Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek

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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

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

Daywise Itinerary For Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek

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

▼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.

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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:

If cancellation is done:

Up to 30 days or more before the trek start date - Full Refund of the total paid amount
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.
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 20 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 7 days before Trek Start Date by sending an email.
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 introduction

Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek - An Elaborate Description

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 ...

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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Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek

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Key Geographical Highlights

Daywise Itinerary For Nanda Devi Milam Glacier Trek

▼Day 1Arrival DayMunsiyari

▼Day 2Rest DayMunsiyari

▼Day 3Trekking DayLilam

▼Day 4Trekking DayBogudiyar

▼Day 5Trekking DayMartoli

▼Day 6Trekking DayGhangar

▼Day 7Trekking DayPachu Glacier

▼Day 8Trekking DayMilam

▼Day 9Exploration DayMilam

▼Day 10Trekking DayMartoli

▼Day 11Trekking DayBogudiyar

▼Day 12Trekking DayLilam

▼Day 13Trekking DayMunsiyari

▼Day 14Trekking DayKathgodam