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Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Milam Glacier

- Popular Names: Nandadevi East Base Camp, Milam Glacier

Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Milam Glacier

- Popular Names: Nandadevi East Base Camp, Milam Glacier

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TREK FACTS

  • Duration: 14 days/ 14 nights, Kathgodam to Kathgodam
  • Highest Altitude: 4196m
  • Grade: Moderate + ( learn more )
  • Best Time: May, Jun, Sep, Oct
  • Terrain: Meadows, forest , snow field, muddy, rocky, glacial moraine, ravine
  • Activity Type: Trek
  • Trail Type: Same Exit Entry Point
  • Starts At: Munsiari
  • Ends At: Munsiari
  • Region: India - Uttrakhand
  • Country: India
  • Nearest Airport: Pantnagar, Uttrakhand
  • Nearest Rail Head: Kathgodam, Uttrakhand

TRAVEL ITINERARY

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Introduction To The Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Milam Glacier
- Popular Names: Nandadevi East Base Camp, Milam Glacier
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

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Why Should You Experience The Nanda Devi East Base Camp - Milam Glacier

Peaks At Glance: 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 )

Passes At Glance: Birj Ganga Pass ( 4685m )

Glaciers At Glance: Milam Glacier, Pachu Glacier, Surajkund Glacier, Ikualari Glacier, Bilanlari Glacier, Timphu Glacier, Sakram Glacier, West Bamchu Glacier, Mangroan Glacier

Rivers At Glance: Lawan Gad, Shalang Gad, Pachu Gad, Gori Ganga, Burphu Gad, Goankha Gad

Villages At Glance: Lilam, Bogudiyar, Rilkot, Martoli, Burphu, Pachu , Milam, Tola, Ghangar

National Parks / Forest Reserves: Nanda Devi Outer Sanctuary

  • 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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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1From Kathgodam To Munsiyari, Via - Almora, Bagheshwar

Quick Information:
  • Kathgodam: 554 meters / 1829 feets
  • Almora: 1642 meters / 5419 feets
  • Bagheshwar: 1004 meters / 3314 feets
  • Munsiyari: 2173 meters / 7171 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 275 Km
  • Approximate Time: 9 hours
  • Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day:

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. 

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Evening Snacks, Dinner

Photos From The Day:

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Day 2Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day

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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.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 3From Munsiyari To Lilam, Via - Dhapa Road Head, Jimighat

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Brief Details Of The Day:

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.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 4From Lilam To Bogudiyar, Via - Nain Singh Top, Rargari

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Brief Details Of The Day:

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.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 5From Bogudiyar To Martoli, Via - Rilkot

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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.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 6From Martoli To Ghangar

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Brief Details Of The Day:

A gradual climb to Ghangar from Martoli.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 7From Ghangar To Pachu Glacier

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Brief Details Of The Day:

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.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 8From Pachu Glacier To Milam, Via - Pachu

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Brief Details Of The Day:

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.

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 9Rest / Acclimatization / Local Exploration Day. Excursion to Milam Glacier

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Brief Details Of The Day:

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

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 10From Milam To Martoli, Via - Burphu

Quick Information:
  • Milam: 3450 meters / 11385 feets
  • Burphu: 3245 meters / 10709 feets
  • Martoli: 3367 meters / 11112 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 15 Km
  • Approximate Time: 7 - 8 hours
  • Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day:

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

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 11From Martoli To Bogudiyar, Via - Rilkot

Quick Information:
  • Martoli: 3367 meters / 11112 feets
  • Rilkot: 3133 meters / 10339 feets
  • Bogudiyar: 2463 meters / 8128 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 16 Km
  • Approximate Time: 7 - 8 hours
  • Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day:

Retrace the same trail

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 12From Bogudiyar To Lilam

Quick Information:
  • Bogudiyar: 2463 meters / 8128 feets
  • Lilam: 1828 meters / 6033 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 16 Km
  • Approximate Time: 6 - 7 hours
  • Day's Activity: Trek
Brief Details Of The Day:

Retrace the same trail

Accommodation: Tents / Shepherd Huts / Homestay
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 13From Lilam To Munsiyari, Via - Jimighat, Dhapa Road Head

Quick Information:
  • Lilam: 1828 meters / 6033 feets
  • Jimighat: 1620 meters / 5346 feets
  • Dhapa Road Head: 1830 meters / 6039 feets
  • Munsiyari: 2173 meters / 7171 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 14 Km
  • Approximate Time: 5 - 6 hours
  • Day's Activity: Trek, Drive
Brief Details Of The Day:

Retrace the same trail

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: All Meals

Photos From The Day:

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Day 14From Munsiyari To Kathgodam, Via - Bagheshwar, Almora

Quick Information:
  • Munsiyari: 2173 meters / 7171 feets
  • Bagheshwar: 1004 meters / 3314 feets
  • Almora : 1642 meters / 5419 feets
  • Kathgodam: 554 meters / 1829 feets
  • Approximate Distance: 275 Km
  • Approximate Time: 9 hours
  • Day's Activity: Drive
Brief Details Of The Day:

Our trek ends. We drive back to Kathgodam

Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast

Photos From The Day:

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