Pachu Glacier (4000m ) - 4 - 5 Hrs. 10 Kms
    Overnight In: Pachu Glacier (4000m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    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 7
    3385 - Ghangar
    Day 7
    4000 - Pachu Glacier
    10Km, 4 - 5hrs.

  • ▼Day 8Trekking DayMilam

    From Pachu Glacier (4000m ) To Milam (3450m ), Via - Pachu (3370m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 10 Kms
    Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Today, we ease out in this lovely campsite and explore the corners. By afternoon, we leave for Milam village. It will give us more days to explore Milam.

    Day 8
    4000 - Pachu Glacier
    Day 8
    3370 - Pachu
    Day 8
    3450 - Milam
    10Km, 5 - 6hrs.

  • ▼Day 9Exploration DayMilam

    Excursion to Milam Glacier & Nearby.. Return To Milam - 5 - 6 Hrs. 8 Kms
    Overnight In: Milam (3450m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Explore Milam Glacier and its snout. Have a relaxing day seeping in the views and Himalayan geography

    Day 9
    3450 - Milam
    Day 9
    3450 - Milam
    Day 9
    3700 - Milam Glacier
    Day 9
    3450 - Milam
    8Km, 5 - 6hrs.

  • ▼Day 10Trekking DayMartoli

    From Milam (3450m ) To Martoli (3367m ), Via - Burphu (3245m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 15 Kms
    Overnight In: Martoli (3367m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Trek back to Martoli. Start early to have some time in hand to explore Martoli

    Day 10
    3450 - Milam
    Day 10
    3245 - Burphu
    Day 10
    3370 - Martoli
    15Km, 7 - 8hrs.

  • ▼Day 11Trekking DayBogudiyar

    From Martoli (3367m ) To Bogudiyar (2463m ), Via - Rilkot (3133m ) - 7 - 8 Hrs. 16 Kms
    Overnight In: Bogudiyar (2463m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Retrace the same trail

    Day 11
    3370 - Martoli
    Day 11
    3135 - Rilkot
    Day 11
    2465 - Bogudiyar
    16Km, 7 - 8hrs.

  • ▼Day 12Trekking DayLilam

    From Bogudiyar (2463m ) To Lilam (1828m ) - 6 - 7 Hrs. 16 Kms
    Overnight In: Lilam (1828m )
    Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Retrace the same trail

    Day 12
    2465 - Bogudiyar
    Day 12
    1830 - Lilam
    16Km, 6 - 7hrs.

  • ▼Day 13Trekking DayMunsiyari

    From Lilam (1828m ) To Munsiyari (2173m ), Via - Jimighat (1620m ), Dhapa Road Head (1830m ) - 5 - 6 Hrs. 14 Kms
    Overnight In: Munsiyari (2173m )
    Accommodation: Hotel
    Meals Included: All Meals

    Retrace the same trail

    Day 13
    1830 - Lilam
    Day 13
    1620 - Jimighat
    Day 13
    1830 - Dhapa Road Head
    Day 13
    2175 - Munsiyari
    14Km, 5 - 6hrs.

  • ▼Day 14Trekking DayKathgodam

    From Munsiyari (2173m ) To Kathgodam (554m ), Via - Bagheshwar (1004m ), Almora (1642m ) - 9 Hrs. 275 Kms
    Overnight In: Kathgodam (554m )
    Accommodation: None
    Meals Included: Breakfast

    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.

Day 1
D1Kathgodam
Day 1
Almora
Day 1
Bagheshwar
Day 2
D2Munsiyari
Day 3
D3Munsiyari
Day 3
Dhapa Road Head
Day 3
Jimighat
Day 4
D4Lilam
Day 4
Nain Singh Top
Day 4
Rargari
Day 5
D5Bogudiyar
Day 5
Rilkot
Day 6
D6Martoli
Day 7
D7Ghangar
Day 8
D8Pachu Glacier
Day 8
Pachu
Day 9
D9Milam
Day 9
Milam
Day 9
Milam Glacier
Day 10
D10Milam
Day 10
Burphu
Day 11
D11Martoli
Day 11
Rilkot
Day 12
D12Bogudiyar
Day 13
D13Lilam
Day 13
Jimighat
Day 13
Dhapa Road Head
Day 14
D14Munsiyari
Day 14
Bagheshwar
Day 14
Almora
Day 15
Kathgodam

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - Package & Cost Details

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We do not organize fixed departures for this trip.

If you want to do this trek with us, please fill this form to Request A Customized Private Trip Plan just for your team members. We will get back to you with all the details specific to your personalized requirements

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: 

If cancellation is done:

  1. Up to 30 days or more before the trek start date  - Full Refund of the total paid amount
  2. Between 30 days to 20 days before the trek start date - 50% refund of the invoiced amount. 50% of the invoice amount will be charged as a cancellation penalty.
  3. Between 20 days to 0 days before the trek start date - No refund. Free rescheduling or transfer of slots is allowed as specified below.
  4. 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 20 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
  5. 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 7 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
  6. Validity: This rule is only applicable for treks between 4000 to 6000 meters of any grade

 

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Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - Quick Informations

  • 📅 Duration: 14 days 14 nights
  • 🔼 Highest Altitude: 4196m
  • 🛑 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

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - 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 Or Forest Reserve:
Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary
Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek introduction

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - An Elaborate Description

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Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Milam Glacier
Nanda Devi East Base Camp
Photo By: Anindya Roy

Sunanda Devi or Nandadevi East Base Camp trek with Milam glacier is one of the best available treks in the Kumaun Himalayas of Uttrakhand. The starting point of the trek - Munsiyari 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.

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 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

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek highlights

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - Why Its A Must-Do

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  • 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
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